Hike Rhodes Inland (Profitis Ilias Mt.)

Hike Rhodes Inland (Profitis Ilias Mt.)

Enjoy the flora and scenery of inland Rhodes

Rhodes is awash with forests, scented herbs, and walking trails perfect for hiking. With this full-day private tour, trek on Mt. Profitis Ilias—Rhodes’ third-highest mountain and the most interesting in terms of flora. Hike through woods, visit a natural spring and medieval chapel; and enjoy a traditional local picnic.

Useful Tips

Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a camera to keep the moments vivid!

Family Friendly

Specially customized for small groups and families!

Professional Guide

Experienced local Guide with extra knowledge of hidden paths!

Private Transfer Included

Hotel/spot pick up and drop off by air conditioned vehicle

Food & Dessert

Picnic with local dishes (such as Greek salad, feta cheese, eggplant salad, fresh eggs, hand made pie, meat balls, chickpeas pies (“pittaroudia”), tzatziki, traditional bread, olives). ALL made by Greek olive oil). Hand made Rhodian snack, the worldwide known super food bar with honey and sesame named “melekouni”.

Drinks and Refreshments

Water & refreshments (one soda or fanta orange, or cola, or one draft beer or one glass of wine).

Tour Itinerary

~08:00 Hotel/spot pick up (Private Transfer)
Meet your personal guide at your hotel to pick you up by a comfy air-conditioned vehicle early in the morning (at around 8am).
09:00 – 11:00 Hiking
This PRIVATE adventure begins outside Salakos village, from a path that leads to the top of “Profitis Ilias” Mountain. The mountain is mostly covered with Mediterranean herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano, pine trees and cypresses. Orchids can also be found in the pinewoods after winter time. Birds and reptiles like geckos belong to the mountain’s fauna. The Mediterranean herbs smell is magical and the view to the plains and the sea exceptional!
11:00 Picnic on local foods at “Fountoukli” area
After hiking through the forest for approximately 2 hours, you arrive at “Fountoukli”, a beautiful site with two highlights: the famous “Koskinsiti” spring, where you have the opportunity to cool off and drink water and the historical chapel of St. Nikolaos (Monastery of Fountoukli) that is preserved since the Middle Age. The scenery is ideal to enjoy a traditional picnic out on the fields.
13:00 Visit Elafos area
After the picnic, you visit “Elafos” area, with a beautiful resort and other settlements that were built during the Italian occupation and enjoy Greek coffee.
16:00 Hotel drop off (Private Transfer)
At about 3pm this private hiking trip comes to an end and you are transferred back to the hotel by 4pm approximately.

Tour Pricing

Groups
minimum 2 persons
200€/person
  • professional guide
  • hotel pick up and drop off (air conditioned vehicle)*
  • traditional lunch
  • water & refreshments
  • snack
  • vat/local taxes)
  • * hotel/spot pick up & drop off (for hotels/spots located within 15klms from Rhodes city. For hotels/spots located further, pick up & drop off are available upon request.

Reviews

Wonderful walk with a guide. You come to the most beautiful places that you would otherwise not really find. Enough time for personal interpretation and to see your own interests. Delicious lunch on the way. Very worthwhile if you do not want to follow the well-known tourist routes.
Arie K
January 2019 - TripAdvisor
I knew Alexis from a classic circuit of the city of Rhodes, but with this new concept he seduced sportsmen and made us discover the island at the same time in an original way! He took us to unusual places and we tasted local food and wine. Thanks to him we were able to discuss (uh with hihi hands) with the natives. Their smiles did not need a translation. Thanks again Alexis and see you soon!
mbo63
January 2018 - TripAdvisor
from 200€/person

Inclusions: Professional guide, hotel pick up and drop off (air conditioned vehicle), traditional lunch, water & refreshments, snack, vat/local taxes).

Booking Request
Enquiry Form HIKE RHODES INLAND (PROFITIS ILIAS MT.)
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