Rhodes: Guided Hike to Attavyros Mountain & Temple of Zeus Meeting Point
ID: GYG405949-737130
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Reach for the heavens and climb Attavyros, Rhodes' highest peak, on a guided hike. Look out for the fallow deer and other wildlife as you travel through cypress forests and find the Temple of Zeus.
At 1215 meters, Attavyros is the highest mountain on the island. Our starting point is the village of Emponas. The mountain’s important flora and fauna have earned it a place in the “NATURA 2000” network of nature protection areas. Significant plant species include the rare, protected Paeonia Rhodia and a variety of orchids. On the mountain slopes, there is a large forest of pure cypress trees, declared a Natural Heritage Site. Prominent animal species include the dama dama deer that symbolizes the island and the Rhodes'badger. There are also foxes, hares, hedgehogs, and raptors including partridges. At the top of the mountain you will find the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and a recent military watchtower. When the air is particularly dry, Karpathos and other little islands in the Dodecanese can be seen, as well as the inland of the island of Rhodes. This is the excursion for you, if you aim to conquer the island’s highest peak!
Highlights
- Hike on the top of the highest mountain in Rhodes
- Learn about the flora and fauna of the mountain
- Admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Distance: 11 km
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of responsibility and a declaration that they are in good health prior to departure
Masks are optional for this activity
Your guide will be wearing a t-shirt "Hiking Rhodes" The starting point it's at Embona view Restaurant and cafè
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
