Visit Mandraki Harbour and the Acropolis of Rhodes, including the Temple of Apollo, with stunning views of the city.
Explore the Jewish Cemetery, the oldest in Europe, and the historic Jewish Quarter, La Juderia, in the Old Town.
Visit the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and the Holocaust Memorial to learn about Rhodes’ Jewish history.
Discover Rhodes on our Rhodes Essentials tour! Explore the island’s most iconic sights and delve into its captivating Jewish history. This exclusive half-day experience takes you through Rhodes’ rich past, highlighting how its strategic location shaped its multicultural and cosmopolitan identity.
Your journey begins with a historical drive through Rhodes, as your expert guide shares the significance of the city’s landmarks. Visit Mandraki Harbour, home of the Colossus of Rhodes, and admire the grand Italian-style buildings. Then, head to the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes, dating back to 408 BC, where you can explore the Temple of Apollo and enjoy breathtaking views of the city.
The second part of the tour focuses on Rhodes’ Jewish heritage. Start at the Jewish Cemetery, one of Europe’s oldest, with tombstones dating from the 1500s. Continue to La Juderia, the Jewish Quarter in the medieval Old Town, and stroll through narrow streets and Alhadeff Park, learning about the Jewish community’s history. You’ll visit key Jewish sites, including the Square of the Martyred Jews with its seahorse fountain, the Holocaust Memorial, the Jewish Museum of Rhodes, and the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Greece.