Rhodes: Ancient Kamiros, Kritinia Fort, Embona and Filerimos
ID: GYG443956-799113
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover Rhodes' West coast, the region with unique ancient monuments, fascinating medieval forts, and scenic countryside. Visit the Ancient Kamiros, Kritinia Fortress, Embona village, and FIlerimos.
Explore one of the best-preserved Classical Greek cities - the ancient Kamiros and have free time to admire the remains of a 3rd-century BC Doric temple, public baths, an altar to the Greek god Helios, the 6th-century BC Temple of Athena Polias, and a 206m (675ft) covered central walkway. Then, have a chance to experience a 14th-century AD fort erected by the Knights of St. John in Kritinia and get the best view of the west coastline and nearby islands of Halki and Alimia. Continue your day with a stop at Embona, known as a wine village, and have free time to taste local wines or have lunch in a village tavern. You will have your free time to enjoy. Then take another scenic drive through the countryside and learn about the ancient Ialysos city before you finish the day with unforgettable panoramic views from Mt. Filerimos and have fun watching peacocks surrounding the area.
Highlights
- Discover one of the most mysterious sites - Kamiros, known as the Greek Pompeii
- Take in jaw-dropping views from the well-preserved medieval fortress of Kritinia
- Have free time in Embona - wine village, to taste local wines or have your lunch
- Walk a picturesque path surrounded by peacocks on Filerimos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All the sites have access to public WC
Kritinia's Fortress has approx. 90 steps to reach the top
Some parts of the road are winding
After booking, you will be contacted and provided with the precise pickup time and place. If your hotel is not listed, please list its name upon booking so that the activity provider can suggest the nearest pickup point.
Make sure to be 5 minutes early to your designated pickup point. Look for the tour bus with the Manos Going logo on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
