Photos: Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Acropolis of Lindos: three eras, one headland
Your local guide
Eleftheria Chatziioannou
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Highlights
- A temple, a stoa and a castle on one site
- Lindos village shrinking below the climb
- An ancient stoa built as a grand approach
- Medieval walls wrapped around classical columns
- Three periods of history on one headland
About this tour
This session climbs to the Acropolis of Lindos, a fortified headland holding an ancient temple, a colonnaded stoa and a later Knights' castle wall built around them. Eleftheria shows the climb up before reaching the stoa and finally the Temple of Athena Lindia itself. She explains how three very different periods of building ended up layered on the same narrow site.
Eleftheria checks her connection at the base of the climb, keeping a steady pace so the walk stays easy to follow. She answers questions about each period of construction as she reaches it and pauses longer at the temple itself. A short list of what was seen follows the call.
This suits travellers interested in seeing multiple periods of history stacked on a single site. It also works well for anyone who enjoys a short, scenic climb alongside their sightseeing.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rhodes before heading out.
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The climb up 21 min
Eleftheria climbs the path toward the acropolis, the camera catching the village of Lindos shrinking below and the sea opening up on both sides of the headland.
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The ancient stoa 21 min
At the top, a long colonnaded stoa comes into view, and she explains how the ancient Greeks built it as an approach to the temple beyond.
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The Temple of Athena Lindia 21 min
Reaching the temple itself, she points out how a Knights' era castle wall was later built directly around the ancient columns, layering medieval defence on top of classical religion.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Rhodes: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Souma (a local grape spirit) and Old Town (Medieval City), worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Athens time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rhodes, showing you The climb up and The ancient stoa live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet, the link arrives with your booking. I keep a steady pace up the climb so the walk stays easy to follow.
Times shown in Athens time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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