Hiking Profitis Ilias Mountain Winter Session

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This hiking tour is a guided day tour on the island’s third-highest mountain, which is covered by a dense forest. Most visitors are not aware of this other, greener side of the island and this Hiking Tour helps you to really get up close.

Hiking Tour Profitis Ilias Mt is one of our easier hiking tours. Its scenery and its rich history definitely make it well worth a visit. And what better way than on foot away from the crowds!

Activity Highlights:

o Hike the third highest peak of the island
o Enjoy a shady trail
o Visit the two legendary hotels; built by the Italians almost a century ago.

Duration 3,5 Hours / 2,5 Hours Hiking time

Distance: 5,5km / 3,42m

Ages: 8-80 years old

What's Included

Please bring your own water bottles - we will happily provide refills at the beginning and the end of the hike
Hiking equipment
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from hotels or other accommodation from : Rhodes town, Ixia, Ialysos, Kremasti, Paradeisi, Kallithea, Faliraki, Afantou, Kolympia.

OR
Meeting point

Salakos Village, from North to South after Nymph Hotel to the left, 100 m

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The tour starts from Salakos, a beautiful agricultural village, located on the foothills of the mountain Profitis Ilias. The third highest mountain of the island awaits for us to conquer it! The hike ascends gradually on its slopes, it is well maintained, not very rocky and suitable also for beginners due to its good quality. Having said that a basic level of physical fitness is required as the first part is a little demanding. Most of the trail is under the shade of ilex trees, pine trees and some olive trees. During the uphill trek, the views are magnificent towards the Aegean Sea, the coastline of Turkey and some nearby islands, like Halki and Tilos. When you have arrived at the top after the pleasant recreational and picnic area, you can admire the famous “Elafos and Elafina” Hotels (male and female deer in Greek), former Italian Hotels built in 1929 and 1932 in keeping with an Alpine Style of architecture. We will also visit the “Villa de Vecci”, which once belonged to the former Italian Governor of Rhodes, and the Byzantine church of Profitis Ilias. After a short break and a snack, we start the descent back to Salakos.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Trekking Hellas Rhodes

Tags

Hiking Tours
Extreme Sports
Small Group
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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