RHODES - SYMI TOUR

**Easy visa on arrival**

A delightful holiday awaits you in Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese islands...

Due to its strategic location, Rhodes Island has held great significance since ancient times, and is rich in history and culture, making it a must-see and experience. During this three-day holiday, we will strive to best explain the island's historical and cultural heritage, while also offering you the opportunity to experience its natural beauty. If you'd like to experience two different Greek islands in one holiday, a visit to Simi Island is also an option. For our guests who wish, we will also crown this wonderful holiday with a Greek Night, a must-see on the Greek islands, ensuring a truly enjoyable stay.

TOUR INSTITUTE

DAY 1: PORT MEETING - MARMARIS - RHODES CATAMARAN CRUISE - PANORAMIC RHODES TOUR - NEW CITY - OLD CITY EXCURSIONS - HOTEL CHECK-IN

We will meet our valued guests at the Marmaris Cruise Port at 8:00 AM, the departure point for the Marmaris-Rhodes cruises, and complete our passport procedures. We will take our seats on our catamaran, which departs at 9:15 AM, and depart for Rhodes. After an approximately one-hour journey, we will dock at Rhodes Port, complete our check-in procedures, and then set off for the island. We will take our seats in the vehicle waiting for us in Rhodes and, accompanied by our guide, depart for our first day's city tour. Our panoramic tour of the island will begin with a visit to Mandraki Port, the main port of Rhodes, home to the famous statue of Rhodes, known in ancient times. After visiting the Murat Reis Mosque, we pass through Elli Beach, a relatively clean beach despite being close to the city center, and reach the Aquarium District. We then visit the Girit Mahallesi (Kritika), where Turks exiled from Crete once lived together. Next, we visit Monte Smith Hill, where we enjoy stunning views of both the New Town and the Old Town, and take some beautiful photos. From there, we proceed to the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes, home to archaeological artifacts dating back to the 3rd century BC. After visiting the Apollo Statue and the Ancient Stadium, we continue by bus to the Old Town.

After reaching the Old Town, we disembark and enter the historic city walls, where we will continue our remaining visits on a walking tour with our guide. Within the castle, which reflects the shared heritage of the Knights of St. John, the Ottomans, and the Italians, evoking a sense of journey through time, we explore structures such as Knights' Avenue, the Ahmet Ağa Library, the Ottoman Madrasa and Baths, the Grand Master's Palace, famous for its sculptures and mosaics, the Archaeological Museum, once a hospital for the Knights, the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Turkish School, the Cem Sultan House, and the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque. We see the beautiful cafes under the centuries-old trees on Socrates Street, one of the island's liveliest streets, and arrive at Hippocrates Square, also known as Şadırvan Square. This concludes our tour of the Old City and we transfer to our hotel for our overnight stay. (3* ATHENA HOTEL) - Central hotel

DAY 2: FULL DAY FREE / OPTIONAL SYMI TOUR & GREEK NIGHT

Our valued guests, we offer two options for our second day on the island of Rhodes. After breakfast at our hotel, guests can choose to plan their own itinerary with a full day of free time. Since we've already provided detailed information about both the new and old towns on the first day, you can spend the day shopping or exploring other activities.

In addition to the free time option, guests who wish to explore the region can join our optional Symi Tour, which offers the opportunity to explore another Greek island.

SYMI TOUR: PANORAMITIS MONASTERY, MARATHOUNDA BEACH, AGIA MARINA BEACH, LA STRADA (Stairway), SOUKS AND CHURCHES

To experience two Greek islands in one holiday, we offer a Symi Tour. We'll meet at our hotel at the time specified by our guide and head to Rhodes Port for the ferry to Symi. After a beautiful cruise on the crystal-clear Aegean waters, the pastel-colored houses greet us like trinkets. The fairytale island of Symi, created by a famous painter, will captivate you. Strolling through the streets of Symi will make you feel as if time stands still.

Among the places we'll see during our Symi tour:

Kali Strata Road: Originally designed to provide the island's wealthy inhabitants with a winding and pleasant walk home, this road, well-maintained today, evokes the same feeling it did back then. This well-maintained road takes us on an adventure between the villages of Gialos and Chorio, offering the opportunity to enjoy the island's magnificent views and architectural structure. We believe you'll capture some wonderful images of the island's characteristic structure and texture during this trip.

Nimborio Area: Boasting one of the island's quietest beaches, this area offers the opportunity to discover one of Symi's natural beauties.

Panormitis Holy Monastery: The village of Panormitis, southwest of the main town, is home to the main monastery of Symi Island. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, it is said to have been built on the ruins of an ancient temple, although this has not been proven. We conclude our visit after receiving valuable information about the monastery from our guide. After completing our tour, we return to Rhodes by ferry. We will stay at our central Rhodes hotel (3* ATHENA HOTEL) - Central Hotel

TOUR PACKAGE FEE: €60.00 (hotel-port transfer, round-trip ferry tickets to Symi Island, Turkish guide service) (Children aged 2-12: €30.00)

NOTE: Guests participating in the Symi tour must book and pay with our agency before the trip to obtain their ferry tickets.

On the evening of our second day, guests who wish to join one of the most vibrant entertainments of the Greek islands and enjoy live music accompanied by a delicious dinner can join the optional "Sirtaki Night."

Sirtaki Night: Spend your evening accompanied by live Greek music in a very special venue. A delicious dinner and limited drinks are included. Enjoy a delightful and entertaining evening filled with dancing.

Sirtaki Night Fee: €55.00 (includes hotel-restaurant transfer, seafood menu, 2 glasses of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, and live music)

NOTE: Guests attending Greek Night must inform our agency of their reservation status before the trip.

DAY 3: HOTEL CHECK-OUT - LINDOSS TOUR - RHODES - MARMARIS CATAMARAN CRUISE

After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and begin our Lindos tour, which is included in the tour package.

LINDOSS TOUR: After meeting our guide, we set off for Lindos, the island's capital and its most charming, warmest, and wealthiest town. Our first stop on the route is the Kallithea region. Known for its thermal springs during the Italian era, the region has long been known for its natural beauty and was the setting for some scenes in the film Zorba, starring Anthony Quinn. After completing our visits in the region, we pass through Faliraki, Rhodes' most famous hotel district, and visit the Tsambika Monastery, a place where childless people throughout Greece go to pray for a child. After learning about the monastery, built on a hill overlooking a dazzling sea view, from our guide, we arrive in Lindos town center, visit St. Pavlos Bay, and descend to Lindos Square. With its pristine white houses, narrow streets, and poetic alleys adorned with white slate stone, Lindos is one of Rhodes' most popular tourist destinations, and we'll have free time to explore and enjoy its unique sea. During your free time, we'll also have lunch in this area, guided by our guide's information. After a pleasant time, we'll conclude our visits and return to Rhodes city center to catch our ferry. After completing our passport procedures, we'll board the ferry and return to Marmaris. We bid you farewell at the Marmaris Cruise Port and say goodbye, hoping to see you on future excursions.

NOTE: Guests wishing to transfer to the Marmaris Cruise Port will be provided with a transfer for their departure. Guests wishing to transfer will be required to inform us in advance. There will be no transfer to the city center upon return.

NOTE: We do not offer transfers from the port.

NOTE: A SCHENGEN VISA or VISA ON PORT is required for this program. Guests holding a service passport (green passport) do not require a visa. Our company also offers visa services. Please contact us for more information.

GENERAL CONDITIONS / INFORMATION

**Our guide reserves the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are completed, taking into account factors such as weather and road conditions that may affect the course of the trip.

**If physical conditions make a visit impossible (road, weather, natural disaster, etc.), our agency cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of the visit.

** Our company cannot be held responsible for any departure time changes or cancellations or additional costs that may arise due to weather conditions, which may be caused by the ferry company. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

** Greek authorities do not allow entry into the country if the TRNC entry/exit stamp is in your passport.

**For those under 18 who wish to travel abroad with only their mother, a letter of consent from their father is required. If traveling with only their father, a letter of consent from their mother is required. If traveling with someone other than their mother or father, a letter of consent from both parents is required. If the child is being held by a legal guardian, a letter of consent from the legal guardian, notarized or officially approved, is required.

**Passengers whose passports expire in less than 90 days should inquire before booking.

**Guests with a visa on arrival may need to clear customs in Rhodes, depending on the volume of customs. Therefore, they may bring water and snacks. The visa on arrival will be approved after the Rhodes Customs Police see you. Koral Turizm cannot be held responsible for any delays.

**Guests who extend their passports may experience problems at the border crossings. If you are joining a tour with an extended passport, you must specify this during tour registration. Otherwise, our agency cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise, such as being unable to enter the country. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.

**Guests who will receive visa-on-arrival consultancy services from us are strongly requested to read the visa-on-arrival information leaflet on our website https://www.koraltravel.com/Tour-Agreement. If your visa-on-arrival is rejected, our agency cannot be held responsible, and therefore, the tour package fee cannot be refunded.

**Child discounts apply when sharing with two adults. Please contact us for child prices.

**The prices listed are early booking prices and will be valid for reservations made until August 15, 2025.

**You can take advantage of these prices by pre-registering with a €100.00 deposit per person at the time of your initial booking.

TOUR FEE:

Double room: €299.00 per person

Triple room: €279.00 per person

Single occupancy: €359.00

Child fee (ages 3-12): €219.00