7 days tour

Island Hopping In The Dodecanese

Island Hopping In The Dodecanese

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking Trekking Hellas local guide

Transport

All necessary local ground transfers for the operation of the trip Transfers to and from the airport/port Boat tickets (Rhodes to Tilos, Tilos to Halki, Halki to Rhodes)

Hygieneprotocol

Meals

Meals: breakfast (days 2-7), lunch box (days 2-4 & 6), lunch in a taverna (day 5) & 2 dinners (days 1 & 6)

Accommodation

Bed and breakfast for 6 nights in boutique hotels. Aretanassa Hotel Halki (or similar) Housed in an imposing historical building that was once used for the storage of the natural sponges, this area of the Dodecanese is famous for the Aretanassa Hotel and is now a delightful boutique style hotel. The hotel has 19 gloriously sunny sea facing rooms with powder blue walls, large beds and spotless tiled floors. Nearly all the rooms have balconies with breathtaking views. Ilidi Roc Hotel Tilos (or similar) This superb accommodation occupies a sensational, landscaped position, almost overhanging the sea, at the entrance to Livadia Harbour. There are two little beaches immediately below, so pre-breakfast swims are easy. The rough path into the village takes less than 10 minutes. Ilidi consists of five separate buildings. Each suite, studio and apartment has its own spacious terrace with views over the bay. The furnishings and fittings are of the very best - colour coordinated and unbelievably smart and tasteful. The same attention has been paid to the specifications of the bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms - the raised bed platform allows you to admire the views from some of the studios without putting a foot out of bed!

Others

4 hiking tours (days 2,3,4 5) Day excursion to the deserted island of Alimia

Not included:

Flights

Flights not included

Insurance

Personal travel insurance is not included in the price.

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Itinerary of your trip Island Hopping In The Dodecanese

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Rhodes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Rhodes

      Day 1 of Island Hopping the Dodecanese sees your arrival in Rhodes and transfer to the port. After meeting your Trekking Hellas Guide, we embark on the boat to Tilos! We christen the beginning of our exciting adventure by enjoying a delicious welcome dinner. Overnight stay in Tilos.


      Tilos, an island with rough, mountainous volumes, hills and plains where four hundred species of flowers and herbs germinate, lots of them endemic, is also inhabited by numerous species of rare birds (Bonelliโ€™s eagle, hawks, nightingales, goldfinches, herons, bee-eaters etc). It has picturesque villages and secluded beaches. This is the place where the last elephants of Europe lived: The dwarf-elephants appeared in the island 45,000 years ago and disappeared 4,000 years ago.


      The whole island constitutes a vast ecological park and is protected by international treaties. In ancient times, Tilos was famous for its herbs and became really prosperous during the classic period. During that period the famous female poet, Irinna, lived on the island. The island extends over a surface of 63 km2, its coastline is 63 km long and it has 500 inhabitants. 



  • Day 2 Day 2: Hike Livadia - Lethra Beach - Mikro Chorio - Livadia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hike Livadia - Lethra Beach - Mikro Chorio - Livadia

      Todayโ€™s part of our Hiking Tour is a hike which combines all you have ever dreamed of when thinking about Greece. We start from the beautiful seaside village of Livadia and the trail leads us along the coastline to lovely beaches, including a red beach โ€“ due to the colour of its sand. Thereafter, having reached Lethra Beach, a green tree-lined paradise, we begin the ascent towards Mikro Chorio (meaning small village in Greek). Once a highly populated village, it is now deserted. Houses have been abandoned and they remain along with the narrow alleys, green courtyards and its few present inhabitants โ€“ goats. During the summer months a bar operates here from which customers can stroll around this unique โ€œghostโ€ village. Picturesque as it may be, we are forced to leave it behind, in order to start our descent back towards our starting point, Livadia.


      Distance: 7 Km


      Actual Hiking Duration: 3 hours.


      Overnight stay in Tilos.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hike Livadia - Gera - Livadia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hike Livadia - Gera - Livadia

      Today we start our Island Hopping the Dodecanese tour from the village of Livadia, and again follow the coast line, walking along by the beach, towards the end of the gulf, to the main port of Tilos.


      The trail was once built on the ridge of a mountain slope and connected the port with the now abandoned village of Gera. Here, only a few houses and some threshing floors remain, overlooking the Aegean Sea which stretches as far as the eye can see. We continue our walk, and start our climb up through a riverbed full of trees to reach the highest point of our hike. With great views of the nearby islands, we then descend again towards Livadia.


      Distance: 8.5Km


      Actual Hiking Duration: 4 hours


      Overnight stay in Tilos.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Hike Agios Panteleimonas - Agios Antonios - Megalo Chorio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hike Agios Panteleimonas - Agios Antonios - Megalo Chorio

      Today our Hiking Tour takes us to Agios Panteleimonas, a monastery built in 1531 AD by a sailor, who survived a shipwreck and had a vision of Saint Panteleimon in his dreams. As a result he decided to build the monastery to honour the saint who had saved him. And, as the myth goes, he discovered a natural spring at the spot where he decided to build the monastery! Nowadays, Agios Panteleimonas stands imposingly on top of a mountain slope, surrounded by maple trees, a juxtaposition to its harsh surroundings and a rare sight for an island. The trail starts on the outskirts of the Monastery and leads to Agios Antonios โ€“ the second harbour of the island, offering fantastic views of the nearby island of Nisiros.


      We arrive at Agios Antonios, and then ascend to Megalo Chorio (which means Big Village in Greek). Megalo Chorio is now the capital of Tilos. Built under the protection of a medieval castle, Megalo Chorio, stands proudly overlooking Eristos, the biggest and most famous beach of the island.


      Distance: 7.5Km


      Actual Hiking Duration: 3 hours.


      We take a boat to Halki in the afternoon and enjoy some sightseeing in the main town.


      Overnight stay in Halki 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Hike Nimborios - Chorio - Pondamos Beach - Nimborios
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Hike Nimborios - Chorio - Pondamos Beach - Nimborios

      Day 5 of Island Hopping the Dodecanese starts from the capital of Chalki, Nimporios which is also the main village and port of the island. From here we gradually walk uphill through a fertile valley that leads up to the Medieval Castle of Chorio. The village of Chorio, in the west of Chalki, was once the only settlement on the island. It is built around the hill upon which the fort stands, with its traditional style of stone houses. The village of Chorio was slowly abandoned and today is deserted. The views from the Castle are magnificent, and on a clear day, Rhodes, Nisiros, Karpathos and Tilos are all visible, all happily surrounded by the endless blue of the Aegean sea. On the way back, we stop at Pondamos Beach for a refreshing swim and a nutritious homemade lunch at a seaside taverna.


      Distance: 6.5 Km


      Actual Hiking Duration: 3 hours


      Overnight stay in Halki.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Excursion In Alimia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Excursion In Alimia

      Today our Hiking tour let us explore a deserted island, called Alimia. We set off from the port of Chalki, and sail till we reach its first wide bay, where the main town once stood. This village was declared a protected settlement in 1978. There,we disembark in order to hike among its untouched treasures. We find ourselves wandering along forgotten trails as the island has been uninhabited since the Second World War. In Hellenistic times, Alimia was used as a point of anchorage and an observation point for the Rhodian fleet. At the time, a tower was constructed on the highest peak of the island, on its eastern side and still survives to this day. Part of this Hellenistic tower was used for the construction of a Medieval Castle in 1475 by the Knights of Saint John, who had conquered The Dodecanese Islands in that era. Once we arrive at the second significant bay of the island, we have the chance to swim in its crystal-clear blue waters, and then enjoy a BBQ on the beach. In the early afternoon, we sail back to Chalki.


      Distance: 6 Km


      Actual Hiking Duration: 2.5 hours


      Overnight stay in Chalki

  • Day 7 Day 7: Chalki - Rhodes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Chalki - Rhodes

      On day 7 of Island Hopping in the Dodecanese we leave picturesque Chalki, and take the boat back to Rhodes, the biggest of the Dodecanese islands. Here is the end of the unforgettable trip over the charming Dodecanese Islands. If you wish to prolong your stay please contact us!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 80

Minors from 10 to 17 years must be accompained by an adult during the experience.

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