What to do and see in Dodecanese, South Aegean: The Best Bus Tours

November 6, 2021 Milan Banda

On the Aegean's eastern, edge the Dodecanese present perfect Greek vistas of whitewashed walls, turquoise blue skies and seas. Island-hopping by ferry, hydrofoil or catamaran is a splendid way to get into the leisurely pace. Once docked, you'll find many of these twelve idyllic islands are easily explored on foot. Don't miss Rhodes' Acropolis, the ruins of ancient Kamiros and Valley of the Butterflies or Kos' Askepion ruins. Tiny Patmos is known for the cave of St. John of the Apocalypse.
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1. Day Cruise Patmos Monastery The Holy Island from Samos

Pythagorean port, Pythagoreio 831 03, Greece MTM DMC Ltd - Greece
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Patmos ‑ a significant connection with the Byzantine Period and whose Christianity has still strongly preserved the Byzantine presence by the monastery and churches. Here, in a cave, St. John wrote the masterpiece of “Apocalypse” ‑ one of the most magnificent texts of world literature. The harbour town of Skala is dominated by the mighty monastery of the 'Theologian', built in the 11th cent., with its priceless religious relics, rare manuscripts, icons, jewellery, embroidery and its wealthy library constituted it as one of the richest monasteries within Christianity. The narrow lanes with the typical white painted houses, the innumerable taverns and the medieval town of Hora with splendid architectural patterns, the people's lifestyle and hospitality ‑ all this creates for you an unforgettable stay on Patmos.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Round trip ferry tickets, Private local licensed guide

Exclusions: Meals and drinks , Personal expenses

Reviewed By 706kristinaf

We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.

2. Thessaloniki : Half-Day Sailing Cruise to Shipwreck Bay !

Blue Foam sailing cruises, Politechniou 137, Nea Michaniona 570 04, Greece Sailinfoam
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Join us for a private, memorable and breathtaking experience. Enjoy a full day cruise in the crystal clear sea of Thermaikos bay! Embark on our comfortable, safe and luxurious boat Hunter 460 BLUE FOAM to sail the deep blue! We will look at beautiful and sunny beaches, we will explore and swim in the turquoise waters and see places with magnificent view where you can swim, sunbathe and snorkel. You will live the dream! Our main destination is the Navagio beach in Epanomi area opposite of Mt. Olympus, the residence of the Greek Gods! You will get amazed by the sight of a cape in the shape of a sandy tongue that gets into the sea. The famous shipwreck that reposes next to the coast gives more excitement and an incentive for underwater exploring. Departure from the Nea Michaniona harbor at 11:00 and arrival at 17:00. The vessel is available for charter for 1-8 persons on a daily basis.

Inclusions: Private tour, • The meal is preparedincludes: souvlaki portion-pita( pork or chicken), bread-grilled vegetables, Greek salad, fruit salad, wine ( one bottle per 4 people), water., Bottled water, All taxes, fees and handling charge, Wine and soft drinks, Transfer in extra cost, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By brittak537

The trip was absolutely perfect. Makis was a very good host and invited us to a big cruise to see an incredible sunset on his own boat and were even lucky to see dolphins swimming around the boat. You felt his passion and his love right away and we would definitely book the your again.

3. The Very Best of Rhodes

Rhodes Leisure - Private Tours
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Join us for an extraordinary experience on the cosmopolitan island of Rhodes. Masterfully designed, this ideal tour will captivate you. • Feel the medieval aura within the walls of the Old Town of Rhodes. • Enjoy a panoramic drive along the beautiful east coastline. • Explore scenic Rhodes via citrus orchards and olive groves. • Marvel at the imposing Lindos at your own pace led by an expert.

Inclusions: Mercedes Benz fully airconditioned, Customized itinerary upon customer's request., English fluent driver - guide., Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees at Lindos Acropolis

Reviewed By yisros

He is one of the kind, friendly very knowledgeable guide.. Was amazing... Recommend for anyone visiting Rhodes...

4. The Classic Rhodes Sightseeing Tour - 6.5 Hours Private Tour

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A comprehensive introduction to Rhodes with the most important landmarks of the island. The tour is specially designed with first-time visitors and cruise ship passengers in mind. Enjoy a scenic drive through Rhodes Riviera, stop for photos at the St. Paul’s bay and Lindos Panorama, and have your free time to explore the famed Lindos village. Then continue with a beautiful panoramic drive through Rhodes town and discover the site of the ancient Colossus and the Acropolis of Rhodes!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Flexible Itinerary, Optional stops for photos, lunch, souvenirs, swimming on the way, Map of Rhodes Island, Take-away guide of Lindos

Exclusions: Lunch stop can be arranged on the day of the tour, Optional visit to the Acropolis of Lindos, Entrance ticket 12 EUR p.p., Local tour guide at the sites, Gratuities

Reviewed By Mimsharrison

We booked the private trip to Lindos directly with the company which was a shot walk from the hotel. Wow, what a day - absolutely recommend! The air conditioned mini van was very high quality which made for a really comfortable trip on the hottest day of our holiday. It was who Manos made this excursion so great, his knowledge of the history of the island was really interesting and his passion for Rhodes was clear! We went to Lindos first and were able to stop on the way for some great photo opportunities. We had a good 3 hours in Lindos do wander round and choose what we wanted to do. On the way back we asked if we could stop somewhere different as we had visited Rhodes old town often on our own. Manos took us to Ostria Beach which was just lovely, we stopped at a little bar and had cocktails, the perfect way to spend a sunny Sunday. We all had a great day and have no hesitation recommending the company. When we come back to Rhodes, and we will, we will absolutely book more trips with Manosgoing!

5. RHODES WINE TOUR - Private Half Day tour - 4 pax

Rhodes Greece Tours
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It will be our pleasure to welcome you to Rhodes! Join us for a private wine tour of the Rhodes’ countryside together with visiting 3 traditional wineries for wine tasting You will have the opportunity to visit the Mandraki harbor together with the area where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. Then you will walk through the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes and see the remains of the temple of Appolo, the stadium and the Amphitheatre. Leaving behind the city of Rhodes we will head towards Filerimos Hill(During the summer months we can substitute this stop with a visit to the Valley of Butterflies). After that, we reach the mountain village of Embona – the wine capital of the island. Here we will have a stop at 3 different winery producers to taste a big variety of excellent local wines. COVID 19 REGULATIONS - SUMMER 2020 - There is a limit of a maximum 3 adult passengers per vehicle, in addition to the driver. Any children in the vehicle do not count towards this limit.

Inclusions: Comfortable Luxury Mercedes Cars, Local Knowledgeable Drivers, Flexible Program

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Reviewed By tomasmT4174RX

Every thing was great: starting with lindos and finishing with rhodes town. Ofcourse it would not have been so good without our perfect driver!

6. RHODES BEST INTRODUCTION - FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS - HALF DAY - Up to 4 People

Rhodes Shore Excursions
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From your pickup at the dock, to your drop-off at the end of the day, we are dedicated to trying to fulfill your every request. Discover the Best Attractions of Rhodes Island with the help of True Insiders. Our team at “RHODES SHORE EXCURSIONS” has more than 35 years of experience accommodating cruise ship passengers. AT A GLANCE: Rhodes Medieval City / New Town / Mandraki Port - Colossus of Rhodes / North Point of the Island / Acropolis of Rhodes, Panoramic View of the City, Temple of Apollo, Ancient Stadium and Theater / East Coast of the Island / Rhodian Pottery Art / Lindos Village & Acropolis / St Paul's Bay / Faliraki & Kallithea Seaside Road Tour Flexibility: 100% If you wish, you can extend the tour on the Go with additional fee. You can add more Attractions. You may speak to your driver and he can modify the tour to your needs If your group is large, we can accommodate large groups in Luxury Mercedes Minibuses Please feel free to contact us and we'll do the rest..

Inclusions: English-Speaking Knowledgeable Driver - Specialize in Private Shore Excursions, Mercedes Benz Airconditioned Car - High Safety Standards, Personalized Customer Service - Respect for your freedom and individuality, 100% Flexibility - We will help with changes on the Go - In the time frame of your tour (5:00 hours), Back to the Ship on Time - If you are a Cruise Ship Passengers

Exclusions: Lindos Acropolis 12Euro p.p.(Optional Visit), Food, Drinks, Gratuities, Tour Extensions - We can Extend the Tour with Additional Fee - You may speak to your driver

Reviewed By Wayne C

This is an amazing company to deal with. Nicholas was in constant contact with us to ensure we were having a good time. Michael the tour guide was personable, funny and very informative. Thank you for everything

7. Meet the AUTHENTIC Rhodes Tour - PRIVATE Half-Day or Full-Day Tour

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With this tour, you capture the essence of real, AUTHENTIC Rhodes. Surprisingly awash with forests and scented herbs landscapes, great wine, superb gastronomic heritage, well-kept churches and buildings unique in architecture and style and hidden secrets are all reserved for those who choose this off the beaten track tour. Taste some refined island wine, sample traditional Rhodian sweets, take a refreshing drive inland and marvel less known sights. Most important, meet local people that love this land and carry excellently its culture and traditions.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Optional stops for photos, lunch, souvenirs, swimming on the way, Wine Tasting, "Melekouni", the Rhodian sesame and honey sweet and other sweets handmade by the Apollona Women's Agritourism Cooperative

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets (Butterflies Valley 5€ p.p. / City of Ancient Kamiros 6€ p.p.)

Reviewed By jamestL8249DH

My wife and I booked this tour, but were able to customize it since we had already visited Butterfly Valley. Vasilis picked us up and took us to a few beautiful locations that we hadn't heard of before, giving us plenty of time to look around and providing information as we went along. The wine tasting itself was really nice, at a family-run winery. Since the winery is currently not providing lunch every day, we were taken to a little traditional cantina on the beach where we had a fantastic selection of Greek food, that Vasilis picked out for us based on what we like. All in all a really great experience, both for the locations you'll visit and for the friendly, knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend.

8. BEST OF RHODES ISLAND - PRIVATE TOUR - SHORE EXCURSION - FULL DAY - 4 People

Rhodes Private Tours
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From your pickup at the dock/hotel, to your drop-off at the end of the day, we are dedicated to trying to fulfill your every request. Highly suggested for cruise ship passengers, or those staying on the island for a short period of time. This tour reflect all three famous features of Rhodes, from its exotic beauty, to its colorful past, to the exquisite local cuisine. The Old Town - Street of the Knights - Grand Master Palace The New Town - Old harbor - Colossus of Rhodes Elli Beach and North Point of the Island Acropolis of Rhodes - Panoramic View of the City and Monuments The Pottery Demonstration - Rhodian Art Panoramic View of Lindos Beach - Village and Acropolis Visit the Village and Acropolis of Lindos The St Paul’s Bay - Scenic Break for lunch at Haraki Seaside Village A drive from the East to the West Coast Mount Filerimos - Acropolis of Ancient Ialyssos And through Ixia back to your ship, or hotel At the end of the day you will feel that you really have seen it all.

Inclusions: English-Speaking Knowledgeable Driver - Specialize in Private Tours, Mercedes Benz Sedan Car Air-Conditioned up to 4 Guests - High Safety Standards, Personalized Customer Service - Respect for your Freedom and Individuality, 100% Flexibility - We will help with changes on the Go - In the time frame of your tour 7:00 hours, Back to the Ship on Time - If you are a Cruise Ship Passengers

Exclusions: Entrance Fee Acropolis of Lindos 12 Euro p.p. (Optional Visit), Entrance Fee Filerimos Monastery 6 Euro p.p. (Optional Visit), Food, Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By nadia_tavares

Nicolas was very nice from the start and because of our Hotel location (Kiotari) gave us some nice tipps. Michael was our driver/guide. He was very nice and explained everything on the way. I can only recommend it! Thank you :-)

9. Rhodes Easy & Lazy Private Tour

Rhodes Leisure - Private Tours
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An ideal introduction for cruise travelers who prefer to chill out in comfort. Explore the ”must see ” of Rhodes city and enjoy free time on a beach of your choice. - Start with a fascinating journey back in Medieval times - Visit Mandraki, the historical harbor of Rhodes - Take in spectacular views from Mount Smith - Select your favourite beach and enjoy the rest of the day.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Expert local driver / guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Martje B

MICHAEL, is by far the bestl driver we ever had, he moved with his car through the small streets of Rhodes as if it was a bike. We were on a cruise and had only a short stop in Rhodes; he showed us the beautiful coastline and told us the most interesting details of the isle, thus ensuring a wonderful, extremely-interesting time, He is very kind and thoughtful. He offered me some flowers from a typical tree in Rhodes; they lasted for several days during our trip as a nice memory to the beauty of Greece.

10. Best Of Rhodes - Lindos - Private Shore Excursion

Rhodes Private Tours
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Discover Rhodes Old Town and the island’s eastern shores as you wish on this customizable private Half Day Tour. Delve into Rhodes City and Harbor on a private driving tour, with an experienced driver-guide and discover Lindos, Anthony Quinn Bay, and other sights—all with ease and the bonus of being able to adjust the itinerary to suit you. (in the time frame of 5:00 hours) 1) Explore the beautiful island of Rhodes in a Mercedes Benz Sedan Car 2) Get the most of Rhodes’ east coast and the capital city on a private tour 3) Hassle-free way to visit multiple sites, with option to tailor the itinerary 4) Drive into Rhodes Old Town, explore Lindos, and pottery demo 5) Door-to-door private sedan from Rhodes cruise port, airport, or select hotels If your group is larger, we can accommodate you with Mercedes Minibuses

Inclusions: English-Speaking Knowledgeable Driver - Specialize in Private Shore Excursions, Mercedes Benz Sedan Car Air-Conditioned - High Safety Standards, Personalized Customer Service - Respect for your Freedom and Individuality, 100% Flexibility - We will help with changes on the Go - In the time frame of your tour (5:00 hours), No Stress - Back to the Ship on Time - If you are a Cruise Ship Passengers

Exclusions: Entrance Fee Acropolis of Lindos 12 Euro p.p. (Optional Visit), Food, Drinks, Gratuities, Tour Extensions - We can Extend the Tour with Additional Fee - You may speak to your driver

Reviewed By nadia_tavares

Nicolas was very nice from the start and because of our Hotel location (Kiotari) gave us some nice tipps. Michael was our driver/guide. He was very nice and explained everything on the way. I can only recommend it! Thank you :-)

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