Accessible Scenic Vistas & Ancient Wonders

OVERVIEW

This tour is intended for guests who have limited mobility, rely on a cane or walker, or for guests’ companions.

Gain a greater understanding of ancient history by wandering through the medieval Old Town of Rhodes and take in the gorgeous views from atop the island’s highest point. Along the coast just south of town, you will visit Kallithea Springs, whose mineral-rich waters were acclaimed for their healing properties beginning in the 7th century B.C. The luxurious spa built around the former thermal baths looks out over picturesque Kallithea Bay. The views will be even more magnificent from atop towering Mount Smith, where you will find the ruins of ancient temples and a stadium on the Acropolis of Rhodes. Back in the capital of Rhodes, you will explore the former stronghold of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem in the UNESCO World Heritage site Old Town. Few places are more atmospheric as time seems to have stood still within its fortified walls, especially at landmarks such as the Palace of the Grand Masters.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the architectural treasures in the medieval Old Town of Rhodes.
• Recognize the reasons that UNESCO declared the Old Town a World Heritage site.
• Drop by Kallithea Springs, a seaside spa built on the site of ancient thermal springs.
• Be awed by the views from the Acropolis of Rhodes atop Mount Smith.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.