Lindos Acropolis & Rhodes Old Town Highlights Tour

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.

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.

Lindos by Boat from Kolymbia Ticket

Cruise along Rhode's coastline on a boat trip that combines relaxation with exploration. Sail by beautiful coves, caves and beaches and you can catch some rays on deck, admire the views and enjoy a swim stop or two. And in the village of Lindos, you've free time to explore or grab some lunch in this medieval hamlet.

East coast evening catamaran cruise ticket

The stunning coastline of eastern Rhodes is laced with a sweeping bays and smaller hidden coves. Spend an early evening cruising through a hand-picked selection of the very best ones aboard the Oneipo, with swimming stops as standard.Casting off from Rhodes Nea Marina, your skipper will pilot you out into the Mediterranean. You'll hug the coastline, taking in the ever-changing scenery – from golden strands to rocky, pebbled beaches and rugged headlands. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters that surround your boat, with great views of a sheltered bay.Dry off in the warm sea breeze back on board, relaxing in the sunshine as you venture off again. There are more wonderful bays to be seen in the late-afternoon with swimming and fresh sea air.

Rhodes Adults-only Yacht Cruise Ticket

Sometimes not having an agenda to stick to is all part of the enjoyment, and this full day cruise along the coast of Rhodes features nothing more than sitting back and watching the scenery unfold. And because it's reserved exclusively for adults, the atmosphere is laid-back and all about kicking off your shoes for the day.Once you're on board at Kolymbia, we'll cast off and bob past stunning beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes that dip into the sea – all while you work on your tan. Along the way, there'll be swimming stops at Agathi and St Pauls, as well as a photo stop in Lindos.Then lose yourself in a book or snooze in the sunshine as the sea breeze keeps you cool. Fresh food and drinks are served on board at Stegna beach where we'll moor up to swim, but you won't need to move very far if you don't feel like it. There's one last chance to take a dip at Tsambica beach before we cruise back to where we started.

Lindos Acropolis & Rhodes Old Town Highlights Tour

Few islands in Greece can match the heritage of Rhodes. And this wealth forms the centrepiece of this tour. Discover it all with an expert local guide. Dimitris, one of our guides, says, ‘Lindos was built in the 10th century BC by the Dorians. It's the third-most visited site in all of Greece, which shows just how significant it is.' You'll also enjoy a walking tour of the old town of Rhodes and see the Palace of the Grand Master. Headsets allow direct connection between you and your guide.Dimitris believes Rhodes is blessed with some of the best scenery in Greece. He says, ‘Lindos lies near a fantastic sandy beach, surrounded by hills hiding the village, protecting the place from the attacks of the pirates. On top of the small sugar cube houses stands the ancient Acropolis and the Temple of Athena.' You'll get to appreciate these very views during a coffee stop at a typical family-run café. Climb to the mountaintop Acropolis as your guide brings to life the myths and legends of the ancients as you take in views of St Paul's Bay below.Rounding off the day, we'll head to the old town Rhodes – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – for a guided tour. Because so much of the excursion is walking, it reduces the activity's carbon footprint. Wander the winding, cobbled streets, lined with historic houses and boutiques, and walk down the Street of the Knights. The star attraction is the Palace of the Grand Master – an enormous 13th-century fortress originally built by the Knights of St John.

Rhodes sun & sea boat trip

The sheltered waters off eastern Rhodes boast some of the island's most scenic coastline. Discover beautiful bays, coves and beaches and enjoy all the things that make this boat trip so special – swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing and a tasty lunch.

Chalki Island Boat Trip and Butterfly Valley Visit

Variety is the name of the game on this vastly contrasted excursion. Get back to nature at the renowned Butterfly Valley nature reserve, before a visit to the completely unspoilt and sleepy island of Chalki.