INTRODUCTION
Rhodes' history begins long ago in the mist of mythology. According to the myth, Zeus decided to apportion the islands of Greece to the other Gods. The Sun God Helios selected Rhodes, while it emerged from the azure blue sea, flooded it with his eternal light and made it the most beautiful island.
Many of the legends we now call myths, have been rooted deep in superstition, conjured up to explain complex physical phenomena or just been used to conceal trade or other secrets.
There have been several versions of the story told through the ages.
But, since legend is another word for fairytale, we have chosen and present to you our own condensed and combined version.
Our specialist itineraries are meticulously planned and rooted in knowledge of the destination and of the subject matter. All maintain a cultural focus – architecture, archaeology, history, geology and gastronomy.
Our cultural tour - "Rhodes from Myth to History" - is led by two expert lecturers – esteemed historians - Mr. Spyros Syropoulos and Mr. Kosta Panagos.
There is a lot of ground to cover, but by the end of the tour we have explored the island, showcasing the main sights and many lesser-known ones.
There are many special arrangements to enable you to see more than most visitors. Much beautiful countryside is traversed as well.
•This week covers the main sights and many lesser known ones.
•A full and busy tour but it avoids rush and allows time to contemplate and absorb.
•Opportunity to continue discussions and conversations during breaks and over dinners
•Private living in Villa Panagos – only for the group
It is from here - where our tour begins.
Welcome on board!
Rhodes - from Myth to History
Blutopia Rhodes
Rhodes - from Myth to History
Dinnertime
Blutopia Rhodes
7 days 8 nights 2025
19-26/10 & 2-9/11
ITINERARY
Day 1, Arrival day
Arrival at Rhodes. Transfer, and check in at Villa Panagos, in Faliraki
Welcome dinner at Villa Panagos
Day 2, Rhodes New and Old Town - Walking City Tour in the Old Town
08:00 Breakfast at Villa Panagos
09:30 Departure from Villa Panagos to Rhodes City. We travel by our own bus - and we will explore on foot the Mandraki area. We will continue to Monte Smith, Rhodes Acropolis - and after this we will continue to Old Town.
13:00 Free time
17:00 Depart from the Old Town
19:00 Dinner at Villa Panagos
Day 3, Lindos, the white city
08:00 Breakfast at Villa Panagos
09:30 Departure from Villa Panagos
We will visit Archangelos and the white city - Lindos.
We explore the fortified rock and discover the secrets of the Grandmaster Villaret. We spend some time in the medieval village of Lindos and also pass by one of the most beautiful Greek Orthodox churches on the island.
18:00 Dinner at Villa Panagos
Day 4, Free Day
08:00 Breakfast at Villa Panagos
Dinner on your own.
Day 5, The west Coast - Filerimos and Kritinia - Apollona
08:00 Breakfast at Villa Panagos
09:30 Exploring the green side of the island, we arrive to Mount Filerimos. Visit at the Monastery of the Hospitaller of the Knights of St. John, the ruins of different periods. Walk along Via Dolorosa.
Along the coastline we reach the fortification of Kritinia and we will enjoy our lunch in the beautiful mountainvillage Apollona. During the tour there is the opportunity to taste local products, wine, oliveoil, honey etc.
Lunch in Apollona village
Dinner on your own
Day 6, Blutopia
08:00 Breakfast at Villa Panagos
Situated within one of the most important marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean sea, on the west side of the Greek island of Rhodes, Blutopia Marine Park is an exemplary ecotourism project and the natural habitat of an amazing array of fish, large marine mammals, rare underwater plants and algae. The stunning biodiversity of the Park combined with its pristine and protected location, free from human activity, pollution and marine traffic, makes it the ideal place for Greece’s first sustainable marine ecotourism project.
Blutopia Marine Park is a virtual marine utopia where its guests are provided with a unique educational and adventurous experience. The visitors can choose from a range of predetermined or personalized activities including boating tours where they will enjoy diving with dolphins and other large fish, educational visits to the nearby marine farm and its onshore facilities, snorkelling and scuba diving trips.
Lunch
Day 7 “Greek evening with goodbye dinner”
08:00 Breakfast at Villa Panagos
Daytime is for individual use, and in the evening, “good-bye-dinner” with a beautiful atmosphere
Day 8 Departure day
Breakfast at Villa Panagos
Check out - and transfer to airport.
Price without flight: 2900€/person. Deposit 300€ Single supplement 250€/person.
Included in the price 2900€/person:
-Private accommodation at Villa Panagos in Faliraki - only for guests attending the " From Myth to History"-week, double room
-AC, Free WiFi, housekeeping service
-Included meals - everything mentioned in the programme
-Wine or beer, water, soft drinks are provided with all included meals
-The service of the tour managers, taxes and other fees.
-Travel by private coaches for excursions included in the itinerary and airport transfer
Not included in the price, 2900€/person:
-Single supplement, 250€/person
-Insurances
-Personal expenses
-All our prices are exclusive of airfare.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information by email to: contact@njordofgreece.com
Warmest wishes and welcome,
The Njord Of Greece Team