Rhodos
Galerie Photos
The "island of roses" is one of the golden Dodecanese islands, which cultivate their originality: Hellenic in their soul, Byzantine in their memory, Oriental in their character and yet definitively Greek. Rhodes is an important cultural and economic center in the archipelago of 12 islands and dozens of islets. The last bastion of Europe before the Orient, the island played a major role in Antiquity, then in the Middle Ages. You will leave the port for Mount Smith from where you will have a splendid panoramic view of Rhodes and the surrounding countryside. After passing through the Amboise Gate, you will reach the highest point of the medieval town, the Palace of the Grand Master, an imposing fortress with lavish interior decorations and a courtyard filled with Roman statues. The museum contains superb mosaics, also dating from the Roman era. The tour continues along the Knights' Road, both steep and narrow, with its characteristic cobbles. This road is lined by prestigious "Inns" where the Knights of the Order were received according to their language and country of origin. Today, this street still gives off a certain aura of nobility and inaccessibility. You will also be able to admire the rich Gothic-style decorations, the arched windows, the flat roofs and the honey-colored facades.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
From Athens, the City of Gods, to Cyprus, the Island of Aphrodite The Cyclades and Dodecanese (port-to-port package)
ATHENS - DELOS - MYKONOS - PAROS - SANTORINI - KOS - RHODES - LIMASSOL - LARNACA
Climb aboard for an unequaled cruise from Athens to Larnaca, stopping over in the Cyclades and Dodecanese. The trip begins with the astounding beauty of the famous Acropolis. Other exceptional ancient sites await you: The archaeological treasures in Delos, timeless Kos, medieval Rhodes, and Paphos and its mosaics. Charming Aegean ports of call such as Mykonos, Paros, and the legendary island of Santorini. Cyprus and Greece welcome you on a journey through their fascinating histories and famed architectural wonders.
