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Contact :
Moreau Peggy
Address :
Australias str. 60
Zipcode :
85100
City :
RHODES
Phone :
+30 22410 300 27
Fax :
+30 22410 300 47
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Who are we:
Peggy Moreau, General Manager, I am french leaving now for 11 years in Rhodes, with many years in Tourism, either out going and incoming (as office manager), I can handle any request from the most demanding of your client, speaking languages: French, English, Greek and German.
Leonidas Kakouris, Shorex Manager, can handle all the request concerning of coach booking, guides, excursions all around the island, speaking languages: Greek, English, Norwegian and Swedish.
SHORE EXCURSIONS - RHODES
City Tour with Castello half day 3.5 hours
Depart the port of Rhodes and enjoy a short drive to the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes, situated high on the summit of Monte Smith hill. Here, marvel at the remnants of the Temple of Apollo and the restored edifices of the Ancient Stadium and Odium, which stand dominating the modern city of Rhodes. Continue on and make your way to the Old Medieval Town surrounded by high walls and deep moats. Leave your motor coach at Porte d???Amboise and accompanied by your guide, commence your walking tour. As you walk through the narrow cobbled streets, note the Byzantine style churches, inns, hospitals and Turkish mosques, all of which co-exist, in the most traditional Greek setting touched little by the hectic modern way of life. Enjoy a visit to the Grand Masters Palace, which was restored during the Italian period of the island and today houses a superb collection of original mosaics from Kos island dating from the Hellenistic to early Byzantine period. Have some free time do discover the medieval town of Rhodes and your motor coach will drive you to the ship.
City - Filerimos (including castello & Filerimos) half day 4 hours
Depart the port of Rhodes and enjoy a short drive to the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes, situated high on he summit of Monte Smith hill. Here, marvel at the remnants of the Temple of Apollo and the restored edifices of the Ancient Stadium and Odium, which stand dominating the modern city of Rhodes. Continue on and make your way to the Old Medieval Town surrounded by high walls and deep moats. Leave your motor coach at Porte d???Amboise and accompanied by your guide, commence your walking tour. As you walk through the narrow cobbled streets, note the Byzantine style churches, inns, hospitals and Turkish mosques, all of which co-exist, in the most traditional Greek setting touched little by the hectic modern way of life. Enjoy a visit to the Grand Masters Palace, which was restored during the Italian period of the island and today houses a superb collection of original mosaics from Kos island dating from the Hellenistic to early Byzantine period. After your visit, your motor coach will take you to Filerimos, once the citadel of the ancient town of Ialysos. Here you will discover the restored monastery of Filerimos, the underground Chapel of Agios Georgios and the third century Temple of Athena and Zeus Polias. The chapel is covered with 15th century frescoes, some featuring major events in the life of Jesus. The site also includes the Doric fountain, a 4th century classical fountain fronted by a row of Doric columns, which was accidentally discovered in 1926. As your visit comes to an end, you will be taken directly back to the port.
The order of the sites visited may change in order to avoid overcrowding of motor coaches and tourists.
Lindos and Medieval town of Rhodes compact (5 hours)
The tour will take you on a journey to the once powerful ancient city of Lindos. Lindos is located on the islands eastern shoreline, 47 kilometers from the city of Rhodes. Your tour begins with a scenic drive past the walls of Old Rhodes and through the modern city. Enjoy a tour of Ancient Rhodes including all the city's most famous sights. Continuing southward along the coast you will observe little picturesque villages, orange and lemon groves, vineyards and gnarled old olive trees. The 4th century BC Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, a double-winged portico, a Byzantine church and the fortifications of the Knights, including the remains of the Governor's quarters, dominate the Acropolis. Once you've climbed to the top of the Acropolis, you will enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding coast, including St. Paul's Bay where the Apostle is said to have landed. Below the Acropolis, you will see the old, whitewashed houses and the narrow streets of this most delightful town. Its beauty has inspired artists and writers for many years. You will find many little shops selling the most attractive souvenirs, such as small ceramic items or beautiful crocheted linen.
Return to Rhodes and enjoy a panoramic drive through the new part of the city, then on to Mount Smith, where you will view the ruins of ancient Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo and Diagoras stadium. From here, your motor coach will drop you off at Porte d???Amboise where you will commence your guided walking tour through the medieval city of Rhodes. As you follow your guide, make your way through the northern part where once lived the Knights of St.John and their attendants. View from outside the Palace of the knights and continue your walk down Chevaliers Road, meeting back up with your motor coach at the Marine Gate to return directly to the ship.
A short stop is foreseen at a ceramic workshop to see how the traditional and worlds famous Rhodian ceramics are made. The order of sites visited may change in order to avoid overcrowding of motor coaches and tourists.
Full day Lindos with walking tour in the Old town 8 hours
Enjoy a relaxing drive along the southeastern coastline as you make your way to Lindos, the most important of the three great cities of ancient times.
On arrival, follow your guide uphill to explore the Acropolis of Lindos, which overlooks the Aegean Sea and St.Paul???bay. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and St.Paul???s bay. After your guided tour, enjoy free time to discover this lovely town at your own pace before meeting backup with your guide at a stated time and place. From here, make your way to Stegna Beach, a secluded beach only a short distance away, were you will be given the opportunity to enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean before sitting down to lunch at a beachfront restaurant. During your buffet lunch, be entertained by Greek music and folk dancers. After lunch, return to Rhodes and be dropped off at Porte d???Amboise where you will commence your guided walking tour through the medieval city of Rhodes. As you follow your guide, make your way through the northern part where once lived the knights and their attendants. View the palace of the knights and continue your walk down Chevaliers road, meeting back up with your motor coach at the Marine Gate to return directly to the ship.
A short stop is foreseen at a ceramic workshop to see how the traditional and worlds famous Rhodian ceramics are made. The order of sites visited may change in order to avoid overcrowding of motor coaches and tourists.
Compact Tour City and Kamiros (5hours)
Your tour will begin with a short drive to the entrance of the Old Town. From there, you will proceed across the moat and through the arched entryway of Porte d' Amboise past the Palace of the Grand Masters. Your tour continues, passing the Hospital of the Knights and down the Street of the Knights; its paths paved with well-worn cobblestones. You'll pass the medieval towers and emblazoned facades. Outside the walls of the Old Town you will begin a panoramic drive through the more modern city, observing the Governor's Palace, the landmark Hotel des Rhodes, Madraki Port and some of the beaches for which the island is known. You'll make a short photo stop at the top of Monte Smith, the highest point of the town, for an overview of the port. Once protected by the hundred-foot high Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the port was an active center of trade. After a scenic drive along the west coast of the island, you will reach the ancient city of Kamiros. Once a thriving Doric city during the 5th century BC, Kamiros retains much of its historic past. Ruins of an altar to the sun god Helios, public baths and an ancient cistern can all be seen from the viewing platform overlooking the city's main square. This is a great way to see the highlights of Rhodes in a timely and efficient manner.
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