Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Self-Guided Tour: Discover Greece's Hidden Gems

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Panormitis Monastery

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Embark on a self-guided tour of Symi Island and Panormitis Monastery in Greece. Discover hidden gems, traditional houses, and charming neoclassical buildings. Explore the colorful coastline and immerse yourself in local stories and myths.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Panormitis Monastery - The Monastery of Archangelos Michail - Panormitis is a landmark in the early 18th century that overlooks the Bay.
Symi - The City of island Symi is one of the most popular daily cruise ! Its adorned with traditional houses and charming neoclassical buldings that feature peaked roofs of red tile and wonderful balconies.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Self-guided cruise
Boat ticket

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Professional guide

Additional Information

✨ Experience the Splendor of Symi on an Exclusive Cruise!
Set sail on a full-day adventure to explore the captivating island of Symi, starting at Panormitis Bay. Visit the Panormitis Monastery, an 18th-century cultural gem featuring a Baroque bell tower and the miraculous silver-plated icon of Archangel Michael. Enjoy the vibrant colors of Panormitis…

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Panormitis Monastery

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Chrissu268ek

Oct 6, 2025

Great. Great. - Very much enjoyed the trip and the fun boat trip the city is definitely worth visiting as far as the monastery is concerned it was very busy not really seen much of it but we enjoyed it

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Ann

Apr 24, 2025

Beautiful day on Symi Island. - Great communication before and during the trip. I was on the Symi II and the boat was clean and very comfortable. I loved there was lots of seating outside including 2 areas that were shaded. The agenda was simple but easy to follow and I felt the timing of our stays was perfect. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company .

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Ilser180

Sep 30, 2025

Beautiful island - Beautiful island , definitely worth visiting. Recommended, do the Kalistrata, almost 400 stairs up with beautiful houses along the way. Staircase is wide and not steep. Asking local where he starts. By boat we only had 3 hours time on Symi. Too short, I think, unless you don't do the stairs. I would have liked to stroll more along the harbor and other side. But very busy and touristy. Quieter at the top. And definitely try the baby Symi shrimps; little pink shrimp fried and a little sweet mmm .

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Steve

Jul 21, 2025

Way to hot ! - Arrived at Rhodes harbour and met by a wonderful young lady whose English was impeccable. Can't pronounce her Greek name but the sponge shop lads call her " Nancy " . She showed us around the port area and we all had a meal and a good shop . The only problem it was far to hot and theres hardly no shade . The island is picture postcard quality . Really Beautiful and un spoilt . Ive sunbathed in 46° , but then there was a breeze on Symi there is none , so be warned . Met a couple of unhappy greek gentlemen on our travels . 5% of the nearly 3000 occupants are all expats from all over Europe including the UK . This is the island that Tv Doctor Michael Mosley died on in 2024 !. Could of gone for a paddle to cool down . We looked forward to getting back on the boat and hopefully cooler conditions we were wrong .

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Marta

Sep 15, 2024

A must during visit Rhodos - Picturesque city, although the restaurants are overpriced. Monastry is a fantastic building, absulute worth to visit.

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Worldtraveller86361

Oct 18, 2025

Okay but only transport - The boat was on time. There was no information given or explained. Literally just an expensive ferry. Served the purpose but no frills.

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Anfield_1976

Jun 18, 2025

Symi and never again!! - Symi is nice for a photo stop. Nothing more. The monastery is overwhelmed by daytrippers and with a courtyard and chapel is nothing. A trip to forget in a hurry.

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Sally_e

Oct 13, 2024

Disappointed no voucher given - As a solo traveller I book trips as find them the easiest thing to do. Was given a pick up time, place and decrypt vehicle. Arrived on time and lively pleasant driver. When we arrived to pick up the ferry he told me to use my voucher to book on.. Never received one so started to feel anxious so might not be going. Went to the desk and a kind gentleman had to go through the bookings for my name and luckily all was ok. Please next time give everyone a voucher which will make the whole experience run smoother. Symi was absolutely stunning and worth the trip.

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Bonniemarionh

Oct 24, 2025

Unreliable - The bus did not pick us up at the hotel as agreed, had to take a taxi to reach the ferry Customer service was closed Instruction via app was packed with errors e.g. we were referred to a kiosk in the harbor as nothing knew about the company

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Noemi

Sep 17, 2024

Rude and rude! - Very rude staff, indeed the gentleman with glasses Italian turned very badly towards me hushing me and screaming in my face, without making me talk, we had to go by boat to take a trip to Symi, he took my and my friend's phone number, (so for any problem he would call us) when we missed the shuttle, we called twice and sent an e-mail with no Response, we went there in person, and he told us that it was not his problem, he could not tell us if there could be a refund or not, from the morning to 9 he told us that he would let us know around 13, we wait until 14, no call, so we go there in person and see that they reopen at 16. At 16 we go there, we waited until 16:10 because they were still closed and when he told us that he didn't know anything I simply told him that he could warn us and tell us that he still had no news since we were waiting for his feedback .. hence the panic, he yelled at me when my tone was normal, until suddenly he took and left with great arrogance leaving us there like two idiots .. at the end at 18 (from morning to 9) he told us that we could take the boat the next day . Experience on the boat to Symi spectacular, but definitely don't do it from them!.

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