Small pilgrimage groups of 16 to 26
Audio systems – group guided tours (20+)
Luxury Coach
Professional Guide
Daily Mass
VAT (Value Added Tax)
Airline ticket from Rhodes to Crete
Wine Tasting – Wine Estates
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
5 nights accommodations at 5-star hotel
4 nights accommodations at 4-star hotel
Continental breakfast daily, 7 dinners
All dinners include: water/coffee & wine
Transfer to hotel on arrival/check-in assistance

9 nights accommodations at 5 and 4 – Star hotels

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Moderate

Typical days on your trip:

Depart via best connections for your overnight flight to Europe connecting to Rhodes.

DAY 1

Arrival of group in Rhodes. Meet and greet at the Diagoras Rhodes Airport and transfer by private mini bus to hotel. Check-in and time at leisure. Welcome dinner in the medieval town of Rhodes. (D)

DAY 2

Rhodes City Tour: Our tour begins at the top of Monte Smith – from here one has a clear bird’s eye view of the area. The green beautifully laid out archaeological park contains the Acropolis of the ancient Rhodes and the Hellenistic stadium built in the 3rd century BC where the Athletic events of the Alioi took place. Following on, we continue to the Old Town of Rhodes – this tour gives the participants the opportunity to follow the footsteps of the Knights of St. John and their Turkish conquerors and enjoy the medieval town of Rhodes which is on UNECSO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The walk with your guide follows along the stone paved lanes past grand medieval structures- you will be taken to hidden extraordinary places away from the crowds that your guide will be able to tell you mysterious treasures of the island. You will of course also visit the famous Grand Masters Palace and the Archeological Museum with its many treasures. At the end of the tour, guide will escort the group back to the hotel and for those who want to spend more time in the Old Town; they will be given directions on where to get taxis back on their own. (B,D)

DAY 3

Full Day Tour to Butterfly Valley, Embonas and Monolithos: We shall depart from the hotel and drive towards the West Coast until we reach our first stop: the famous valley of the butterflies. The valley is a unique and one of a kind natural park where every year thousands of colorful butterflies appear from June to the end of September. The valley is home to pristine lakes, ponds, and charming wooden bridges.

Lunch in route to Embona Village

After a stroll during which we will enjoy the natural beauty, we will continue by coach until the village of Ano Kalamonas, where a small traditional winery can be found. The Anastasia’s Winery started in Rhodes in 1995 and in the year 2002 moved to the beautiful location by the valley of the butterflies. The winery produces 10 different wines with biologically grown Greek traditional but also international grape varieties. Here we will be able to visit the winery and taste some of the local wines they produce. Now we move to Kritinia Castle, built by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century to protect the western side of the island. This spectacular medieval castle was originally on three levels with each level assigned to a different Grand Master. The magnificent castle sits on a steep rock and dominates the traditional nearby mountainous village of Kritinia. From the castle, you will experience breathtaking views of the sea towards the small island of Halki. (B,L)

MedSeas has full itineraries available as part of the materials supplied for those who join the tour.

Transfer to hotel on arrival/check-in assistance

Tours with luxury, air-conditioned coach

Airline ticket between Rhodes and Crete

Welcome and Farewell dinner
Continental breakfast daily, 7 dinners, 1 lunch
All dinners include: water, coffee and wine