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Discover The BEST of RHODES ISLAND: Exploring Lindos, Greece!

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 38K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 30:16

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a comprehensive road trip across Rhodes Island, beginning with a detailed overview of their car rental experience. They explain that renting a vehicle provided them with significant freedom, noting that the rental company offered delivery, cash payment options, and included insurance and extra drivers in the base price. Their itinerary starts at the Seven Springs, a natural area featuring streams and wildlife, before moving to the picturesque town of Lindos. In Lindos, they discuss the challenges of crowds and parking, while also highlighting the beauty of the local beaches and the Acropolis viewpoint. The journey continues through the island's interior, where they stop at an authentic local restaurant in Apalona for a traditional meal. The trip includes visits to various historical sites, such as a castle and the ancient ruins of Kamiros, which they describe as accessible and immersive. They conclude their day at a scenic location featuring peacocks and expansive views. The creators suggest that travelers might prefer reversing their itinerary to visit popular spots like Lindos later in the day to avoid heavy cruise ship traffic.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we rented a car yeah this is the first time we've rented a car in 2 and a half years since we've been traveling

I highly recommend londos the the shopping was great we mentioned the um the crowds well we're part of the crowd we get that it's a touristy place but I think it's worth it totally worth it

you can't put a price on freedom and this is about the RO most romantic thing I think I've done in in quite a while

this is absolutely wonderful way to end a perfect day uh to have this amazing view over so much of RADS

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent a car for freedom and to explore remote areas
Start your day at the castle and end in Lindos to avoid cruise traffic
Park up top in Lindos to avoid driving down and paying for parking
Come early to Lindos to avoid crowds

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Need for international driver's licenseFor US, UK, Australia, and EU licenses, no international driver's license is needed
Mobility issues in LindosDonkeys are available for riding up, but walking is possible; stairs can be challenging

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to rent a car in Rhodes?
QWhat are the best places to visit in Rhodes?
QHow to avoid crowds in Lindos?
QWhat is the cost of visiting various attractions in Rhodes?

Port Highlights

Lindos4½ Happy Bacon
Rhodes Town2½ Happy Bacon
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