Rhodes countryside hiking tour: Olive groves and Greek lunch

Walk through olive groves and pine forests to remote villages where locals still press oil and tend goats.

A guided hiking tour of Rhodes countryside lasting five to seven hours, starting with hotel pickup and moving through olive groves, citrus orchards and pine forests to discover the island's flora, fauna and rural traditions. The day includes a Greek light lunch at a rest stop, hiking sticks and water provided, with a guide speaking English. Children from age 8 are welcome. Moderate fitness is needed for the terrain and pace.

The experience

The hike runs roughly five to seven hours from pickup to drop-off, with the walking itself taking place between 9:20am and 1:30pm. You start from your hotel or accommodation and travel to the trailhead, then spend the middle hours moving through the landscape on foot (olive groves, orange and lemon trees, pine and cypress forests, vineyards) stopping to rest, photograph and learn. The guide points out what grows where and why, talks about how locals have lived here for generations, and explains the customs that still shape the island.

Around midday you stop for a Greek light lunch at a rest point, eating traditional food while sitting in the countryside. Water and hiking sticks come with you from the start. The second half of the day is gentler, with the walk back to the vehicle taking about thirty minutes, and you're dropped at your accommodation by 2pm.

The route avoids the main towns and tourist zones, moving instead through the quieter inland areas where the island's character lives. You'll see goats, sea views from high points, and the old aqueducts that still carry water through the valleys. The guide is friendly and speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• hiking sticks.
• light Greek lunch at a rest stop.
• water throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rhodes Roads

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here since the guide paces the walk to keep everyone together and the conversation flows naturally. Book this if you want to move through the landscape on foot rather than see it from a vehicle, and if you're comfortable with a moderate day of walking broken by long rest stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual walking distance and terrain like on this Rhodes hiking tour?

The itinerary shows roughly three hours of active hiking between 9:20am and 12:30pm, with stops built in for photos and rest. The terrain is countryside (olive groves, forested slopes and rural paths), and you'll need moderate fitness to handle the pace and elevation changes. The guide sets a steady but not strenuous speed.

Do I need to bring my own hiking shoes and sun protection?

Hiking or athletic shoes, a hat, sunglasses and suncream are recommended and you should bring them yourself. The tour provides hiking sticks, water and lunch, but not gear. Wear layers because the morning can be cool in the groves and the midday sun is strong at higher points.

What time does the tour start and when will I be back at my hotel?

Pickup happens between 8am and 9am from your hotel or accommodation, the hike begins around 9:20am, and you're dropped off by 2pm. The full day from pickup to drop-off is five to seven hours depending on the group's pace and how long you spend at rest stops.

What does the Greek light lunch include, and are there options for dietary needs?

The lunch is a traditional Greek light meal served during the midday stop in the countryside. The specific dishes aren't detailed in the tour description. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, contact the operator before booking to confirm what can be arranged.

How does the guide explain the flora, fauna and local traditions during the hike?

The guide speaks English and shares information throughout the day, with a dedicated thirty-minute period around midday focused on explaining what grows on the island, the animals you see, and how local customs and traditions have shaped life in these villages. It's conversational rather than a formal lecture.