Rodos Trip Overview
After a tour by bus, through the new Town of Rhodes, with photo stop at the antique Acropolis, a panoramic view over the Town and a visit to the Italian Harbor of Mandraki we reach the Old Town of Rhodes. Your guide will travel you through the Medieval history of the island, visit with you the street of the Knights all the way to the Grand Master’s Palace. You may visit with the Guide the Archaeological Museum. Guided Tour.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Rodos, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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After a tour by bus, through the new Town of Rhodes, with photo stop at the antique Acropolis, a panoramic view over the Town and a visit to the Italian Harbor of Mandraki we reach the Old Town of Rhodes. Your guide will travel you through the Medieval history of the island, visit with you the street of the Knights all the way to the Grand Master’s Palace. You may visit with the Guide the Archaeological Museum. Guided Tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Street of the Knights, Ippoton, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
The street of the Knights (Odós Ippotón) is one of the highlights of the Medieval Town of Rhodos. It is a fascinating and obligatory visit for all guided tours, one of the most admired attractions in the Old Town.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
Mandraki is the main harbour of Rhodes where once mentioned in the old ages stood the Colossus of Rhodes.By the city walls facing seawards, there is the castle of Saint Nicholaos which received its title from the patron saint of the seaman. This castle operates as a lighthouse.
Pass By: Old Town Aquarium, Agiou Fanouriou 15, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece
A stroll along the seaside pedestrian walk, in the city of Rhodes, leads to the northernmost edge of the island. This is where the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes-Aquarium is located. Housed in a building of unique architectural style, the Aquarium is the ideal place for those wishing to get acquainted with the marine wealth of the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean sea. The Aquarium has been fashioned in the form of an underwater sea cave. Sinuous corridors, artfully decorated with natural sea-shells create a true underwater ambience.
Stop At: The Acropolis of Rhodes, Diagoridon 68, Rhodes Town 851 00 Greece
The Acropolis of Rhodes is one of the most interesting and enjoyable archeological sites one can visit. Located close to the city and surrounded by a pristine nature with fabulous views, is the favorite jogging and walking place for modern Rhodians. The lower part that includes the large Stadium, is safe for small children.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Ippoton, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece
At the end of one the most scenic Medieval streets in the world, the Street of the Knights, lies the magnificent Grand Master’s Palace of the Knights of St. John. It was built during the 14th century under the rule of Grand Master H. de Villeneuve (1319 – 1346) on the site of a 7th century Byzantine fortress. This imposing building was used as the residence of the Grand Master but functioned also as the main administrative seat of the Order and the social cultural center of the island.
Duration: 20 minutes
