8-day hiking vacation in Rhodes Claimed

island for a few hours, have a drink or lunch in a traditional village tavern and return to your hotel still fresh and happy.

Walk through pine forests, dense vegetation, Mediterranean herbs, vineyards and olive groves and enjoy a downhill walk with the most amazing view of the sea! Hiking in Rhodes is excellent as you walk with the mountain in one hand and the blue sea in the other.

Experience the privilege of walking among the ruins of the Ancient City of Kamiros!

Walk to Byzantine and ancient monuments, chapels and monasteries, sights of the rich history of the island.

Taste a fresh local meal at the "tavern" of the village and enjoy a wine tasting in a local vineyard!

Get to know small mountain villages, unspoilt by tourism, but also wander around the village of Lindos, the most picturesque village of the island and one of the most popular destinations in the world.

Experience a day trip sailing in the Aegean Sea and enjoy snorkeling and bay hopping.

Walk around the Old Town of Rhodes, a priceless world heritage site, one of the most interesting historical monuments in all of Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and feel the aura of the medieval period.

Enjoy a peaceful walk in the valley of the butterflies, a unique natural refuge and one of the most attractive destinations of the island.

Create a short story yourself during a hands-on ceramics workshop. Rhodian pottery is a long but dying art only a few families on the island still practice. Immerse yourself in a landscape of stunning, bountiful natural beauty, rich history and endless sights with this multi-day hiking holiday in Rhodes.

Day 1:

Arrival and transfer to the hotel with our comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Welcome dinner.
A driver will be waiting at the airport to take you to your accommodation. At the hotel, meet your personal local guide. You are presented with the itinerary and given an overview and details of the week's agenda. You also have your first culinary experience at the welcome dinner we have arranged for you outside your hotel.

Day 2:

Morning: Hiking day trip to Kritinia, through the pine forests to the secluded beach of Glyfada with personal guide (easy, 5km). Swimming (optional). Lunch by the sea (farm to table seafood taverna).

Afternoon: Walk in the Medieval Old Town of Rhodes.
Walk through a magnificent pine forest, enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters of a secluded beach far from the noise of the city and taste a real local meal from farm to table. What else to ask if you want to get a real sense of Greek summer on the island? The village of Kritinia is one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages of Rhodes, set on a pine-clad hill on the northwest coast with wonderful panoramic sea views. 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. Next to the sea, Mr. Savas offers good food in his traditional taverna using vegetables grown right next to the taverna. In the afternoon, wander the alleys of the Old Town of Rhodes (self-guided), using the advice and map provided. Don't forget to stop for a snack break (crepes and ice cream) that we have arranged for you!

Day 3:

Morning: Hike the beautiful east side with a personal guide (easy/moderate, 5km). Swim at Kalathos beach (optional).

Lindos Acropolis and the village of Lindos. Lunch at a tavern by the sea. Visit a family-run ceramics factory and experience a hands-on ceramics workshop. Discover the beautiful eastern side of the island and enjoy the magnificent views from a peaceful and 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 Trifeniotissa. Cross the river of Gaidouras 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 Kalathos, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Go on to explore the village of Lindos. Visit the Acropolis of Lindos and walk through the alleys of this picturesque village. Enjoy your lunch in Lindos. On the way back to your hotel, you visit a family-run pottery workshop and encounter Rhodes' long tradition of pottery. Enjoy a demonstration by one of the expert craftsmen who will then lead a ceramics class during which you will make your own original masterpiece. Toast your achievement with Greek ouzo.

Day 4:

Morning: Hike to Mount Akramytis and visit to the village/castle of Monolithos (west side of Rhodes) with personal guide (moderate/difficult, 9.5 km).

Lunch in the village of Kritinia. Explore the wild west side of the island and walk on the green mountain with endless blue views. Make a short stop at the top of the mountain to see the newly restored 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 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:

Morning: Hike on the mountain of Profitis Ilias with personal guide (easy/moderate, 8,8 km) finishing at the ruins of Ancient Kamiros. Swimming (optional).

Lunch in a tavern by the sea. Hiking in the mountains is quite common. But hiking up the mountain with the final destination being the ruins of an ancient city of the 5th century BC is not and it is in Rhodes. Start your day trip to Ancient Kamiros by following the downhill path from Mount Profitis Elias. After enjoying a few hours of fascinating walks 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 "Greece's Pompeii" and admire the sea view in front of you. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal by the sea and relax on the beautiful sandy beach. A full day hiking tour combining hiking in the Mediterranean mountain landscape, visit a popular ancient site of Rhodes, taste traditional dishes by the sea and relax on the beach, all in one!

Day 6:

Walk in the valley of butterflies. Wine tasting at a local winery/vineyard. Lunch on the terrace of the vineyard Quiet, silence... thousands of butterflies rest here! The Butterfly Valley is one of the most attractive destinations on the island and a great place for those who wish to enjoy the beauty of nature. You will love the peaceful walk through the shady, green valley with its small river and beautiful waterfalls. You are permanently surrounded by butterflies camouflaged in the tree trunks as you walk to the monastery at the top or rest for a while on one of the wooden benches along the trail (GUIDES). Butterfly Valley is a unique natural reserve, which in addition to its aesthetic value, is also the site of the only natural forest of Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Sweetgum) in Europe and a resting place for the Jersey tiger (Panaxia Quadripunctaria). , night moth. The season with the most butterflies 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 also excellent. After the Valley of the Butterflies, you visit a nearby family-run vineyard and winery. Wine is not just about drinking, it's about smelling, observing, tasting, drinking and talking about it (Henry VII) and that's exactly what you'll do. The winery owner guides you through the rich traditions and specialties of his vineyard as you walk through the vines until you sit on the large terrace with the vineyard spread out before you. Now it's time to try some real local delicacies (dishes) either on the vineyard terrace or in a local village tavern

Day 7:

Sailing and bay hopping day trip. Lunch on board Sail along the beautiful coastline of Rhodes.

A trip you will remember forever! Sailing during the Greek summer is hard to describe in words. The least that can be said is that the sounds, smells and atmosphere of the Aegean islands make it a true escape from everyday life. Navigate the most beautiful coastlines and the most magnificent bays of Rhodes stopping for fun dives, snorkeling and swimming. Kallithea Bay, Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladikos Bay, Traounos Bay each has a unique beauty to explore! This full day sailing trip also includes lunch on board - the experience at sea can leave 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 you can always extend your stay...?

What does the activity include? : 

• Transfer from and to the airport for all day trips, activities and hiking areas
• Tickets for the Acropolis of Lindos, Ancient Camiros and the Valley of the Butterflies
• Wine tasting experience
• Sailing trip (full day cruise)
• Five daily hiking excursions
• Accommodation: 7 nights at Filerimos Village Hotel (double bedroom)
• Food and drinks
• Meals (Half board): 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 snack break, 1 dinner
• Bottled water, drinks, beer or wine
• Guidance from fully qualified trainers
• Guide services in English and French or other languages on request
• VAT / local taxes

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