We did this tour instead of a ship excursion. Christopher was awesome! Was waiting for us right outside the ship. Took us to the places stated in the tour plus some! Took us to a great jewelry store and called a restaurant ahead of time and dropped us off there. Had a fantastic lunch and was able to go back into the old city for a little more shopping and was just a few minutes to the ship. Had a wonderful time!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Customer - oriented itinerary
- Mercedes Benz Luxury minibus
Excludes
- Lunch
- Tickets for Lindos Acropolis
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Begin your journey by entering the historic walled city of Rhodes through the impressive D'Amboise Gate. Walk across the moat and marvel at the grandeur of the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Masters. Take close - up photos of this iconic landmark and explore the surrounding monuments. Afterward, stroll down the charming cobblestone Street of the Knights, exiting the medieval town to continue your tour by vehicle.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the esplanade at Mandraki Harbor, the historic port of Rhodes. This legendary location once witnessed the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a gigantic statue of the sun god Helios. Marvel at the unique blend of architectural styles, a testament to the island's rich history under Italian rule. Admire the magnificent Temple of San Giovanni and the iconic Rhodian deers, guarding the harbor entrance.
Ascend Mount Smith, the highest point in Rhodes, for breathtaking panoramic views of the island and the sparkling Aegean.
En route you can visit a workshop to watch a potter on the wheel, an ancient art Rhodians still practice to date.
As you round for Lindos the panoramic view is breathtaking. Capture stunning photographs from vantage points overlooking this picturesque landmark. Continue your journey to St. Paul's Bay, a picturesque cove renowned as the setting for the Oscar-winning movie 'The Guns of Navarone.' In Lindos, enjoy approximately one hour of free time to explore the charming narrow alleys, browse local shops, and savor refreshments. Alternatively, ascend to the summit of the Acropolis, dating back to the 6th century BC. Explore the ancient citadel and admire the Sanctuary of Lindian Athena, the Doric Stoa and Propylaean ruins.
Your excursion concludes with a delicious lunch at Haraki bay, on the seafront.
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Reviews
Our party of 4 adults had an wonderful time on our day with Vasil on Rhodes. We didn't book the tour until the evening before our ship arrived and it still came together with good communication. Vasil was a perfect host with a good game plan to see the entire island but also adapt for what ever we preferred to do. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the island, what locations we would enjoy seeing and was fun to spend the day with. Would highly recommend and feel the tour was a great value for the cost too.
We had a lovely day touring beautiful Rhodes. Our driver and guide, George, was personable, knowledgeable and passionate about his country and its history. He kept us entertained and informed whilst also driving confidently and expertly. We visited various historical sites, walked a Nature Trail, explored Lindos and stopped at a small seaside restaurant where the views were only surpassed by the incredible food. We had the best kalamari and dolmades of our lives. The time flew by!
Mike showed us an amazing time in Rhodes! He is an expert on the city and we loved every moment ! We really loved the sea side lunch restaurant, beautiful old town, the olive oil farm, pottery factory, Lindos and all the beaches and stunning photo spots. Great value and so much better than a large group tour.
We were extremely surprised at the beauty and historical significance of this island. None of the reading materials prepared us for the impression the island made. The tour was wonderful in introducing us to the character of the island and it's culture. Our guide, Vasili, was knowledgeable and helpful in every way.
Mike was great!! He was knowledgeable about local history, had a great sense of humor, and had great stories about Rhodes. His English was also wonderful 😊 He showed us many famous landmarks, ancient ruins, and told stories and history of Rhodes (both ancient & early 20th century). A pleasure to tour Rhodes with Mike ☺️
George was an incredible driver and guide. We saw so much of Rhodes in our 6 hour tour! We loved Rhodes Town, visiting a beautiful pottery store, stopping for scenic pictures all over the place, exploring Lindos and the Acropolis. It was a magical and memorable day. By far our favorite excursion out of many we've done on our 10 day cruise. George is the best! Book the trip. You will not regret it. And lunch on the beachfront in Haraki was the icing on the cake.
The tour was advertised as a private tour with guide. There was no your guide and the driver said to us he wasn’t a tour guide only a driver. Not much information was shared. The tour outlined a focus on archeology and history, Reason why we booked the tour. We were dropped off at the side of the road at an archeology site and said we would be picked up at the bottom with no direction as to what to look for in this site. No overview of this site at all before we got out of the vehicle. We were basically left on our own to figure out how to get down to the bottom. It indicated that we would be going to the port of MANDRAKI and I don’t even know if we got there. We did go to a lookout spot. We were also supposed to visit traditional villages and beaches. I cannot recall doing any of this. We were dropped off at old town to visit on our own and had no idea where to go and what to do. For almost $1100. We really only got a driver and not a tour. The driver actually told me that he was a driver and not a tour guide. From reading it again , we were supposed to definitely have a private tour and not a private driver. This company had 7 reviews, but they were all five star. Hence, this is why we took the tour. I do believe the write up has to give them a one out of five I do feel that we should at least contact Viator. Hope this helps with contacting Viator and writing up the review
This was an outstanding way to explore the beauties of Rhodes. Our guide, Vasils, was prompt, communicative, knowledgeable, and quickly felt as though he was one of our friends by the time our day was over. We were allowed to customize our trip details and even make last minute changes as the day unfollowed. He took us to places on Rhodes we could not have imagined missing after getting he chance to see them. Thanks to Vasilis, many of us have already spoken about making a return visit to Rhodes someday.
Rhodes is amazingly beautiful place. the tour brings us to see acropolis and castle. the old town brings you back to moyen age.
George did an excellent job and we would highly recommend this tour. Very knowledgeable about the history and tailored the tour to our desired. Well done!
Mike picked us up just outside the gangway from our Royal Caribbean cruise. In fact it was the closest I’ve ever had, pickup and drop off, from walking between the ship and car. No long walk through the port, very convenient. Mike had a modern Mercedes sedan and my daughters quickly persuaded him to play Taylor Swift on Spotify throughout our tour. We visited the medieval city and castle, Lindos Acropolis, Anthony Quinn beach as well as a number of other tourists stops for photos. We had a lovely beachside lunch that was perfect for Instagram photos. Our tour was about 6 hours and Mike had plenty of suggestions and customised the day as to what he felt would get us the most out of it. Was very well priced compared to the ships tour and a private tour is always preferred to get more out of the day. Was a highlight of our Mediterranean cruise.
Rhodes is the best island to visit. Less crowded and a true hidden gem w great vistas everywhere. Our guide Vasileios Mpakiris was best we’ve had in a while ! What a day !
Had a great tour no rush at all …took us to local places great driver… highly recommend this company.. family business thank you
Tough climb but worth it; absolutely amazing views Fascinating history with complicated twists; great tour.
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