Rhodes Medieval History Tour

History & Culture

3 Days

11 Stops

Overview

A 3-day deep dive into the Knights of St. John, Ottoman heritage, and Byzantine churches of Rhodes — history brought to life.

Highlights

Tour the Palace of the Grand Master
Visit the Archaeological Museum in the Knights' Hospital
Explore Ottoman mosques & hammams
Discover Byzantine churches
Walk the 4km medieval walls

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: The Knights' Quarter

On foot

09:00 - 11:30

Palace of the Grand Master

Allow 2+ hours — the upper floors have excellent exhibits.

11:30 - 12:30

Street of the Knights

Each 'inn' housed knights of a different nationality.

14:00 - 16:00

Archaeological Museum (Knights' Hospital)

17:00 - 18:30

Walk the medieval walls

The wall walk is only open on certain days — check the schedule.

Day 2: Ottoman & Byzantine Heritage

On foot

09:30 - 10:30

Süleymaniye Mosque

11:00 - 12:00

Mustafa Hammam (Turkish Baths)

Still functioning — bring a towel and enjoy!

14:00 - 15:00

Church of Agia Triada

Beautiful Byzantine frescoes.

15:30 - 17:00

Jewish Quarter & Synagogue

The Kahal Shalom Synagogue is the oldest in Greece.

Day 3: Lindos Acropolis & Beyond

50 min

Drive to Lindos (~50 min).

08:30 - 10:30

Lindos Acropolis

Ancient Greek temple layered with a medieval fortress.

11:00 - 11:45

Church of Panagia in Lindos

15th-century frescoes.

13:30 - 15:00

Feraklos Castle ruins

The last castle to fall to the Ottomans — great views.

Trip Summary

Duration: 3 Days
Locations: 11 Stops
Difficulty: Easy
Best Season: Spring
Estimated Budget: €300 - €600

What's Included

Museum opening hours
Walking route maps
Audio guide recommendations