Excursion Lindos & rhodes discovery with lunch tour at Rhodes

Watch the history of Greece unfold during this picturesque and informative, full-day excursion to Lindos and Rhodes.

Scenic Drive & Lindos Village

Depart the pier in Rhodes for approximately one-hour scenic drive to Lindos via St. Paul's Bay. En route, pass by picturesque villages and a landscape dotted with citrus groves, vineyards and gnarled olive trees. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the narrow, cobblestone streets of this ancient Doric village, then proceed up a long, narrow, path measuring approximately 950-feet (290-metres) en route to the summit of the Acropolis.

Acropolis & Free Time

Perched on a bluff overlooking a village of whitewashed houses, narrow streets and souvenir shops, the Acropolis offers a splendid view of St. Paul's Bay. The top of the Acropolis is accessed via a steep flight of stairs. Here, see the magnificent remains of past civilisations, including the 4th-century B.C. Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, a double-winged portico, a Byzantine church and the fortifications of the Knights, including the remains of the Governor's quarters. Next, enjoy some free time in Lindos before re-boarding your coach for approximate 40-minute drive back to the Old town of Rhodes.

Lunch, Rhodes Old Town & Grand Masters Palace

Upon arrival, leave your coach and proceed to a typical restaurant located in the square right in the medieval town for a Greek lunch. Afterwards, take a guided walking tour through the streets of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, and visit the Palace of the Grand Masters which served as a wartime fortress, a peacetime residence for the Grand Master and a meeting place for senior knights.

The tour concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Lindos, Acropolis, Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, Palace of the Grand Masters

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking on cobblestone streets and uphill areas, with many steps to negotiate. A walk of approximately ten minutes is required to reach the Lindos village from the coach parking area; its centre allows only pedestrian and donkey-borne traffic. The 290 steps to the fortress have no railing. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair. Wear light-weight clothing and bring sun protection. Order of visits may vary to avoid crowded venues and sites. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. We kindly recommend enjoying a full breakfast before departure, as lunch during the tour may be served after 1.00pm due the potential traffic.