Your licensed private tour guide and vehicle will meet you at the port. Begin with a scenic drive to the archaeological site of Lindos, one of the island’s most important historical centers.
Founded by the Dorians under King Tlepolemus around the 10th century BC, Lindos became a key trading hub by the 8th century BC. The Acropolis of Lindos, rising above the modern town, has been fortified over the centuries by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Knights of St. John, and the Ottomans.
Your guided tour highlights:
- Temple of Athena Lindia (c. 300 BC), including the table of offerings and the base of the cult statue of Athena
- Propylaea of the Sanctuary (4th century BC) with its monumental staircase and five-door wall
- Hellenistic Stoa (c. 200 BC) with 42 columns
- Relief of a Rhodian Trireme, carved into the rock at the foot of the acropolis steps
- Hellenistic staircase leading to the main archaeological area
- Remains of a Roman temple (c. 300 AD)
- Castle of the Knights of St. John (before 1317) with surviving towers
- Greek Orthodox Church of St. John (13th–14th century)
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the harbors and coastline from the acropolis.
After your Lindos tour, return by private vehicle to Rhodes Town for a short walking tour of the Old Town. Enter through the historic gateways, walk along the fortified walls, and explore the Agora and Collachium, where the Knights of St. John lived and worked. Visit the Hospital of the Knights, now housing the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, and enjoy scenic stops for explanations and photography.
Conclude the tour at the museum or continue exploring the town on your own before returning to your cruise ship.
