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View from the Castle of Kritinia
Agios Nektarios - plane tree
Lunch time in Eleousa village
Profitis Ilias
Photography Exhibition in Kalithea.

Rhodes:Kamiros,Kritinia,Embona,Mt Pr. Ilias & Kallithea tour

By Kariba Travel
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Free cancellation available
Price is £43 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The island tour is your ideal opportunity to explore the local life & discover the beauty of the island. The tour passes through traditional villages & magnificent beaches. The Castle of Kritinia is a Venetian castle of 16th century on a hill offers a breath taking view of Aegean sea. Winery and olive oil products tasting in Embona’s village, driving after to Profitis Ilias a 1929 Italian hotel in the heart of the forest of pines, cedars and oaks trees is an ideal stop for photos or coffee, next stop is in Fountouklis, a Byzantine church of Saint Nikolaos which was built in 14th century, also a photo stop to Saint Nektarios where grows a huge plane tree, the trunk & of course a lunch break in a traditional taverna in Eleousa village inside the forest!. A last relaxing stop in Kalithea Springs for swimming or a drink, a majestic place known since antiquity for the thermal springs. Visiting the exhibition with old photographs of Rhodes island is a must!

Activity location

  • Embonas
    • Embonas, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Embonas
    • Embonas, Greece, Greece

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Rhodes:Kamiros,Kritinia,Embona,Mt Pr. Ilias & Kallithea tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

The island tour is your ideal opportunity to explore the local life & discover the beauty of the island. The tour passes through traditional villages & magnificent beaches. The Castle of Kritinia is a Venetian castle of 16th century on a hill offers a breath taking view of Aegean sea. Winery and olive oil products tasting in Embona’s village, driving after to Profitis Ilias a 1929 Italian hotel in the heart of the forest of pines, cedars and oaks trees is an ideal stop for photos or coffee, next stop is in Fountouklis, a Byzantine church of Saint Nikolaos which was built in 14th century, also a photo stop to Saint Nektarios where grows a huge plane tree, the trunk & of course a lunch break in a traditional taverna in Eleousa village inside the forest!. A last relaxing stop in Kalithea Springs for swimming or a drink, a majestic place known since antiquity for the thermal springs. Visiting the exhibition with old photographs of Rhodes island is a must!

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
£42.89 x 1 Adult£42.89

Total
Price is £42.89

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnly small group
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kritinia Castle
  • 40m
The castle of Kritinia (Kastello, for the locals) ,is a Venetian castle built in the 16th century on a hill about 131 metres above the village of Kritinia. It is fairly considered the germ of the village as it offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the island of Chalki and some other deserted islands.
Embonas
  • 40m
Free Winery and olive oil tasting in Embona’s village ! The wines are produced by collecting grapes from the vineyards, but the visitor can also find all the local wines from the small family factories of the village. There are different kinds of wine: dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet, red, white and rosé. All the wines are made in Embona. Visitors can also taste the home made wines, like the Muscat, which is a sweet dessert wine combined perfectly with nuts and fresh fruits. In addition, there are many liqueurs made in Rhodes - ouzo with coffee, souma with honey, masticha and pomegranate. At the bar, visitors can taste a great variety of local wines for free. Next to the house is the distillery for souma. Souma is a local colorless alcoholic drink, produced from the distillation of grape marc, and everyone can taste it for free. Olive oil is also produced and visitors can find honey from local producers.
Profitis Ilias
  • 40m
In Profitis Ilias ithere is a small resort - a 1929 Italian hotel in the heart of the forest of pines, cedars and oaks trees which is an ideal stop for photos or coffee. The lodge was built in 1929 under the Italian occupation and was named Albergo del Cervo (Lodge of The Male Deer) due to the unique deer that inhabit the surrounding forests.
Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli
  • 40m
Near the village of Eleousa, in a bucolic setting in the woods, you can visit the monastery of Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli. Is a Byzantine church which was built in the 14th century.
Eleousa
  • 1h
This is the Lunch stop for 1 hour in a local restaurant just inside the forest of Eleousa's village.. You are free to decide what do you want to eat & drink from a big variety of local dishes.
Agios Nektarios
  • 40m
The magnificent terracotta building, where the particles of the relics of Saint Nektarios are located, who was revered in Greece and rest here in peace.Agios Nektarios Monastery is located near the village of Arhipoli. Near the bell tower and several holy springs with the miraculous water. Many pilgrims come here on November 9 to commemorate the great saint, who lived at the turn of 19-20 centuries, and after his death was canonised.
Kallithea Beach
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kallithea Springs are located at the bay of Kallithea, just 9km from the City of Rhodes. Known since antiquity for their therapeutic properties, the thermal springs of Kallithea were utilised by the Italians, in the early 20th century, being very popular and attracting visitors from all over the world. Nowadays the renovated, majestic premises of Kallithea Springs completely restored and tastefully refurbished are welcoming once again hundreds of visitors per day, being one of the most popular attractions on the island of Rhodes.

Location

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    • Embonas, Greece, Greece

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    • Embonas, Greece, Greece

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