Rhodes City Tour

Rhodes, the capital of the island, founded 2,400 years ago, on its north-eastern tip is a fascinating city.  A “melting pot” of the historical remnants of its ancient and medieval past together with the “hustle and bustle” of present day cosmopolitan life awaits your visit. Our tour begins with exploration of the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes.  It is situated high on the summit of “Monte Smith” Hill, where remnants of the Temple of “Apollo” and the restored edifices of the Ancient Stadium and Odium dominate over the modern city of Rhodes. Only a few minutes from the Acropolis, we enter yet another atmosphere: High walls, deep moats, narrow cobbled streets lead the way to the medieval town of the Knights.  Byzantine churches, Gothic rhythm Palace, Inns and Hospitals, and Mosques co-exist in the most traditional Greek setting touched little by modern hectic pace and way of life. One of the most impressive building within the Walls is the “Grand Masters’ Palace” it was restored during the Italian period of the island today housing a superb collection of original mosaics from Kos island dating from the Hellenistic to early Byzantine period.  With a visit there, the wide Street of the Knights will capture your heart and mind with its simplicity.  Inns of Knights, Consulates, chapels and churches as well as houses lead the way to the Hospital of the  Knights without of visit.