Filerimos Hill and Valley of Butterflies: Explore the Natural Wonders and Historical Sites of Rhodes

Discover the natural wonders and historical sites of Rhodes on a relaxing tour. Explore the Valley of Butterflies and its peaceful ecological setting, then visit the ancient acropolis of Ialyssos on Filerimos Hill.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Filerimos Monastery - On the top of Filerimos Hill, you will visit the monastery of Our Lady and the remains of the ancient acropolis of Ialyssos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes Island. Visitors can walk along a “Golgotha”, a tree sheltered pathway with a series of shrines with scenes of the Holly Passion. This foot way leads to an…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Small Groups
  • Extra Free Map of the area
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Not guided
Additional Information

Embark on a tranquil journey to Rhodes and explore the Butterfly Valley, a unique and serene ecological site, the treasure of nature adorned with slim stony footpaths, lily-filled ponds, quaint bridges, flowing streams, waterfalls, and innumerable brown-red butterflies. You also have the opportunity to visit a museum showcasing a large array of diverse…

Location
Kariba Travel - Excursions, Tours in Rhodes island
Ionos Dragoumi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kaeng
Sep 29, 2025
Experience with hiking and nature - Beautiful nature some butterflies, unfortunately end of season but still beautiful. You can see crabs cats anyway and has a nice hiking trail, though possibly exhausting for some. Nevertheless, there are always small rest corners to take a break
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Barbara_o
Sep 3, 2025
Well worth the visit the... - Well worth the visit the views from Filiermos were spectacular. The Vally of the Butterflies was cool and refreshing, and a wonderful connection to nature.
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Cristiano_v
Aug 24, 2025
Fierimos Monastery and Valley of Butterflies - Beautiful experience, wonderful monastery absolute peace and Valley of the Butterflies wonderful!!Tour with Viatour organized very well and impeccable guide and very kind
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Dorine_h
Aug 22, 2025
Soothing - We had a great time during this visit. The monastery is really beautiful, very well maintained and exudes serenity. The tree-lined walkways are splendid, you really take your eyes with these green landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. Regarding the Butterfly Valley, we initially thought we would discover several species, but in reality it is an impressive concentration of the same type of butterfly. It remains a breathtaking sight: seeing so many of them in their natural environment is a unique experience. The course that surrounds them is perfectly arranged and integrates harmoniously into nature, which makes the walk even more pleasant. The time allotted to the visit, whether for the monastery or the valley, is amply enough to fully enjoy the place without rushing. Practical advice: plan comfortable walking shoes, as some parts of the path can be a bit steep. In short, a rewarding and well-organized visit, which allows you to discover both a superb cultural heritage and an impressive natural curiosity. We highly recommend!
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Mark
Jul 5, 2025
Good value day out for all - The transport was on time and the driver friendly. Both stops were long enough to enjoy the experiences, without being too long. We loved the view from the cross on the hill and the peacocks roaming freely around us. The butterfly valley was remarkable, although crowded with tourists like ourselves.
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David_t
Jun 13, 2025
Butterfly Valley - Driver was great a bit disappointed with butterfly valley only saw 4 butterflies and it was high season for them June but rest of tour was excellent
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John
May 1, 2025
Nice wee trip on a rainy day - We visited on a very rainy day in May but still worth the visit, the Cross is marvellous and the views are amazing the site is pretty run down looking but I guess that’s ok. Take bread with you, the hotels always put out too much so take some with you, trust me…
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806vivienb
Sep 28, 2025
Wonderful day - Fabulous if a little crowded on the lower parts Need to be able to climb a lot of steps Wonderful to see all the butterflies
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Gabriella_v
May 18, 2025
Short trip with not much to see - The journey was a bit long to the Hill where ther wer lots of peacocks and the view was amazing from the cross but the monastey was not much.The butterfly valley had no butterflies so it was a disappointment even though I had read that they would have some.The cafe was a bit over priced there and the walk in the valley was a bit steep and not easy.
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Ellencf1158eu
Apr 22, 2025
Consider the excursion ift. What month you are there - Have fun with views of large parts of the island and many pineapples on Filerimos. It is important to check that there are actually butterflies in the butterfly valley before you travel. Our travel agency didn't tell us this.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).