Rhodes Sunset Hike to Profitis Ilias – Views, Nature & Culture
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Overview

Amazing Sunset Hike Profitis Ilias is what can only be described as a breathtaking experience.
Nothing beats its beautiful views, culminating in a stunning sunset at the end of the day.
A unique opportunity to enjoy hiking in the evening under the shade of the many trees that line our path.
One of our best-selling hiking tours that combines something for everyone.
Adventure, nature, History, views rarely seen by your average tourist and of course – hiking!

Tour Info

  • Departing from: RHODES TOWN
  • Departure: 16:30
  • Return: 20:30
  • Duration: Half Day
  • Cities: profitis ilias - salakos village
  • Suitable for: Friends & Family - Honeymoon - Landscapes & Locals

What's Included

  • Hiking Tourleader
  • Transfer from Rhodes Town, Ixia, Ialyssos, Kallithea, Faliraki

What's Not Included

  • Long distance hotel transfers
  • Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 Sunset Hike Profitis Ilias of Rhodes semi-private

Amazing Sunset Hike Profitis Ilias takes you up the third highest mountain on Rhodes, Profitis Ilias and can be enjoyed by all – even if you are new to hiking.



●      Enjoy a hike even in the heart of the summer by hiking in the afternoon

●      Admire the sunset from one of the highest points of the island

●      Explore Rhodes’ nature and history on foot – in the most eco-friendly manner



On our Amazing Sunset Hike Profitis Ilias, we meet in the quaint village of Salakos, located on the foothills of the mountain Profitis Ilias. The path up the mountain is fairly gentle, for this reason it is also suitable for children. We walk among ilex, pine and olive trees and admire views of the Aegean Sea, the coastline of Turkey and some of the nearby islands. Once at the top we learn about the history of this unusual Greek tourist attraction. We visit some former Italian buildings built by the Italian Colonists in 1929 and 1932. All were built in an Alpine style which is a novel sighting on a little Greek island. We visit the two hotels of the time “Elafos” and “Elafina” and the “Villa de Vecci”, house of the former Italian Governor of Rhodes. No visit would be complete without a visit to the Byzantine church of Profitis Elias from which the mountain gets its name.



After a short snack, we head back to Salakos, stopping on the way for the highlight of our hiking tour – the sunset! The colours of the sea, the trees and the sun calmly setting on the horizon all add to our once in a lifetime experience. How many people can say they have hiked at sunset on a Greek island? Indeed, the uniqueness of our hiking tour – Hiking at Sunset means that even experienced hikers will leave fully satisfied at the end of the day. And to end our hiking tour? Headtorches to light our way – the ultimate in adventure!!

 

Technical Info:

●      Distance: 5,52 Km/3,42 Miles

●      Altitude Difference: 395 M/1295 Ft

●      Duration: Actual Hiking Time: 2,5 Hrs / Total Activity Duration: 5 Hrs

●      Terrain: Soft-easy trail, dirt path

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