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Rhodes
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago. From wide turquoise beaches to cultural sites, you'll find everything you need for the perfect holiday!
Off the coast of Turkey, the Dodecanese archipelago offers a unique travel experience combining history, sublime landscapes and mysticism. Medieval cities, dreamy beaches and mysterious caves all combine to make for the perfect holiday!
Region visited on this trip to Greece: Rhodes & Dodecanese
N.B.: This trip to Greece is an individual tailor-made tour, to be personalized with our specialist Greece advisors.
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Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago. From wide turquoise beaches to cultural sites, you'll find everything you need for the perfect holiday!
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Patmos is an island in the Dodecanese archipelago. It's one of the most impressive cities in the Aegean. Discover magnificent beaches and numerous monuments, each more impressive than the last.
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Kalymnos is an island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Dodecanese archipelago. Discover the seabed, enjoy the beaches and learn more about the famous Kalymnos sponges.
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Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago. From wide turquoise beaches to cultural sites, you'll find everything you need for the perfect holiday!
A private transfer awaits you at Rhodes airport to take you to your hotel in the heart of the city. Welcome to this city, which boasts one of the world’s most extraordinary heritages! In fact, the entire city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988! The city, already a major metropolis in ancient times, has come down to you as if it had remained frozen in the Middle Ages.
Follow in the footsteps of the Knights of St. John (the Hospitallers), who ruled the city between 1309 and 1523. Visit the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, and stroll along the Street of the Knights, restored to its original medieval appearance. Immerse yourself in a 15th-century town!
If you wish, choose the option “The medieval city of Rhodes”, a 3-hour private guided tour so you don’t miss a thing of this splendor!
Distance covered 16 km – 30 min.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight stay in historic city center.
A private transfer takes you to our partner rental agency to pick up your car. You then drive 1 hour to the superb town of Lindos, 48 km away.
From the hill, the ancient acropolis, surrounded by ramparts built by the Knights Hospitallers, dominates the town. Before taking the grand stone staircase up to the citadel, take note of this gigantic 2nd century BC bas-relief of a trireme. Like Alexander the Great before you, visit the Temple of Athena, dating from the 4th century BC. Don’t miss the propylaea, the great Doric stoá and other wonders along the way.
But don’t let the Acropolis overwhelm the village of Lindos either. Stroll through its picturesque streets and soak up its Mediterranean ambience. And finally, let yourself relax on the soft sands of Lindos beach.
Distance covered 48 km – 1h drive.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night in Rhodes.
Countless beaches of great natural beauty, a wide variety of activities and easy access: Rhodes is a paradise for beach and water sports enthusiasts. Choose the beach of your choice from Kiotari, Agathi, Apolakkia, Kolimpa or Anthony Quinn.
At the end of the afternoon, drop off your car at the rental agency and take a cab back to Rhodes city center.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night in Rhodes.
An early-morning private transfer takes you to the port. Then cruise for 4h30 to the port of Patmos, from where a semi-private transfer takes you to your hotel.
Patmos is not just the place where Saint John, the Eagle of Patmos, wrote his Gospel. A city of feudal lords and opulent merchants, it is also one of the most impressive cities on the Aegean.
Cross the monumental arcades and arches. Stroll along narrow streets that haven’t changed a bit since the 16th century. Be impressed by the rich mansions of shipowners and merchants, built in Gothic or neoclassical style.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight in Patmos.
In 95 AD, John fled Domitian’s persecutions and took refuge on Patmos. There, he preached and baptized the inhabitants. He also came regularly to meditate in this cave, where theology tells us he experienced the Revelation that led to the writing of the Apocalypse, the last book of the Bible.
Take a seat in this mystical grotto, lit only by a few candles. Try to feel its spellbinding atmosphere. The site is still a world-famous pilgrimage site.
In the afternoon, visit the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. You can visit it on your own, or find an English-speaking guide for a 2h30 private tour.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight in Patmos.
A day at the beach!
To the west of Chora, Agrio Livadi (or Agriolivado) is a festive, well-organized beach with water sports facilities, tavernas and bars. Kambos beach is quieter and more family-oriented. It also offers tavernas and water sports.
Not far away, Vagia is a quiet little bay with a tree-lined beach. Finally, Livadi Geranou beach is also very quiet. It lacks beach equipment, but makes up for it with its beauty and clear waters.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night in Patmos.
Lambi beach, in the northeast of the island, is famous for its colorful pebbles. It has a taverna and is naturally adorned with tamarisk trees, which provide shade for beachgoers. Livadi Kalogiron, a secluded beach on the opposite coast, is very peaceful.
To the south, the beach of Psili Ammos is a real jewel… that has to be earned. It can be reached either by boat from Skala (45 minutes) or by car, but the parking lot is a 30-minute walk from the beach. Well worth the effort! The site is absolutely magnificent and very quiet.
Please note: as the beach is vulnerable to the wind, the waves can be quite impressive.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night on Patmos.
You’ll enjoy a semi-private transfer from your hotel to the port, followed by a 2.5-hour cruise to reach Kalymnos by mid-afternoon. A final semi-private transfer takes you to your hotel.
Stroll through the town’s narrow streets in search of Kalymnos’ famous sponges. Sponge fishing is an age-old activity, driven in part by necessity. The infertility of the island’s rocky terrain has forced its inhabitants to look to the sea for a source of prosperity. Take a look at the fishermen’s boats in the harbor, which still bring in 30,000 sponges a day in their holds. See how the sponges are made, and choose the one you like from among the countless varieties on the market.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night on Patmos.
Kalymnos is one of the world’s leading scuba diving centers. The International Diving Festival is held here every year.
Whether you’re a beginner, an expert or a seasoned diver, this is an unmissable opportunity to discover the underwater world. And don’t forget that the island’s ancient Greek city still lies underwater between Myrtiès and Telendos. Who wouldn’t want to discover a sunken city?
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night in Patmos.
A fjord in the heart of the Mediterranean? This is made possible by the rocky nature of the island of Kalymnos. The valley leading down to the sea is lined with mandarin and orange trees. At the end of the valley, you’ll arrive at a superb site that has captivated mankind since the Neolithic period.
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night in Patmos.
Enjoy Kalymnos for a few more hours before taking a semi-private transfer to the port. A 3-hour crossing to Rhodes, then a private transfer back to your hotel.
Back in Rhodes, stroll through the city streets, visit the cultural sites or conquer the city’s many stores, in search of souvenirs for you or your friends!
Breakfast included – Lunch and dinner on your own.
Night in Rhodes.
A private transfer takes you back to the airport. Say goodbye and see you soon in the mystical shadow of the Colossus of Rhodes, destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC!
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