NATURAL ATTRACTIONS IN RHODES    GT7

(Stop Photos) = Stop and get out of the vehicle for photos from outside of the Sight/Building Guided Tour (stay close to vehicle)

(Stop Visit Photos) Stop and visit - go inside the Sight/building with your tour guide for photos and Guided Walking Tour

Private Tour Activity Level: Moderate

Private Tour Guide English speaking experienced licensed tour guide specialize in Private Tours

Private Tour Driver English speaking professional driver specialize in Private Tours

Private Tour Vehicle: Mercedes Benz - Depend on the size of your group

Private Tour Start Time: 8:30 AM. Or later. If you are a Cruise Ship Passenger - depend on your cruise ship dock time.

Private Tour Meeting Point: Cruise Port / Hotel / Airport (Meeting point varies depending on option booked)

KALLITHEA SPA

In the beginning, you will experience the Kallithea Spa on the east coast of the island. You will be driven there from your selected drop off point. The Springs date back to Classical Antiquity and have become a popular tourist attraction, as well as a wedding destination since it was renovated. Some classic Hollywood flicks have even been filmed here with the most prominent being Escape to Athena, starring the ethereal Roger Moore and the rugged Telly Savalas. The action classic, the Guns of Navarone also had some of its scenes filmed here. Guided Walking Tour (Stop Visit Photos)

ANTHONY QUINN BAY

Up next is Anthony Quinn Bay, named after the star of the Golden Age of Hollywood. A large property named after him has existed in Rhodes Island since the filming of the Guns of Navarone on Rhodes Island - scenic Guided Tour (Stop Visit Photos)

SCENIC DRIVE FROM THE EAST TO THE WEST COAST

Moving on from there, we will take a scenic ride from the East to the West Coast of the island and pass through the villages of Kallithies and Psinthos.

THE VALLEY OF THE BUTTERFLIES

After which we will arrive at the Valley of the Butterflies. You will be dropped at the upper gate by vehicle to make the walk down from the valley much easier. Here you can bear witness to the final stages of the life cycle of hundreds of butterflies in congregation. This only happens from mid-June to mid-September. It is a rare, natural occurrence that includes the majestic insects camouflaging themselves against the trees. While bearing witness to this phenomenon, you can take a walk through the wooden bridges and the natural carved out paths through the valley. Guided Walking Tour (Stop Visit Photos)

FILERIMOS MOUNTAIN

After that, the coastal road of Kremasti and Ialysos will proceed along the west coast until it leads us to Filerimos Mountain Plateau which rises 267 meters / 876 feet above sea level.. Our vehicle will take you to the top of the mountain so that you can get a 360 degree view of the magnificent ruins of the Acropolis of the Ancient Ialyssos. The church of Our Lady of Filerimos will appear next, built on the foundation of the Ancient Temple of Athena (built in the Early Christian Era). The exterior of the Filerimos Monastery as well as the barrel-vaulted Chapel of St. George are both sights to behold. Guided Walking Tour (Stop Visit Photos)

FILERIMOS - THE WAY OF THE CROSS

The Pathway on the right sheltered by beautiful trees is called the Way of the Cross. It is adorned with shrines that depict the relief scene of the Passion. The path finally leads from the main square to the west edge of the Plateau and up to the 16 meter / 48 feet cross. Here you can take in the incredible view of the west coast of Rhodes Island. Guided Walking Tour (Stop Visit Photos)

BACK TO THE STARTING POINT

Returning to Rhodes Town, you may choose to go back to a hotel, or your ship, or better yet, to the city gates of the Old Town to continue your exploration. Note that choosing the last option will leave you responsible for your own trudge back to the ship, which will be docked a quarter of a mile away.