{"id":54451,"date":"2025-09-18T20:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=54451"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:35:55","slug":"rhodes-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhodes tours and excursions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago and offers beautiful beaches, countless historical treasures, natural beauties and charming villages. You can explore many of the sights of Rhodes independently. Alternatively, there are numerous guided <strong>Rhodes tours<\/strong> and day trips available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #00aad9;\">&#8220;Rhodes is an island for explorers &#8211; either you let the wind blow through your hair in a rental car or you hop on the air-conditioned group bus. It doesn&#8217;t matter &#8211; the main thing is to get out of the hotel!&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8004\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8004 size-full\" title=\"Rhodos Str\u00e4nde Westk\u00fcste\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rhodos-lindos-akropolis-stoa-s\u00e4ulen.jpg\" alt=\"Rhodos lindos akropolis stoa s\u00e4ulen\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhodes Excursion to Lindos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Below you will find six <strong>popular Rhodes tours<\/strong> and activities on the island. The tours have been rated as very good by other holidaymakers and offer an ideal mix of relaxation and adventure \u2014 especially worthwhile for those who do not want to or cannot get around by rental car:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lindosausflug\" style=\"text-align: left;\">#1 Lindos Excursion by Boat or Bus<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7776\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7776 size-full\" title=\"Kreta Hochebene Jeep Safari\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Lindos-Rhodos-Akropolis.jpg\" alt=\"Lindos Rhodos Akropolis\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindos: Must-See in Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Start of the Lindos tour: from Rhodes Town<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Languages: English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can book your <strong>Lindos Tour<\/strong> directly via our partner <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>* \u2193<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/ab-rhodos-stadt-tagesausflug-nach-lindos-t124439\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the bus tour to Lindos*<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/ab-rhodos-ganztaegiger-bootsausflug-nach-lindos-t146745\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the boat trip to Lindos*<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>picturesque village of Lindos<\/strong> with its Acropolis is one of the most popular sights on Rhodes. The unique scenery on the east coast \u2014 with its bright white houses and imposing castle complex \u2014 is served daily by several excursion boats and buses, which means the small town can get very crowded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At lunchtime in July and August, the narrow streets of the village of 1,000 souls are bursting at the seams. If the crowds don&#8217;t bother you, the <strong>Lindos tour by boat<\/strong> (including swimming stops) or by bus (including panoramic photo spots) are both great options. Please note that entrance to the Acropolis of Lindos is not included in the ticket price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want a quieter <strong>Lindos day trip<\/strong>, we recommend renting a car. This saves you the journey to Rhodes Town and the transfer trips between hotels. Small cars start from around 35 euros per day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you visit the <strong>Acropolis of Lindos<\/strong> early in the morning, you can avoid the worst of the crowds \u2014 leaving you free to explore the town of Lindos at your own pace and enjoy the morning on one of its many pretty panoramic terraces.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">\u2192 You can find out what there is to discover in Lindos in our separate article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/lindos-rhodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lindos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"symiausflug\" style=\"text-align: left;\">#2 Symi Day Trip<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7786\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7786 size-full\" title=\"Kreta Wein Verkostung Touren\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Symi-Ausflug-Tagestour-Bootstour.jpg\" alt=\"Symi Ausflug Tagestour Bootstour\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Small but nice: The island of Symi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Start of the Symi tour: from Rhodes Town<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Languages: English, German<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can book your <strong>Symi Tour<\/strong> directly via our partner <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>* \u2193<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/rhodos-stadt-hochgeschwindigkeitsbootfahrt-zur-insel-symi-t390080\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the tours to Symi*<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You should not leave Rhodes without making a detour to Symi. The <strong>neighbouring island of Rhodes<\/strong> is about an hour&#8217;s boat ride away and is a real gem \u2014 it is not without reason that Symi is called the &#8220;Pearl of the Aegean&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On your day trip, you will be enchanted by the neoclassical architecture and the authentic charm of this island of 2,500 inhabitants. The tour also includes a visit to the imposing <strong>Panormitis Monastery<\/strong> in the south of Symi.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51152\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/symi-l89363\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51152 size-full\" title=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Sailing\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tours-Greece-Activities-Get-Your-Guide-Sailing.jpg\" alt=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Sailing\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*Advertisement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to experience even more island atmosphere, we recommend planning a few <strong>overnight stays on Symi<\/strong>. At the ticket offices of <em>Dodekanisos Seaways<\/em> and <em>Blue Star Ferries<\/em> in the port of Rhodes, you can purchase an affordable return ticket.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">\u2192 You can find out what there is to discover on Symi in our separate article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/symi-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Symi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"yachtausflug\" style=\"text-align: left;\">#3 Rhodes Sunset Sailing Trip<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7788\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7788 size-full\" title=\"Chania City Tour Hafen\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Sunset-Cruise-Rhodes.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Cruise Rhodes\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience magical hours off the coast of Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Start of the Rhodes sailing trip: from Rhodes Town (Mandraki port)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Languages: English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can book the <strong>Rhodes Sailing Trip<\/strong> directly via our partner <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>* \u2193<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/rhodos-3-stuendige-sonnenuntergangsfahrt-mit-abendessen-t121662\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the sunset sailing trip*<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you looking for a special gift or surprise for someone special? Then a yacht excursion around Rhodes Town at sunset is the perfect choice! The <strong>unforgettable Rhodes sailing excursion<\/strong> combines relaxed music with a romantic dinner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 3-hour Rhodes tour includes all food and drinks. A short stop for swimming and snorkelling is also on the agenda. At the end of the evening, under a fantastic starry sky, you return to <strong>Mandraki Port of Rhodes<\/strong> \u2014 a truly romantic experience, especially for couples.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"seekajak\" style=\"text-align: left;\">#4 Sea Kayak Excursion<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7790\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7790 size-full\" title=\"Knossos Palast Kreta Minos Touren\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ausfl\u00fcge-Touren-Rhodos-Seekajak.jpg\" alt=\"Ausfl\u00fcge Touren Rhodos Seekajak\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exploring the coast of Rhodes by sea kayak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Start of the kayak tour: Faliraki, Kathara Beach<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Languages: English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can book your <strong>kayak tour on Rhodes<\/strong> directly via <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>* \u2193<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/rhodos-seekajakfahren-und-schnorcheln-ab-der-ostkueste-t71947\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the kayak tour along the east coast*<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the fourth largest island in Greece with a coastline of over 220 kilometres, Rhodes is home to countless bays and <strong>beautiful beaches<\/strong>. A wonderful way to explore part of its picturesque coastal scenery is by sea kayak. The east coast of Rhodes in particular, sheltered from strong waves, is perfectly suited for this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gm-maps-promo gm-maps-promo--compact gm-checklist-promo\"><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sommer-Packliste-Urlaub-Griechenland-Koffer.png\" alt=\"Greece Packing List\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__content\"><strong class=\"gm-maps-promo__title\">Greece Packing List \u2013 What Goes in the Suitcase<\/strong><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__text\">Our free packing list for your Greece holiday \u2013 print it out or save it to your phone.<\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/holiday-checklist-greece\/\" class=\"gm-maps-promo__button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To the Packing List for Greece \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The almost 5-hour excursion takes you by kayak to <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/anthony-quinn-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony Quinn Bay<\/a> and Ladiko, past numerous caves and rock formations. Don&#8217;t forget your underwater camera! During the <strong>Rhodes kayak tour<\/strong>, a small picnic on the beach is included. The provider even offers a bus transfer for guests staying in the north of Rhodes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"safari\" style=\"text-align: left;\">#5 Rhodes Jeep Safari<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19838\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19838\" title=\"Kreta Jeep Safari Touren Rethymno Chania Heraklion\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kreta-Jeep-Safari-Touren-Rethymno-Chania-Heraklion.jpg\" alt=\"Kreta Jeep Safari Touren Rethymno Chania Heraklion\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore the island with an off-road vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Start of the jeep safari: various locations in the north<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Languages: English, German<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can book your <strong>jeep safari in Rhodes<\/strong> directly via <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>* \u2193<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/nord-rhodos-offroad-abenteuer-t291850\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the organized off-road safari*<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On a guided <strong>Rhodes jeep safari<\/strong>, the tour takes you off the beaten track across the island. You even have the opportunity to take the wheel yourself and explore remote places well away from the tourist mainstream.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The jeep safari passes through traditional villages where you can taste local products from Rhodes and stop at a cosy taverna. Some tours also include a swim stop. An <strong>off-road tour on Rhodes<\/strong> is considered one of the most unforgettable adventures the island has to offer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51148\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/erlebnisse-hinterm-steuer-tc81\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51148 size-full\" title=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Jeep Safari\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tours-Greece-Activities-Get-Your-Guide-Jeep-Safari.jpg\" alt=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Jeep Safari\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*Advertisement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"rhodosstadt\">#6 Day trip to Rhodes Town<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15027\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15027\" title=\"Rhodos Altstadt Sehenswuerdigkeiten Tipps Tagesausflug Urlaub\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Rhodos-Altstadt-Sehenswuerdigkeiten-Tipps-Tagesausflug-Urlaub.jpg\" alt=\"Rhodos Altstadt Sehenswuerdigkeiten Tipps Tagesausflug Urlaub\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panorama of the old town of Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anyone spending their <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhodes holiday<\/a> in one of the resort towns and craving a bit of city atmosphere should take a closer look at the island&#8217;s capital. Even though there are a few <strong>organised tours to Rhodes Town<\/strong>, we recommend exploring the city of almost 60,000 inhabitants on your own. The historic city centre is traffic-calmed and quite compact, making it easy to navigate on foot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For a first overview \u2014 or for cruise passengers who don&#8217;t have much time on land \u2014 it is worth buying a ticket for the <strong>Rhodes Hop-On Hop-Off Bus<\/strong>. This stops at various historical places and sights around Rhodes Town, allowing you to get on and off wherever you please.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>* you can book Rhodes Town tours directly \u2193<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00aad9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/rhodes-l409\/rhodes-24-hour-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-tour-t289735\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the Hop On-Hop Off bus tour<\/a>*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00aad9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-stadt-l121405\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To guided city tours<\/a>*<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51195\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/grossmeisterpalast-rhodos-l132568\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51195 size-full\" title=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Holiday\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tours-Greece-Activities-Get-Your-Guide-Holiday.jpg\" alt=\"Tours Greece Activities Get Your Guide Holiday\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*Advertisement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can reach Rhodes Town by bus or taxi. Of course, you can also rent a car and explore the island&#8217;s small but lively capital at your own pace. Our <strong>Rhodes Guide<\/strong> includes a handpicked city tour for the island&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gm-maps-promo gm-maps-promo--compact gm-ebook-promo\"><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rhodos-Reisefuehrer-E-Book-Pdf-Mockup.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__content\"><strong class=\"gm-maps-promo__title\">Get Our Rhodes Travel Guide<\/strong><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__text\">Discover Rhodes like a local \u2014 our guide is full of insider tips, highlights, and hidden gems.<\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-travel-guide\/\" class=\"gm-maps-promo__button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">To Rhodes Travel Guide \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most of the city&#8217;s attractions, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/grand-masters-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Master&#8217;s Palace of Rhodes<\/a>, can be explored wonderfully on foot. If you want to see as many sights as possible in the old town, it is worth spending a few nights in the city. In the evenings, you can explore the medieval alleys and experience the <strong>nightlife of Rhodes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">\u2192 What there is to discover in Rhodes Town can be found in this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhodes Town<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"touren\">#7 More beautiful Rhodes excursions<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course, Rhodes can also be explored independently. For most attractions, all you need is a <strong>rental car on Rhodes<\/strong>. However, bear in mind that due to the size of the island, the distances between the highlights can take quite a bit of time.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">\u2192 You can find our travel report about Rhodes with many individual tips here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-sights\/\">Rhodes Highlights<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Rhodes Town in the north to Prasonisi in the far south it is 90 kilometres, and depending on traffic, this route can take almost two hours by car. It is therefore worth dividing your <strong>excursion destinations on Rhodes<\/strong> into several stages or separate day trips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Especially in the south and west of Rhodes you will find a landscape that is largely untouched by mass tourism. Below you will find a few personal recommendations and impressions from our last stay on Rhodes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gm-maps-promo\"><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__content\"><strong class=\"gm-maps-promo__title\">Our Rhodes tips on Google Maps<\/strong><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__text\">Skip hours of research and get our Rhodes Map with 175+ spots:<br><br>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Dream beaches &amp; hidden bays<br>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Restaurants, tavernas &amp; caf\u00e9s<br>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Must-see highlights &amp; ancient sites<br>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Worthwhile spots &amp; insider tips<br>\ud83d\ude98 Practical info like rentals &amp; parking<br>\u267e\ufe0f Lifetime access &amp; updates<\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/produkt\/rhodes-map\/\" class=\"gm-maps-promo__button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">To Rhodes Map \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rhodos-Sehenswuerdigkeiten-Google-Maps-Smartphone.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Rhodes Island Tour<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since Rhodes is one of the largest <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/greek-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek islands<\/a>, a short holiday is not enough to explore all of the island&#8217;s sights. Tour operators often advertise with the so-called <strong>Rhodes island tour<\/strong>. This full-day bus tour visits many of the places and highlights on Rhodes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, you should be aware that you spend most of the usually 10 to 11 hour <strong>Rhodes day tour<\/strong> on the bus. A single day trip is far from enough to get a well-rounded picture of the whole island. These days, there are also separate island tours focusing on the north, south, east, and so on.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7774\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7774\" title=\"Lindos Akropolis Touristen\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Lindos-Akropolis-Touristen.jpg\" alt=\"Lindos Akropolis Touristen\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On a Rhodes island tour you are rarely alone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The itinerary of the big bus tours tends to follow a similar pattern. Early in the morning, holidaymakers are collected from their individual hotels \u2014 sometimes by minibus, other times the large bus works its way through the hotel complexes one by one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The same procedure then takes place at the end of the day, when all participants have to be dropped off back at their hotels. If you&#8217;re unlucky, you&#8217;ll be the first on the bus in the morning and the last to be dropped off in the evening. With children, these <strong>bus tours on Rhodes<\/strong> are not recommended!<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"><strong>\u2192 <\/strong>The most beautiful highlights for your family holiday in Rhodes can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhodes with children<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This means you can easily spend two to three hours of the day tour just travelling between hotels. Throughout the day, individual highlights are visited, and you typically get a 15 to 30 minute stop at each location.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7785\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7785\" title=\"Siana Rhodos Inseltour\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Siana-Rhodos-Inseltour.jpg\" alt=\"Siana Rhodos Inseltour\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unfortunately only a short stop: The honey village of Siana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>What is included in a Rhodes island tour?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many tours include popular highlights such as the village of Lindos, the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kallithea-springs-rhodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Springs of Kallithea<\/a> and the <strong>Seven Springs of Rhodes<\/strong>, as well as the Profitis Ilias region and <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/monolithos-rhodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monolithos Castle<\/a>. You are rarely alone at these spots \u2014 the buses often arrive at the same time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7783\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7783\" title=\"Rhodos Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Epta Piges\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rhodos-Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten-Epta-Piges.jpg\" alt=\"Rhodos Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Epta Piges\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Seven Springs: No longer an insider tip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Any sense of island idyll quickly disappears in such conditions. A lunch break at a fixed location is occasionally included, but the choice is limited to whatever taverns and caf\u00e9s happen to be at that spot. We therefore recommend visiting the <strong>Seven Springs of Rhodes<\/strong> independently \u2014 an excursion that can also be easily combined with a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/tsambika-rhodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tsambika<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">\u2192 All information about the Seven Springs can be found in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/seven-springs-rhodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Springs of Rhodes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The tour also usually stops in Siana, known for its honey, and in <strong>Embonas, the wine village of Rhodes<\/strong>. Unfortunately, there is little time to linger at either of these two places.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Entrance fees for additional stops \u2014 for example at the Acropolis of Lindos or the Kallithea Baths \u2014 are rarely included in the island tour ticket. It is worth asking the organiser in advance exactly which services are included in the Rhodes bus tour and which are charged separately. You can find information about this via <em>GetYourGuide<\/em>*:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.de\/rhodos-l409\/rhodos-gefuhrte-insel-tagestour-per-bus-t209271\/?partner_id=NU40SHX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Rhodostouren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To the organized island tour*<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Recommendation for Rhodes tour operators<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For unforgettable excursions to Symi, Lindos and other highlights on Rhodes, we recommend the travel agency <em>Faliraki Tours Travel Agency<\/em> run by Vicky. With a personal touch, German-speaking support, perfect organisation and a great deal of passion, every excursion becomes a unique experience \u2014 ideal for Rhodes explorers!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2192 More information and booking options for <strong>trips to Lindos and Symi<\/strong> here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.falirakitours.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Faliraki Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Individual Rhodes island tour<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If bus tours aren&#8217;t your thing, simply rent a car and plan your own island tour at your own pace. A very well-designed Rhodes island tour route can also be found in the <em>ADAC Rhodes Travel Guide<\/em>. You can book a rental car in advance via our partner <em>Discover Cars<\/em>*, which saves you time on arrival:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/greece\/rhodes?a_aid=GreeceMoments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u27b2 To cheap rental cars*<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Local rental car providers are usually cheaper than the large international companies such as Sixt, Europcar &amp; Co. Prices for a small car start at around 40 euros per day, depending on availability and season. You can bring down the daily rate by booking for a longer period \u2014 ideally a full week. So go ahead and start your road trip to the <strong>most beautiful beaches of Rhodes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">\u2192 Our favourite bays on Rhodes can be found in this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhodes Beaches<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Petaloudes &#8211; Butterfly Valley of Rhodes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many tour operators and tourism companies advertise the <strong>Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes<\/strong>. In some cases, holidaymakers are lured in with misleading and exaggerated descriptions \u2014 and many are disappointed once they arrive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51734\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51734\" title=\"Petaloudes Rhodos Tal der Schmetterlinge Ausflug\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Petaloudes-Rhodos-Tal-der-Schmetterlinge-Ausflug.jpg\" alt=\"Petaloudes Rhodos Tal der Schmetterlinge Ausflug\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to the Valley of the Butterflies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is advertised as an imposing and colourful butterfly spectacle turns out to be a secluded grove where butterflies rest on trees, shrubs and rocks. What most visitors don&#8217;t know is that the population of these animals has been declining dramatically for years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The sensitive ecosystem on Rhodes \u2014 home to the butterflies, strictly speaking an endemic subspecies of the Jersey tiger moth \u2014 is highly endangered. During the summer months in particular, numerous <strong>Petaloudes bus tours<\/strong> descend on the valley.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7789\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7789\" title=\"Schmetterling Tal Rhodos Erfahrung\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Schmetterling-Tal-Rhodos-Erfahrung.jpg\" alt=\"Schmetterling Tal Rhodos Erfahrung\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Highly endangered by mass tourism: Butterflies in Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite all the efforts of environmentalists and nature lovers in Rhodes and across Europe, the situation shows little sign of improvement. In recent years, even the opening hours of the Butterfly Valley have been shortened \u2014 which means more visitors arriving in shorter intervals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At times, visitors make their way in single file along the hilly forest paths. If you do visit Petaloudes, please remember: the <strong>Rhodes butterflies<\/strong> are protected and must not be touched or disturbed by noise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gm-maps-promo gm-ebook-promo\"><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__content\"><strong class=\"gm-maps-promo__title\">Rhodes Travel Guide \u2013 The 10 Best Day Trips<\/strong><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__text\">Explore Rhodes at your own pace: scenic beaches, the best restaurants and handpicked insider tips are waiting for you.<br><br>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f 10 road trip routes with maps<br>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Beautiful beaches &amp; swimming spots<br>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f All top sights &amp; attractions<br>\ud83e\udd2b Unpublished insider tips<br>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Accommodation, tavernas &amp; caf\u00e9s<\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__button-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-travel-guide\/\" class=\"gm-maps-promo__button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">To Rhodes Travel Guide \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gm-maps-promo__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rhodos-Reisefuehrer-E-Book-Pdf-Mockup.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leaving the marked paths and shaking trees are strictly prohibited. Arriving independently by rental car is preferable to joining a group tour. Admission costs around 5 euros, with reduced prices in the low season. Personally, we have chosen not to visit the Butterfly Valley out of respect for nature conservation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10416\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10416\" title=\"Katzen Griechenland Dodekanes Inseln Urlaub\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Katzen-Griechenland-Dodekanes-Inseln-Urlaub.jpg\" alt=\"Katzen Griechenland Dodekanes Inseln Urlaub\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Velvet paws also take a siesta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do you have any other recommendations for a day trip on Rhodes, or have you already done one of the activities listed above? Share your experiences with us and other Rhodes travellers in the comments!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u2192 More articles and <strong>numerous Rhodes travel tips<\/strong> can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/destinations\/islands-blog\/dodecanese\/rhodes-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhodes Island Overview<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;\">\n<p><strong style=\"margin-top: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\">*Support our blog Greece-Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; text-align: justify;\">In this post, you will find affiliate links marked with an asterisk (*). If you book or buy something through one of these links, we receive a small commission. For you, the price remains the same. 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