Tour Detail
TOUR PROGRAM:
Day 1; Marmaris – Rhodes, Rhodes City Tour
Departure at 08:45 from Marmaris Port.
After checking in at the ferry office located at Marmaris Cruise Port at least 1 hour before departure, we will travel to Rhodes by fast catamaran. After approximately 1 hour of sea journey, we are welcomed by our guide at Rhodes Port and depart for the City Tour. During the panoramic City Tour, we will see the Mandraki Harbor, the main harbor of Rhodes where the famous Rhodes statue once stood in ancient times, the Murat Reis Mosque, and the clean beach known as Elli Beach, as well as the Aquarium Area and the Kritika neighborhood where Turks exiled from Crete lived together for a while. After a photo break with the stunning views of both the New Town and Old Town at Monte Smith Hill, we will visit the ancient Rhodes Acropolis, which dates back to the 3rd century BC, and contains archaeological artifacts. After visiting the Apollo Statue and the Ancient Stadium, we will then proceed by bus to the Old Town area. The Old Town tour will continue as a walking tour. In the historic fortress surrounded by walls, through narrow streets, we will visit various structures reflecting the shared heritage of the Knights of St. John, the Ottomans, and the Italians, evoking a sense of time travel; including the Street of Knights, Ahmet Ağa Library, Ottoman Madrasa and Baths, the Grand Master Palace famous for its sculptures and mosaics, the Archaeology Museum which was once the knights' hospital, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Clock Tower, Turkish School, Cem Sultan House, and Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, all accompanied by our guide. The City Tour will conclude in the Square of the Fountain, also known as Hippocrates Square, followed by a transfer to the hotel for accommodation.
Day 2; Free Day in Rhodes,
After having breakfast at the hotel, you can either cool off and sunbathe in Rhodes beautiful sea or you can rent a vehicle to embark on a journey back in time in Rhodes, the richest island of the Aegean in terms of history and culture. In Rhodes, the center and the largest among the Dodecanese islands, late afternoon is the perfect time to get lost in the narrow streets of the old town and take photos. Architectural heritages from the civilizations that lived with its rich history can be encountered everywhere on the island. For your dinner, we recommend making a reservation in advance at seafood restaurants or taverns with a selection of Greek music.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3; Free Day in Rhodes, Rhodes – Marmaris, (Lindos Tour – Extra: 50 Euros)
Departure from Rhodes Port at 16:00.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you can either rent a vehicle to embark on a journey back in time in Rhodes, or you can join the Lindos Tour organized by our guide as an extra. At Kallithea, you can see the locations where several scenes of the movie Zorba were filmed and visit the Tsampika Monastery, which is a place where people without children go to pray for children in Greece. In Lindos, you can wander through the snow-white houses, narrow streets, and poetically beautiful streets adorned with white paving stones and enjoy its unique sea. The Lindos Tour concludes at the harbor that will be used for return.
Guests not participating in the Lindos Tour should be ready at the port at least 1 hour before the ferry departure for passport control. After approximately 1 hour of sea journey, we will arrive at Marmaris Port.