Full-day Symi tour including Panormitis Monastery
Excursions & day trips

Full-day Symi tour including Panormitis Monastery

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 100 reviews
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$80.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Boat trip from Rhodes to two locations in the Dodecanese island of Symi
  • Explore the Venetian-style Panormitis Monastery and the surrounding bay
  • Walking tour of Symi town, famed for its hills packed with pastel-coloured homes
  • Learn about the sponge-making industry and help support the local economy
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Symi and its people
What to expect

Each one of the Dodecanese Islands offers a distinctly different experience – and Symi is one of the most culturally rich of them all. You'll discover its laidback charm and visit sites such as Panormitis Monastery and a sponge maker. 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.'

The fun starts with a glide across the Aegean to Symi. 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.

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. Your visit also helps support this traditional industry, vital to the local community. You'll get a small gift to take home, too. It's Fotini's favourite part of the experience. She says, ‘The old tradition of sponge diving has strongly affected the history and the customs of the Dodecanese Islands.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Ferry
  • check Monastery
  • check Guide
  • check Personal headsets
What to remember
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Food and drinks not included
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.1/5

Based on 100 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.1/5

Safety

4.1/5

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Value for money

4/5

  • Hilde Van Mulken

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

  • Ivo

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leuk eiland en dito dorpje. Gids heeft veel verteld. Jammer dat op de boot veel kinderen zaten, blijkbaar op schoolreis, welke zeer luidruchtig en dru ...

  • Brian

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Leuk dag uitje! Gids was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam erg leuke dame. Symi een mooi pittoresk plaatsje wat zo uit een film kan komen. Wel rekening ...

  • Driessen

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Emily

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Solo traveler

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    De excursie was logistiek goed georganiseerd en ik voelde me ook veilig. Maar ik vond de boottocht erg lang: totaal bijna 5 uur op de boot bij een 9 u ...

  • Celine

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Lange broek voor het klooster is niet nodig. Zwemkleding hoef je ook niet te voorzien is geen gelegenheid tot zwemmen. Tocht naar klooster is 1.5 daar ...

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