Rhodes-South Dodecanese-Rhodes

Boarding, dinner & overnight in Rhodes harbour.

After port formalities, we cruise to Symi, one of the Dodecanese islands and a real gem, one of the most beautiful little islands in all of Greece. We enjoy lots of swimming today in the many bays!

We will cruise to Panormitis today, located in the southern part of Symi.  On the way, we will stop for a swim and lunch in one of the beautiful bays around the island, at Nanou bay or one of the many other bays.You can visit the Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis.  This is a Greek Orthodox monastery built in the early 18^th century, and still inhabited by monks.

We cruise towards Tilos island.Tilos is surrounded by high and rocky mountains, steep coasts, beaches with transparent waters and caves.  It has Medieval castles built or rebuilt by the Knights of St John, a Byzantine monastery, many small graphical churches and an in 1970 deserted village Mikro Chorio that is now declared a cultural monument.  You may visit the Charkadio Cave full of paleontological discoveries like the famous dwarf elephant fossil bones.

Today, we cruise to the beautiful Chalki island. Not much developed in tourism, this is a perfect destination for peace and privacy.Chalki is a lovely island famous for its crystal beaches. There are some organized beaches in Chalki, like Potamos and Kania, while there are also other remote places, like Yali.

We have an early start towards Rhodes Island.  Breakfast will be on the way or upon arrival at Anthony Quinn Bay, depending on weather conditions. The beach here is known by the actor’s name since he bought this part of the island when filming “The Guns of Navarone”.
Afterwards, we cruise to Kalithea where we will spend the rest of the day.  Dinner and overnight.

Today, we will make our way back to the famous island of Rhodes.
Free day to visit one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.Optional trips available today include rock climbing, jeep safari (self driving or with professional driver), hiking Filerimos, tour to Lindos with its cliffside acropolis, whitewashed houses and picturesque scenery. Dinner and overnight in Rhodes harbour.

Enjoy an early delicious Mediterranean breakfast on board. Your cruise comes to an end.  Disembarkation in Rhodes.