The time has come! Our first big trip in Europe takes place next week, and we are going to….RHODES, GREECE! Neither of us have ever been to Greece before, which makes the trip even more exciting than our travels throughout Austria.
When we were researching where to go, we knew it had to be somewhere warm. We moved to Austria in the middle of the summer, so the early summer was spent preparing for our move abroad, while the late summer was spent adapting to our new home. We needed a place to explore and relax – with the hopes of enjoying a little beach time.
Those requirements quickly turned our attention to Greece. After all, the opportunities for exploration are endless, and some of the southern islands stay warm through November. So we pulled out the ole map and stumbled upon Rhodes. Within minutes of researching, we knew we had to go. This medieval island is everything we would want for our first big trip abroad, and more!
Rhodes – 7 Days among Ancient Ruins and a Perfect Shoreline
RHODES TOWN (4 Days)
Accommodation
Oh just a medieval castle that we found on Airbnb – which happens to be in the oldest inhabited medieval settlement of EUROPE!
The Sites
- Palace of Grand Master of Knights (6 euros entry)Tips we’ve uncovered: Print out history before so we can give ourselves a tour instead of paying for tour guide.
- Archaeological Museum of Rhodes (Hospital of the Knights) – (6 euros entry)
- Mandraki Harbour & Commercial Harbor
- Throne of Helios – 4D history of Rhodes (10 euros/ticket)
Tips we’ve uncovered: Good to do in the beginning of your trip to learn general history of the island! - Lady of the Castle Cathedral
Tips we’ve uncovered: Go late in the day for the perfect picture - Kahal Kadosh Shalom Synagogue (free entry)
- Elli Beach
- Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes (3 euros entry)
- Pythian Temple of Apollo (free entry)
- The Acropolis of Rhodes and the Ancient Olympic Stadium (free entry)
The Best Views
- Roloi Clock Tower (5 euro)
- Church of Our Lady of Filerimos (3 euros)
- Old town Wall of Old Town (2 euro)
LINDOS (3 Days)
Accommodation
Lindian Pearl Apartments, overlooking the Aegean Sea
Here we will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary, in a beautiful apartment found on Booking.com! Walking distance to the old town and the beaches of Lindos – I don’t think we could’ve chosen a better spot!
The Sites
- St Pauls Bay
- Lindos Historic Old Town
- Acropolis of Lindos (5 euros for a donkey ride to the top! YES!)
- Hike to Tomb of Kleoboulos
- Tsambika Byzantine Museum
The Best Views
- Tomb of Kleoboulos
- Tsambika Byzantine Museum
- Acropolis of Lindos
As you can see, even with a 7-day itinerary, the many gems of Rhodes are sure to fill up our days fast. Some travelers visit and stay for only few days, but we chose to take our time. Allowing us to truly enjoy all the beauty this island has to offer.
By not over planning, it leaves flexibility in our schedule. Maybe we’ll we want to embark on a longer excursion last minute. Wine tours in Embonas, Jeep safaris, or simply hopping on a local bus to explore other areas of the island. The possibilities are ENDLESS!
With most of the planning behind us, our incredible trip to Rhodes is less than a week away. We’ll use the week to research restaurants, walking routes and any other possible adventures we can think of. It keeps the excitement going, and also fully prepares us, so we get the most out of our trip!
Surviving Greece T-Shirts
And as with every country we explore, we’ve created an exclusive Surviving Greece t-shirt just for YOU to enjoy! Visit our Surviving Europe Store and grab yours today.
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If you’ve traveled to this beautiful island, please share your experiences below! We’d love any and all recommendations to make our first getaway the most memorable yet!
On the contrary, if you’re reading this itinerary and thinking “Um I need to visit Rhodes (or Greece in general) immediately!!” – What are you waiting for?! Book your trip below NOW!
