Explore Rhodes, the so-called island of Knights. Discover the southern side of Rhodes Island, far away from mass tourism and crowded areas, in the natural beauty of Rhodes Mountains with the best panoramic views.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Selected hotels in southern Rhodes: Lachania, Gennadi, Kiotari, Lardos, Pefkos, Lindos, Vlicha, Kalathos, Archangelos.
Private group

Highlights

Enjoy the best panoramic views of Rhodes
Feel the thrill of 4x4 off–road routes as you drive through dense vegetation
Take a beautiful route with sea view
Visit traditional villages, see Greek monasteries and walk into beautiful chapels

Full description

Start your day with a pickup from Plimmiri village and head towards Archipelagos, until you reach a traditional village to stop for tea or coffee. Set off on an off-road route through Kalathos mountain, and discover the rich historical background about local lifestyles. Pass through picturesque villages filled with monasteries and chapels, enjoy panoramic views, full of natural beauty, and far away from touristic areas. Continue your day tour through Rhodes as you reach the small village of Kritinia. Stop for lunch at a local tavern in the square of the village under Plateaus trees. Continue your tour to the sea of Aegean, admire the beauty of the mountains on the one side and the sea on the other. Hear about the local history as you pass through small villages, stopping in Skiadi Monastery and other chapels with rich and important history. Head south towards Katavia through alternative terrain before you return back to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pick–up and drop off
Multilingual group drivers
Special equipped 4 x 4 vehicles
Coffee or Mountain Tea
Lunch with traditional food and wine
Liability insurance and local taxes

Personal expenses

Not suitable for

Children under 2 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Luggage or large bags
Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

During spring and autumn, it is advised that you bring a jacket
The program is subject to minor changes, when considered necessary or in case of bad weather conditions, without prior notice
This tour is suitable for youth groups, single or couple participants, families with older children, and companies
The tour has guided stops every 30 to 40 minutes, for everyone's convenience
Please provide any information about dietary requirements before the tour date

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5 /5

based on 5 reviews

Review summary

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5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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Magnificent tour. Highly recommended. Thanks to our great driver we were able to spot wild deers and learn many interesting stories about the island. Thank you Thanks!

July 27, 2021

Very nice driver who knew his way around perfectly and took time for personal interests. Highly recommended, meals top.

September 27, 2019

We had a great driver who explained a lot about the island and its history. We drove in a small Land Rover off the beaten path.

September 21, 2019

Rhodes: Full-Day 4WD Southern Safari Tour

Rhodes: Full-Day 4WD Southern Safari Tour

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