After leaving the port in a modern coach for a 1-hour drive south through the wonderful countryside of Rhodes island, you will reach the town and archaeological site of Lindos. Founded by the Dorians at some point in the 10th-century B.C., Lindos is located on a rocky promontory overlooking a pretty bay about 50 kilometres from the city of Rhodes. Situated high above the town lies the famous acropolis of Lindos, a natural citadel that was in turn fortified by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Knights of St. John and the Ottomans. Having long been retired from its former role of providing the town with protection, the acropolis now provides lovely views of the bay and the surrounding coastline. In classical times after 300 B.C., the enormous temple of Athena Lindia dominated the acropolis. During Hellenistic and Roman times, further buildings were added to the temple complex, which finally fell into disuse in the 14th century A.D.. You will have some free time to go shopping and watch a pottery demonstration by local craftsmen before you begin your return journey to the port and your ship. Please note: you will have to walk up several steps to get to the Acropolis. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $74.00 Adults $52.00 Children

   

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      After leaving the port for a 1-hour coach drive through the pretty villages on the island’s west coast, you will reach the remains of the town of Kameiros. The ancient city was constructed on three distinct terraces, the middle one of which was the site of the main settlement and was founded by the Dorians – name-givers of the Doric column – at least as early as the 8th century B.C.. During the guided tour of the archaeological site, you will have a chance to see the town’s remains, including houses with atriums, temples and plinths that once supported statues. Also included on the tour is a walk along the Street of Knights in the old part of the city of Rhodes. The names of the medieval inns found on the Street of Knights derive from the homelands of the different guests that would stay there in days gone by. Please note: as this tour involves long periods of walking, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $57.00 Adults $40.00 Children

   

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      Famed as the former site of the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and as one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities, Rhodes is well worth a visit and this excursion gives you a chance to explore its many attractions on foot. As you make your way around the old part of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, you will visit the magnificent 15th-century Grand Master’s Palace. Sadly, the original Palace was largely destroyed by an explosion; the sympathetic medieval-style rebuild was taken in hand by occupying Italians in 1912. You will also have a chance to stroll down the famous Street of Knights with its many medieval inns, named for the homelands of their guests in days gone by. Your tour ends with your return to the ship. Please note: as this tour involves long periods of walking, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $55.00 Adults $39.00 Children

   

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      This comprehensive excursion combines a visit to the medieval town of Rhodes and the archaeological site of Filerimos. After leaving the port, a 30-minute coach drive will take you to the archaeological site of Filerimos, 15 km from Rhodes. Here we will visit the hilltop site, which includes ruins from the 3rd century BC, the foundations of a Temple and a picturesque path leading to the westernmost point of the hill. Our tour continues in Rhodes where we will wander the historic narrow streets and walk along the Street of Knights. The excursion concludes with a visit around the Palace of Gran Master; the original Palace was largely destroyed by an explosion but was sympathetically rebuilt in a medieval style in 1912 during the Italians occupation of Rhodes. Please note: as this tour involves long periods of walking, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $65.00 Adults $46.00 Children

   

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