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EXPERIENCE The Dodecanese 2

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8 DAYS

in the Dodecanese 3

Day 1 Day 3
Start with a coffee in the main square of Board the 8:30am catamaran to Mandráki
Rhodes Old Town (p162), then head to the on Nísyros (p194), where you can fit in a
Crusader Palace of the Grand Masters visit to the archaeological museum and
(p166). After a morning of exploration, the Knights’ Castle before lunch. Hire a
make your way up to the medieval walls scooter, car or bike to reach Emborió for
and follow them as far as the Kókkini lunch at To Balkoni (in the village centre),
Pórta – it’s a great way to orient yourself. which has stunning views over Nísyros’
Have lunch at Ta Petaladika (p163), then volcanic zone – you can visit it after your
visit the Nestoridion wing of the Modern meal. Continue on to Nikiá village for an
Greek Art Museum in New Town (p173) after noon coffee, then descend to the
before a swim at Élli beach. Return to the coast for a sunset dip at Hohláki. Dine
Old Town for dinner in the charming at a seaside taverna in Mandráki, where
courtyard of Marco Polo Café (p163). fresh fish will undoubtedly be on the menu.

Day 2 Day 4
Catch the ferry from Mandráki port to Have a leisurely morning wandering
the picturesque Panormítis monastery on around town before catching the midday
Sými (p197). After your visit, hop back on catamaran to Kos port (p186). Pay a visit
the boat and continue to Sými’s main to the harbour and the nearby ruins of
town, Gialós, for some retail therapy, then Neratziá Knights’ castle before riding a
climb the stair-paths to Horió village to rented scooter up to Platáni for lunch at
catch the museum before its 2:30pm Hasan tavern (main road). Afterwards, tour
closure. Have lunch back down on the the nearby Asklepion archaeological site
shoreline at To Spitiko (Akti Pavlou), which (p188), then have a dip at the Bros Thermá
specializes in seafood. Return to Rhodes (p187) seaside hot springs. More fresh fish
for the evening; Mezes (Akti Kanari 9) in is on the menu for dinner back in town
New Town is a good choice for dinner. at Barbouni (26 G. Averof street, Kos).
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