Discover the major landmarks on the gorgeous island of Rhodes as you follow your expert guide on an insightful excursion. Visit Mount Filerimos with its medieval monastery, the colorful butterfly valley, and the ancient city of Kamiros, which was destroyed by an earthquake. Ride an air-conditioned bus to your first stop, Mount Filerimos. Walk by the representation of the Stations of the Cross and admire the breathtaking panoramic view. Visit the medieval monastery built in the early 14th century and hear the amazing story of Our Lady of Filerimos. After a short picturesque drive, arrive at the iconic butterfly valley, surrounded by dense vegetation and tall trees. Enjoy a walk down the shaded path and reach the gorgeous opening, where you'll find the marvelous Panaxia Quadripunctaria or Jersey Tiger butterfly. Your next stop is Kamiros, an ancient Doric city founded in the 6th century. See the acropolis and temples of this tragic site that was destroyed by an earthquake in 142 AD. Continue your drive through the mountains and visit the quaint village of Embona. Stop at a traditional mountain home to meet a family of wine producers. Taste some of their wine and local spirits, as well as honey and olive oil. Explore the village on your own and purchase lunch at a local restaurant if you're feeling hungry.

Be collected at your accommodation from 08:20 am to 09:20 am. Then head to your first destination, Filerimos Hill where we stop for 1 hour free time. Filerimos is situated about 15 km from Rhodes Town on a hill 267m, overlooking the small town of Ialyssos and the bay of Ixia and Trianda and on the same site where once stood the Doric City of Ialyssos in ancient times. Here, you can visit the monastery of Our Lady and the remains of the Ancient Acropolis of Ialyssos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes island. Walk along a Golgotha, a tree-sheltered pathway with a series of shrines with scenes of the Holy Passion. This footpath leads to an enormous imposing cross. You can admire the outstanding view of the villages and bright green valleys from the top.  Next visit is the Valley of Butterflies, for 2 hours free time. This is a unique and peaceful ecological setting, which is a true representation of local nature, with narrow rock walkways, lakes decorated by water lilies, rustic bridges, running waters, waterfalls, and resting places loaded with millions of brown-red butterflies. During June, July & August, thousands of butterflies of the genus Panaxia swarm into the valley in order to reproduce. The sweet smell of the resin attracts the butterflies and when you are walking around, you will see Liquidambar trees everywhere and hundreds of Butterflies on the trunk and leaves. (From October - 31st of May the price for entrance fee to Valley of Butterflies is 3,00 euro/per person and from 1st of June - September the price is 5,00 euro/per person). The Main entrance of the Valley is at the Parking area No2. The Natural History Museum of Rhodes operates at the Parking area No1 and is a perfect spot for photos. Among the exhibits are endemic and rare species of the broader area of the valley which are displayed in cases representing the conditions of the natural environment. Visit the local museum there, and admire the large variety of different species and intricate photographs. You will return to your accommodation around 2:00 PM. 

Explore one of the best-preserved Classical Greek cities  - the ancient Kamiros and have free time to admire the remains of a 3rd-century BC Doric temple, public baths, an altar to the Greek god Helios, the 6th-century BC Temple of Athena Polias, and a 206m (675ft) covered central walkway. Then, have a chance to experience a 14th-century AD fort erected by the Knights of St. John in Kritinia and get the best view of the west coastline and nearby islands of Halki and Alimia. Continue your day with a stop at Embona, known as a wine village, and have free time to taste local wines or have lunch in a village tavern. You will have your free time to enjoy. Then take another scenic drive through the countryside and learn about the ancient Ialysos city before you finish the day with unforgettable panoramic views from Mt. Filerimos and have fun watching peacocks surrounding the area.

Uncover the beauty of Rhodes island on this guided bus day trip. Capture a picture of where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood on your tour of the sights in Rhodes City. Step back in time as you explore the seaside Kallithea Springs. Walk the picturesque streets of Lindos. Enjoy pickup from a meeting point in Faliraki, Kallithea, Rhodes City, Ixia, or Ialysos. Sit back and relax in a spacious and air-conditioned medium size bus on the scenic drive up Mt. Smith to see the Panoramic view of Rhodes city and the Acropolis of Rhodes. Then see the most important landmarks in Rhodes, take a photo where the Colossus of Rhodes once towered, pass by Rhodes administrative center, the historical Mandraki Port, and see the medieval Rhodes Town Then continue the tour, drive along the coastline to the Kallithea Springs, and have 1 hour to explore the site. Buy tickets to the stunning seaside springs, which feature a monument with a charming garden and a picturesque turquoise bay with a swimming area. Hop back on the bus and make your way to the scenic Lindos village. Take a photo from the Panoramic Lindos observation viewpoint. On the guided orientation tour, discover Lindos settlement and learn about the ancient Lindos city-state. Then have some free time for lunch, see gift shops, or walk to the Acropolis of Lindos. Return to your meeting point at the end of the tour.

Village of Lindos: Visit Lindos village full of picturesque alleys, traditional aromas and cosmopolitan attitude forms a unique puzzle no one can resist. Above the modern village of Lindos rises the acropolis of Lindos. You will reach there through a short steep-stepped footpath climbs the rocky 116m-high. The Ancient Acropolis of Lindos is a natural citadel which was fortified successively by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John, and the Ottomans. From here the panoramic view of the city and the sea is breathtaking! Filerimos Hill: We will also visit the Byzantine Monastery of Our Lady of Filerimos situated at Filerimos hill. The monastery was built in the 15th century by the Knights of Saint John, who had conquered the island that time. The monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary the Life-Giving Source (Zoodochos Pighi) and its architecture is much different than the usual monasteries in Greece. Acropolis of Rhodes: We continue to visit the Acropolis stood on the hill now known as Monte Smith and consists of the Temple of Apollo (the remains of the temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus) the archaeological park that contains the Hellenistic stadium, built in the 3rd century BC, where the athletic events of the Alioi Games took place. Stroll at the Medieval Town: We return back to the old Medieval town of Rhodes which is listed in the World Heritage Sites List of UNESCO, one of the best preserved medieval settlements in the world. We stroll in its meandering streets with the most famous of all, the Street of Knights. At the highest point in this road we will see the grandiose castle, the Palace of the Grand Masters, with its enormous towers and now a wonderful museum. It is worth exploring the large Hall of the Council, the Knights’ Dining Hall and the private chambers of the Grand Master. You will admire the mosaics and the decorated floors dating from the Early Christian times.

This excursion starts at the centre of Rhodes, at kolona port, and ends at the traditional folklore village Kritinia, with in between stops at iconic landmarks. The first stop is at the top of Filerimos where the Holy monastery is. It’s one of the most visited places in Rhodes. From the square there is a tree lined avenue called the Via Dolorosa (stations of the cross), which will bring you then to an 18m cross. The view from up there is exceptional and you will see peacocks roaming around freely. The duration of this visit is 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will then travel to the medieval and byzantine castle of Kritinia. The journey there is very pleasant and relaxing, as the temperature is considerably cooler than the rest of the island. We will travel by the sea road for the most part of the journey. Once at the castle you’ll have plenty of time to wander around and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea. There is a small traditional Greek cafe where you can drink Greek coffee or a cold beer while taking in the view. (1 hour) Once leaving here, we will then continue to Kritinia, a traditional Greek village, and eat at a tavern with the view of the castle in sight. You can try Greek mezedes, homemade Greek dishes and the beautiful local wine or suma, a greek drink made with love. To finish off you can try some of the local refreshing fruit. (2 hours)