Island and Mainland Cruise Excursions
Excusions are available on all Cruises which voyage to the below destinations
Please see specific cruise itineraries.
On Rhodes: Lindos
with lunch by the beach
Enjoy a relaxing drive along the southeastern coastline as you make your way to Lindos. On arrival, follow your guide and proceed on foot uphill to explore the Acropolis of Lindos, which overlooks the Aegean Sea and St. Paul's bay. Marvel at the breathtaking views. Afterwards, time will be given to discover this lovely town at your own pace before meeting up again with your guide at the stated time and place. Continue to Hotel Blue Sea, a modern luxury hotel, where you will be able to swim either in the crystal clear waters at the beach in front of the hotel or in the swimming pool, and have a buffet lunch with a variety of traditional Greek dishes. At your disposal are the hotel's changing facilities and sun beds. Return to Rhodes and drive alongside the walls of the medieval city stopping at Port d'Amboise where you will commence your stroll through the old town. Walk down Chevaliers Road and view the Palace of the Knights and the medieval houses of the knights. Continue on the pass by the hospital of the Knights of St. John, before meeting up with your motorcoach at the marine gate to return back to the ship..
On Rhodes: Old City and
Philerimos
Drive along the medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes. From the tumbled massive pillars of the Temple of Athena, the view encompasses the nearby Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras and the port, once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The drive continues across the island to Philerimos. The summit of Philerimos was the site of Ialysos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes. Later remains include the restored Byzantine church of our Lady of Philerimos, a chapel with 15th century frescoes, and the ruined Castle of the Knights. After the visit and some free time, you return to Rhodes and begin a guided walk of the old walled city to the Porte D`Amboise. It will be a pleasure to stroll the street of the Knights with its medieval buildings, winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned facades. You will then visit the impressive Grand Masterâ019s Palace and have the chance to see among others the superb mosaics. Following your pleasant walk, you will pass through the marine gate to meet up with your motorcoach and return to the ship.
On Rhodes: Rhodes Town and Lindos
Combined
Drive along the picturesque south-eastern coastline, scattered with white-washed villages, to Lindos, one of the most important of the three great cities of ancient times. See how this entire city is guarded by medieval walls which were constructed by the knights of St. John in the 13th century. Within stands the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, on the brink of a precipice 400 feet above the sea. From the Acropolis, marvel at the breathtaking views covering the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St. Paulâ019s bay, where the apostle cast anchor during his historic voyage to Ephesus. Proceed on foot uphill, to the great staircase leading from the Hellenistic Portico to the Acropolis and Temple of Athena. Should you wish to make your way up by mule, a fee must be paid to the local muleteer. After your guided tour of the Acropolis, enjoy some free time on your own in Lindos village before meeting up with your motorcoach.
Return to Rhodes city to enjoy a panoramic drive through the new part of the city before continuing to Mount Smith where you will view the ruins of ancient Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo and Diagoras Stadium. Afterwards your motorcoach will drop you off at Porte dâ019Amboise were you will commence your walking tour through the medieval city of Rhodes. Follow your guide through the northern part where once lived the knights and their attendants. View the Palace of the Knights and continue your walk down Chevaliers Road in order to meet up with your motorcoach at the marine gate and return back to the ship.
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