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. 
 
Next will be a stop for a lunch break.  Following lunch you will visit a typical Ceramic Factory to see locally made wares.
 
Next you travel back to the city where you will enter the Old Town from D’Amboise Gate, which is the closest point to the rebuilt Grand Master's Palace.  This palace was constructed as a reflection of the Papal Palace in Avignon, France.  It was built to serve as a fortress in times of war, a peacetime residence for the Grand Master and a meeting place for senior knights.  Time is allowed for a visit of the Palace with your private guide.

After visiting the Palace you will walk the cobblestone street of the "Avenue of the Knights" where the famous knights once lived.  To this day the street exudes a noble and forbidden aura with its lofty buildings which stretch in a 600 meter (1800 feet) long unbroken wall of honey-colored stone blocks.  The flat facade is punctuated only by huge doorways and arched windows.

Finally you will have free time before you are transferred back to the pier, or you may choose to stay in the old town to explore further and return to the ship on your own. 
 
Tour Breakdown-
1- Depart ship and drive to the Lindos - 1 Hour
2- Walk to Acropolis of Lindos - 20 Minutes
3- Visit Acropolis of Lindos - 1 Hour
4- Walk back though Lindos Village - 45 minutes
5- Depart for lunch venue - 15 Minutes
6- Lunch - 1 Hour and 20 Minutes
7- Drive to Ceramic Factory - 10 Minutes
8- Visit Factory - 30 Minutes
9- Depart for Old Town - 35 Minutes
10- Visit Grand Masters Palace - 60 Minutes
11- Walking tour & Free time - 30 Minutes
12- Depart for Pier - 45 Minutes

Please note that the total tour time is about 8 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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