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Rhodes: Filerimos, Butterfly Valley & Ancient Kamiros Tour

1. Rhodes: Filerimos, Butterfly Valley & Ancient Kamiros Tour

Discover the major landmarks on the gorgeous island of Rhodes as you follow your expert guide on an insightful excursion. Visit Mount Filerimos with its medieval monastery, the colorful butterfly valley, and the ancient city of Kamiros, which was destroyed by an earthquake. Ride an air-conditioned bus to your first stop, Mount Filerimos. Walk by the representation of the Stations of the Cross and admire the breathtaking panoramic view. Visit the medieval monastery built in the early 14th century and hear the amazing story of Our Lady of Filerimos. After a short picturesque drive, arrive at the iconic butterfly valley, surrounded by dense vegetation and tall trees. Enjoy a walk down the shaded path and reach the gorgeous opening, where you'll find the marvelous Panaxia Quadripunctaria or Jersey Tiger butterfly. Your next stop is Kamiros, an ancient Doric city founded in the 6th century. See the acropolis and temples of this tragic site that was destroyed by an earthquake in 142 AD. Continue your drive through the mountains and visit the quaint village of Embona. Stop at a traditional mountain home to meet a family of wine producers. Taste some of their wine and local spirits, as well as honey and olive oil. Explore the village on your own and purchase lunch at a local restaurant if you're feeling hungry.

Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip

2. Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip

Immerse yourself in Rhodes Island's natural attractions on a day trip to the Valley of the Butterflies and Seven Springs Valley. Enjoy enough time to explore on your own, eat at the restaurant, take photos, and hike along the paths. Relax with your transportation taken care of for you. Climb aboard the comfortable bus in Rhodes and relax as you're whisked away to your first stop: the Valley of the Butterflies. Enjoy 2 hours and 15 minutes to explore on your own. Observe the Panaxia Quatripunktaria butterflies as you stroll along the rustic paths weaving beside the Pelekanos River. As you explore, take photos next to the waterfalls and wooden bridges. Enhance your experience by visiting the little natural history museum or hiking to the very top of the valley to take in some great panoramic views next to the Kalopetra Monastery. Enjoy the fantastic photo opportunities. Then, drive through the scenic countryside to the East Coast. Spend 1 hour and 45 minutes exploring the magical Valley of Seven Springs, enjoying the greenery and the lovely climate. Rest in the open-air cafe-restaurant overlooking the clear springs. Marvel at the enormous plane and pine trees. If you're feeling adventurous, walk through a unique narrow tunnel to reach an artificial lake with an impressive dam and a waterfall. Finally, return to the coach for your journey back to your pickup point in Rhodes.

Rhodes: Wine, Lindos Village, and Butterfly Valley Day Trip

3. Rhodes: Wine, Lindos Village, and Butterfly Valley Day Trip

Expereince the sights and flavors of Rhodes on a guided bus day trip with hotel transfers from select cities. Stroll through the streets of Lindos, sample local flavors and wines in Stafyllos, eat like a Greek with lunch at a restaurant, and uncover the colors of Butterfly Valley.  Enjoy the convenience of pickup from your hotel in Rhodes, Ialysos, Koskinou, Paradeisi, Kremasti, or Faliraki.  Hop aboard a comfortable bus and stay cool and connected with air-conditioning and onboard WIFI. Relax on the scenic drive to the village of Lindos. Walk through the narrow streets and catch glimpses of the sea between charming, whitewashed buildings. Have free time to purchase tickets to the clifftop acropolis where you can admire ancient Greek architecture including a Temple of Athena. Pass by picturesque villages and thorugh dense forests as you make your way to the mountains of Rhodes. Strop for panoramic views across the island and out over sea where islands are scattered in the deep blue Aegean. Drive to the village of Stafyllos to try some Greek wines, honey, and olive oil. Visit the award-winning restaurant "Elias" to be served characteristic traditional Rhodesian flavors for lunch. Enjoy unlimited wine with your dining experience. Finally, head to a green valley full of the rare (Panaxia Quadripunctaria) butterfly. Soak in the atmosphere of this natural park full of babbling streams, small waterfalls, and lakes. Go for a stroll on a wooden path and cross over quaint bridges in this idyllic landscape. Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Rhodes: Guided tour of Lindos, Rhodes City, and Kallithea

4. Rhodes: Guided tour of Lindos, Rhodes City, and Kallithea

Uncover the beauty of Rhodes island on this guided bus day trip. Capture a picture of where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood on your tour of the sights in Rhodes City. Step back in time as you explore the seaside Kallithea Springs. Walk the picturesque streets of Lindos. Enjoy pickup from a meeting point in Faliraki, Kallithea, Rhodes City, Ixia, or Ialysos. Sit back and relax in a spacious and air-conditioned medium size bus on the scenic drive up Mt. Smith to see the Panoramic view of Rhodes city and the Acropolis of Rhodes. Then see the most important landmarks in Rhodes, take a photo where the Colossus of Rhodes once towered, pass by Rhodes administrative center, the historical Mandraki Port, and see the medieval Rhodes Town Then continue the tour, drive along the coastline to the Kallithea Springs, and have 1 hour to explore the site. Buy tickets to the stunning seaside springs, which feature a monument with a charming garden and a picturesque turquoise bay with a swimming area. Hop back on the bus and make your way to the scenic Lindos village. Take a photo from the Panoramic Lindos observation viewpoint. On the guided orientation tour, discover Lindos settlement and learn about the ancient Lindos city-state. Then have some free time for lunch, see gift shops, or walk to the Acropolis of Lindos. Return to your meeting point at the end of the tour.

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What people are saying about Ialysos

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 92 reviews

We enjoyed this trip more than we expected! Maria was a great guide who gave interesting information and the stops on the tour were all great. We could have done without the wine-tasting as it’s clearly just a sales pitch and too quick and rushed to be helpful if you really were interested in buying wine - but it’s not a deal breaker! As well as visiting all the different sites, we were really pleased just to see more of the island, even if just through the coach window.

We personally found the entry into the monastery unnecessary and overpriced. However, we learned so much about the island and its history, the food in the small town was also very tasty and sufficient. Time at Butterfly Valley was very tight with time. Otherwise a very successful and filled day!

It was amazing start to finish. Tour guide Katrina and bus driver Paul was excellent. You’ll want to have these two as a duo for your tour. Plenty of time to explore each stop and a lot of fun facts. Would hire again for a different tour.

Well organised and very informative guide (Maria). Busy schedule. Have to be reasonably fit - each stop lots steps up… lunch not till 2.30… take snacks. But we’ll worth doing.

Fabulous tour, lots to see and do! Very good way to get around the island without the hassle! Lovely tour guide and excellent bus driver!