Highlights

• Ancient Kamiros
• Petaloudes (Valley of the Butterflies, June-September)
• Crusader Fortress of Rhodes town
• Historic white town of Lindos
• 7 springs Epta Piges
• Tour Code: GRSC321

• Itinerary - click for more

  Discover the historic landscapes of Rhodes Island and enjoy the Greek hospitality, turquoise sea and wild, green nature. During this round-trip you will discover the biggest of the Dodecanese Islands: You will peddle through remote villages, taste the local wines and olives and enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate. Easy stretches along the sea are alternated with more strenuous sections through mountainous areas. You will be surprised by the big variety in landscapes with vast pine forests, and especially in spring, abundant flowers. Cycling along the coast, you will enjoy the views over the sparkling deep blue sea and admire picturesque fishing villages, many historic places by bike as at Kamiros and Lindos. The city of Rhodes was a crusader fortress and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. You will stay 2 nights in this old city of Rhodes and may explore the historic Crusader city or make a day trip with your bicycle to the island of Symi.

  Day 1:  Arrival in Kalavarda
  Arrival to Rhodes. The transfer from the airport to your hotel, where your tour will start from.
  Time permitted: afternoon cycle trip in the vicinity of the hotel or to the beach.
  Overnight Kalavara.

  Day 2: Arrival in Kalavarda  (37 km)
  Today you make a day tour from Kalavarda along the hardly inhabited northwest coast. You cycle via the coastal road along the sea shore towards the remains of the City state Kamiros, that you may visit on your way or on your way back. The authentic kafenion of Mandriko offers a nice possibility for a coffee break. Don’t forget to look at the beautiful church next to the café. Crossing a low hill, you descend to the small fishing port of Skala Kamiros. Small ferries depart to the Island of Chalki from this port. From Skala you make a loop to the fortress of Kritinia, dating back to Medieval Times. From its immense surrounding walls, you enjoy great views
  over the inhabited Island Chalki and its surrounding uninhabited islands. You cycle back to Ska la and from here follow the same route back to Kalavarda. The sun now on your back and usually cycling with a tailwind. Heading closer to Kalavarda there are four taverns on different beaches. Overnight Kalavarda

  Day 3:  Via Petaloudes to Rhodes town  (43 km)
  You start cycling northwards parallel to the coast. In the village of Fanes you will see the colourful houses that make this village so unique. Then you head inwards to the valley of Petaloudes (Greek for butterflies). In this beautiful green gorge you will see thousands of
  butterflies in summer (June-September). Through a forested area you will come to Maritsa and further north to Pastida, where you find excellent tavernas. You enter the old center of Rhodes via a gate and `cycle through the medieval city to you hotel that is located within the
  old city walls. Overnight  Rhodes town

  Day 4:  Walking through Rhodes or excursion to Symi,  (6/23km)
  We described for you a great walking tour in the ancient city center of Rhodes that will not only guide you along the high lights, but will also show you hidden alleys and surprising places in the city. Another option for today is a trip to the island of Symi, a very picturesque island. You will arrive at the monastery Panormitis on the south coast. You will cycle across the whole island to the capital town of Symi, a trip of 22 km with height difference of 500m! In the late afternoon you will take the ferry back to Rhodes.  Overnight Rhodes town

  Day 5:  Along the east coast to Archangellos  39 km)
  Today’s trip takes you along the east coast. First highlights are the ancient Turkish baths in Kalithea that have been wonderfully restored recently. In Afandou you will peddle along quiet beaches. At the far end you will see the Monastery of Tsambika built on the summit of a 300 meter high cliff. End of today’s trip is Archangellos, a lively Greece village.
  Overnight  Archangellos

  Day 6:  Trip to Lindos (52 km)
  Today you may go by bike (3km) to the beach of Stegna and enjoy a day at the sea, or you can opt for a visit to Lindos. You can go by bike or by public bus. Lindos is a beautiful little village of white cubist houses at the foot of a vertical rock that is crowned by the ancient Acropolis of Lindos. There are two small ports on either site of the village. Together with the Acropolis
  on top, it was easy to defend the village in ancient times. After you park your bicycle at the entrance of the village, you can visit the Acropolis with remains of ancient temples within a medieval fortress.  Overnight Archangellos

  Day 7:  To the west coast and Kalavarda (40 km) 
  First you cycle to Epta Piges, a place in the forest with seven springs, a tavern and some peacocks. Then you ascend via a green valley to the Monastery of Agios Nektarios with its refreshing spring and a huge plane tree. Eleousa is a remarkable village, built around 80 years ago by Italians. Many houses are now abandoned and deteriorated. A great road running via the slopes of a mountain lead you to the oldest Byzantine Chapel of Rhodes: Fountoukli. Thereafter you only descend towards the west coast, through the village Dimilia, along the chapel Silas built in a cave and all the way downhill to the coast at Soroni from where you peddle parallel to the coast to Kalavarda. Overnight Kalavarda

  Day 8:  Departure
  You will have a transfer to the airport and depart. In case you leave late, you may still use your rental bike for a trip in the vicinity of Kalavarda.

• Practical Information - click for more

  Trip Grade:
  Most tracks are on tarmac, sometimes short distances on unpaved roads. In and around Rhodes town you will have short sections on major traffic road.

  Activity characteristics:
  You would need to be in good physical condition and you need to have some experience with cycling in mountainous areas (elevation is until 400m and trip to Symi until 500m)

  Bikes
  Hybrid bikes, 24-speed, lock, pump, puncture repair kit including spare inner tube, luggage rack rear with paniers, bottle holder (no bottle), Computer meter. No helmet, no map holder included. Clients can bring their own pedals.
  Bike model: TREK T-200 or Gazelle Medeo
  Bike Type: Hybrid trekking bike with alu frame and 28″ wheels and V-brakes

  Hotels:
  The hotels in Kalavarda and Archangellos are small, simple Greek family hotels: you will feel welcomed, the hotels are clean and do have air-conditioning. They are not luxurious though. In Rhodes town your hotel is more luxurious and located within the old city walls in the medieval city of Rhodes.
  Gears: Adults bikes: 24  gears
  Suspension: No (some bikes YES)
  Frame sizes: (Ladies): 45-50-55 cm (Gents): 50-55-65 cm

  Technical assistance (does not apply to puncture repair! A puncture repair kit and spare tube is provided.)

Included

• Seven nights accommodation
• Breakfast Daily
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Bicycle for all days including the arrival and departure day*
• All luggage transfers

Not Included

• Flights, public transportation and ferry tickets
• Helmet, water bottle
• Travel insurance
• Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
• Bike rental not included
• Public transportation and ferry Tickets. Ferry to Symi not included
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, phone calls, extra transfers etc.
• Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in the program
• Tourism Tax

Optional Services

• Bike rental
• E-bikes
• Extra day bicycle
• Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way
• Optional services must be pre-booked in advance

Hotels or Similar

• Kalavarda: Hotel Vouras Hotel
• Rhodes: Hotel St. Michel
• Archangelos: Hotel Rosmani

2021 Rates

Price per person in CAD Dollars. Price indicative of Euro Exchange, CAD $ subject to change.
Rates  based on hotel availability. High season surcharges may apply.