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Boat Trip to Symi: Explore Panormitis Monastery
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190 Ratings
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Embark on a swift catamaran journey to Symi Island and explore its rich history, sponge diving tradition, and neoclassical architecture. Visit the historic Panormitis Monastery and take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters. Book your day cruise now!
Embark on a swift catamaran journey to Symi Island and explore its rich history, sponge diving tradition, and neoclassical architecture. Visit the historic Panormitis Monastery and take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters. Book your day cruise now!
Duration:
7 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Symi Town Hall - Homer first mentions the name Symi and the mythical king Nereus in his Iliad, in the list that includes those who participated in the Trojan War.The beautiful island of Symi, also the mythological birthplace of the Three Graces, is a small island in the Dodecanese that maintains its authentic traditional character almost intact….
- Symi Town Hall - Homer first mentions the name Symi and the mythical king Nereus in his Iliad, in the list that includes those who participated in the Trojan War.The beautiful island of Symi, also the mythological birthplace of the Three Graces, is a small island in the Dodecanese that maintains its authentic traditional character almost intact. Symi retained the neoclassical style of its architecture, as it was relatively early proclaimed
- in 1971
- as a historic settlement listed as a National Monument. That makes the island, unique in the Aegean. The charming Gialos is full of colourful mansions built almost on top of the other, with endless steps, hidden corners and incredible views that will enchant you. Its neoclassical style beauty makes Symi postcard-perfect and strolling down its promenade is a pure delight.
What's Included
- Visit of Panormitis Monastery
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation by boat
- Free time on Symi for shopping and lunch
- Visit of Panormitis Monastery
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation by boat
- Free time on Symi for shopping and lunch
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
Delight in the ultimate comfort of a boat trip to the vibrant island of Symi, featuring the historic Panormitis Monastery, in just 105 minutes. Discover the island’s archaeological history and landmarks, its long-standing sponge diving tradition, authentic Greek culture, Neoclassical architecture, and Symi’s pristine waters that beckon for a refreshing swim.
Delight in the ultimate comfort of a boat trip to the vibrant island of Symi, featuring the historic Panormitis Monastery, in just 105 minutes. Discover the island’s archaeological history and landmarks, its long-standing sponge diving tradition, authentic Greek culture, Neoclassical architecture, and Symi’s pristine waters that beckon for a refreshing swim.
Location
Σί Ντριμς (Ρόδος - Μαρμαράς/Σύμη)
Rhodes Tourist Port (Akti Sahtouri).
As you enter the port gate you will find our "Sea Dreams" check-in kiosk, where you will check in and receive your boarding pass.
Please note that you must be at the port, one (1) hour before the departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(190 Ratings)
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831stevew
Oct 19, 2024
An excellent day trip to a unique place. - A superb and very well organised day trip to stunning Symi. Tania, our ticket agent, was very friendly and helpful. Athanasia, our English-language guide, gave us a quick, entertaining and extremely informative tour of the harbour area, giving us enough time to climb Kali Strata and enjoy the amazing views from the Kastro. A great day out and excellent value for money.
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Udor328
Oct 19, 2024
The trip to Symi is a must - We booked the island tour Symi on 18.10.2024 and were very satisfied. Pick-up by Sea Dreams was on time and without any problems from the hotel/meeting point. Upon arrival at the port of Rhodes, the allocation to the ship was smooth. The crew on board was very helpful and absolutely TOP. The tour guide Gabriel (speaks excellent German)
has explained and shown everything about the island of Symi excellently. The island of Symi is a must as a trip to Rhodes and a paradise. Just beautiful.
We were completely satisfied and would book this tour with Sea Dreams again.
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Heathlamb
Oct 15, 2024
A MUST SEE - This was an amazing day & a superb idyllic place to visit.
Mangos tours organised & also recommended great taverna to have lunch.
My son & I could not believe this special place.
It is a must visit but is an hour by boat to get there with an earl ish start - but totally worth it.
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Stevehm276vm
Oct 12, 2024
I love Sea Dreams!!!!! - I highly recommend Sea Dreams! I had a an amazing day going over to Symi Island on this beautiful boat. The crew were so pleasant and helpful throughout. The boat has a well stocked bar which sells food and drinks all day long. I will definitely be using Sea Dreams again.
Many thanks for a memorable day.
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Glick2013
Oct 25, 2024
Nice and well priced - Nice and well priced. The price includes a pick up from the hotel and a guide. We were supposed to stop also for a swim but it did not happen. The boat is not fast ie 2 hours each direction but it was sold as such. Bottom line we liked it
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Samantha_j
Oct 20, 2024
Great full day trip - A great full day out. The boat ride is approx. 2hours each way. There are plenty of options of where to sit on the boat (inside, undercover, uptop etc). Had 3hours in Symi and 1hour at Panormiti. Received info about timings 2days before the trip and there was a board on the back of the boat with the time of departures on the day so you know when to be back.
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Maro2405
Oct 17, 2024
Beautiful Symi, awful ferry - This trip is sold as being on a high side catamaran. It is a catamaran but there’s nothing high speed about it, 2 hours to Symi and then the guts of an hour to get to the monastery with another 2 hours back to Rhodes made for 5 incredibly long hours. The top of the boat I can confirm you are indeed stuffed in like sardines, on the most uncomfortable chairs. The lower deck was stuffy and musty and you couldn’t open windows. The toilets were so disgusting and dirty they were not usable.
Our tour guide was nice but yes you are brought to a sponge shop where they must be on commission. Overall our time in Symi was rushed. It is a beautiful town.
The monastery trip is pointless, I think time is better spent in Symi
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David_l
Oct 15, 2024
Not worth the visit - The sail over on the boat was nice but the island is really not worth visiting, not much to do on the island
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Anthonyf55
Oct 31, 2024
Disappointed, and not quite as described - Promised a lot...1 hour sailing,each way, 4 hours in Symi, pleasure cruise.
Not quite as described. Sailed on Simi2 ro-ro passenger/ cargo ship, as described on marine tracker, just over 2 hours sailing, each way, only 3 hours in Symi, and traveling on rubberised seats,in 24° temperatures, not comfortable. Unfortunately, the only seats we could get were under cover, rear of the two funnels, had to move due to the diesel fumes giving us sore heads,thus standing for the majority of the outward journey.Symi was beautiful, but our shortened trip left us disappointed. I would recomnend double checking all available boats/ tours if considering a trip to Symi, we were disappointed in ours
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605anyam
Oct 21, 2024
Terrible excursion wasted money - Terrible dirty old stinkboat, crammed with people, we paid 60 euros (incl trip by bus to port) NEVER again, you are in this dirty boat more than you were on Symi island. Toilets bah bah bah. From 9 in the morning and only back at 6pm it was a wasted day. A bad feeling remains because this was also our last holiday in Rhodes. Maybe old people like this?
You better go to the port yourself and book an excursion and not through your tour operator (we were via sunweb) I think they should tell you this with what they are mooring you. dirty old choking boat, wasted money.
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