Hiking on Mount Profitis Ilias

Explore one of the highest mountains on the island of Rhodes and see the Aegean Sea in all its splendour on this hiking trail on Mount Profitis Ilias.

Hike Details

We'll pick you up from your hotel at the designated time to begin a fun hiking route through Mount Profitis Ilias. The tour starts from a small agricultural town in Rhodes, ideal for accessing the third highest mountain on the island. Hike through paths filled with pine, holm oak, and olive trees, experiencing the natural environment.

Guides will help identify various animal and plant species on Mount Profitis Ilias. Throughout the hike, there will be stops to enjoy views of the Aegean Sea, the Turkish coast, and nearby islands.

A highlight of the route is the Elafos and Elafina meadow, which features buildings from Italian settlers (1929-1932). The tour also includes a visit to the Villa de Vecci, the former residence of the Italian governor of Rhodes, and the Byzantine church of Profitis Elias.

The tour concludes with a return to the starting point after five hours of activity.

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off services are included for those in the following areas: Kremasti, Paradeisi, Lalysos, Ixia, Rhodes Town, Kallithea, Faliraki, Afantou, Haraki, and Lindos.

Options & Timetables

The starting times of the activity vary according to the chosen option:

Morning Tour

Pickup at your hotel in Rhodes from 7:30 am.This morning tour operates on Wednesdays from April 1 to June 15, and from September 1 to October 31.

Sunset Tour

Pickup at your hotel in Rhodes from 3:30 pm.This sunset tour operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 1 to September 15.