Discover the magic of Symi, one of the most culturally rich gems in the Dodecanese Islands. Each island offers a unique experience, but Symi stands out with its vibrant charm. Enjoy round-trip bus and boat transfers, with free time on the island to do as you wish.

You'll sail into Symi town, where you'll have free time to explore the island at your own pace. The sight of the colourful houses as you enter the harbour is awe-inspiring, with tiers of pastel-coloured homes cascading down the hillsides. Wander through the charming streets, shop for unique local products like sponges and soaps, or simply relax on the sandy beaches.

Discover the island's rich heritage, meet local artisans and visit a traditional sponge maker to get a true taste of local culture. Your visit also supports the local community and traditional industries, making your trip both enjoyable and meaningful.

4.5 hours of rough water boat journey, with ( in my opinion) too many people in cramped conditions, for 3.5 hours of sight-seeing and swimming doesn’t represent an enjoyable ride/time, worst excursion ever from yourselves ,

We had 3 hours free time on Symi (except by the time you get off the boat and have to be back it’s more like 2.5hrs) for the 7 hours of travel we had to get there and back. NOWHERE in the description does it say you are going on a swimming stop to St George’s Bay. We therefore had nothing with us for swimming and had to put up with another 45m on the boat in the bay, which is time I would have preferred on the island, it felt such a waste.

We were not informed by the rep when we booked that the trip included an hour stop off for swimming we therefore had no costumes or towels so had to sit on the boat with little shade in the extreme temperatures whilst everyone else enjoyed their swims. When we arrived back into Rhodes town our bus had technical problems so we then had to wait for another bus, we’d been sat on the bus for half an hour before even being informed of this.

There was no mention on trip booked s out stopping off for a swim. A lot of people on the boat were not expecting a stop off and hadn’t brought swimming gear. The description should be a little more detailed.

Loved the minibus, pick up was on time driver very friendly. The rep was lovely & very attentive & helpful when we arrived in Rhodes, boat transfer was smooth sailing with lovely views of Turkey. Symi is a very beautiful island and has plenty of shops & restaurants for such a small area. The swim on the way back was very much needed as we were so hot it was very refreshing jumping into the sea. I would definitely recommend this trip a long & tiring day but worth it.

Nois avons adoré le cadre de l'île de symi. Transfert bateau 2h. Temps libre sur place. Retour bateau avec arrêt a la baie de st Georges Beach Baignade de 1h dans leau bleu. Magnifique

Why you’ll love this…

Spend a day on Symi Island with stress-free bus and boat transfers
Capture the charm of colourful houses on the island
Shop for local products or unwind on Symi's sandy beaches Shop for local products or unwind on Symi's sandy beaches

Important to know

There will be an escort on the bus transfer in Rhodes but no official guide
Escort speaks English only
Bring a hat
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Bring bathing gear and sunblock

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Boat transfer
Escort

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 153 reviews

Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

4.2/5

All ratings (153)

5 stars (66)

43%

4 stars (45)

29%

3 stars (30)

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Barclay Feeney
Travelled as a couple
17 August 2026
2.2
United Kingdom
4.5 hours of rough water boat journey, with ( in my opinion) too many people in cramped conditions, for 3.5 hours of sight-seeing and swimming doesn’t represent an enjoyable ride/time, worst excursion ever from yourselves ,
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Rachel
Travelled with family
12 July 2026
3
United Kingdom
We had 3 hours free time on Symi (except by the time you get off the boat and have to be back it’s more like 2.5hrs) for the 7 hours of travel we had to get there and back. NOWHERE in the description does it say you are going on a swimming stop to St George’s Bay. We therefore had nothing with us for swimming and had to put up with another 45m on the boat in the bay, which is time I would have preferred on the island, it felt such a waste.
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Rebecca
Travelled with family
29 June 2026
3
United Kingdom
We were not informed by the rep when we booked that the trip included an hour stop off for swimming we therefore had no costumes or towels so had to sit on the boat with little shade in the extreme temperatures whilst everyone else enjoyed their swims. When we arrived back into Rhodes town our bus had technical problems so we then had to wait for another bus, we’d been sat on the bus for half an hour before even being informed of this.
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Anonymous
Travelled with family
22 June 2026
3
United Kingdom
There was no mention on trip booked s out stopping off for a swim. A lot of people on the boat were not expecting a stop off and hadn’t brought swimming gear. The description should be a little more detailed.
A
Amanda
Travelled as a couple
8 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
Loved the minibus, pick up was on time driver very friendly. The rep was lovely & very attentive & helpful when we arrived in Rhodes, boat transfer was smooth sailing with lovely views of Turkey. Symi is a very beautiful island and has plenty of shops & restaurants for such a small area. The swim on the way back was very much needed as we were so hot it was very refreshing jumping into the sea. I would definitely recommend this trip a long & tiring day but worth it.
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Romish
Travelled as a couple
18 August 2026
5
France
Nois avons adoré le cadre de l'île de symi. Transfert bateau 2h. Temps libre sur place. Retour bateau avec arrêt a la baie de st Georges Beach Baignade de 1h dans leau bleu. Magnifique