Symi Island Day Trip from Rhodes
About This Tour
Spend a full day discovering two of Symi’s most memorable highlights on a boat trip from Rhodes. Cruise across the Aegean to the island’s beautiful harbor, stro...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rhodes, Symi · Languages: English
Know before you go: Not wheelchair accessible; Comfortable shoes, hat, cameras for photos, enough money for food/ drinks and shopping.; Please note that the boat departs from Tourist Port of Madraki at 09:00 am.
About Rhodes
Rhodes
Rhodes is one of the most magnificent islands in the Aegean. There’s UNESCO history, whitewashed towns and sparkling beaches, while local guides from Everest Global Hub offer Turkish shisha and gritty Greek coffee to boot.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trip
- Professional Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch/Drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece Departs from Rhodes port approximately at 09:00 hrs. Yialos, Ano Symi 856 00, Greece The ship will arrive at Symi Island port and the guests will be having a guided tour along the narrow streets of the village Yalos and the opportunity to visit the local sponges and spices shops. Afterwards the guests can have lunch at traditional restaurants and can have free time to spend on their own, where they can explore the village and take some beautiful photos. Panormitis Monastery, Greece The holy Monastery of the Archangel Michael of Panormitis is situated on the southern tip of the island and it majestically stands in the middle of the bay of Panormitis.It is one of the largest shrines of Orthodoxy in the Dodecanese islands, well known all over Greece. It dates back at least to the fifteenth century, while the current single space basilica with cross-chaped domes was built in the 1783. It is a large singlevaulted Basilica whose wooden icon screen is a real masterpiece. The wall paintings from the main church date from 1792. Also notable are the impressive bell tower, the carved screen, the icons (most of the in the Cretan Byzantine style), notice offering and the Panormitis icon. The full figure representation was covered entirely in gold and silver in 1724 at the expense of the captains, clergy and community of Symi. The monastery complex has an Ecclesiastical Museum with rich collections of relics and a Folklore Museum. There is also a Library with post Byzantine manuscripts. It hasalso a hostel for visiting worshippers. The Monastery celebrates on the 8th of November and for Pentecoste.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Rhodes. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Rhodes. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
