Symi Island from Rhodes with transfers from Ialysos and Ixia

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Symi Island from Rhodes with transfers from Ialysos and Ixia — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Symi Island from Rhodes with transfers from Ialysos and Ixia, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 350 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: Manos Going

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 3.5 hours free time in Symi village
Included: Map & Information about Symi Island
Included: Boarding cards for the day trip
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only - Ialyssos, Ixia, and Rhodes City)
Included: Brief 1-hour visit to Panormitis Monastery

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Tour guide
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from other resorts than Ialyssos, Ixia

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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.
Holy Monastery of Taxiarch Michael of Panormitos

one hour

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.
Agios Georgios Dysalona Beach

Passing by

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. Every SATURDAY, stop for a quick 20 min swim (from mid-June to end-September)
Stop 4

3 h 30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

A Manos Going staff member will wait for you at the Mandraki Port (Elefterias Avenue) in front of the FOUNTAIN outside the Church of the Annunciation. You can arrive at 8:30 AM. You will have to present your booking confirmation to receive your boarding cards and a map with information.

End point

A Manos Going staff member will wait for you at the Mandraki Port (Elefterias Avenue) in front of the FOUNTAIN outside the Church of the Annunciation. You can arrive at 8:30 AM. You will have to present your booking confirmation to receive your boarding cards and a map with information.

Pickup points

Rhodes Touris Port
Olympic Palace Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Avra Beach Resort Hotel & Bungalows
Pegasos Deluxe Beach Hotel
Sol Cosmopolitan Rhodes
The Ixian Grand & All Suites - Adults Only Hotel
Filerimos Village Hotel Rhodes
Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Blue Bay Beach Resort

and 13 more pickup points

After booking, you will be contacted by email and provided with the precise pickup time & place. If you are not sure which pickup point is best for you, write your hotel name in the comments so we can suggest the nearest pickup point.