Filerimos and Old City

As we drive along medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith you will see the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes. From the massive toppled pillars of the Temple of Athena, you can also see the nearby Temple of Apollo, the Stadium of Diagoras, and the port that was once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

We continue on to Filerimos, the summit of which was once the site of Ialyssos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes and later a Byzantine outpost including the now restored Byzantine Church of our Lady of Filerimus, a chapel with 15th century frescoes and an adjoining ruined castle.

After taking in these sites you’ll have free time before we return to Rhodes to begin a guided walking tour of the old walled city to the Porte d’ Amboisc. You will certainly enjoy this pleasant stroll through the medieval town’s winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned facades. Later you’ll visit the impressive Palace of the Grand Master and have the chance to see, among other things, many superb mosaics. After the walking tour has concluded, we will provide transportation back to your ship.