Rhodes: Private Day Trip to Lindos Village & Acropolis

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ID: GYG412172-747734
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Country: Greece


Description

Enjoy a 6-hour day trip on Rhodes with a private driver. Make stops at Lindos village, Filerimos monastery, the Acropolis of Rhodes, and the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Medieval Old Town of Rhodes.
Village of Lindos:
Visit Lindos village full of picturesque alleys, traditional aromas and cosmopolitan attitude forms a unique puzzle no one can resist. Above the modern village of Lindos rises the acropolis of Lindos. You will reach there through a short steep-stepped footpath climbs the rocky 116m-high. The Ancient Acropolis of Lindos is a natural citadel which was fortified successively by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John, and the Ottomans. From here the panoramic view of the city and the sea is breathtaking!

Filerimos Hill:
We will also visit the Byzantine Monastery of Our Lady of Filerimos situated at Filerimos hill. The monastery was built in the 15th century by the Knights of Saint John, who had conquered the island that time. The monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary the Life-Giving Source (Zoodochos Pighi) and its architecture is much different than the usual monasteries in Greece.

Acropolis of Rhodes:
We continue to visit the Acropolis stood on the hill now known as Monte Smith and consists of the Temple of Apollo (the remains of the temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus) the archaeological park that contains the Hellenistic stadium, built in the 3rd century BC, where the athletic events of the Alioi Games took place.

Stroll at the Medieval Town:
We return back to the old Medieval town of Rhodes which is listed in the World Heritage Sites List of UNESCO, one of the best preserved medieval settlements in the world. We stroll in its meandering streets with the most famous of all, the Street of Knights. At the highest point in this road we will see the grandiose castle, the Palace of the Grand Masters, with its enormous towers and now a wonderful museum. It is worth exploring the large Hall of the Council, the Knights’ Dining Hall and the private chambers of the Grand Master. You will admire the mosaics and the decorated floors dating from the Early Christian times.

Highlights

  • Visit Lindos Village and its Ancient Acropolis, the Ancient Stadium, the Theatre and the Temple of Apollo
  • Take memorble photos in Lindos as the panoramic view of the city and the sea is breathtaking
  • Visit the Byzantine Monastery of Our Lady of Filerimos. From its top, at a height of almost 350 meters, you can enjoy a pan
  • Walk at the Old Town of Rhodes, one of the best-preserved medieval settlements in Europe

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
the driver will pick the clients from their hotel or the cruise ship
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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.