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During these 15 day islandhopping Dodecanese trip you visit five islands of the Dodecanese. You will visit the volcanic island of Nisyros, which is very peaceful when the day trippers from Kos are gone. The highlight here is the sulfur-smelling volcano. Next destination is the quiet Kalymnos. Kalmynos is known for its rock climbing and sponge fishing. Then you travel to the Italian-likie island of Leros where we recommend you a visit to the castle and the war museum. The next island is Patmos. Patmos is known for the John Monastery, which is beautifully located on the highest point of the island. You'll end your trip on Kos, a touristic island with beautiful beaches. Visit the Tree of Hippocrates, the thermal waters and go to the mountain village of Zia.

Interested? Read the day-to-day description of this trip below. Would you like to stay a day longer or shorter on an island or change an island for another? No problem, please indicate this on the request form and we will directly start working on a tailor made travel the Dodecanese trip.

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Day-to-day description

Day 1
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Day 1: Arrival on Kos

Upon arrival at Kos Airport you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Here you will stay for the first night.

Day 2
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Day 2: Kos - Nisyros

You will be picked up at your accommodation and brought to the port of Kos to catch your ferry with destination Nisyros. The journey takes about 1,5 hours. Once arrived at the port of Nisyros someone will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

Day 3
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Day 3: at leisure on Nisyros

Nisyros is a cozy little island and most famous for its volcano. It is well worth to go there and walk through the crater where it will literally get hot under your feet. Occasionally you will see some steam escaping... Especially when the day trippers are gone and the island is back in peace, you will discover the charm of Nisyros. The main town of Mandraki is a picturesque village with whitewashed houses and narrow streets. Learn more about Nisyros.

Day 4
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Day 4: Journey Nisyros - Kalymnos

You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the port. The ferry to Kos will last about an hour. On arrival you will be taken to another port where the ferry to Kalymnos departs. This ferry takes about half an hour. (In some very rare cases there will be a direct ferry from Nisyros to Kalymnos). At Kalymnos there will be someone waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

Day 5 & 6
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Day 5 & 6: at leisure on Kalymnos

Kalymnos has kept its Greek charm because it is not overrun by tourists. The tourists who arrive at Kalymnos come for the quietness or for climbing. Rent a car and discover the island. Make sure to visit the car-free Telendos (a small trip by boat, opposite the village of Myrties). Kalymnos has some beautiful beaches as well. Learn more about Kalymnos.

Day 7
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Day 7: Kalymnos - Leros

You will be picked up at your accommodation and brought to the port of Kalymnos to catch your ferry with destination Leros. The journey takes about 1 hour. Once arrived at the port of Leros someone will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

Day 8 & 9
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Day 8 & 9: at leisure on Leros

Leros is not a very big island and appears to be a little Italian. Visit the Museum of the Second World War, where there is a lot of information about the battle of Leros. The castle on top of the mountain is a must. Leros is not very touristy and you will find yourself among the Greeks. Learn more about Leros.

Day 10
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Day 10: Leros - Patmos

You will be picked up at your accommodation and brought to the port of Leros to catch your ferry with destination Patmos. The journey takes about 1 hour. Once arrived at the port of Patmos someone will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

Day 11 & 12
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Day 11 & 12: at leisure on Patmos

The highlight of Patmos the John Monastery. A visit to the cave that inspired Apostle John for writing the New Testament is also worth a visit. Patmos a laid back island, with a number of quiet beaches. Learn more about Patmos.

Day 13
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Day 13: Patmos - Kos

You will be picked up at your accommodation and brought to the port of Patmos to catch your ferry with destination Kos. The journey takes about 3 hours. Once arrived at the port of Kos someone will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

Day 14
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Day 14: at leisure on Kos

Kos is the bicycle island of Greece because it is relatively flat. It is quite touristy and the birthplace of Hippocrates. Visit the tree under which he taught, the thermal waters and the mountain village of Zia. Kos has beautiful sandy beaches. Learn more about Kos.

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Day 15: Departure back home

You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to Kos Airport. This is where your plane leaves to bring you back home. Can't you get enough of your travel the Dodecanese? Choose to extend your holiday on Lipsi, Symi or Rhodes.

Additional information

Car rental

Most islands have a good network of public transport to explore the islands. However if you want to explore the islands thoroughly and go where the buses do not go / stop, we advise you to rent a car. Ask us about the possibilities.

Flights

As flight rates differ per day, we offer the trips excluding flights. There are flights from €260, - per person, for those flights availability is limited. In general, the sooner you book, the cheaper the flight. We can help you to search for a suitable flight.

Accommodation

You can choose different type and class of accommodations with us. The hotels include breakfast and the studio's or apartments are mostly without breakfast. The hotels we divided into three different classes:

  • 2 balls Often small scale hotels with simple but decent rooms with private bathroom and toilet.
  • three balls Comfortable hotels with more facilities, often with pool. The rooms are also better.
  • four balls Luxury hotels with lots of facilities or a particularly stylish accommodation .

The studio's or apartments without breakfast we divide into two classes:

  •  2 balls Often small complexes with simple studio's or apartments with a simple own kitchenette.
  • 3 balls Often small complexes with comfortable studio's or apartments with a comfortable private kitchenette.

Be sure where you stay

Because we are very flexible, one can depart any day and one can make all kind of changes to our trips, it's impossible to check availability of accommodations in advance. We therefore assume the accommodations mentioned in the quotation are available. If something turns out to be fully booked at the time of booking, we will come up with a similar alternative, but you can still cancel the trip free of charge. So, before the final booking you will know where you will be staying.

Accommodations



Location

Category

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Nisyros Romantzo Hotel Porfyris Hotel Porfyris Hotel 3 brothers hotel Mammi's Apartments
Kalymnos Oasis Hotel Plaza Hotel Plaza Hotel Panorama Studio's Myrties Boutique Apartments
Leros Saraya Resort Saraya Resort Saraya Resort Theotokis Studio's Saraya Resort
Patmos Romeos Hotel Skala Hotel Patmos Paradise Hotel Johanna Studio's Patmos Garden
Kos Astron Hotel Triton Hotel Aktis Art Hotel Katerina & Evi's Alexandra Beach


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The prices



Category

Persons

Period

1/4 - 31/5 1/6 - 30/6 1/7 - 20/7 21/7 - 25/8
1/10 - 31/10 9/9 - 30/9 26/8 - 8/9
2 bollen 4 € 1014 € 1179 € 1264 € 1399
3 € 989 € 1089 € 1179 € 1369
2 € 1099 € 1259 € 1369 € 1589
1 € 1814 € 2039 € 2239 € 2679
3 bollen 4 € 1099 € 1209 € 1274 € 1369
3 € 1094 € 1184 € 1304 € 1459
2 € 1229 € 1384 € 1489 € 1674
1 € 1954 € 2094 € 2269 € 2629
4 bollen 4 € 1214 € 1494 € 1764 € 1844
3 € 1259 € 1539 € 1814 € 1944
2 € 1354 € 1694 € 1974 € 2119
1 € 2264 € 2844 € 3349 € 3639
2 bollen 4 € 784 € 839 € 894 € 964
3 € 839 € 909 € 989 € 1074
2 € 939 € 994 € 1059 € 1179
1 € 1599 € 1714 € 1834 € 2074
3 bollen 4 € 879 € 954 € 969 € 1064
3 € 889 € 989 € 1009 € 1139
2 € 1074 € 1174 € 1194 € 1374
1 € 1869 € 2069 € 2109 € 2464


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Prices travel the Dodecanese are per person and include:

  • 14 nights of accommodation
  • All transfers to and from the (air)port
  • All ferrytickets

Prices travel the Dodecanese exclude:

  • International flights
  • Travel and cancellation insurances
  • Reservations costs of € 25,- (in total)