Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Islands, is truly a vacation destination with something for everyone: sunshine, spectacular beaches on the Aegean Sea, a medieval walled city, an ancient acropolis, and much more. In ancient times, the people of Rhodes chose Helios, the Sun, as their divine patron. With an average of three hundred plus days of sunshine a year, it’s safe to say that Helios continues to smile upon Rhodes today.

Don’t miss:  On the north end of the island, overlooking the sea, stand the ancient remains of the Acropolis of Rhodes. The buildings of the Rhodes Acropolis date back to the 3rd-2nd century BC. Though the entire Acropolis has yet to be excavated, some amazing sections have been restored: the stadium; a marble odeion – a concert hall or theatre; four columns of the Temple of Pythian Apollo; and a few remains of the Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus.

Several Greece tours and Greece cruise tour packages include Rhodes in the itineraries, as well as some Mediterranean cruises. Italian Lakes & the Greek Islands, Easy Pace Turkey & Greece and Mediterranean Fables are the 3 most popular vacations that visit Rhodes.

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