Rhodes 4x4 Safari Tour

Guided island tour of western Rhodes’ top attractions

Dotted with sleepy villages, pine-clad mountains and age-old ruins, western Rhodes has a rugged beauty all of its own. This tour ticks off some of the top picks. You'll visit the ancient city of Kamiros, the mountain villages of Embona and Siana as well as Butterfly Valley – home to hundreds of Callimorpha butterflies. Nicholas, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Kamiros offers a glimpse into the daily life of its ancient inhabitants and shows how ingenious the people who built it were. The water supply system, with its complex network of cisterns and aqueducts, is well-preserved and really interesting.'First up is Butterfly Valley – a natural park home to hundreds of the friendly, fluttering creatures. Wander along shaded wooden walkways and enjoy the calming pools of trickling water as you observe these colourful insects all around – stay still and one may even land on you. As well as the butterflies, the park features a variety of other flora and fauna, including lots of wildflowers and birds.Next, you'll travel back in time at ancient Kamiros. The tidily laid out streets and remains of the agora and acropolis will give you a sense of how the residents went about their daily lives in the 5th century BC. You'll get an app on entry, which shows how the city would have looked in 3D. Next, you'll have free time for lunch in Embona – the highest village in Rhodes – and visit the mountain-side settlement of Siana.

Nat Geo Day Tour: The Fascinating World of Bees

Your introduction to this fascinating world begins at the Bee Museum of Rhodes, featuring engaging interactive exhibits. Learn about the importance of beekeeping as your National Geographic-trained guide explains the history of maintaining colonies of bees and their hives in the South Aegean islands. Watch bustling beehive life through transparent observation hives and discover intriguing facts about pollination and apitherapy—the medicinal use of bee products. You'll also learn various simple ways to protect these creatures so crucial to our planet's ecosystem. National Geographic travelers will then enjoy an exclusive, live demonstration of honey extraction by one of the Bee Museum staff in a private room. Learn about professional techniques like honeycomb scratching and the use of tools such as manual extractors to fill empty jars. Afterwards, you'll be able to sample the freshly extracted honey in a dedicated space exclusively available to National Geographic groups. Try other types of honey, too, including varieties like pine, thyme and erica. Plus, try the famous Melekouni, a traditional sweet snack from Rhodes. After the tasting, don a protective suit and take a look at an active apiary, examining the open hive with an experienced beekeeper. Surrounded by happy buzzing, you'll learn about important tools, such as frames, smokers and scrapers, as well as gain a practical understanding of how bee colonies are organized. Leave with a new understanding of the humble honeybee and what you can do to protect it.

Rhodes Airport exclusive lounge access

Travel in style with the lounge at Rhodes airport. Enjoy unlimited drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and more in the exclusive departure lounge. An altogether more relaxed way to round off your stay.

Kiotari, Lardos, Lindos High-Speed Boat Trip to Rhodes Town

Discover the rich history of Rhodes City and its east coast. Explore UNESCO sites, museums, and shopping opportunities.

High-Speed Boat Trip to Lindos

Experience an exhilarating boat ride to Lindos. Hike up to the Acropolis in the village and relax on the golden sand beaches.

Lindos full-day cruise experience with lunch and snorkeling

Book a full-day relaxing cruise experience around the city of Lindos and the ancient Acropolis.

High-speed boat cruise to Symi Island and St George's Bay

Book this high-speed boat cruise to Symi, one of the Dodecanese's most beautiful islands. Visit Symi on your own, and stop at Saint George's Bay.

Tsambika Beach Transfer Ticket

A long stretch of golden sand washed by the Med and hemmed in by headlands, Tsambika is one of Rhodes' best beaches. As far as places to while away the hours go, you couldn't pick a better spot.With this hassle-free return transport ticket, you've nothing to worry about but spending the day here swimming, sunbathing, and snoozing in the shade.The calm and shallow water makes it ideal for families to paddle, swim and have fun. So the biggest decision you have to make today is whether to have an ice cream or not.