Description - What to expect

Start your Rhodes day trip with a convenient pick-up and head for your first stop the Castle of Kritinia, a Venetian Castle of the 16th century located on a hill about 131 meters above the village of Kritinia. It's a place of unspoiled beauty which offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean sea, the island of Halki and the islets of Strogyli, Makri, and Alimia.

Due to its strategic location, which allowed complete monitoring of the sea and thus, the activities of pirates and other enemies, the site was chosen by the Knights of the order of St. John to build the castle. Today, only the shell of the castle survives but above the entrance lies the coats of arms of two Grand Masters (Grand Master D'Amboise & Grand Master Origny) of the Medieval Era. Within the walls, there are also remnants of a chapel devoted to Saint John, where you can see amazing 16th-century wall paintings.

Continue your Rhodes day trip with a winery visit for a wine and olive-tasting experience in one of the oldest Wineries on Rhodes. In addition, you can taste liqueurs, ouzo, souma with honey, masticha, and pomegranate, combined with nuts and fresh fruits, at the bar for free.

Then head to Profitis Ilias, a 798 meters high mountain, a small summer resort developed by the Italians in 1929, in the heart of a forest of Aleppo pines, cedars and cypress trees populated by deer, an ideal stop for photos or a coffee break. On our way to Profitis Ilias, you will pass in front of a building that was the Cottage of Mussolini.

Continue until you reach Fountouklis area to visit the Byzantine church of Saint Nikolaos. This church dates from the 14th century and is a central square building covered with a dome. What's important in this church is the triple composition of the frescoes in the apse.

Then, have a lunch break in Eleousa village you move on passing from Saint Nektarios church famous for the ancient plane tree standing in front of the church. Continue driving to the East until you arrive at Kalithea Springs, a majestic place known from ancient times for its beneficial properties and the waters gushing from the rocks around.

Nowadays, completely restored and tastefully refurbished, the complex of Kallithea Springs welcomes hundreds of visitors daily. It is worth seeing the facilities, swimming into the clear blue water of its coves, enjoying refreshments at the coffee shop in front of the sea or visiting the Photo Gallery! Your Rhodes day trip will come to an end with your return back to Rhodes city.