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Rhodes: 15 Excursions, and What They Really Cost

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The walled town is free to walk, so the budget goes on getting out of it. These 15 compare the Symi crossings, the Lindos runs and the east-coast bays on price, sailing time and how much of the day is spent moving.

Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore - Leaving Kolona Harbor and seeing Rhodes from the sea
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Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

Take the Sebeco Lines speedboat from Kolona Harbor to Symi, with an air-conditioned indoor cabin, outdoor seating, and an onboard bar. The roughly 80-minute crossing brings you to Symi’s colorful harbor for several hours of independent exploring, dining, shopping, photography, or swimming before returning to Rhodes.

“Great activity. They picked us up for our hotel to take us to the harbour and then we got the boat to Symi island. Which is well worth it, it’s such a beautiful island. We had free time here which was lovely as we had some food and drinks.”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George's Bay - The one-hour high-speed crossing
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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

2.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,333 reviews · from $55

Take a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi, reaching the island in about an hour. Explore the colorful harbor town for three hours, then swim in clear water at St George’s Bay on the 9:00 or 11:00 departure. The 15:15 boat skips the swim but offers cooler sightseeing and sunset views.

“A must do if you are in Rhodes! Had plenty of time on Symi to explore and the swim stop at St Georges Bay was a lovely way to end the day!”

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Rhodes: All Inclusive Day Cruise with BBQ & Unlimited Drinks - Leaving Mandraki Harbour at 10:00
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Rhodes: All Inclusive Day Cruise with BBQ & Unlimited Drinks

3.All Inclusive Day Cruise with BBQ & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,331 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Cruise from Rhodes aboard the Aphrodite Duchess, stopping at Kallithea Springs, Anthony Quinn Bay, and Traganou Caves for swimming and snorkeling. You get donuts, iced coffee, hot dogs, Greek BBQ, fruit, waffles, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and iced frappe. Panos is among the welcoming hosts, with shaded booths and optional top-deck bean bags.

“Absolutely well worth doing this excursion when in Rhodes! The boat staff were lovely and very entertaining, and we were well fed for the duration of it. A great way to see some of the beautiful coves on the island. Definitely would recommend upgrading to the bean bags. Overall a brilliant day and would highly recommend!!”

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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George's Bay - Arriving in Gialos, Symi’s main port
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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

4.Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41

Leave Rhodes at 10:00 aboard SP Cruises for a scenic ride to Saint George Bay, where you get roughly an hour to swim and snorkel. Continue to Symi’s colorful port of Gialos for about three hours of free time, lunch, shopping, and wandering. Captain Yannis and the crew keep the day moving until your 18:30 return.

“Boat was very crowded everyone wanted to sit upstairs or near a window and this wasn’t possible. St. George’s Bay was amazing and so was Symi so can’t complain 😊”

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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Sailing catamaran or power catamaran?
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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

5.All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,002 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

Join Andreas, Hope, Dimitri, and the crew at Mandraki Harbor for a six-hour catamaran cruise along Rhodes’ east coast. Choose a sailing or power catamaran, swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, and Kallithea Springs, and on the power boat, visit Afandou Caves. Lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, floats, and drinks are included.

“A very good day out. A very good lunch and plenty of free flowing wine. Great places to see and have a dip in the see. All in all a fabulous day.”

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From Rhodes: Bus Tour to Lindos and the Seven Springs - Seven Springs and the walk through the tunnel
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From Rhodes: Bus Tour to Lindos and the Seven Springs

6.Bus Tour to Lindos and the Seven Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,854 reviews · 7 hours

This seven-hour Captain’s Tours trip links Seven Springs and Lindos by air-conditioned bus or Mercedes Sprinter. Expect a one-hour stop for the 186-meter tunnel and lake, followed by three hours in Lindos for the whitewashed village, beach, or Acropolis. Drivers such as George and Nicos provide timings and local tips, but this is mainly transport with free time, not a full guided tour.

“Nice driver - we were free to explore the 2 main locations”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting at Mandraki Port in Rhodes
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

7.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Join Manos Ggoing for a nine-hour boat trip from Rhodes to Symi Island aboard Nikolaos X. Visit Panormitis Monastery, cruise the west coast, and enjoy 3.5 to 4 hours in Symi Town for shops, tavernas, swimming, and views. Saturday summer departures may include a 20-minute swim stop at Nymporio Bay.

“We enjoyed our trip to Symi island and Paranormitis Monastery. Message for those, who like to be late: don't be, because sometimes ship can leave earlier and nobody will miss you🙂”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay - Two hours across the Aegean
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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

8.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Rhodes to Symi with a one-hour swim at St George Bay and about three hours in Symi Town. The roughly nine-hour trip includes an onboard restroom and optional hotel pickup for an extra fee. Expect a large boat, long crossings, friendly crew, and limited seating during busy departures.

“Great experience. Both myself and my mum came to Rhodes with the plan to visit Symi island. I accidentally booked the cruise with the swimming stop at Saint George’s Bay and wow I am glad I did. It was utterly breathtaking - crystal clear waters. I’ve never seen something like it! Symi was equally beautiful. We opted for the transfer to and from our hotel for ease. It felt a long day, 2 hours to Saint George’s Bay, half an hour to Symi from there and then approximately 2 hours back to Rhodes but was well worth it. We even saw the sunset on the way back. Highly recommend this…”

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Rhodes: Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks - The first 45 minutes along the Rhodes coast
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Rhodes: Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

9.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Set sail from Mandraki Harbour aboard the Aphrodite Duchess for three relaxed hours of swimming, Greek BBQ, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and Aperol Spritz. You will stop at Kallithea Springs, then watch the sunset from the water. The crew, including Panos, Katia, and Katerina, keeps the mood friendly and easygoing.

“Tried to upgrade ticket at harbour to include food but lady was very unhelpful + told me to come back at 5pm but it was busy at this time. Crew on the ship helped me on + off ship as my mobility isn't great , they also upgraded my ticket to include the Greek BBQ without any hassle . Was a very enjoyable experience on the ship, water was lovely and warm + took some amazing pictures of the sun setting . I would recommend this cruise and the crew can't do enough for you 😊”

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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops - The first swim at Anthony Quinn Bay
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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

10.Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,404 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $47

Spend a full day sailing from Rhodes City to Lindos, with a 30-minute swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, three hours to visit the Acropolis or relax by the beach, and a final swim at Tsambika. Rizos Cruises provides sunbeds, floats, toilets, air-conditioned seating, WiFi, and a snack bar. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We left Rhodes on time and stopped midway to lindos for a swim. The staff is very friendly and the boat is very clean. Clear informations were provided by staff. It was a great day on board of a boat!”

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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Starting at Aktaion and the waterfront
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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

11.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,296 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket to circle Rhodes Town in about an hour, with stops near the Old Town, cruise port, Aquarium, Monte Smith, and Acropolis. An onboard audio guide covers 10 languages, while the open upper deck offers wide city views. Buses may run only hourly, so plan each stop carefully.

“Really enjoyed the bus tour. Very interesting and a reasonable price. Thoroughly recommend!”

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Rhodes: Lindos Acropolis Entry Ticket & Optional Audio Guide - What you see inside the archaeological site
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Rhodes: Lindos Acropolis Entry Ticket & Optional Audio Guide

12.Lindos Acropolis Entry Ticket & Optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,285 reviews · 1 day · from $26

Visit Rhodes’ Lindos Acropolis with a pre-booked entry slot and explore the Temple of Athena Lindia, Hellenistic Stoa, and Knights’ castle at your own pace. Add an English audio guide through an app for extra context. You receive a self-guided Rhodes Old Town tour with every option, but no live guide or earphones.

“The Acropolis climb was a challenge and would advise an early morning trip if you’re going June onwards. Tickets purchased very easily”

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Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip - Butterfly Valley: cool woods and seasonal butterflies
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Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip

13.Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,278 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Spend two hours in Rhodes’ Butterfly Valley and two at Seven Springs, traveling by air-conditioned Manos Going coach. Drivers such as Apostolos, Nikos, and Carlos add local tips along the way. Expect shaded paths, steep uneven sections, a cold-water tunnel, and extra fees for Butterfly Valley entry.

“Trip was lovely! Although we saw no butterflies, it wasn’t in writing anywhere on the description that there would be no butterflies til May which is a bit unfortunate. Still a lovely day out and would highly recommend going! The restaurant at the Seven Springs was really nice.”

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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet - The Greek buffet is more than a snack
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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

14.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Sail from Mandraki Harbour aboard the Romantika for six hours of swimming, snorkeling, cocktails, and Greek food. You’ll pass Rhodes’ medieval walls and the Colossus site, then stop at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay. Captain Alexander and his crew keep the mood lively, while bean-bag seating and a limited passenger count help the boat feel comfortable.

“The boat was really lovely and spacious, great seats & great crew! The seating was really comfortable and the boat wasn’t at all over crowded which can be the case on some other boats! It felt really private and very luxurious! Great food, drinks and music!”

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From Rhodes: Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time - The one-hour drive to Lindos
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From Rhodes: Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time

15.Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,125 reviews · from $27

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from northern Rhodes to Lindos, then explore independently for five hours. Visit the Acropolis, Panagia Church, village shops, Lindos Beach, or St. Paul’s Bay. Your driver provides a map and return instructions, but this is transport rather than a guided tour.

“The pickup and drop off location in Rhodes town was very close to my hotel so really convenient. The driver was friendly and I enjoyed the ample time we had to explore Lindos.”

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