Private Island Tour, Rhodes

About this activity

Our Island Tour will keep you charmed all day thanks to its different parts: road, sea, forests and mountains, with free time in between.

Our fully licensed, accordance the greek law, driver is gonna take you safe to the most popular spots of Rhodes Island. Also, he is going to give you the related needed tips in order to help you explore every attraction you visit.

You can choose between a 9-seat minivan or 14-minibus, with or without an official guide. Our vehicles are air-conditioned and fully compliant with greek laws.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Operated by: GREtour

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Filerimos Monastery

30 min Admission not included

Once everybody has been picked up by our minibus the tour proceeds to the first stop where we can enjoy the views that this area offers as we drive on the Filerimos Hill. In the antiquity, at the top of the hill once stood the acropolis of the Ancient Ialysos. In the 14th century the knights of St John who were ruling the island built the monastery which is visited in nowdays. Also, opposite of the Monastery entrance there is a pathway that leads to the westernmost point of the hill where the 16 m or 48 feet cross is. At the end of the path you can admire the panoramic view the point offers.
Valley of the Butterflies

30 min Admission not included

Then we drive at Butterfly Valley where you can notice a rare habitat that hosts the butterfly Panaxia Quadripunctaria, which makes its appearance in this unique natural park in the period from mid-June to late September. We make sure we arrive early so we can see the valley when it's quiet and peaceful before other tour groups get there. The valley consists of pine-clads, crossed by a stream, shady paths, forming ponds, wooden bridges and small waterfalls in its course.
Campochiaro

15 min

We continue to the ‘’ghost’’ village of Aghia Eleousa in the green forest of Profitis Ilias mountain. In the period around the World War II, when Rhodes was still Italian, the village created for Italians lumberjacks who had moved here for the needs of the army. Later, when the Italians left, it was a sanatorium for the chronically ill. However, since the 70s the sanatorium has been closed and in nowdays, at the main square, opposite the main church of Agia Eleousa, you can see this abandoned building.
Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli

1 h 30 min

2 km furthermore appears in front of us the small chapel of St Nikolas Fountoukli. You can refresh yourselves by drinking water of one of the cleanest and rich natural water sources of the island which is right in the front of the chapel and after you can visit the internal of the church, light a candle and notice the painted of St Nikolas family picture on the wall. We continue driving in the green forest of Prof. Ilias mountain to Apollona and we stop to the other side of the mountain where the village of Apollona is. Optionally, you can taste local foods and products in a traditional family tavern away of busy tourist places.
Monolithos Castle

45 min

Then, we drive to the south-west side of the island, to the medieval Castle of Monolithos. The castle was built in 1480 by the Knights of Saint John to protect the island from attacks and in nowdays offers great views of the sea and the two islets opposite to it. Inside the Castle, there is a small working chapel dedicated to Agios Panteleimon (Saint Pantaleon). 5km on the way to the east coast we find the honey-village of Sianna which is a hilly village built in the banks of Attaviros. It is a traditional village with beautiful houses and the high attitude give picturesque landscapes. Distinguishes for the developed apiculture. Its pure honey is considered the best in the island. You can have the chance to try it!!!
Village of Lindos

5 min

We drive to the east coast and on our way back we meet Lindos. Possibly, you have already been there or you have scheduled it, as Lindos is the third most popular archaeological site in Greece. We stop for photos to the right opposite the village viewpoint and drive back to your hotels.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rhodes tourist port

San Fransisco Church, D Amboise Gate or Sea Gate for guests who stay in the Old Town

Lindos main square, Lindos reception, Lindos town hall for guests who stay in Lindos village

Pickups southern of Lindos are subject to extra charge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Premium, NO Official Guide

Luxury Van

Pickup included
Without Official Guide

Minivan

Pickup included
By Minivan with official guide

Minivan

Official licenced guide

Pickup included
Sedan

Sedan

Pickup included
Premium, With Official Guide

Luxury Van

Offilcial licenced guide

Pickup included