Full day Symi Tour including Panormitis Monastery

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Each one of the Dodecanese Islands offers a distinctly different experience – and Symi is one of the most culturally rich of them all. Fotini, one of our local guides, says, ‘Symi is one of the smallest and most picturesque Greek islands. The sight of the colourful houses as soon as you enter the harbour never fails to impress.'

   2 h

2. The fun starts with a glide across the Aegean to Symi, complete with a drink on board. The first stop is in the southwest of the island, at the vast, Venetian-style Panormitis Monastery. It is famed for its Byzantine frescoes and icon of St Michael, but most of all for its location right on the water's edge in a remote and sheltered bay. You'll also have free time to explore the site.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Next, you'll sail for Symi town itself. The arrival into the harbour is a joy to behold – tiers of pastel-coloured houses cascade down the surrounding hillsides. There's a guided tour of Symi town, too. And during the sponge maker visit, you'll learn about the island's sponge-diving heritage and its importance to the eco system surrounding the Symi.

   3 h

4. Departure from Symi and arrival to Rhodes harbour Mandraki Transfer back to hotels

   Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Greece, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 53% below the median of the 1748 experiences we list in Greece, outside the cities.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 420 of 1748.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.