Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

1.Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat
Fast ferry to Symi plus Panormitis Monastery, with guided-free time in town, scenic cruising, and a seasonal swim option.
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Fast ferry to Symi plus Panormitis Monastery, with guided-free time in town, scenic cruising, and a seasonal swim option.

Air-conditioned bus from Rhodes with panoramic stops and 3.5 hours in Lindos for village wandering, Acropolis views, or beach time.
“It was great! We were picked up right outside our hotel at the said pick up time and dropped back at the end of the excursion. It took just over an hour and a half to get to Lindos which was absolutely fine and then we had just over three and a half hours to…”

High-speed boat day trip from Rhodes to Marmaris with Old Town, castle views, a 10 km promenade, and optional shopping stops.
“Was a good day trip to Marmaris. We did not take part in the guided tour as we wanted more time to explore on our own. The ferry took just over an hour. Was a little choppy coming back to Rhodes. Take some travel sickness tablets if you’re inclined to get sea sick. Time in…”

Take a fast speedboat from Rhodes to Symi for about 4 hours on the island, plus harbor views, shopping, and baby shrimp in olive oil.

Rhodes nature day trip to Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs with hotel pickup, self-guided trails, and great views in 7 hours.
“Great walks in 2 attractive areas. Make sure you bring thongs in order to walk the tunnel at 7 Springs. There is only a full restaurant at 7 Springs, no snack bar so make sure you bring food as only drinks. No time for the restaurant”

Day trip from Rhodes to Symi and Panormitis Monastery. Fast ferry, free monastery time, 3.5 hours in Symi, optional Nymporio swim.

Private Rhodes loop hitting Filerimos, Butterfly Valley, Seven Springs, Lindos, and the medieval Old Town with hotel pickup for up to 4.
“If you are looking for a driver to take you to locations around the island, this activity will be fine. But if you are looking for a tour with a guide to provide information about the places you are visiting, I would not recommend this tour. Our driver drove us to the locations on the…”

A 1-day Rhodes whirlwind: Mandraki Harbor, Lindos Acropolis views, and a stroll through UNESCO Old Town with guided history and tastings.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable, Nick the driver was terrible; unnecessary fast braking for no reason. This is a tourist trap excursion -not at all as it was described. The olive oil and honey tasting are just shops designed to sell tourists , same with the pottery. This is the typical tourist trap experience. Nothing…”

Rhodes sailing on Thetis I: swim and snorkel in scenic bays, enjoy lunch and drinks, and get local stop ideas from a small crew.
“The captain and mate were lovely humans and clearly experienced sailors. Each place we stopped was slightly different and astoundingly beautiful. They served a delicious lunch with generous portions. It could not be improved. Highly highly recommended.”

Rhodes to Symi by boat with hotel pickup. Explore the pastel village, cruise the south coast, and admire Panormitis Monastery from the water.
“it was very well organised and the guide was informative”



