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Shore Excursion Rhodes, Acropolis of Lindos, Medieval Town, Filerimos Hill
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Non-refundable
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6 to 7 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
This exclusive Private Shore Excursion in Rhodes Island offers a unique opportunity to explore a 'fairy tale' town and visit its major highlights. Discover Lindos Village with its Ancient Acropolis, the Ancient Stadium, Theatre, and the Temple of Apollo. Capture memorable photos of the breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the sea. Explore the Doric Temple of Athena Lindia and the Byzantine Monastery of Our Lady of Filerimos at Filerimos Hill, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Aegean from its 350-meter peak. Wander through the Old Town of Rhodes, one of the world's best-preserved medieval settlements, including the Street of Knights and the Palace of the Grand Masters. Book online today for the best rates and enjoy a flexible itinerary.
What's Included
- 1 Bottle of water per person
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- All taxes
- Pick up & drop off from your cruise ship or hotel
- Entry/Admission fee is not included
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting And Pickup
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What To Expect
Village of Lindos
This Private Shore excursion in Rhodes Island with its "fairy tale" town is a unique opportunity to visit the most major highlights. We will visit the magnificent village of Lindos full of picturesque alleys, traditional aromas and cosmopolitan attitude forms a unique puzzle no one can resist
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis of Lindos
Above the modern village of Lindos rises the acropolis of Lindos. You will reach there through a short steep-stepped footpath climbs the rocky 116m-high. The Ancient Acropolis of Lindos is a natural citadel which was fortified successively by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John, and the Ottomans. Visit the Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, and a 20-columned Hellenistic stoa dating from about 300 BC. From here the panoramic view of the city and the sea is breathtaking!
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Filerimos Monastery
We will also visit the Byzantine Monastery of Our Lady of Filerimos situated at Filerimos hill about 10 km from Rhodes Town. The monastery was built in the 15th century by the Knights of Saint John, who had conquered the island that time. The monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary the Life-Giving Source (Zoodochos Pighi) and its architecture is much different than the usual monasteries in Greece. It was constructed with a stone in a Gothic style, on the site of an older Byzantine monastery. From its top, at a height of almost 350 meters, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Aegean.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Acropolis of Rhodes
We continue to visit the Acropolis stood on the hill now known as Monte Smith and consists of the Temple of Apollo (the remains of the temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus) the archaeological park that contains the Hellenistic stadium, built in the 3rd century BC, where the athletic events of the Alioi Games took place. Get a beautiful photos from here as the panoramic view of the city and the sea is breathtaking!
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
We return back to the old Medieval town of Rhodes which is listed in the World Heritage Sites List of UNESCO, one of the best preserved medieval settlements in the world. We stroll in its meandering streets with the most famous of all, the Street of Knights. At the highest point in this road we will see the grandiose castle, the Palace of the Grand Masters, with its enormous towers and now a wonderful museum. It is worth exploring the large Hall of the Council, the Knights’ Dining Hall and the private chambers of the Grand Master. You will admire the mosaics and the decorated floors dating from the Early Christian times. Do not miss two permanent archaeological exhibitions, which are housed in the arched halls of the ground floor. The first exhibition, titled "Ancient Rhodes - 2400 years". The second exhibition, under the title "Rhodes from the Early Christian period to the Turkish conquest (1522)",get a memorable photo next to the symbol of the Ottoman reign is the Suleiman Mosque.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Private Tours Greece
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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