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How many days do you need in Rhodes?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
7 days is the sweet spot for Rhodes, and 3 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Three days covers the Old Town, Lindos and a beach day. A week lets you add Symi, the west-coast castles and Kamiros, and slower days on the east-coast beaches; with ten days you can explore the quiet south as far as Prasonisi.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 7 days
- Minimum
- 3 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 9.7 h (Dec) to 14.6 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Palace of the Grand Master, Acropolis of Lindos, Lindos village and St Paul's Bay and Mandraki Harbour |
| 2 days | Rushed | Mandraki Harbour, Street of the Knights and Old Town walls and moat |
| 3 days | Good | Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Monte Smith and the Acropolis of Rhodes and Kallithea Springs |
| 5 days | Good | The highlights plus a day trip to Symi |
| 7 days | Ideal | A slow trip with day trips such as Symi and Prasonisi |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Rhodes add up to roughly 18–23 hours of visiting time — about 3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Lindos village and St Paul's Bay (Half a day), Anthony Quinn Bay (Half a day) and Kallithea Springs (2–3 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Palace of the Grand Master | 1–1.5 hours | Rhodes Old Town |
| Acropolis of Lindos | 1.5–2 hours with the climb | Lindos |
| Lindos village and St Paul's Bay | Half a day | Lindos |
| Mandraki Harbour | 1 hour | Rhodes New Town |
| Street of the Knights | 30 minutes | Rhodes Old Town |
| Old Town walls and moat | 1 hour | Rhodes Old Town |
| Archaeological Museum of Rhodes | 1–1.5 hours | Rhodes Old Town |
| Monte Smith and the Acropolis of Rhodes | 1–1.5 hours | Rhodes New Town |
| Kallithea Springs | 2–3 hours | Kallithea |
| Anthony Quinn Bay | Half a day | Faliraki |
| Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) | 1–1.5 hours | Petaloudes |
| Filerimos | 1.5 hours | Ialyssos |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 7 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 3 days | Focus on Palace of the Grand Master and Acropolis of Lindos |
| With children | 8 days | Slower days and time for Palace of the Grand Master |
| With day trips | 9 days | Add Symi and Prasonisi |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.7 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.6 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Rhodes with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 3 days enough in Rhodes?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 7 days is more comfortable. Three days covers the Old Town, Lindos and a beach day. A week lets you add Symi, the west-coast castles and Kamiros, and slower days on the east-coast beaches; with ten days you can explore the quiet south as far as Prasonisi.
+Is a week too long in Rhodes?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Symi and Prasonisi.