Individual arrival to Rhodes. The transfer from the airport to Meliton Hotel in Theologos is included. You will spend your first two nights here, with breakfast on both mornings and dinner on one evening.

The valley of Petaloudes (Greek for butterflies) is a beautiful gorge - inhabited by thousands of butterflies in summertime. While sitting, these butterflies are unremarkable yellow and black. Once they fly, their colour turns to magnificent red and yellow - an unforgettable experience. Outside summer months this valley is still a popular place with lots of shadow and a refreshing stream running through the gorge. The circular route continues through Maritsa, Pastida and Damatria before returning to Theologos. Overnight stay at Meliton Hotel. One dinner is included during your first two nights.

From Meliton Hotel in Theologos, you follow the main coastal road via Soroní and Fánes to Kalavárda. From here you continue into a green valley. A first climb of 2 km brings you to the nice village of Sálakos. This village lies at the foot of the Profítis Ilias mountain range, with a nice and shady village square - perfect for a relaxing break. The tour continues going up and down frequently but never long or steep. In Émbonas, today’s stage town, don’t miss to explore the local wine-cooperatives to taste the wines which belong to the best ones of Rhodes and Greece. Today there is also an alternative route through Kámiros Skála (small fishing port) and Kritinía (castle ruin and nice village). This alternative is longer and steeper. Overnight stay in Embonas incl. dinner.

First you’ll have Attaviros on your left, the highest mountain of Rhodes. Enjoy the distant view of the open sea with Chalki and other small islands. Siána, the next village, is well known for it’s honey-specialities. After Siána, the trip will mainly go downhill. But in Monólithos you have to manage a small climb to have a breathtaking panoramic view over the castle. An alternativer route (longer and more climbing) goes along the east side of Mount Ataviros).Today’s target is the small village of Apolakkiá where - among the locals - you can observe the daily life on the village square from the terrace of your hotel; dinner incl.

Although this stage is the longest of the whole tour, it is mostly flat and without significant gradients. You cycle in the extreme south of Rhodes through unspoilt villages like Kattavía and Lachaniá. Enjoy the peace for a lunch break in the shade of a plane tree. In Kiotári you will cycle direct on the east-side coast towards Pefki which is situated at a beautiful bay. There is an alternative route, shorter but with much more climbing, visiting the Skiadi monastery.

First stop today will be in Líndos, a medieval town with a big castle built on the ruins of an ancient acropolis. Take a walk to the castle and discover the Doric columns of the ancient sanctuary. The white houses of Líndos contrast with the clear blue bays on both sides of the town. Crossing several river basins you’ll reach the region of Másari and Malóna. Enjoy your coffee or lunch in one of the villages with nice views over the orange and lemon tree areas. Through a beautiful green valley you will climb to Archángellos, the second biggest town on the island, dominated by the ruins of a castle. From there it is all downhill to the seaside resort of Kolymbia. During the trip you can make detours to visit Kamiri-monastery and a beach in Charaki.
 

Today you start with the green valley of the Loutanis-river. When you’re not afraid of a short but steep climb (or walk), you can visit the Eptá Píges (Seven Springs) surrounded by peacocks. At Agios Nektários you’re invited into the church of the old monastery. A short climb brings you to the village of Eleoúsa, a former Italian garrison base, and to Foundoúkli, a Byzantine chapel with very old frescoes. Steep downhill the small road leads to Dimiliá. You then cycle through a green valley towards Soroní and continue to Theologos for your final overnight stay at Meliton Hotel, with breakfast included the next morning.

Individual departure or extension. The transfer from the hotel to the airport is included.