A crewed gulet charter voyage
Dodecanese charter itinerary
Southern Dodecanese — Kos to Rhodes
A stunning seven-day loop through the southern Dodecanese, weaving between neoclassical harbours, volcanic landscapes and hidden beaches — beginning and ending in Rhodes, with island-hopping calls at Symi, Tilos, Nisyros and Halki along the way.
The voyage at a glance
Day 1
Kos — Embarkation & Sail to Nisyros
Day 2
Kos to Nisyros
Day 3
Nisyros to Tilos
Day 4
Tilos to Symi
Day 5
Symi to Chalki
Day 6
Chalki to Lindos
Day 7
Lindos to Rhodes
Day 8
Rhodes (Mandraki Harbour)
Day 1
Kos — Embarkation & Sail to Nisyros
Welcome aboard at Kos Marina, where your gulet awaits in the shadow of Kos Town's harbour castle. Once settled in and provisioned, the afternoon invites a leisurely wander ashore to take in Hippocrates' ancient plane tree and the atmospheric lanes of the old town. This evening, drinks on deck as the marina lights come up offer a gentle introduction to a week of Dodecanese sailing.
Ashore nearbyKos Old Town · 'I Love Kos' sign · Hirodion Taverna · COCO Beach Kos Restaurant
Day 2
Kos to Nisyros
Leaving Kos behind, the gulet makes for the volcanic island of Nisyros, dropping anchor off Mandraki or the quiet fishing harbour of Pali. The centrepiece here is an excursion down into the Stefanos crater, where the caldera still hisses and steams underfoot — an extraordinary, otherworldly experience. Evenings are spent at one of the unassuming tavernas in Mandraki, where the cooking is honest and the atmosphere entirely untouched by mass tourism.
Ashore nearbyLiotridi tou Kari · Archaeological Museum of Nisyros · Salonikios · Sea Flavor
Day 3
Nisyros to Tilos
From Nisyros the course is set for Tilos, a protected nature reserve whose bay at Livadia offers some of the most peaceful swimming and shore-gazing of the voyage. The pebble-beach waterfront is unhurried, and those who wish to stretch their legs will find gentle walking trails that wind through birdlife-rich scrubland. It is precisely the kind of stop that reminds guests why they chose a gulet — complete freedom to simply be still.
Ashore nearbyElephant Museum · En Ploo · Almyriki
Day 4
Tilos to Symi
Sailing on to Symi, the gulet rounds into Gialos Harbour to reveal one of Greece's most striking townscapes: tiers of pastel neoclassical mansions rising from the quayside in a broad natural amphitheatre. The crew moor stern-to along the waterfront, putting excellent seafood tavernas within easy reach. For those with energy, the Kali Strata stairway climbs through the upper town and rewards the effort with sweeping views back over the rooftops and the gulet below.
Ashore nearbyLapathos Beach · Plaka Beach · Niki's Cookhouse · Tarsanas Greek Cuisine
Day 5
Symi to Chalki
A short sail from Symi brings the gulet to Chalki, where the tiny harbour of Emborios is lined with elegantly faded mansions in ochre and dusty blue, their reflections shifting in the water alongside the local fishing fleet. A celebrated bell-tower marks the skyline, and the overall mood is one of quiet, unhurried charm. The afternoon is given over to swimming in the clear bays close by before a relaxed evening at anchor.
Ashore nearbyPondamos Beach · Ο Γύρος της Χάλκης · The traditional dish of Lefkosia in the old village
Day 6
Chalki to Lindos
Departing Chalki, the gulet heads for Lindos on Rhodes' east coast, anchoring in the broad bay beneath the clifftop acropolis that has commanded this stretch of coastline for millennia. A tender ride ashore lands guests among the car-free lanes of the whitewashed village, where pebble-mosaic courtyards and the old sea captains' houses lead the eye steadily upward to the Temple of Athena Lindia. It is a thoroughly scenic afternoon, perfectly suited to those who prefer to absorb a place at their own pace.
Ashore nearbyMikros Gialos beach · Παραλία Φώκια · T-Veg · Almyra
Day 7
Lindos to Rhodes
From Lindos the gulet completes its arc of the Dodecanese with an arrival at Rhodes, berthing at Mandraki Harbour in the shadow of the medieval walls of the Old Town. The famous deer statues at the harbour entrance signal one of the great walking destinations of the Aegean — a UNESCO-listed labyrinth of cobbled streets, the soaring Palace of the Grand Master and waterfront tavernas for a final dinner together. A fitting and memorable last evening afloat.
Ashore nearbyMedieval City of Rhodes · Street of the Knights of Rhodes · MELI Restaurant · Taverna Kostas
Day 8
Rhodes (Mandraki Harbour)
A final morning at Mandraki Harbour allows time for one last coffee on deck with the medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town as a backdrop, or a brief stroll back through the cobbled lanes before farewells are said. Disembarkation marks the end of a gentle, varied passage through the Dodecanese — a voyage shaped by volcanic craters, photogenic harbours and unhurried island afternoons.
Ashore nearbyMedieval City of Rhodes · Street of the Knights of Rhodes · MELI Restaurant · Taverna Kostas
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