DODECANESE ISLANDS
The "Sun-Drenched Frontier"
"The Dodecanese Odyssey: Where Medieval History Meets the Turquoise Edge of Greece."
"The sea was sapphire colored, and the sky
Burned like a heated opal through the air;
We hoisted sail; the wind was blowing fair
For the blue lands that to the eastward lie."
Oscar Wilde.
Discover the sun-soaked islands of the southeast. From the Knights of Rhodes to the sacred silence of Patmos, experience a journey through time with the Aegean's most trusted skippers.
"Chase the Sun Longer." The Dodecanese enjoy one of the longest and warmest sailing seasons in Europe. As your captain, I’ll guide you through these diverse waters where the winds are steady and the sea remains warm well into autumn. Whether we are navigating the volcanic coast of Nisyros or the hidden fjords of Kalymnos, your safety and comfort are backed by two decades of local mastery.
Rhodes: "Sail into the Mandraki harbor where the Colossus once stood. We’ll help you bypass the tourist crowds, finding quiet anchorages beneath the Lindos Acropolis where you can swim in water that looks like liquid sapphire."
Symi: "The most beautiful arrival in Greece. As we round the point, the neoclassical colorful houses of Symi rise like a theater set. We know the exact spot to drop anchor to give you the best view in the house for your morning coffee."
Patmos: "Experience the 'Island of the Apocalypse' with a sense of serenity. We’ll guide you to the secluded northern bays where the only sound is the water against the hull, far from the cruise-ship paths."
Nisyros & Tilos: "Step onto a sleeping volcano or hike through the eco-paradise of Tilos. These are the islands for those who want to see the 'Wild Greece'—raw, authentic, and breathtakingly beautiful."The Dodecanese are where the horizon feels endless. I’ve spent years learning the currents and the secrets of these southern outposts—from the best sponge-diver stories in Kalymnos to the quietest bays in Astypalaia. Let’s chart an adventure that goes beyond the ordinary."
Plan Your Dodecanese Adventure with Captain Yiannis Stasis
CLIMATE AND FOOD
The island complex of Dodecanese in the south-eastern Aegean is the sunniest corner in Greece. With crystal clear waters, sandy or pebbly beaches, imposing Byzantine and medieval monuments and unique traditional settlements are waiting to be discovered.
The Dodecanese islands have a rich variety of traditional products. If you like cheese, you'll find the wine-soaked "Krassotyri" in Kos and similar wine soaked cheese in Nyssiros and Leros. In Kassos you can discover Sitaka, a slightly fermented creamy spread cooked over a wood-burning fire.
If you like wine, then you might enjoy the hospitality of the vineyards of "The Island of the Knights", Rhodes. Their vineyards' traditions date back to antiquity, and their wines have been many times internationally awarded.
If Ouzo is your preference, then Sourma may surprise you. It's a dodecanese alternative to Ouzo. In Rhodes, it's made from grapes and wine, which makes it extra special.
CULTURE, ACTIVITIES AND EXPLORATION
A very long and rich history is waiting to be discovered in this island group. Kos has been inhabited since the Neolithic Period on the 5th millennium B.C, and it's the birthplace of Hippocrates a.k.a. "The Father of Medicine". There are also Castles and fortifications to be explored, dating from the Knights of St. John, at the 14th century.
In Leipsoi, you can find the island of the infamous Nymph Calypso, who held Odysseus hostage for 7 years. In Greek mythology, Nisyros was created from a rock that god of the sea, Poseidon threw to Giant Polyvotis during the war between Gods and Giants. Nisyros is home to the youngest of the island volcanos.
While in Nisyros you can visit the Volcanological Museum, in Kalymno you can discover an international sponge-harvesting trade center, go scuba-diving, spelunking or even mountain hiking and climbing.
"The Dodecanese Odyssey: Where Medieval History Meets the Turquoise Edge of Greece."
Island Selections: Seven-day Itineraries to the Dodecanese Islands
Island Selection No. 01: Seven days around the Dodecanese Islands
FROM KOS
- Day 1: Kos – Kalimnos
- Day 2: Kalimnos – Leros
- Day 3: Leros – Patmos
- Day 4: Patmos – Arkoi
- Day 5: Arkoi – Agathonisi
- Day 6: Agathonisi – Leipsoi
- Day 7: Leipsoi – Kos
Island Selection No. 02: Seven days around the Dodecanese Islands
FROM KOS
- Day 1: Kos Marina – Nisiros
- Day 2: Nisiros – Tilos
- Day 3: Tilos – Chalki
- Day 4: Chalki – Rhodes
- Day 5: Rhodes – Simi
- Day 6: Simi – Kos (Kefalos)
- Day 7: Kefalos – Kos Marina
Island Selection No. 03: Seven days around the Dodecanese Islands
FROM RHODES
- Day 1: Rhodes – Simi
- Day 2: Simi – Nisiros
- Day 3: Nisiros – Astypalaia
- Day 4: Astypalaia – Kos
- Day 5: Kos – Tilos
- Day 6: Tilos – Chalki
- Day 7: Chalki – Rhodes
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