The Acropolis of Lindos
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Port
Rhodes, Greece
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$89.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Begin with a drive along the east coast, passing orange and lemon groves, vineyards and gnarled olive trees whose scents hang in the air.
A stupendous acropolis dominates Lindos town and the curved bay below. Walk up to the Acropolis or hire a donkey (at your own expense) to take you part of the way up. At the top, the remains of many ancient civilizations are found -- the 4th-century BC Doric Temple of Athena Lindia and a double-winged portico, a Byzantine church, and the fortifications of the Knights. At the foot of the Acropolis is St Paul's Bay, where the Apostle Paul landed in AD 51. Far below, whitewashed houses cluster around the narrow streets.
En route back to Rhodes town, you'll stop at a pottery factory to watch a demonstration of how ceramics are made.
Notes:
The walk up to the ruins of Lindos has approximately 250 steps and is steep and slippery. Paths are very uneven. Wear comfortable, non-skid walking shoes.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.