Rhodes Trip Overview
Island hopping in the Aegean together with Sailing School? What more to ask for your holidays in the Aegean?
Experience the Greek island hopping while taking theory and practice lessons sailing in the Aegean, the ideal setting for sailing in Greece.
Start your adventure from Rhodes, where from you set out on your journey around the nearby islands of Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and other small less traveled islands.
While sailing you take lessons and learn everything there is to know about sailing. At the end of your journey you are rewarded with the sailing Certificate.
Suitable for families, couples or groups of up to 5 persons.
Prior experience is not required. Suitable for experienced travelers as well.
7 nights (8 days)
Dodecanese is an island chain made for hopping. Aegean is perfect for sailing. So “learn sailing, discover and enjoy” describe best the Rhodes Sailing School and Island Hopping in the Aegean.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Rhodes, Greece
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
Island hopping in the Aegean together with Sailing School? What more to ask for your holidays in the Aegean?
Experience the Greek island hopping while taking theory and practice lessons sailing in the Aegean, the ideal setting for sailing in Greece.
Start your adventure from Rhodes, where from you set out on your journey around the nearby islands of Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and other small less traveled islands.
While sailing you take lessons and learn everything there is to know about sailing. At the end of your journey you are rewarded with the sailing Certificate.
Suitable for families, couples or groups of up to 5 persons.
Prior experience is not required. Suitable for experienced travelers as well.
7 nights (8 days)
Dodecanese is an island chain made for hopping. Aegean is perfect for sailing. So “learn sailing, discover and enjoy” describe best the Rhodes Sailing School and Island Hopping in the Aegean.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Rhodes Island & Embarkation
Stop At: RhodeTrip, Lindos, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece
We pick you up from Diagoras Airport of Rhodes and take you to the port. Ready for embarkation? Let’s set sail!
Practice lesson: Meeting the boat, sails, sailing and safety equipment
Theory lesson: Learn how to sail, setting the sails and tuning the boat
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner on the yacht
Accommodation included: overnight at yacht
Day 2: Hop to Symi, the aristrocratic and sophisticated Island
Stop At: Windmills of Symi, 85600 Greece
Symi Island, combines cosmopolitan flavour with old-world glamour, class and tradition. At Gialos, you will be welcomed by the imposing homes of this multicoloured, listed neoclassical settlement, an architectural masterpiece.
Ai Giorgis Disalonas, the most impressive beach in Symi with its trademark 300 meter-tall rock laying its shadow on the sand. This beach is accessible only by boat.
Panormitis monastery comes out as you enter the well hidden cove of Panormitis, which overlooks the town’s beautiful blue bay. It’s tradition for every Greek sailor to pay a visit to the monastery sometime during his life. The Cove of Panormitis is one of the most peaceful and serene places on Symi Island.
Practice lesson: Learn how to set the sails and move the boat
Theory lesson: Boat anchoring, Boat docking, Boat maneuver
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch, such as roasted chicken, greek salad, bread
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht
Day 3: Hot to Tilos Island, the little emerald in the Aegean
Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
Hop at Tilos island, a small and quiet island in the Dodecanese chain, near Rhodes Island, mesmerizing the visitor with its original atmosphere and unspoilt nature.
Practice lesson: Learn how the boat is anchoring, how the boat is docking and how it is maneuvering
Theory lesson: Seafaring, Sailing using the GPS and Electronics
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch (such as roasted chicken, greek salad, bread)
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht
Day 4: Hop to Nisyros Island, the volcanic retro Island
Stop At: Nisyros, 85303 Greece
The three-crater volcano will make your trip here unforgettable, with its lunar landscape and picturesque port, Mandraki.
Practice lesson: Learn how to fare the Sea and sail using GPS and Electronics
Theory lesson: International Rules for the prevention of Collisions at seas (IRPCS)
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch (such as roasted chicken, greek salad, bread)
with beverages / wine or beer
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht
Day 5: One more day at Nisyros Island
Stop At: Nisyros, 85303 Greece
Nisyros shapes an exceptional character with diversified landscapes. A place that still keeps its peaceful vibe and deserves one more day for exploring (visit the volcano, etc.)
Practice lesson: SAILING, man overboard (MOB), Sailing at night
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light Lunch (such as roasted chicken, Greek salad, bread)
With beverages / wine / beer
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht
Day 6: Hop to Halki Island, the small paradise island of the South Aegean
Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
An incredibly beautiful little island, a picturesque town with colourful houses, wonderful beaches and crystal clear waters.
Practice: Sailing. You are the captain!
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light Lunch (such as roasted chicken, Greek salad, bread)
With beverages / wine / beer
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht
Day 7: Hop to Rhodes Island & Lindos Bay
Stop At: Lindos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece
Daily excursion to Lindos bays. Visit the most picturesque village on the island, built on a slope, and its magnificent ancient Acropolis. Enjoy the small bays and St. Paul’s bay, listed by tripadvisor in the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light Lunch (such as roasted chicken, Greek salad, bread)
With beverages / wine / beer
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht
Day 8: Disembark & depart
Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
In a week time, you discovered the wonders of the Aegean Sea and learned to sail!
You are awarded with the Sailing Certificate and we officially anounce you Captain!
Our sea adventure comes to an end. We have time to discuss its highlights while we drop you off at the airport.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
