FD in Rhodes Town and Lindos Greece
Programme Overview
Duration: 1 day
An 8-hour shore excursion through Greek history.
Highlights: Rhodes, Lindos, Knights of St. John
Rhodes an island rich in history and legend as you will discover in this enchanting tour. After a 60-minute drive along the east coast, passing through rustic villages, vineyards and olive groves you will reach Lindos here you will be captivated by the Acropolis crowning the 400-foot rocky cliff and the whitewashed town surrounded by the azure sea. Here is a 20-minute climb through the narrow streets of the town, and up 250 steps to the Temple. Explore the ancient site of the last conquerors including the 4th century B.C. Doric temple of Athena and the double-winged portico. After the visit of Lindos, stop for lunch at leisure before returning to Rhodes town for the afternoon program.
Your stroll through the town of the Knights of St. John will bring you to the Grand Master’s Palace originally built as a fortress, it became the residence of the Grand Master and a meeting place for the Senior Knights. Your stroll will continue through the street of Knights with its medieval buildings, towers and emblazoned facades before returning to the pier.