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5 Day Rhodes Extension
Highlights: Rhodes
Trip start: Rhodes
Trip end: Rhodes
Trip Available:
From 07-Jul-2010 to 31-Oct-2010, From 01-Apr-2011 to 31-Oct-2011
Price Range from £1,012pp (4ppl), to £1,126pp (2ppl) *
* GBP per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Explore Rhodes, the biggest island of the archipelago called Dodecanese. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Also known for its colossus, Rhodes is located between Karpathos and Kos and it is, along Santorini and Mykonos, one of the most famous islands of Greece. Its interesting sites and its many Byzantine churches make this Greek island one of the most popular islands of Greece. Discover Rhodes history with your personal English speaking guide and driver.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Rhodes
  • Rhodes: Transfer - Airport - Private Car/Driver
  • Package - Welcome Pack - Package
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Self-Guided - Afternoon at leisure
  • Dinner (not included)
Grand Hotel (4*) (B)
Day 2
Rhodes
  • Shore Excursion - 1/2 d Rhodes city tour, Filerimos Monastery(3hrs) - Private Car/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Grand Hotel (4*) (B)
Day 3
Rhodes
  • Private - Rhodes Island Tour (8hrs) - Private Car/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Grand Hotel (4*) (B)
Day 4
Rhodes
  • Self-Guided - Day at leisure
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Grand Hotel (4*) (B)
Day 5
Rhodes
  • Transfer - Airport - Private Car/Driver
  • Kensington Cares -
Depart (Int'l Airport) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Rhodes

Enjoy a private airport transfer with private vehicle and driver. A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, ferry tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Rhodes. Explore the sites and enjoy the stunning views. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

The Grand Hotel (4*) is located on the cosmopolitan Island of the sun, surrounded by the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea. Centrally situated in the City of Rhodes, the fully renovated Hotel is just a few minutes away from its main historical and cultural attractions. The Complex overlooks a sandy beach on the beautiful Aegean Sea. The distance from the Old town is about 1 km.

Rhodes is a Greek island approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) southwest of Turkey in eastern Aegean Sea. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site and continues to draw flocks of tourists. The Palace of the Grand Master is impressive, and the shopping is diverse. There are a wide variety of good restaurants.


Rhodes
Rhodes
Grand Hotel Deluxe
Grand Hotel Deluxe
Day 2 Rhodes

Enjoy a half day tour of Rhodos with a private vehicle and a specialized English speaking Guide. Start your tour with Mandraki Harbor and admire the Italian buildings in the centre of Rhodes town. Continue your tour with the aquarium and Monte Smith Hill, where you will take in a view of the ancient stadium of Diagoras (Acropolis of Rhodes with the temple of God Apollo). Continue your tour with Filerimos, a hill top monastery , you can visit the ruins and foundations of the Temple of Zeus, Polieus (4th century BC) ,temple of Athena ( 3rd century BC) and a Doric fountain of the 4th century BC. The tour takes around 3 hours and includes all entrance fees mentioned, private vehicle and specialized guide.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grand Hotel (4*).


Day 3 Rhodes

Enjoy a private full day tour of Rhodos Island with private a vehicle and a specialized guide. Start your tour with Butterfly Valley and drive along the wonderful coast of Saroni, Fanes and Kalavarda. Visit the ancient city of Kamiros and see Kritinians Castle. Continue your tour to Embonas wine factory and enjoy a wine tasting. Drive through Embona village and visit Monolithos Castle. Before returning at the hotel, visit the ceramic factory. Entrance fees are included in the tour. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grand Hotel (4*).


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Day 4 Rhodes

Enjoy a full day at leisure today. Explore on your own and enjoy the sites or speak to your local representative about booking an optional excursion for the day. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grand Hotel (4*).


Day 5 Rhodes

Enjoy a private airport transfer with private vehicle and driver. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise, or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions