Rhodes Day Trip from Kos: The Medieval City by Fast Ferry

Inner courtyard of Casa Romana. Kos, Greece

A day trip to Rhodes ranks among the most rewarding excursions from Kos. The two islands sit at opposite ends of the Dodecanese, linked by a fast catamaran that crosses the eastern Aegean in about 2 to 2.5 hours. That short hop puts the medieval walled city of Rhodes within reach for a single summer … Read more

The Palace of the Grand Master, Rhodes

The Palace of the Grand Master, Rhodes

The Palace of the Grand Master, known locally as the Kastello, is a medieval fortified palace standing at the top of the Street of the Knights in Rhodes Old Town, built by the Knights of Saint John as both a fortress and the residence of their Grand Master. It is one of the most complete … Read more

Rhodes Old Town

Rhodes Old Town

Rhodes Old Town is the fortified medieval heart of Rhodes city, a UNESCO World Heritage site enclosed by the great stone walls of the Knights of Saint John and one of Europe’s largest inhabited medieval towns. It rewards slow, on-foot wandering through cobbled lanes, gateways and squares. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. … Read more