8-day hiking holiday in Rhodes Claimed

hiking, as it is ideal for day walks. You can hike anywhere you want on the island for a few hours, have something to drink or have lunch at a traditional village taverna and return to your hotel fresh and happy.

Hike through pine forests, dense vegetation, Mediterranean herbs, vineyards and olive groves and enjoy a walk with the most amazing sea views!

Hiking in Rhodes is excellent as you walk with the mountain on one side and the deep blue sea on the other. Experience the privilege of walking among the ruins of the ancient city of Kamiru! Discover Byzantine and ancient monuments, chapels and monasteries, sights of the island’s rich history.

Try a fresh local meal in the village and enjoy wine tasting at a local winery! Meet small mountain villages tourist pristine, but also wander around the village of Lindos, the most picturesque village on the island and one of the most popular destinations in the world. Enjoy a sailing trip in the Aegean Sea and enjoy snorkeling and swimming.

Walk around the Old Town of Rhodes, a priceless world heritage site, one of the most interesting historical sites in all of Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and feel the aura of the Medieval period. Enjoy a quiet walk in the Butterfly Valley, a unique natural reserve and one of the most attractive destinations on the island.

Make a little history of your own during a ceramics workshop. Rhodian pottery is a long but dead craft, only a few families on the island still practice it. Immerse yourself in a landscape of stunning, bountiful natural beauty, rich history and endless sights with our multi-day hiking holidays in Rhodes.

FILERIMOS VILLAGE HOTEL VILLA RUSSELIA

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Day 1:

Arrival & transfer to the hotel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Welcome dinner. At the airport, the driver will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation. At the hotel, you meet your personal local guide.You are given an overview and details about the daily schedule for the week.

You also have your first culinary experience at the welcome dinner we have arranged for you outside your hotel.

Day 2:

Breakfast: Hike in Kritinia, through the pine forests to the secluded beach of Glyfada with a personal guide (easy, 5km). Swimming (optional). Lunch (sea tavern). Afternoon: Walk through the Medieval Old Town of Rhodes. Hike through a lovely pine forest, enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters of a secluded beach away from the noise of the city and sample some truly local food.

What more can you ask for if you want to get a real sense of Greek summer on the island? Kritinia village is one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages of Rhodes, set on a pine-covered hill on the northwest coast with a wonderful panoramic view of the sea. Enjoy a pleasant and refreshing walk through the pine forests until you reach the secluded beach of Glyfada with its white pebbles and turquoise waters.

From the sea, Mr. Savas offers good food in his traditional tavern with vegetables grown next to the tavern. In the afternoon, wander the alleys of Rhodes’ old town (self-guided), using our advice and a map provided. Don’t forget to stop for a snack (crepes and ice cream) that we have arranged for you!

Day 3

Breakfast: Walk the beautiful east side with a personal guide (easy/moderate, 5km). Swim at Kalathos beach (optional). The Acropolis of Lindos and the village of Lindos. Lunch at a tavern by the sea. Visit a family pottery factory and try a handmade pottery workshop.

Discover the beautiful eastern side of the island and enjoy the magnificent view from a quiet path. An old monastery, a river, a pine-rich path, magnificent sea views and a long coastline make up the wonderful natural scenery of this route!

Just outside the village of Masari, follow the path to the Monastery of Trifeiniotissa. Cross the river Gaidoura and follow the uphill road to the chapel. Pass through the pine forest until you see the long coastline from Haraki to Kalathos.

Enjoy the waters of Kalathi, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Go explore the village of Lindos. Visit the Acropolis of Lindos and walk through the alleys of this picturesque village. Enjoy your lunch in Lindos. Back at your hotel, visit a family-run pottery workshop and encounter the long tradition of Rhodian pottery.

Enjoy a demonstration by one of the expert craftsmen who will then lead a pottery class during which you will create your own original masterpiece.

Day 4:

Morning: Hike to Mount Akramitis and visit the village / castle of Monolithos (west side of Rhodes) with a personal guide(moderate / difficult, 9.5 km) Lunch in the village of Kritinia. Explore the wild west side of the island and hike the green mountain with endless blue views.

Make a short stop at the top of the mountain to see the newly renovated chapel of St. John with stunning views of the Apolakkia Dam, the Kimisala Valley and the nearby islands of Alimia and Halki.

After enjoying stunning views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands, visit the village of Monolithos & Kritinia, two small picturesque mountain villages untouched by tourism to enjoy Greek homemade dishes at the village tavern.

Day 5

Breakfast: Walk to the mountain of Profitis Ilias with a personal guide (easy/moderate, 8.8 km) Ending at the ruins of the ancient city of Kamirou. Swimming (optional).

Lunch at a tavern by the sea. Hiking in the mountains is quite common. But mountain hiking with the final destination being the ruins of an ancient city of the 5th century BC is not and is found in Rhodes.

Start your day hiking trip to the ancient city of Kamiros with the downhill trail from Prophet Elias.

While enjoying a few hours of fascinating walking through vineyards and fruit and vegetable farms, you arrive at the town of Ancient Kamiros (5th century BC). You have the opportunity to wander around the ruins of the so-called “Pompeii of Greece” and admire the view of the sea in front of you.

Enjoy a delicious traditional meal by the sea and relax on the beautiful sandy beach. A full day hiking trip that combines hiking in the Mediterranean mountain scenery, visiting a popular ancient site of Rhodes, taste traditional dishes by the sea and relax on the beach, all in one!

Day 6

Hike in the valley of the Butterfly. Wine tasting at a local winery/vineyard. Lunch on the vineyard terrace Thousands of butterflies rest here!

The Butterfly Valley is one of the most attractive destinations on the island and is a great place for those who wish to enjoy the beauty of nature. You will love the relaxing walk through the shaded, green valley with its small river and beautiful waterfalls.

You are permanently surrounded by butterflies camouflaged against the tree trunks as you walk to the monastery at the top, or take a moment to rest on one of the wooden benches along the trail (UNGUIDED). The Butterfly Valley is a unique nature reserve, which apart from its aesthetic value is the only natural forest of Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Sweetgum trees) in Europe and a resting place for the Jersey tiger (Panaxia Quadripunctaria) , a nocturnal moth.

The peak butterfly season in the valley is from late May to mid-September. Now that you have encountered one of the most famous places in Rhodes, you also know that in ancient times the Rhodians were considered the largest wine merchants in the Mediterranean. Today’s wines are excellent.

After the butterfly valley, you can visit a nearby family vineyard and winery. Wine is not just about drinking it, it is about smelling it, observing it, tasting it, tasting it and talking about it (Henry VII) and that is exactly what you are going to do.

The winery owner guides you through the rich traditions and specialties of the vineyard as you walk through the vineyards until you sit on the large terrace that has the vineyard spread out before you. Now it’s time to try some real local delicacies (dishes) either on the vineyard terrace or at a local village tavern.

Day 7

Sailing and day trip. Lunch on a sailing boat along the beautiful coast of Rhodes. A trip you will always remember! Sailing during the summer is hard to describe in words.

To say the least, the sounds, smells and atmosphere of the Aegean islands make for a real escape from the daily routine. Sail along Rhodes’ finest coastline and most beautiful bays, stopping for fun diving, snorkelling and swimming.

The bay of Kallithea, the bay of Antonios Quinn, the bay of Ladiko, the bay of Tranos, each one has unique beauty to explore! This full day sailing trip also includes lunch – the sea experience can make you very hungry!

Day 8:

All good things come to an end. We transfer you to the airport and wish you a safe flight back home. Or can you always extend your stay?

 

Included:

• Transfer to and from the airport, for all day trips, activities and hiking locations
• Tickets to the Acropolis of Lindos, ancient Camiros and the Valley of the Butterflies
• Wine tasting
• Sailing trip (full day cruise)
• Five daily hiking excursions
• Accommodation
• Drinks and Meals (Half Board): 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 snack, 1 dinner, Bottled water, drinks, beer or wine
• Guidance by fully qualified instructors Guide services in English and French or other language on request
• VAT / local taxes

 

Not to forget:

• Telephone contact before the activity
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimwear, light clothing and a camera to keep the moments alive!