Ancient Lindos - Semi Private Half Day Tour
In the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle you will enjoy the journey to Lindos, one of the most popular sights of Rhodes. Our road goes along best island’s beaches and via cute, small Greek villages. This half day semi-private tour is devoted to magnificent Lindos Acropolis - place where time melts and you can “meet” Olympic gods, find Byzantine heritage and enjoy cloudless sky of modern Greece. After you explore the Acropolis and get tired you can have a break and enjoy traditional Greek lunch (own expense) We will do our best to make your trip memorable and enjoyable!
Itinerary
- Pick up
- Afandou
In the comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with the fully licensed but not deadly boring guide, you will go to Lindos. Our road goes along best island’s beaches and via cute, small Greek villages. Your friendly guide will tell you much about the history and culture of Rhodes. You will see Afandou Valley & Golf Club project. - Faliraki
Faliraki is a seaside resort of Rhodes known for its beautiful long sandy beach and lively nightlife. - Monastery Tsambika
The Monastery is situated on the 240 m high rock above it. It is believed that the Monastery has the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. Panagia Tsambika (Virgin Mary Tsambika) is now visited by thousands and thousands of couples from all around the world each year (both Greek and non-Greek) who have struggled to conceive or who wish to have their baby or child blessed for one reason or another. Childless women have walked barefoot up to her monastery, which is located high on top of a hill, and pray to the Virgin Mary to help them conceive. - Kalathos
We will pass by Greek village Kalathos with it's amazing bay and lovely houses. - Lindos
Beautiful sceneries on the way will prepare you for meeting magnificent and in many ways unique – the ancient city of Lindos, really an ancient city, it has been inhabited for 5000 years. During the tour, you will be able to find the traces of past centuries everywhere. After walking along the Acropolis, you discover the Medieval castle and old Byzantine Church of the Ascension. Going down the Street of Knights built by the Crusaders, you will reach the 14th century Hospital recently turned into Archeological Museum. While on top of the Acropolis, don’t forget to admire the heart shaped Bay of St. Paul – one of the Rhodes symbols. Acropolis admission fee 12€ pp (optional) - Transfer Back
During the tour you will be given some free time – essential for the one who comes not only for taking nice pictures but also for capturing the sense of Rhodes.
Overview
Destination
Rhodes
Attractions
Tour Duration
Excursion Type
Outdoor Activities
Starts from
Cruise Port, Hotel
Activity Level
Moderate
Lunch
Included
Guide Services
Included
Driving Service
Included
Reviews
5/ 5
average tour rating
David B.
09/08/2021
We had a wonderful time seeing the beautiful and amazing Rhodes! Our guide & driver were so cheerful & informative, and educated us on much of the history of Greece.
Response from Host
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to work with you. All the best wishes from Greece!
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Level of activity:
Easy: You should expect only enjoyable easy walking without required climbing, jumping or running. Nevertheless, you may need to make a few steps.
Moderate: You should be prepared for a fair amount of walking with going up and down the steps. Sometimes you will need to deal with uneven surfaces like medieval cobblestones.
Intensive: You should be ready for a large amount of walking and/or climbing. We expect you not to be afraid of unpaved and uneven surfaces. Booking this type of tour, be ready for an adventure!
