Overview
It will be our pleasure to welcome you to Rhodes!
Prior to your cruise, you can book your own vehicle to explore the island at your own pace. Our driver can wait for you at the port upon arriving, just outside your cruise ship to welcome you to the island.
Discover the highlights of Rhodes with leisurely time at one of the many gorgeous beaches that Rhodes has to offer or a visit to a traditional Greek tavern away from the crowds. We can also suggest you a tavern near the sea so that you can combine both a fabulous lunch and beach time. All our drivers are native and they can recommend you the best places to visit.
Of course, we can guarantee 100% on-time return to the ship!
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or comments for your Rhodes shore excursion. It will be our pleasure to help you organize a memorable day in Rhodes!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Comfortable Luxury Car
Flexible Program
Local Knowledgeable Drivers
Entrance fees
Meal Expenses
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We are licensed to get into the dockside and your driver will meet you just outside your cruise. There will be a paper sign on the front window of the car with the booking name on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Medieval City
We will start our tour with a drive around the walls of the Old Town of Rhodes - the biggest inhabited medieval town in Europe. It was built in 1300s from the knights of the order of St. John. The Medieval Town of Rhodes is inscribed in the World Heritage Sites List of UNESCO.
If you want we can extend the duration of the tour with 1 hour and you can have also some free time to go through the Old town and explore it on your own. -
Mandraki Harbour
15 min
Mandraki port is situated in the new part of the town where you will see some very impressive monumental buildings built by the Italians. Here at the harbour entrance is believed that once stood the great statue of the Colossus of Rhodes - one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
We will stop for pictures of the area. -
The Church of the Annunciation
5 min
The Church of the Annunciation in Rhodes is the biggest Orthodox church in the town with very beautiful handmade paintings on the walls and spectacular chandeliers.
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The Acropolis of Rhodes
5 min
Once we reach Monthe Smith Hill you will enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the city and the seashore, and also visit the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the impressive open-air ancient Stadium and the Amphitheatre.
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Savvas Ceramics
20 min
Upon request, we can make a stop in a pottery factory - where you will be able to see how beautiful traditional ceramics are made.
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Village of Lindos
1 hour 30 min
Little before we reach the beautiful traditional village of Lindos your driver will stop you at a place for a fantastic panoramic view of the village together with its Acropolis on the top. After that, we will leave you at the main entrance of the village. You will have at least 1 and a half hours to explore it and of course, visit its famous Acropolis. The driver will wait for you at the exact place he left you.
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Acropolis of Lindos
30 min
The Acropolis in Lindos is the second most popular Acropolis in Greece after the Parthenon in Athens. It was built on a steep rock 116 meters height overlooking the Blue Sea and the village of Lindos below. The Acropolis is dominated by the massive temple of Athena Lindia, dating from the 4th century and it attained its final form in around 300 BC.
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Agios Pavlos Beach
15 min
A stop at the picturesque St. Paul's Bay is also included. It is claimed that St Paul landed here in the year 51 AD to preach Christianity to the Rhodians. There is a small church built there after his name. We will make a stop for pictures to capture this stunning view.
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1 hour
We will have a stop for lunch at a spectacular seaside tavern near the sea so that you can combine and enjoy both a fabulous lunch and some beach time. All our drivers are very locals and they can recommend you the best places to visit!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about Full Day Island Tour - RHODES SHORE EXCURSIONS by LOCALS
Can I cancel Full Day Island Tour - RHODES SHORE EXCURSIONS by LOCALS for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Comfortable Luxury Car
- Flexible Program
- Local Knowledgeable Drivers
What's not included?
- Entrance fees
- Meal Expenses
Which places does it visit?
It visits Medieval City, Mandraki Harbour, The Church of the Annunciation, The Acropolis of Rhodes, Savvas Ceramics, Village of Lindos, Acropolis of Lindos, Agios Pavlos Beach.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Greek, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Rhodes Greece Tours - RHODES PRIVATE DAY TOURS
