Rhodes City Tour and Filerimos Shore Excursion

Overview

A specially designed and organized sightseeing tour is the perfect way to get to know the historical capital of Rhodes and its worldwide famous butterfly valley.

Highlights of the Half Day Tour in Rhodes

08:00-13:00 or 13:30-18:30 HRS morning or afternoon, tour of Rhodes city & Filerimos
Visit to Rhodes city’ modern and classical sites with expert guides
Licensed by the sate English-speaking tour guides and drivers
Pickup and drop off from your cruise terminal

Description

Description of the Rhodes half-day tour

This shore excursion includes licensed Guides and deluxe motor coaches or private RhodesIslandFilerimos air-conditioned sedans or minivans and commences with a visit to Filerimos, where our guests will visit the ruins and foundations of the Temple of Zeus Polieus, dating back to the 4th century BC, of Athena Polias, dating back to the 3rd century and a Doric Fountain dating back to the 4th century.

Together with these ancient remains are other Byzantine and medieval structures, such as the church of Our Lady of Filerimos, built by the Knights in the 15th century and the Church of St. George, which has wall-paintings dating back to the 14th and 15th century. Before leaving Filerimos the guests will visit the 12 stations of the Crucifixion, with its many steps and scenes from the Passion, which are very striking.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA The excursion then continues to the Monte Smith Hill which offers a magnificent view of the Aegean and the City. The drive continues past the ancient Rhodes Acropolis dedicated to Zeus Polieus, Athena Polias and Pythian Apollo. Four columns of this Acropolis have been reconstructed.

The final drive-by is past the 2nd century ancient Stadium and Theatre, of which both have been restored. From there the excursion continues to the D’ Amboise Gate where the guests disembark and on foot enter the Medieval City to visit the Grand Master’s Palace, the most imposing building of medieval Rhodes. It was originally built in the 14th Century, but demolished by an explosion in 1856. It was restored in 1939, during the Italian occupation.

The excursion continues down ‘The Street of the Knights,’ which, in spite of the restoration of its buildings, has remained untouched by the passage of 500 years, since it was originally built in the 14th century. The Gothic order predominate the entire street. The Inns of the various ‘Tongues’ stand in a row, with impressive arched doorways, their emblems carved above them.

Details

Important notes

Tour Type

Shore Excursion - Private tour
Activity level: Moderate

Included in the tour

Car and Driver
A professional English-speaking driver or escort with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you'd like to have a licensed state tour guide to escort you inside the sites and museums, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject to availability on bookings day!
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle or similar appropriate for the size of your group
Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple-day tours only)
Pick-up from and return to your hotel
Pick-up from the Port of Piraeus
Private tour, Road tolls and local taxes
Our terminal: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 37, 117 43 Athina, Greece.

Excluded from the tour

Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
Wine tasting fee (wine tours)
Olive oil tasting fee (olive oil tasting tours)
Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverage
Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost. Read more for the difference between a STATE LICENSED TOUR GUIDE and a TOUR DRIVER GUIDE in Greece!

Additional info

Dress: religious and marmoreal sites: shoulders and knee must be covered
Terms & Conditions and Frequent Questions
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A voucher will be emailed to you with our contact numbers and all necessary information for your tour.
This is your ticket and proof of purchase. On the day of the tour please present a paper voucher in order to redeem your tour/activity.

Persons with Disabilities

Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Restrictions:

Please note that on this tour, your tour driver is not licensed to accompany you on your climb. If you want this service you may book a licensed by-state tour guide for an extra cost.
In case a group is followed by a licensed tour guide or an English speaking tour-escort the professional driver is not obliged to speak English!

Opening hours & Admission fees

Opening Hours:Summer April 1st to October 31st from 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM
Winter: November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Free admission fees: Children under 18 & Students from E.U.
Reduced admission fees: Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 & Students from countries outside the E.U.

Free admission days

March 6: In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri
June 5: Environment international day
April 18 : International monuments day
May 18: International museums day
September 27: International tourism day
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
National Holidays
Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August, and September
NOTE: If the first Sunday is a holiday then the second is the free admission day