Dodecanese Islands
Your 9 night island hopping itinerary
- Rhodes - 3 nights
Ferry to Symi (90 mins - daily) - Symi - 3 nights
Ferry to Kos (120 mins - daily) - Kos - 3 nights
Prices from £1199pp for departures in Summer 2020 from London Gatwick. All ferries and private car transfers between the ferry port and your hotel included. Upgrade to 5 Star from an extra £45pp per night. Available from mid May to the end of October.
Rhodes
Sunny Rhodes, the island of the sun god, has amazing history, a choice of more than 30 beaches and Greece’s largest waterpark. Breathtakingly beautiful Symi is a peaceful hide-away. And tourists flock to Kos, where modern medicine began 2,500 years ago, to enjoy a healthy dose of relaxation and fun. There’s so much to do on Rhodes, second largest Dodecanese island. Fantastic shops, lovely beaches, traditional villages, scenic countryside and ancient temples are within easy reach. Rhodes Town, with its cobblestoned old city, and Lindos, topped by an ancient acropolis, are wonderful places to shop, eat, drink or just chill out. Families love the child-friendly water park in Faliraki, the largest in Greece. Beware the kamikaze slide! A toy museum and butterfly farm are among the many other attractions.
Say a fond farewell to Rhodes as you sail past the Knight Castle outside Mandraki harbour. Prepare for amazing Symi, where pastel-coloured houses climb up behind the lovely harbour.
Symi
Prepare for amazing Symi where pastel-coloured houses climb up behind the lovely harbour. Sponges and spice stalls offer a friendly welcome in Yialos, a place of boutiques, cafes and bars. Stroll through the quaint upper town to reach the medieval castle. Lots of small beaches tucked away in hamlets and coves can be reached by water taxi, bus or hire car. Well-marked footpaths make Symi a great destination for walkers.
Kos
Then to green and friendly Kos where lively resorts like Kardamena and Lambi have great nightlife but Kefalos, Tigaki and Aghios Fokas are quieter places for families. The beaches are great. Picturesque villages in the mountains and countryside are great for chilling out. Zia is said to be the best place to enjoy the sunset. Kos Town has organised beaches, a lovely harbour, busy shops and cafes, a ruined castle and, possibly, the oldest plane tree in the world named after Hippocrates, the Greek ‘father of medicine’, who lived on Kos 2,400 years ago.
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Esperides Beach Family Resort ★★★★
Rhodes
- Located in Kalithea
- Great facilities and choice of activities
- All Inclusive
Sheraton Rhodes Resort ★★★★★
Rhodes
- Located in Ixia
- Five swimming pools
- Great for families
Golden Odyssey ★★★ plus
Rhodes
- Located in Kolymbia
- Ideal choice for families
- Daytime and evening entertainment
Kassandra Family Apartments ★★★
Rhodes
- Located in Ialyssos
- Five apartment blocks surround two pools
- Five mins from sand and shingle beach
Blue Sky Hotel ★★★★
Rhodes
- Located in Rhodes Town
- Beach just across the road
- A short stroll from nightlife on Bar Street
- Close to local amenities
Iapetos Village ★★★★
Symi
- Located in Symi Town
- Relax and unwind at the pool
- In the centre of town
Nireus Hotel ★★ plus
Symi
- Perfect location overlooking Symi Harbour
- Waterfront location with direct access to sea
- Free Wifi
Taxiarchis Apartments ★★
Symi
- 20 minute stroll from Pedi Beach
- 300 metres from the centre of Chorio
- Not suitable for those with walking difficulties
Ikos Aria Hotel ★★★★★
Kos
- Located in Kefalos
- Elegant suites & private pools
- Spa
- Michelin-Starred chefs
Labranda Marine Aquapark Resort ★★★★
Kos
- Located in Tingaki
- Great for families, adults will love it too
- Aqua Park, Spa and activities galore
Denise Apartments ★★★
Kos
- Located in Psalidi
- Swimming pool
- 5 minute walk to beach, with shops, bars and nightlife nearby
Imperial Hotel ★★★
Kos
- Located close to Kos Town
- A short walk from sand and pebble beach
- Close to bars and restaurants
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