Explore the cosmopolitan island of Rhodes at leisure . Take in the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty led by experts. • Feel the grandeur of the Masters Palace and stroll along the Street of Knights. • Visit Mandraki , the historical port of Rhodes. • Enjoy a panoramic drive via scenic routes. • Marvel at the imposing Lindos and wander in the whitewashed alleys.
45 min - Your tour begins by entering the walled city via D’ Amboise Gate. Walk over the impressive moat and come at the 14 th century Grand Masters palace. A visit for up-close photos of the imposing site and nearby monuments. Then stroll down the cobbled Street of Knights and exit the Medieval town to continue in your vehicle .
15 min - Next up, a ride along the esplanade at Mandraki, the principal harbor of Rhodes. At this location according to historians, Colossus was erected in 292 B.C. A gigantic statue dedicated to God Helios, designated as one of the seven wonders of ancient times . A mixture of varied architect styles dominating the area is the island’s legacy of the Italian ruling . Marvel at the splendid temple of San Giovanni as well as the iconic Rhodian deers guarding the entrance of the port.
15 min - Subsequently , turn on the windward coast and gaze at turquoise & azure colors blend in the sea. From Mount Smith , the highest point of the city , take in the spectacular views covering the expanse of the Aegean sea.
1 hr - As you round for Lindos the panoramic view is breathtaking. Several photos from the vantage points overlooking the landmark village and continue downwards , at St. Paul’s bay. A picturesque cove famous as the setting for the oscar winning movie ” The guns of Navarone”. In Lindos you have free time for approximately one hour to browse in the narrow alleys for shopping & refreshments. Also , you may opt to walk up to the top of the cliff and visit the 6th B.C. Acropolis of Lindos. Thus, you can admire firsthand , the sanctuary of Lindian Athena the Doric Stoa & Propylaean ruins.
1 hr - Your excursion concludes with a delicious lunch at Haraki bay, on the seafront.
15 min - En route you can visit a workshop to watch a potter on the wheel, an ancient art Rhodians still practice to date.
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We visited Rhodes for the first time and were especially excited as the Medieval city was on our list of sites to see. Mike is a fabulous tour guide. He drove us all over Rhodes, showing us the medieval city, the churches/cross with the gorgeous view of Rhodes, Lindos and the beautiful beaches. Mike is very knowledgeable as we drove through various sites and stopped to take photos throughout the day. It was so peacefully quiet in the early morning when we began our tour, it felt as if Rhodes was ours to explore without waiting. Mike took us to a wonderful olive farm and shop where we sampled several oils and other treats. Our lunch was at a local family-owned restaurant that overlooked a resort-town beach and calm waters. The Greek food was authentic and delicious! We spent 2 1/2 weeks traveling to England, Scotland, Turkey and Greece. After our tour with Mike, it was clear that Rhodes was our favorite island in Greece.
We had a free day in Fethiye Turkey after being on a gulet for a week. We decided to take the ferry to Rhodes for just the day. We had planned to wander around for the day but at the last minute we booked a tour with Mike & I’m so happy we did It was hot & even though our ferry was late Mike was there waiting in his beautiful Mercedes which provided us such a cool & comfortable ride the whole day The tour was like a magic carpet ride He stopped at a multitude of the best vantage points: the harbour, church, city beach, & the stunning Grand Palace of the knights of St John. I had asked for an additional stop at the twice weekly local market & to my delight this was easily included We drove to Lindos, viewed the Acropolis & stopped at all the best vantage points to take photos, which he offered at every place we went Lunch in the beautiful seaside village of Haraki was delicious & surprisingly was a leisurely affair In no time we were whisked back to the port in perfect time to take the ferry straight back to Fethiye again A full on day which passed in what felt like minutes but we actually covered so much & never at any time felt rushed Mike is a local & knows Rhodes like the back of his hand. I could not imagine you could see as much as we did without his expertise Would book again in a heartbeat
MICHAEL, is by far the bestl driver we ever had, he moved with his car through the small streets of Rhodes as if it was a bike. We were on a cruise and had only a short stop in Rhodes; he showed us the beautiful coastline and told us the most interesting details of the isle, thus ensuring a wonderful, extremely-interesting time, He is very kind and thoughtful. He offered me some flowers from a typical tree in Rhodes; they lasted for several days during our trip as a nice memory to the beauty of Greece.
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