 From the Acropolis, marvel at the breathtaking views covering the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St. Paul’s bay, where the apostle cast anchor during his historic voyage to Ephesus. Proceed on foot uphill, to the great staircase leading from the Hellenistic Portico to the Acropolis and Temple of Athena.
Should you wish to make your way up by mule, a fee must be paid to the local muleteer.
After the guided tour of the Acropolis, enjoy some free time on your own in Lindos village before meeting up with your motorcoach.
Return to Rhodes city to enjoy a panoramic
drive through the new part of the city before
continuing to Mount Smith to see the ruins
of ancient Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo and
Diagoras Stadium.
Afterwards your motorcoach will drop you off
at Porte d’Amboise, the start of the walking
tour through the medieval city of Rhodes.
Follow your guide through the northern part
where once lived the knights and their attendants.
View the Palace of the Knights and continue
your walk down Chevaliers Road to meet up
with your motorcoach at the marine gate and
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Old
City & Philerimos |
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along the medieval walls to the summit of
Mount Smith, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes.
From the tumbled massive pillars of the Temple
of Athena, the view encompasses the nearby
Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras
and the port, once protected by the Colossus
of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world.
The drive continues across the island to Philerimos.
The summit of Philerimos was the site of Ialysos,
one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes.
Later remains include the restored Byzantine
church of our Lady of Philerimos, a chapel
with 15th century frescoes, and the ruined
Castle of the Knights.
After the visit and some free time, return
to Rhodes and begin a guided walk of the old
walled city to the Porte D`Amboise.
It will be a pleasure to stroll the street
of the Knights with its medieval buildings,
winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned
facades.
You will then visit the impressive Grand Master’s
Palace and have the chance to see the superb
mosaics.
The pleasant walk passes through the marine
gate to meet up with your motorcoach and return
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Lindos
with lunch by the beach |
 IEnjoy
a relaxing drive along the southeastern coastline
on the way to Lindos .
On arrival, follow your guide and proceed
on foot uphill to explore the Acropolis of
Lindos , which overlooks the Aegean Sea and
St. Paul 's bay and marvel at the breathtaking
views.
Afterwards there is free time to discover
this lovely town at your own pace before meeting
up again with your guide.
Continue to Hotel Blue Sea, a modern luxury
hotel, where you will be able to swim either
in the crystal clear waters of the sea in
front of the hotel or in the swimming pool.
A buffet lunch with a variety of traditional
Greek dishes is served in the hotel. You can
use the hotel's changing facilities and sun
beds.
Return to Rhodes and drive alongside the walls
of the medieval city stopping at Port d' Amboise
where you start your stroll through the old
town.
Walk down Chevaliers Road and view the Palace
of the Knights and the medieval houses of
the knights.
Continue passing by the hospital of the Knights
of St. John, before meeting up with your motorcoach
at the marine gate to return back to the ship.
 More:
+ Rhodes Island
+ Rhodes Pictures
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