You are planning your Rhodes holiday and looking for inspiration. Here you can see how we did it. Our plan for two weeks in October combines beach days, cultural highlights and varied excursions. If you have not yet booked accommodation or flights, read our guide first: Booking a Rhodes holiday.
In October Rhodes is still warm enough for beach days, especially at the start of your holiday. Later the weather becomes milder, which makes it ideal for trips and culture. That is why we built our plan so that we first spend plenty of time by the sea and then explore the highlights inland.
Things to do in Rhodes in October – 2-week itinerary
Rhodes holiday planning – Week 1
Day 1: Arrival and settling in at Lindos
- Arrive and relax at our accommodation*
Day 2: Discovering Lindos
- Swim at Lindos Beach
- Stroll through Lindos
- Visit the Acropolis of Lindos
Day 3: Anthony Quinn Bay
- Enjoy the viewpoint over the bay
- Swim and snorkel
- Dinner in Lindos
Day 4: Tsambika Beach and Epta Piges
- Swim at Tsambika Beach
- Climb up to Tsambika Monastery
- Walk at the Seven Springs
Day 5: Flex day – Beaches or West Coast
- Swim at an east coast beach
- Or excursion to the Prasonisi Peninsula
- Visit Monolithos Castle
- Lunch in the village of Apollakia
Day 6: Enjoying Lindos
- Swim at the beach
- Wander through the town
- Dinner in Lindos
Things to do in Rhodes in October – Week 2
Day 7: Drive to Rhodes Town
- Visit the Kallithea Springs
- Check in at Hotel Ibiscus Rhodes Town*
Day 8: Rhodes Old Town
- Walk along the Street of the Knights
- Explore the Palace of the Grand Master
- Visit the Archaeological Museum
- Stroll around Mandraki Harbor with the deer statues and windmills
- Enjoy the views from Monte Smith
Day 9: Day trip to Symi
- Sail to Symi by boat*
- Explore the colorful houses at the harbor
- Swim at St George’s Bay
Day 10: Filerimos Hill
- Visit Filerimos Monastery
- Lunch in a village
- Swim at Elli Beach
Day 11: Kamiros and Wine Village
- Explore the ancient city of Kamiros
- Taste wine and honey in Embonas village
- Return to Rhodes Town
Day 12: Relax in Rhodes Town
- Stroll through the Old Town
- Lunch in a taverna
- Relax at Elli Beach or by the hotel pool
Day 13: Departure
- Walk along the promenade
- Flight home
Conclusion and Flex Options for Rhodes in October
Even with good planning, things do not always go as expected on holiday. The only activity we booked in advance was the boat trip to Symi*. All other days remain flexible. We made sure to include the most important excursions and sights. If we still have time or want to add something new, we keep this list of extra options in mind:
- Kritinia Castle with panoramic views
- Faliraki Waterpark (open until October 24)
- Valley of the Butterflies
- Sunset cruise from Rhodes Town
This way the plan stays realistic while leaving room for spontaneous experiences. That is exactly what makes a Rhodes holiday in October so appealing to us: sun, sea, culture and the freedom to discover something new.
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