Rhodes itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · GreeceOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ €101
- First stop
- 08:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Rhodes itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Medieval Rhodes Old Town
- Day 2 Lindos
- Day 3 East coast beaches
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €101 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 08:30–14:45
Medieval Rhodes Old Town
Culture
Palace of the Grand Master
The knights' 14th-century palace (restored by Mussolini), with mosaics from Kos. Part of the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
≈ €12 per personLandmark
Street of the Knights
Ippoton Street, lined with the inns of the seven languages (France, Spain and others) and stone arches.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Sokratous Street & Suleymaniye Mosque
The Ottoman bazaar street from the Turkish period (1522-1912), with the mosque and a Turkish library.
FreeLandmark
Mandraki Harbour Deer
The deer columns stand where the Colossus of Rhodes is said to have been. Take in the windmills and the Fort of St Nicholas.
FreeFood
Nireas Rhodes Old Town
A taverna under a vine canopy, serving octopus. It sits near the Jewish Quarter (Evreon Martyron).
≈ €25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Marco Polo CaféA garden in an Ottoman mansion, also open in the evening.
- Old Town WallsGuided walks along the top of the walls run on set days. Walking the moat is free.
Day 2 · 08:30–17:00Day trip
Lindos
Landmark
Lindos Acropolis
Take the bus (1.5 hours, leave at 08:00) or drive. See the Temple of Athena Lindia and views over St Paul's Bay. Go when it opens at 08:00, as midday reaches 40°C, and walk rather than ride a donkey.
≈ €12 per personLandmark
Lindos Village
White captains' houses with pebble-mosaic courtyards, narrow lanes and the Church of Panagia.
FreeNature
St Paul's Bay
The bay is calm in winter, though swimming takes some courage.
FreeFood
Mavrikos Lindos
A square-side taverna since 1933, serving seafood and listed in the Michelin guide.
≈ €30 per personNature
Lindos Main Beach
A winter beach walk with the acropolis lit up above.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Captain's House LindosA bar in a captain's house in Lindos.
- Pefkos BeachA quiet beach south of Lindos.
Day 3 · 09:00–17:30Day trip
East coast beaches
Nature
Kallithea Springs
A 1929 Italian Art Deco spa with mosaic courtyards. Swim and snorkel in the cove.
≈ €5 per personNature
Anthony Quinn Bay
The cove from the Greek film Zorba. Turquoise water, pebbles and rock, empty in the morning, with sunbeds.
FreeFood
Faliraki Beach
A long sandy beach with beach tavernas, good for lunch.
≈ €20 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Tsambika Beach
Golden sand and shallow water. The monastery on the hill is up 300 steps and comes with a fertility legend.
FreeLandmark
Tsambika Monastery Sunset
A hilltop monastery with a panorama of the coast.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Ladiko BeachAnthony Quinn's neighbouring cove, and quieter.
- Stegna Beach TavernaA fishing-village taverna in Archangelos.
Day 4 · 09:00–15:30Day trip
Symi island
Landmark
Symi Ferry Mandraki
The Dodecanese high-speed ferry takes 1 hour (return about 30 EUR) and arrives at Yialos harbour.
≈ €30 per personLandmark
Yialos Harbour Symi
Pastel neoclassical houses rise like an amphitheatre around what is often called Greece's most beautiful harbour.
FreeLandmark
Kali Strata Stairs & Chorio
500 steps up to the old town, with a castle and views. It is cooler in the morning.
FreeFood
Symi Shrimp at Manos Fish
Small fried Symi shrimp, eaten shell and all, by the harbour.
≈ €30 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Panormitis Monastery
The monastery of the Archangel Michael, where the ferry calls. It is the holiest in the Dodecanese. Return between 16:00 and 17:00.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Nos Beach SymiA small beach beside the harbour, an alternative to the monastery (depending on the ferry route).
- Tholos SymiA seafront taverna at the end of the harbour.
Day 5 · 09:00–16:30Day trip
West: Butterflies and Kamiros
Nature
Valley of the Butterflies Petaloudes
There are no butterflies in winter, but you get a green stream walk and waterfalls.
≈ €5 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Ancient Kamiros
The Hellenistic "Pompeii of Rhodes", with a sea-view agora and a cistern.
≈ €6 per personLandmark
Kritinia Castle
The ruins of a knights' castle, with free views over the Aegean.
FreeFood
Kritinia Village Taverna
On the village square: goat and pitaroudia (chickpea fritters).
≈ €20 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Embona Wine Village
Wine tasting at the foot of Mount Attavyros (Emery, Alexandris) in a mountain village.
≈ €10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Monastery of FilerimosOn Ialysos hill, with a Calvary path, a giant cross and peacocks. An alternative to Kamiros.
- Emery Winery EmbonaVineyard and tasting room.
Day 6 · 09:30–17:30Day trip
South: Prasonisi
Nature
Prasonisi
It becomes an island in winter when the water rises. Expect windswept views.
FreeFood
Prasonisi Taverna Lighthouse
The only cluster of tavernas on the sand spit, serving fish.
≈ €20 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kiotari Beach
A long, quiet beach on the way back.
FreeLandmark
Asklipio Castle & Village
Byzantine church frescoes and a castle in an inland village.
FreeNature
Gennadi Beach Sunset
An empty pebble beach. The drive back takes 1.5 hours.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kiotari Taverna ParagaOn the beach, an alternative to Prasonisi.
- Monolithos CastleA castle on a rock on the west coast with sunset views. An alternative route.
Day 7 · 08:30–12:45
Elli Beach: a gentle farewell
Nature
Elli Beach Morning
The city beach, with a diving platform and the Turkish coast in view.
FreeCulture
Rhodes Aquarium
An Italian aquarium from the 1930s, out on the headland.
≈ €6 per personFood
Nea Agora Mandraki Breakfast
The round courtyard of the New Market, for coffee and loukoumades (honey doughnuts).
≈ €10 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Rhodes Airport Bus
The bus to Diagoras Airport takes 30 minutes. Time to say goodbye.
≈ €3 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Koskinou VillageA village of colourful doors, an alternative to the aquarium.
- Ronda Beach Bar ElliBreakfast on the beach.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Rhodes trip easier
- A hire car is essential (Lindos, Prasonisi, the west). KTEL buses run regularly along the east coast (Lindos takes 1.5 hours). The airport bus costs 3 EUR.
- From November to March it is 12-18°C, most beach facilities and Lindos tavernas are closed, and the Old Town and villages are quiet. April-May and October are ideal (sea at 22°C).
- The palace costs 12 EUR (April-October), the Lindos acropolis 12 and the Symi ferry 30. A taverna meal runs 20-30. For tips, round up the bill.
- The ferry from Marmaris takes 1 hour (Schengen visa needed for Turkish citizens). There is also a summer ferry from Fethiye.
- Try pitaroudia, melekouni (sesame and honey bar), souma (grape spirit) and Symi shrimp, plus Embona wines.
- Pickpockets are rare in the Old Town. Motor vehicles cannot enter, so you will need to walk with your luggage.
Spending: ≈ €710 per person for 7 days
- Food€330
- Entry and tours€90
- Local transport€220
- Other€70
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Rhodes?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Rhodes cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €101 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Rhodes?
The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.