Rhodes itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · GreeceJune–September
- 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 June–September. 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 Kos mosaics, in the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
≈ €12 per personLandmark
Street of the Knights
Ippoton Street, lined with the inns of the seven langues (France, Spain and others) and stone arches.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Sokratous Street & Suleymaniye Mosque
The Ottoman bazaar street (Turkish period, 1522-1912), with the mosque and a Turkish library.
FreeLandmark
Mandraki Harbour Deer
The deer columns stand where the Colossus of Rhodes once did; also windmills and the Fort of St Nicholas.
FreeFood
Nireas Rhodes Old Town
A taverna under a vine canopy; try the octopus, then explore 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; good in the evening too.
- Old Town WallsWalk the top of the walls on selected days; the walk along the moat is free.
Day 2 · 08:30–17:00Day trip
Lindos
Landmark
Lindos Acropolis
1.5 hours by bus (leave at 08:00) or by car. See the Temple of Athena Lindia and views over St Paul's Bay. Arrive for the 08:00 opening (40°C at midday); walk rather than take 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
A heart-shaped cove with snorkelling and a small chapel; crowded in summer.
FreeFood
Mavrikos Lindos
A square-side taverna since 1933, serving seafood and listed in the Michelin guide.
≈ €30 per personNature
Lindos Main Beach
A sandy cove with sunbeds; the return bus leaves at 18:00.
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
An Italian Art Deco spa from 1929, with mosaic courtyards, plus swimming and snorkelling in the cove.
≈ €5 per personNature
Anthony Quinn Bay
The cove from the film Zorba the Greek: turquoise water, pebbles and rock, empty in the morning, with sunbeds.
FreeFood
Faliraki Beach
A long sandy beach with beach tavernas; come for lunch.
≈ €20 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Tsambika Beach
Golden sand and shallow water; a hilltop monastery (300 steps, fertility legend) overlooks it.
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) to Yialos harbour.
≈ €30 per personLandmark
Yialos Harbour Symi
Pastel neoclassical houses rise like an amphitheatre; often called Greece's most beautiful harbour.
FreeLandmark
Kali Strata Steps & Chorio
500 steps up to the old town, with a castle and views; 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, a ferry stop and the holiest in the Dodecanese; head back 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 (depends on the ferry route).
- Tholos SymiA seaside taverna at the end of the harbour.
Day 5 · 09:00–16:30Day trip
West: Butterflies & Kamiros
Nature
Valley of the Butterflies Petaloudes
From June to September, millions of Jersey tiger moths (keep quiet), along a wooded stream path.
≈ €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; try 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)
- Filerimos MonasteryOn Ialysos hill, with a Calvary path, a giant cross and peacocks; an alternative to Kamiros.
- Emery Winery EmbonaVineyards and a tasting room.
Day 6 · 09:30–17:30Day trip
South: Prasonisi
Nature
Prasonisi
The island's southern tip, a sand spit where two seas meet. Waves on one side suit kitesurfing and windsurfing, calm water on the other; in summer it connects to the mainland.
FreeFood
Prasonisi Taverna Lighthouse
The only cluster of tavernas on the sand spit; order 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 ParagaRight on 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 views of the Turkish coast.
FreeCulture
Aquarium Rhodes
An Italian aquarium from the 1930s, at the northern tip.
≈ €6 per personFood
New Market 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
- Renting a car is essential for Lindos, Prasonisi and the west; KTEL buses run regularly to the east coast (Lindos 1.5 hours). The airport bus costs 3 EUR.
- Summers are 30-35°C with the meltemi wind. Visit the Lindos Acropolis at 08:00 and beaches in the afternoon; butterflies are out June to September, and August is very crowded.
- The palace costs 12 EUR (April-October), the Lindos Acropolis 12 and the Symi ferry 30; tavernas cost 20-30. When tipping, round up the bill.
- The ferry from Marmaris takes 1 hour (Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa); 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; no motor vehicles are allowed in, so walk with your suitcase.
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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.