

RHODES ISLAND GUIDE
ISLAND of COLOSSUS
These itineraries are sample frameworks designed to inspire your Rhodes holiday planning from Marmaris - feel free to mix and match activities, adjust timings based on your interests, swap locations according to the season, and create your own unique island experience. Consider them as flexible suggestions rather than rigid schedules, allowing you to discover Rhodes at your own pace while ensuring you don't miss the fixed ferry departures at 08:45 from Marmaris and 17:30 from Rhodes.
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Clear immigration at Rhodes Port
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10:30Walk to Old Town (10 min)
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10:45Enter through Liberty Gate
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11:00Palace of the Grand Master
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12:30Street of the Knights
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13:00Lunch at Old Town taverna
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14:15Archaeological Museum
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15:15Shopping on Socratous Street
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16:15Quick coffee and baklava
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Clear immigration, taxi to bus station
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10:45Bus to Lindos (1 hour)
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11:45Arrive Lindos, climb to Acropolis
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12:30Explore Lindos Acropolis
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13:45Lunch in Lindos Village
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14:45Quick village walk
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15:30Bus back to Rhodes Town
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16:30Return to port
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Clear immigration
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10:30Walk to Elli Beach (15 min)
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11:00Beach time and swimming
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12:30Lunch at beach restaurant
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13:45Walk to Old Town
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14:15Quick Old Town highlights
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15:30Mandraki Harbor walk
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16:30Return to port
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes, store bags
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11:00Palace of Grand Master
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12:30Street of Knights exploration
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13:30Lunch in Old Town
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14:45Check into Old Town hotel
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15:30Archaeological Museum
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17:00Byzantine churches tour
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18:30Sunset from walls
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20:00Dinner at local taverna
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DAY 2
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08:00Checkout, early bus to Lindos
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09:00Arrive Lindos
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09:30Lindos Acropolis visit
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11:30St. Paul's Bay swim
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13:00Lunch in Lindos
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14:30Return bus to Rhodes
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15:30Quick shopping
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive, rent car immediately
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11:00Drive to Anthony Quinn Bay
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11:30Swimming and snorkeling
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13:00Lunch at beach
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14:30Tsambika Beach
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16:30Check into Faliraki hotel
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18:00Beach sunset
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19:30Faliraki nightlife area
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20:30Seafood dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Checkout
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10:00Kallithea Springs
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11:30Return to Rhodes Town
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12:30Elli Beach
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13:30Beach lunch
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14:45Old Town quick visit
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16:00Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes
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10:45Check into New Town hotel
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11:45Modern Greek Art Museum
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13:00Lunch at local favorite
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14:30Old Town walking tour
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16:30Jewish Quarter & Synagogue
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18:00Sunset at Monte Smith
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19:30Return to hotel
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20:30Traditional music dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Checkout
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09:30Turkish Bath experience
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11:00Suleyman Mosque
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12:00Knights Hospital
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13:00Traditional lunch
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14:30Final shopping
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16:00Port area
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes
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11:00Check into Old Town hotel
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12:00Old Town orientation
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13:30Traditional lunch
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15:00Palace of Grand Master
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16:30Street of Knights
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18:00Sunset from walls
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19:30Evening stroll
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20:30Medieval dinner show
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DAY 2
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08:30Rent car
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09:00Drive to Lindos
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10:00Lindos Acropolis
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12:00St. Paul's Bay
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13:30Lunch in Lindos
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15:00Tsambika Beach
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17:00Return to Rhodes
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18:30Rest at hotel
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20:00New Town dinner
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DAY 3
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09:00Checkout
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10:00Kallithea Springs
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11:30Anthony Quinn Bay
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13:00Beach lunch
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14:30Return to town
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15:30Final shopping
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16:30Return car
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16:45Arrive at port
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive, rent car
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11:30Drive to Faliraki
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12:30Check into resort
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13:30Beach lunch
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15:00Water park
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17:30Beach time
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19:00Sunset drinks
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20:30Resort dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Check out
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09:45Seven Springs
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11:00Tsambika Monastery
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12:30Archangelos village
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13:30Traditional lunch
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15:00Check into Lindos
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16:00Acropolis sunset
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18:30Village exploration
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20:00Rooftop dinner
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DAY 3
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09:00Checkout
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10:00St. Paul's Bay
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11:30Coastal drive
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13:00Rhodes Town arrival
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14:00Old Town tour
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15:45Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive, rent car
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11:30Ancient Kamiros
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13:00Lunch at taverna
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14:30Butterfly Valley
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16:30Check into Theologos
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17:30Village walk
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19:00Sunset views
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20:30Village dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Checkout
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10:00Monolithos Castle
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11:30Siana Village
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13:00Mountain lunch
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14:30Embonas wine tasting
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16:00Check into Rhodes Town
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17:30Old Town evening
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19:00Harbor walk
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20:30Seafood dinner
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DAY 3
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09:00Check out
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10:00Monte Smith ruins
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11:30Modern Rhodes tour
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13:00New Town lunch
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14:30Beach time
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16:30Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes
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11:00Check into Old Town hotel
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12:00Medieval city walk
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13:30Traditional lunch
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15:00Palace & Museums
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17:30Rest time
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19:00Sunset from fortifications
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20:30Old Town dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Rent car
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09:30Drive to Lindos
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10:30Lindos complete tour
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13:00Lunch with view
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14:30Checkout from Rhodes
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15:30Check into Pefkos
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16:30Beach relaxation
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18:00Sunset swim
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20:00Beach taverna
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DAY 3
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09:00St. Paul's Bay
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10:30Checkout
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11:30West coast drive
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13:00Ancient Kamiros
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14:30Check into Ialyssos
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15:30Beach time
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17:00Filerimos Monastery
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18:30Sunset views
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20:00Local dinner
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DAY 4
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09:00Check out
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10:00Butterfly Valley
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11:30Return to Rhodes
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12:30New Town exploration
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14:00Final shopping
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15:30Beach relaxation
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16:30Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive, rent car
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11:30Elli Beach
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13:00Beach lunch
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14:30Check into beach hotel
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15:30Pool/beach time
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17:30Sunset cocktails
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19:00Evening walk
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20:30Seafood dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Anthony Quinn Bay
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10:30Ladiko Beach
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12:00Traganou Beach
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13:30Beach lunch
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15:00Check into Faliraki
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16:00Water sports
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18:00Beach bar
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20:00Resort dinner
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DAY 3
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09:30Check out
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10:00Tsambika Beach
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12:00Stegna Beach
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13:30Seaside lunch
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15:00Check into Lindos
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16:00Lindos Beach
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17:30Acropolis sunset
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20:00Rooftop dinner
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DAY 4
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09:00Check out
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10:00St. Paul's Bay
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11:30Return drive
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13:00Rhodes Town
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14:00Old Town visit
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15:45Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes
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11:00Check into cultural hotel
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12:00Archaeological Museum
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13:30Museum lunch
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15:00Palace guided tour
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16:30Knights Hospital
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18:00Jewish Quarter
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19:30Traditional dinner
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21:00Sound & Light show
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DAY 2
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09:00Byzantine churches
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10:30Turkish monuments
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12:00Check out
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13:00Lunch break
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14:30Drive to Lindos
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15:30Check into village
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16:30Acropolis detailed tour
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18:30Village history walk
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20:00Traditional feast
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DAY 3
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09:00Check out
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10:00Ancient Kamiros
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12:00Kritinia Castle
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13:30Mountain lunch
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15:00Check into Rhodes
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16:00Monte Smith
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17:30Stadium & Theater
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19:00Sunset views
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20:30Farewell dinner
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DAY 4
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09:00Check out
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10:00Modern museums
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11:30Mandraki Harbor
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13:00New Town lunch
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14:30Final explorations
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16:00Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes Town
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11:00Check into Old Town hotel
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12:00Old Town orientation walk
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13:30Traditional lunch
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15:00Palace of Grand Master
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16:30Street of Knights
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18:00Sunset from walls
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19:30Evening exploration
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20:30Medieval restaurant
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DAY 2
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09:00Archaeological Museum
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10:30Byzantine churches
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12:00Jewish Quarter
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13:30Kosher/traditional lunch
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15:00Checkout, rent car
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16:00Drive to Faliraki
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16:30Check into resort
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17:30Beach activities
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19:00Sunset drinks
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20:30Beachfront dinner
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DAY 3
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09:00Anthony Quinn Bay
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10:30Kallithea Springs
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12:00Checkout
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13:00Drive to Lindos
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14:00Check into boutique hotel
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15:00Lindos Acropolis
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17:00Village exploration
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18:30Sunset from terrace
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20:00Rooftop fine dining
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DAY 4
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09:00St. Paul's Bay
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10:30Checkout
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11:30Seven Springs
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13:00Mountain lunch
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14:30Check into west coast
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15:30Ancient Kamiros
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17:00Sunset at castle
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18:30Return to hotel
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20:00Local taverna
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DAY 5
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09:00Check out
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10:00Butterfly Valley
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11:30Embonas wine tasting
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13:00Village lunch
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14:30Return to Rhodes Town
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15:30Final shopping
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16:30Return car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes
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11:00Check into luxury hotel
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12:30Spa orientation
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13:30Poolside lunch
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15:00Spa treatment
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16:30Pool relaxation
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18:00Sunset yoga
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19:30Gourmet dinner
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DAY 2
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09:00Breakfast buffet
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10:30Private Old Town tour
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12:30Palace VIP tour
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14:00Fine dining lunch
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14:00Thermi Hot Springs
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15:30Return to hotel
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16:30Beach club
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18:00Cocktail hour
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20:00Chef's table dinner
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DAY 3
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09:00Check out
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10:00Private transfer to Lindos
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11:30Check into luxury villa
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12:30Private beach
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14:00Villa lunch
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15:30Massage therapy
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17:00Infinity pool
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18:30Sunset champagne
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20:00Private chef dinner
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DAY 4
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09:00Yacht day trip
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10:30Secluded bays
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12:30Onboard lunch
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14:30Snorkeling spots
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16:30Return to villa
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18:00Spa time
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19:30Sunset views
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20:30Fine dining
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DAY 5
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09:00Check out
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10:30Private tour (optional)
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12:00Return to Rhodes
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13:00Luxury shopping
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14:30Final spa visit
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16:00Port transfer
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive, rent bikes
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11:00Check into active hotel
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12:00Bike fitting
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13:00Energy lunch
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14:30Old Town bike tour
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16:30Monte Smith ride
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18:00Return to hotel
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19:30Carb dinner
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DAY 2
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08:00Early breakfast
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09:00Coastal cycling
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11:00Kallithea Springs
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12:30Beach break
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14:00Rent car, checkout
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15:00Drive to Faliraki
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15:30Check into hotel
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16:30Water sports
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18:30Beach time
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20:00BBQ dinner
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DAY 3
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09:00Scuba diving
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12:00Check out
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13:00Drive to Prassonisi
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14:30Check into surf hotel
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15:30Windsurfing lesson
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17:30Beach activities
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19:00Sunset session
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20:30Surfer's dinner
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DAY 4
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09:00Morning kitesurfing
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11:00Check out
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12:00Drive to Lindos
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13:00Check into hotel
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14:00Rock climbing
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16:00Sea kayaking
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18:00Sunset hike
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19:30Return to hotel
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20:30Energy feast
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DAY 5
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09:00Check out
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10:00Coastal trekking
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11:30Final beaches
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13:00Return to Rhodes
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14:00Equipment return
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15:00Recovery time
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16:30Port arrival
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes Town
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11:00Check into Old Town hotel
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12:00Medieval city introduction
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13:30Traditional lunch
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15:00Palace comprehensive tour
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16:30Knights' Quarter
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18:00Sunset from fortifications
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19:30Evening stroll
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20:30Medieval banquet
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DAY 2
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09:00Archaeological Museum
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10:30Byzantine art collection
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12:00Jewish Quarter deep dive
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13:30Multicultural lunch
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15:00Turkish Bath experience
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16:30Modern Greek Art Gallery
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18:00Monte Smith sunset
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18:00Explore Plomari old town
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19:30Return to Old Town
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20:30Fine dining experience
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DAY 3
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09:00Checkout, rent car
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10:00Drive east coast
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11:00Kallithea Springs
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12:30Anthony Quinn Bay
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14:00Lunch at Ladiko
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15:30Check into Faliraki
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16:30Beach activities
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18:00Water park (optional)
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19:30Beach bar scene
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20:30Seafood feast
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DAY 4
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09:00Check out
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10:00Seven Springs nature
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11:30Tsambika Monastery
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13:00Archangelos lunch
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14:30Drive to Lindos
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15:30Check into village hotel
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16:30Lindos Acropolis
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18:30Village exploration
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20:00Rooftop dinner
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DAY 5
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09:00St. Paul's Bay morning
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10:30Check out
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11:30West coast journey
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13:00Ancient Kamiros
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14:30Butterfly Valley
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16:00Check into Rhodes Town
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17:00Final Old Town walk
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18:30Harbor sunset
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20:00Farewell dinner
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DAY 6
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09:00Check out
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10:00Mandraki Harbor tour
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11:30New Town shopping
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13:00Final lunch
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13:30Lunch in Petra
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14:30Beach relaxation
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16:30Return rental car
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive Rhodes
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11:00Check into boutique hotel
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12:30Leisurely Old Town walk
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14:00Long traditional lunch
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15:30Siesta time
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17:00Coffee culture
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18:30Evening markets
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20:00Local neighborhood dinner
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DAY 2
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09:30Slow breakfast
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11:00Palace at leisure
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12:30Museums without rush
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14:00Garden lunch
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15:30Hammam relaxation
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17:00Art galleries
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18:30Sunset ritual
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20:00Music taverna
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DAY 3
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09:00Checkout, rent car
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10:30Leisurely coastal drive
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12:00Hidden beach discovery
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13:30Seaside long lunch
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15:30Check into Lindos
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16:30Village wandering
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18:00Sunset from terrace
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19:30Cooking class
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21:30Enjoy creations
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DAY 4
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09:00Morning yoga
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10:30Acropolis meditation
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12:00Artisan workshops
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13:30Village feast
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15:00Siesta
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16:30Beach time
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18:00Sunset swim
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19:30Local stories
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20:30Traditional music
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DAY 5
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09:00Checkout
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10:30Wine route drive
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12:00Embonas tasting
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13:30Winery lunch
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15:00Mountain villages
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16:30Check into Rhodes
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17:30Spa treatment
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19:00Sunset cocktails
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20:30Gourmet farewell
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DAY 6
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09:00Check out
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10:00Market shopping
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11:30Final museums
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13:00Farewell lunch
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14:30Beach relaxation
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16:30Return car, walk to port
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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DAY 1
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08:45Ferry departure
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10:15Arrive, meet adventure team
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11:00Check into base hotel
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12:00Equipment briefing
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13:00Quick lunch
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14:00Rock climbing intro
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16:00Old Town run
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17:30Recovery time
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19:00Team dinner
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20:30Route planning
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DAY 2
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08:00Mountain biking
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10:30Trail adventures
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12:30Picnic lunch
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14:00Coasteering
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16:00Sea caves
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17:30Return to base
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19:00BBQ dinner
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20:30Night navigation
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DAY 3
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09:00Check out
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10:00Drive to Prassonisi
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11:30Check into surf camp
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12:30Beach lunch
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14:00Windsurfing intensive
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16:30Kitesurfing intro
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16:00Drive to Sigri
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18:00Sunset session
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19:30Beach party
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21:00Surfer's feast
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DAY 4
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07:00Dawn patrol
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09:00Breakfast
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10:00Advanced techniques
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12:00Check out
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13:00Drive to Lindos
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14:00Check into active hotel
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15:00Sea kayaking
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17:00Cliff jumping
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18:30Sunset hike
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20:00Energy dinner
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DAY 5
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09:00Scuba diving
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09:00Breakfast break
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12:00Check out
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13:00Coastal trek
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14:30Hidden beaches
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16:00Check into Rhodes
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17:00Recovery spa
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18:30Sunset swim
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20:00Celebration dinner
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DAY 6
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09:00Check out
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10:00Final activities
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11:30Equipment return
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13:00Relaxed lunch
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14:30Beach time
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16:00Port transfer
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16:45Port check-in
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17:30Ferry to Marmaris
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PRE-DEPARTURE FROM MARMARIS
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Valid passport (6+ months)
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Check Schengen visa requirements
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Book ferry tickets in advance
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Reserve accommodation early (summer)
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Travel insurance
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Download offline maps
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Exchange Euros in Turkey
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Pack light
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MONEY & BUDGET
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ATMs everywhere in towns
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Cards widely accepted
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Budget €80-150/day average
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Tipping 10% standard
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Tourist areas expensive
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Villages better value
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Old Town premium prices
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Save all receipts for VAT
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TRANSPORTATION
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Car rental essential
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International driving license required
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Excellent bus service (KTEL)
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Taxis plentiful but expensive
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Scooters for short trips
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Old Town pedestrian only
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Paid parking in Rhodes Town
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Free parking elsewhere
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CULTURAL ETIQUETTE
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Major tourist destination
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Respect medieval sites
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Modest dress for monasteries
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Siesta hours 14:00-17:00
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Late dining normal (21:00+)
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Greet with 'Kalimera / Kalispera'
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Support local family businesses
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Photo restrictions in museums
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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Main hospital in Rhodes Town
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Health centers island-wide
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EU health card accepted
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Pharmacies everywhere
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Very strong sun protection
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Tap water safe to drink
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Emergency: 112
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Tourist police available
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MUST-DO EXPERIENCES
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Medieval Old Town (UNESCO)
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Palace of Grand Master tour
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Lindos Acropolis at sunset
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Anthony Quinn Bay swimming
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Valley of Butterflies (Jun-Sep)
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Seven Springs nature walk
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Ancient Kamiros ruins
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Prasonisi windsurfing
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Street of Knights walk
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Traditional village dinner
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FOOD SPECIALTIES
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Melekouni (sesame honey sweet)
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Pitaroudia (chickpea fritters)
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Lakani (goat with pasta)
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Matsi (handmade pasta)
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Sinoglosa (fish specialty)
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Amygdalota (almond sweets)
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Local wines (Athiri, Mandilaria)
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Fresh seafood everywhere
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Village bread (wood-fired ovens)
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BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
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Lindos white village overview
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Old Town medieval streets
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Palace of Grand Master
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Anthony Quinn Bay turquoise
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Monolithos Castle sunset
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Street of Knights dawn
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Tsambika view from monastery
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Kallithea Springs domes
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St. Paul's Bay chapel
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Windmills at Mandraki Harbor
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SWIMMING SPOTS
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Sandy: Tsambika, Faliraki, Agathi
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Crystal Waters: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko
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Windsurfing: Prasonisi, Ixia, Ialyssos
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Family: Elli, Afandou, Kolymbia
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Remote: Fourni, Glyfada, Traganou
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Party Beaches: Faliraki (summer)
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Romantic: St. Paul's Bay, Agios Pavlos
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Snorkeling: Ladiko, Anthony Quinn, Kalithea
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SEASONAL NOTES
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Spring (Apr-May): Perfect weather, moderate crowds
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Summer (Jun-Aug): Very hot, very crowded
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Autumn (Sep-Oct): Warm sea, fewer crowds, ideal
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Winter (Nov-Mar): Rainy, many closures, authentic
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UNIQUE FEATURES
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Largest Dodecanese island
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Medieval Old Town (UNESCO)
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Colossus of Rhodes history
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Knights Hospitaller legacy
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00+ days sunshine yearly
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Italian Art Deco architecture
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Three distinct coastlines
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Valley of Butterflies phenomenon
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Most visited Greek island
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WHAT TO BRING
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Strong sunscreen
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Beach gear essentials
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Light cotton clothing
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Evening smart casual
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Hat and sunglasses
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Reef-safe products
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Camera with extra batteries
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Reusable water bottle
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Day pack for excursions
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ISLAND NAVIGATION TIPS
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Rhodes Town: Capital, Old/New Town, port
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Lindos: Picture-perfect village
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Faliraki: Beach resort party zone
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Ialyssos: Package holiday area
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Kalithea: Springs & beaches
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Afandou: Golf & long beach
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Archangelos: Traditional village
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Prasonisi: Windsurf paradise
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Kamiros: Ancient ruins
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Butterfly Valley: Nature reserve
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ACTIVITIES BY AREA
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Old Town: Palace, museums
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New Town: Harbor, casino, aquarium
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East Coast: Acropolis, monastery, springs
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West Coast: Ancient ruins, castle, sites
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South: Beaches, villages, trails
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SPECIAL INTEREST
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History & Archaeology: Palace, Acropolis, museums
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Medieval: Street of Knights, walls, residences
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Swimming: Beaches, watersports
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Water Sports: Diving, windsurfing, sea kayaking
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Nature & Hiking: Hote springs, trails, wildlife
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Gastronomy: Wine, cooking classes, honey
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Family: Water park, horse riding, beaches
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Nightlife: Bars, clubs, venues, casino
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IMPORTANT NOTE
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These comprehensive tips cover everything needed for exploring Rhodes from Marmaris - this large, diverse island (1,401 km²) is Greece's most visited island destination.
When planning how to get to Rhodes, the ferry to Rhodes from Marmaris is your convenient connection, with the 50-minute crossing providing access to an island offering everything from UNESCO World Heritage medieval towns to remote windswept beaches.
Check Marmaris Rhodes ferry departures carefully (typically 08:45 from Marmaris, 17:30 return) and book your Marmaris Rhodes ferry tickets in advance during high season.
Rhodes successfully balances mass tourism with authentic corners - the key is knowing where and when to go. The places to visit in Rhodes include the Medieval Old Town, one of Europe's best-preserved, and Lindos, ranking among Greece's most photographed villages.
With 300+ days of sunshine, extensive beaches on three coasts, and infrastructure for every budget, Rhodes satisfies all traveler types.
Respect the ferry schedule, rent a car for full exploration, book accommodations early, and prepare for an island that ranges from package holiday resorts to untouched mountain villages. This is where the Colossus once stood - and the island remains colossal in its offerings!