Excursions & day trips

Symi island by boat from Rhodes plus Yalos guided tour

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$63.00

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Language: English, French

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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

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Guided Tour

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Do this because

Enjoy the free time to explore at your own pace
Do what makes you feel good on the island
Learn curious facts and marvel at the sights whilst you're guided along the narrow streets of Yalos village
Smile at the opportunity to visit the local sponge and spices shops
Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier

What to expect

The boat departs from port Acandia approximately at 09:00.

The ship will arrive at Symi Island port after approximately 1+1/2 hour and remains there for 3+1/2 hours.

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. Afterwards the ship will sail to the next stop, Panormitis Monastery to visit the monastery and also the museum before the ship will depart for Rhodes port and return back to accommodation.

What's included

Guided tour
Cruise
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Αυστραλίας, Rhodes, Greece

Meeting point:

Please discuss your pickup time and location directly with the local operator.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Due to uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users

Know in advance:

Please indicate your pickup address at checkout and contact the local agent via email to arrange the pickup point and time. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
On Saturdays, the route runs without Panormitis Monastery. The boat departs from the tourist port at 12:00 and returns at 19:20

Remember to bring:

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, and a hat. Plus, take enough money for food/drinks and shopping

Provider

G.& E.MICHALAKIS SA -GEM TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5

We were told that we would have two bay stop off and swims which did not happen. St George's Bay I think was one of them. The monetary stop was too ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

would recommend this company and the trip to symi
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The day was very informative as the tour guide was excellent! Shame he had to deal with both French and English. Symi beautiful, the architecture is s ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Really enjoyed our day trip from Rhodes to Symi. The tour guide was excellent and juggled an English and French tour well . He was very knowledgable a ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Amazing no faults what so ever beautiful island
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Keep going tourist will enjoy

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