HALF-DAY MEDIEVAL RHODES & JEWISH QUARTER WALKING TOUR

• The Medieval City of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known throughout the world
• Less well known, however, is the Jewish Quarter that once flourished within its walls
• This exclusive half-day tour introduces you to the fascinating Jewish heritage of Rhodes Old Town, before taking you back in time to its medieval origins
• We start with a stroll through the narrow winding lanes of La Juderia, the Jewish Quarter, with our expert guide giving you the history of the Jewish people who made their homes here
• Along the way, we discover notable Jewish landmarks including Alhadeff Park and Alhadeff Street, named after a prominent Jewish family, the Square of the Martyred Jews with its seahorse fountain, and the Holocaust Memorial
• We also visit the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Greece, and the Jewish Museum of Rhodes
• Next, we journey back in time to the medieval period with our guide describing how the battles and sieges fought by the Knights of St. John shaped the town we see today
• We look at medieval monuments and walk along the famous Street of the Knights, the best-preserved medieval street in Europe
• Our tour concludes at the 14th century Palace of the Grand Master, once home to the leader of the Knights of St. John of Rhodes – today a museum housing medieval furniture, elaborate mosaics, and archaeological exhibits

Duration

4 hours: pick up time from hotel is 09:00 or upon request