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

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!

1. 1

   Ancient Kamiros

   1 hour

   Our Guide is making a guiding at the Ancient Kameiros for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Kritinia Castle

   40 min

   The castle of Kritinia (Kastello, for the locals) ,is a Venetian castle built in the 16th century on a hill about 131 meters 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.

3. 3

   Embonas

   40 min

   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 beverage, 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.

4. 4

   Profitis Ilias

   40 min

   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.

5. 5

   Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli

   30 min

   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.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1 hour

   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 utilized 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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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