Shore Excursion From Rhodes Port To Lindos

[TOUR CODE #S14]

This 4 hour shore excursion from Rhodes Port is a unique experience for cruise ship passengers!
Historical Information In Details About This Shore Excursion!
Shore excursion to Lindos from Rhodes Port built in the 12th Century B.C., it is now a top-class resort, with a fine sandy beach and a tiny lagoon, which reflects the whitewashed houses and the Acropolis of Lindos above.

Rhodes Port

Our personnel will meet you just outside your cruise ship at Rhodes Port and we will drive to the east part of Rhodes passing by the villages of Faliraki, Afandou, Kolymbia, Archangelos and Kalathos before we reach the beautiful village of Lindos.
Our professional guide will introduce you to the spirit of Rhodes Island explaining all the historical and monumental places passing by.

Located 55 kilometers south of Rhodes town is the popular holiday resort of Lindos. Lindos is an important archaeological site. Towering above the village is the Acropolis of Lindos, on which stands the remains of a citadel which attracts many thousands of visitors every year.

Acropolis of Lindos, a natural citadel which was fortified successively by the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Knights of St John and the Ottomans. This makes the site difficult to excavate and interpret archaeologically.
The acropolis offers spectacular views of the surrounding harbours and coastline.

Lindos

Lindos was founded by the Dorians led by the king Tlepolemus of Rhodes, who arrived in about the 10th century BC. It was one of six Dorian cities in the area known as the Dorian Hexapolis. The eastern location of Rhodes made it a natural meeting place between the Greeks and the Phoenicians, and by the 8th century Lindos was a major trading centre. Its importance declined after the foundation of the city of Rhodes in the late 5th century.

In classical times the Acropolis of Lindos was dominated by the massive temple of Athena Lindia, which attained its final form in around 300 BC. In Hellenistic and Roman times the temple precinct grew as more buildings were added.

In early medieval times these buildings fell into disuse, and in the 14th century they were partly overlaid by a massive fortress built on the acropolis by the Knights of St John to defend the island against the Ottomans.

On the Acropolis of Lindos today parts of the following buildings may still be seen:

• The Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, dating from about 300 BC, built on the site of an earlier temple. Inside the temple is the table of offerings and the base of the cult statue of Athena.
• The Propylaea of the Sanctuary, also dating from the 4th century BC. A monumental staircase leads to a D-shaped stoa and a wall with five door openings.
• The Hellenistic stoa with lateral projecting wings, dating from about 200 BC. The stoa is 87 metres long and consisted of 42 columns.
• The well-known relief of a Rhodian trireme (warship) cut into the rock at the foot of the steps leading to the acropolis. On the bow stood a statue of General Hagesander, the work of the sculptor Pythokritos. The relief dates from about 180 BC.
• The Hellenistic staircase (2nd century BC) leading to the main archaeological area of the acropolis.
• Remains of a Roman temple, possibly dedicated to the Emperor Diocletian and dating from about 300 AD.
• The Acropolis is surrounded by a Hellenistic wall contemporary with the Propylaea and the stairway leading to the entrance to the site. A Roman inscription says that the wall and square towers were repaired at the expense of P Aelius Hagetor, the priest of Athena in the 2nd century AD.
• The Castle of the Knights of St John, built some time before 1317 on the foundations of older Byzantine fortifications. The walls and towers follow the natural conformation of the cliff. A pentagonal tower on the south side commanded the harbour, the settlement and the road from the south of the island. There was a large round tower on the east facing the sea and two more, one round and the other on a corner, on the northeast side of the enceinte. Today one of the towers at the southwest corner and one to the west survive.
• The Greek Orthodox Church of St John, dating from the 13th or 14th century and built on the ruins of a previous church, which may have been built as early as the 6th century.

Acropolis of Lindos

Protected as a UNESCO world heritage site, with some buildings as old as 1,000 years of age, Lindos is a jewel nestled next to an imposing rock outcrop, towering over the natural harbor and coves, where the Acropolis of Lindos and Crusader fort are located.

One of the three ancient cities that made up Rhode Islands, Lindos has been inhabited for more than 3,000 years and has been a major commercial center with its port playing a big role in the trade routes of antiquity as well as a cultural haven, during the Middle Ages and various occupations of the island.

We walk with our guide along the narrow cobblestone streets and climb the winding steps up to the magnificent Acropolis of Lindos for a guided tour of the site, which commands a fascinating view of the Aegean Sea below.

Afterwards we will drive you back to the cruise ship at Rhodes Port.

Back to the tour!

Prices per Group	Prices in Euro
Group up to 2 persons:	590.00
Group up to 16 persons:	770.00
Group up to 49 persons:	1100.00
The above group prices do not include:
Entrance fee to Acropolis of Lindos 6.00 per person
For the final cost please calculate the group price + (participants X 6.00) = TOTAL COST
The above group prices include: Professional English – speaking licensed guide, Transportation by air-conditioned – non smoking coach, Local taxes

Before you book!
See also the Shore Excursion From Rhodes Port To Rhodes City & Lindos

How to book
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Or call us at +30 210 4285500

Highlights
Acropolis of Lindos, Faliraki, Afandou, Kolymbia, Archangelos, Kalathos

Schedule Details
This tour is private and special designed for cruise passengers arriving at Rhodes Port
Recommended Departure Time: 9:00am
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Return details: guaranteed return to original departure point (by the cruise ship terminal at Rhodes Port)
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Additional Information
All prices in this website are in Euro
Other languages are available upon request with additional price
Licensed guide = approved from the Greek government

What to bring
Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera