Symi Island from Rhodes with transfers from Ialyssos, Ixia, and Kallithea

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Visit one of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean on this full-day cruise from Rhodes! Travel to Symi on a comfortable passenger ferry Nikolaos X. Stop for 1hour individual sightseeing in the impressive monastery of St. Michael Panormitis before traveling to the picturesque Symi village for another 3.5 hours free time of sightseeing, swimming, relaxing, shopping, dining. Your Symi Island Cruise includes round-trip hotel transport from Ialyssos, Ixia, and Kallithea resorts.

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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Rodos, Greece
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises



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Visit one of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean on this full-day cruise from Rhodes! Travel to Symi on a comfortable passenger ferry Nikolaos X. Stop for 1hour individual sightseeing in the impressive monastery of St. Michael Panormitis before traveling to the picturesque Symi village for another 3.5 hours free time of sightseeing, swimming, relaxing, shopping, dining. Your Symi Island Cruise includes round-trip hotel transport from Ialyssos, Ixia, and Kallithea resorts.

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Pass By: Mandraki port, Pl. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece

We will come to pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to the FERRY boat. Your check-in and boarding cards will be arranged, and off you go! Also, receive a customized take-away guide with interesting information, a map of Symi town and directions. Departure is from the historic port Mandraki, passing by the sight of the ancient Colossus.

Stop At: Panormitis Monastery, Greece

The first stop is the little scenic bay, home to the Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael of PANORMITIS. As you approach the Monastery, you will hear Church bells ringing, warmly welcoming all the pilgrims, explorers, holidaymakers & curious travelers. The Holy Monastery is a treasury of the Greek-Orthodox culture. The contemporary church was built in 1783 and hosts the miraculous all silver-plated icon of Archangel Michael. The main architectural feature of the Monastery is it’s impressive bell tower, a mixture of Baroque and Renaissance styles. The monastery also houses two museums with a large collection of ecclesiastical art, icons, ship model offerings and important objects of the island’s folk culture. Admire the 18th c. wall paintings, light a candle for good luck and walk around to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this holy place.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Agios Georgios Dysalona Beach, Greece

The ship will pass by the famed St. George bay so you can make nice photos of the small church at the bottom of the imposing cliff.

Stop At: Symi Harbour, Aggelidi, Simi 856 00, Greece

Approaching Symi, you will be amazed by its picturesque shore! Beautiful mansions, authentic fishermen boats, private yachts & sailboats, dozens of restaurants & folk and art shops, stalls with sponges and wooden carvings! Feel the authentic atmosphere, have a casual walk through the port or get the FUN TRAIN for a great drive through Gialos, go for a swim or enjoy a nice meal in one of the many sea-front taverns! It is difficult to soak up the atmosphere and experience the local culture in just a few hours, but the little island and it’s people are so generous that, no doubt, Symi will leave a mark on your traveler’s experience.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes



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