When joining this excursion, we recommend having water with you, wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking.
The tour program is also suitable for guests who prefer to have their lunch onboard the cruise ship.
Leaving the port and heading to Mandraki Port where one of the world’s seven wonders, the Colossus of Rhodes statue once stood. We take in the picturesque harbor and the striking Italian architecture before heading towards the Filerimos Monastery, approximately 10 km from the city of Rhodes.
The Filerimos Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Life-Giving Source, stands out for its unique Gothic style. Built on the site of an earlier Byzantine monastery, it offers a glimpse into a fascinating piece of history. There is time to follow the path of Golgothas, which leads to the huge Cross, while on side there are engravings that represent the Passions of Jesus.
Hop on our buses and on a short ride, we enter through the d’Amboise Gate, part of the impressive medieval walls that surround Rhodes Town, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel.
Within the Old Town, we take a detailed tour of Europe’s best-preserved palace, the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights where the Jerusalem Knights lived, we visit significant Ottoman landmarks such as the Hafiz Ahmed Agha Library, the Suleiman Mosque, and the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque. Following a walk on the ancient pavements of the world-famous Street of Knights, we visit the Knights’ Hospital and the Hippocrates Fountain.
Included:
- Entrance at the Grand Master’s Palace
- Entrance at the Filerimos Monastery
- Transport with air- conditioned luxury coached bus.
- Certified Expert Guide
Not Included:
- Meals and personal expenses
