Rhodes Private Tour:

The Acropolis of Lindos

Starting from Rhodes

You start your private excursion with a beautiful thirty-mile drive along the east coast of Rhodes.  You'll pass little picturesque villages, have many dramatic views of the sea and the beautiful landscape of orange and lemon groves, vineyards and olive trees.

Lindos was an ancient Doric town and rose to power hundreds of years before the birth of Christ - when the population was twenty times larger than it is today.  In medieval times it was the island's second most important center, after the town of Rhodes itself.  It is no wonder that the ancient Greeks, the Byzantines and the Knights of St. John all made good use of the colossal Acropolis, which dominates the little town and the curving bay below. 

You will walk up to the summit, or subject to availability, you may hire a donkey to take you most of the way, to discover the magnificent remains of past civilizations.  Located at the summit you will find the 4th century B.C. Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, a double-winged portico, a Byzantine church and the fortifications of the Knights, including the remains of the Governor's quarters.  Your licensed guide will explain these important sites during your visit.

The view is truly panoramic and at the very foot of the Acropolis is  St. Paul's Bay, where the Apostle is said to have sought shelter during a storm.  Below the Acropolis are the clustered, old whitewashed houses and narrow streets of this most delightful village.  A haunt of artists and writers for many years, it also contains many tiny shops full of attractive souvenirs. 

On your return to the pier in Rhodes we break up the drive with a chance to stop at a typical Ceramic Factory to see locally made wares. 

Tour Breakdown-
1- Depart pier and drive to Lindos- 1 Hour
2- Tour the Acropolis of Lindos (includes uphill walking)- 2 Hours
3- Drive to Ceramic Factory- 20 Minutes
4- Visit Ceramic Factory- 20 Minutes
5- Drive back to Pier- 40 Minutes

Please note that the total tour time is between 4 and 4.5 hours.  This itinerary requires uphill walking and includes uneven surfaces.  It is not wheelchair accessible. The tour prices listed below are for your entire private group.  They are NOT per person prices!  Entrance fees are per person and are added to the tour price.

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Reserve any single 2008 tour and receive our Take 3 Price. Reserve 3 or more 2008 tours and receive our Take 3 Price plus an additional 10 Euro off each tour. Valid only on new reservations requested after November 25th. No other discounts apply. Offer may expire at any time so reserve now.

Private Sightseeing Tours and Shore Excursions from Rhodes to The Acropolis of Lindos, The Grand Masters Palace and Museum of Rhodes