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The Dodecanese: Rhodes & Kos: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.
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4
days
215 km
distance
8.6 h
in transit
17
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~14.5 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Rhodes–Symi sailings run daily in the main season, while the direct morning Symi–Kos service normally skips Thursday. Visit Lindos' acropolis before the heat and verify both dated ferries before booking.
Day 1 Rhodes & Lindos
- Transit
- 1h27
- Finish
- ~14:55
- Temperature
- 22.4°C–28.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 14.5h
09:00
11:05
12:05
13:05
Discover ancient artifacts and statues in serene garden settings.
50 min · Rhodes & Lindos · €3
open: Open in season till 20:00
13:55
Overnight here
e.g. Carina Hotel · Rhodes Youth Hostel
Day 2 Around Rhodes & Lindos
- Transit
- 0h20
- Finish
- ~13:50
- Temperature
- 22.4°C–28.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 14.5h
09:00
Explore a historic research centre housing a vibrant array of Mediterranean marine life and exhibits.
50 min · Rhodes & Lindos
10:00
11:00
12:00
12:50
Overnight here
e.g. Carina Hotel · Rhodes Youth Hostel
Day 3 Symi
- Transit
- 2h42
- Finish
- ~12:05
- Temperature
- 22.4°C–28.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 14.5h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel
Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.
- 07:40–08:00TransferRhodes & Lindos → Rhodes ferry terminalReach the signed Dodekanisos Seaways departure terminal from the central Rhodes route anchor.Check source
- 08:00–09:55Public transportRhodes ferry terminal → Symi ferry terminalDodekanisos Seaways Rhodes–Symi passenger ferry — current 2026 main-season example; verify the exact dated sailing before bookingCheck source
- 09:55–10:10TransferSymi ferry terminal → SymiLeave the arrival terminal and continue on foot into Gialos harbour.Check source
10:10
Kali Strata visitsymi.gr
Climb the broad stone steps from Gialos towards Chorio for layered harbour and hillside views.
50 min · Symi · Free
11:15
Gialos harbour and neoclassical waterfront visitsymi.gr
Explore Gialos harbour, its neoclassical waterfront, stone bridge and historic clock.
50 min · Symi
Overnight here
Day 4 Kos
- Transit
- 4h07
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 21.4°C–28.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~1
- Daylight
- 14.5h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel
Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.
- 08:05–08:20TransferSymi → Symi ferry terminalReach the booked departure berth from the Gialos harbour route anchor.Check source
- 08:20–10:20Public transportSymi ferry terminal → Kos ferry terminalDodekanisos Express direct Symi–Kos morning service — observed May–October 2026; Thursday omitted; verify the exact dated sailing before bookingCheck source
- 10:20–10:35TransferKos ferry terminal → KosLeave the arrival terminal and continue into central Kos.Check source
10:35
11:35
12:35
14:40
Mastihari Main Beach mastihari.com map ↗
Relax on soft sand, with gentle waves lapping at your feet.
90 min · Kos
16:10
Ampeli ampelirestaurant.gr
Savor classic Greek dishes in a cozy, traditional tavern setting.
60 min · Kos
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