Half Day Tour Combined Lindos - Rhodes

The excursion tour bus will leave from the port of Rhodes at approximately 08:00 for a visit to Lindos village which is situated 35 miles down the eastern coastline passing orchards, vineyards and picturesque villages. Half way to Lindos, there will be a short stop at one of the local ceramic workshop where you will be able to see a demonstration by the local craftsmen and have the chance to purchase the well known Lindos pottery.

Upon arrival at the exquisite little village of Lindos at about 09:00 you may either walk to the acropolis (15 minutes) or hire a donkey for part of the way up to the entrance gate of the acropolis. Our local guide will take you through the remains of many civilizations which include the 4th century b.c. doric temple of Athena Lindia, a double-winged portico (stoa), roman ruins, a byzantine church and medieval fortifications of the Knights of st. John. From the top of the acropolis you will have a spectacular view of St. Paul’ s bay, where it is said the Apostole first set foot on the island in the year 51 a.d.

At around 11:00 the bus will then take you back to Rhodes city to visit the modern and medieval parts. the bus will drive you to the acropolis of the ancient Rhodes (Monte Smith) past the ancient temple of Apollo, Odeum and stadium, to Mandraki port past the new market, post office, colossus site, city hall, aquarium, before continuing to the gate of D’Amboise where you will be guided through the medieval city and walk down the street of the Knights (Ippoton). Afterwards, we return to the ship.