MOSCHATOS TRAVEL, RHODES - GREECE

1st Day

Arrival in Rhodes.
Flight to Rhodes. Transfer to the hotel.

2nd Day

City Tour in Rhodes-Town, half day (09.00 - 13.00 hours)

Enjoy a relaxing panoramic coach tour through the modern town and the fantastic view from its highest point, the Monte Smith hill, where you will admire the remains of the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes, the Apollo Temple and the Stadium.
Afterwards the tour follows the fortification walls of the Old Town and you'll have the opportunity for unforgettable views over the harbour, the fortifications and the mixture of churches and mosques. You'll discover the medieval town, which has been declared World Heritage of UNESCO, by foot and suddenly feel transported back to medieval times. Enjoy a guided tour in the Grand Masters' Palace and have a look at the famous Knights' Street and the Inns of the Knights, which are dated from the 12th century. These impressive examples of medieval architecture will give you the feeling that you might run into a knight on his horse…
You will definitely fall in love with Rhodes!

3rd Day

FREE

4th Day

Kallithea - Archangelos - Lindos (09.00 - 17.00 hours)

The excursion today is unquestionably a highlight of a holiday in Rhodes.

Your first stop will be at the picturesque Kallithea thermal therapy center, which was built and used by the Italians.

The tour will then lead you through orange plantations to the village of Archangelos, which remains very traditional in spite the large number of visitors.

But your main target today will be Lindos, where you will discover the ruins of the Acropolis and its Athena Lindia Temple.
The view which it offers is stunning. You see the small St-Paul's Harbour and beneath the white village with its narrow small streets. Coming down from the Acropolis, you have the opportunity to visit the church of the 13th century. The inner part has been decorated with beautiful frescos.
In the afternoon, you have time for a walk through the village or a swim in the crystal clear waters of the bay of Lindos.

5th Day

FREE

6th Day

Filerimos - Kamiros - Valley of Butterflies, half day
(09.00 - 13.00 hours)

Driving along the west coast, you will finally arrive at the village Ialyssos (Trianta) and then drive up the hill to Filerimos, where you will discover the ruins of the ancient Acropolis of Ialyssos and the monastery.
You should follow the "Cross Way" in the shade of the high trees until the big white cross on the other end of the hill, from which the view over the plain of Trianta and the airport is absolutely superb.

Additionally you will be impressed by the Valley of Butterflies, a beautiful green valley in the middle of woods, which is crossed by rivers and wooden bridges. From July to September, the valley is filled with thousands of butterflies. But the whole year round this natural site is magic.

The ancient city of Kamiros is an important archaeological site of Greece, where you will find ruins of buildings and monuments of the Hellenistic period.

7th Day

Morning and afternoon free. Evening excursion to Pastida or Afantou
(18.00 - 22.30 hours)

At about 18.00 hours starts your drive to the village Pastida or Afantou, where you will have the opportunity to have a look at some traditional Greek houses and the church.
Afterwards enjoy a good Greek dinner with an unlimited amount of local wine (white and red).
During dinner, the dancing group will show you some traditional dances and invite you to dance the Greek "Sirtaki-dance". You will enjoy the Greek entertainment!

8th Day

Flight back.
Transfer to the airport.