Excursion Medieval rhodes tour at Rhodes

Discover the wonderful highlights of Rhodes during this picturesque, half-day walking tour through the historic Old Town.

Scenic Drive and Grand Masters Palace

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 30-minute drive to Rhodes. En route, pass by the old port of Mandraki, and stop for photos at Agios Stefanos, which offers lovely views over the Bay of Rhodes. Upon arrival in Rhodes, enter the Old Town from D'Amboise Gate, the closest point to the Palace of the Grand Masters. A visit is then made to the palace, which served as a wartime fortress, a peacetime residence for the Grand Master and a meeting place for senior knights.

Old City Walking Tour

Next, take a guided walking tour along the cobblestone streets of the Avenue of the Knights, where the knights once lived. To this day, the street exudes a noble and forbidden aura; its lofty buildings stretch in a 1,968-foot-long (600-metre-long) unbroken wall of honey-coloured stone blocks, and its flat façade is punctuated by huge doorways and arched windows.

Archaeological Museum

A visit is then made to the Archaeological Museum, which is housed in the 15th-century Knights Hospital. Here, see many artefacts and exquisite statues dating back as far as the 4th century B.C. The most famous exhibit in the museum is the parian marble statue, the Aphrodite of Rhodes. At the conclusion of your tour, you may opt to re-board the coach for the brief drive back to the pier, or remain in town for further exploration and return to the ship on your own.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Bay of Rhodes, Rhodes, D'Amboise Gate, Old City, Palace of the Grand Masters, Avenue of the Knights, Archaeological Museum, Aphrodite of Rhodes

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.5 miles (about 0.8 kilometres) on cobblestone streets, with approximately 50 steps to negotiate at the Palace of the Grand Masters. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Wear light-weight clothing and bring sun protection.