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Then this is the right group for you! Join social events, parties, social meals, walks, day or a few days trips, creating a social environment for people to feel at ease, be included, feel welcome, create and enhance communities.

If you feel like a Londoner of the World, then Welcome! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Bienvenido! Bem vinda! Καλώς ήρθες! Hoşgeldiniz! добро пожаловать! Välkommen! Welkom! 欢迎! ようこそ! أهلا بك! добре дошли!

Please note that it is free to become a member in this group and there is a 'pay as you go' charge for each event or activity in order to ensure sustainability.
Each event's fee goes towards meet-up app & platforms fees, venues hire cost around central London as this group operates, organising & hosting costs.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Eleni
Group Organiser

£649.00
GREEK ISLANDS MAGNIFICENCE! Discover RHODES-SYMI-CHALKI! Patmos too!

GREEK ISLANDS MAGNIFICENCE! Discover RHODES-SYMI-CHALKI! Patmos too!

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Rhodes is the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, renowned for its 3,000-year history, stunning beaches, and the UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town, with the Palace of the Grand Master and the cobbled streets.

A fine blend of natural beauty, archaeological sites and cosmopolitan resorts, bars, restaurants and night life, combined with blissful climate all year round, makes Rhodes a unique worldwide destination, similar to no other Greek island!

If you are dreaming of crystal clear blue seas, magnificent landscapes, culinary experiences, flavours and colours, exploring and discovering everything as a local, having fun with a lovely group of summer time friendly travel companions then welcome to your summer holiday! Let's make some memories and tick new places off your bucket list! Feel the essence of the summer experience!

Feel free to join on your own as most people do and enjoy travelling in a group setting. You may as well take some quality 'me' time and catch up later for dinner!

Indicative itinerary :

Thursday, 16th July : Meeting-up at the airport or at the hotel, arriving in perfect timing for dinner in a local tavern in Rhodes old town with local delicacies of the island and get a first glimpse by night. Welcome to your Greek summer holiday!

Friday, 17th July: Exploring and discovering the old town of Rhodes at leisure, wander around the historical medieval castle and the renown street of the Knights, the Clock Tower, the Jewish square, the Hippocrates Square and most major sites. How about a refreshing swim at the second half of the day, to chill out at the beach bar!

Saturday 18th July : An optional day trip to Symi, the must-visit picture perfect island of beautiful architecture and unparalleled natural beauty, having some time for lunch, a rather quick swim and a visit to the monastery of St Michael, dated back from the 18th century, renown for its perfect joyous and blissful vibe if you approach with an open heart!

Sunday, 19th July : An optional day trip to Lindos. Think of white washed houses and narrow streets, colourful doors and flowers, authentic taverns and cute little shops, right beneath the dominant castle of the Acropolis, as well the crystal clear turquoise sea and sandy beach. In brief, as pretty as the definition of a Greek island can get!

Monday, 20th July : An optional day trip starting with the ecological sanctuary at the Butterfly Valley. Walk under the canopy of the forest, alongside waterfalls and ponds rich in wildlife. From mid-June to mid-September this is home to hundreds of thousands of Callimorpha butterflies and we certainly hope to be welcomed by some of them!

We carry on by boat to Chalki island, with idilic pretty houses scattered around the harbour, small fishing boats are moored and the most authentic local taverns await!

Tuesday, 21st July : Enjoy a local breakfast at leisure before the departure flight. If you wish to stay longer on your own or with other group members potentially, kindly be in touch the soonest to check availability and real time prices.

Your investment of £649 includes :

-5 nights in a double room with a balcony for SINGLE occupancy (you have your own room) at a 3* accommodation, centrally located in Rhodes Town, very near to all attractions, bars, restaurants and the beach.

-Breakfast buffet with delicious local delicacies each morning

-Sunbeds available on the beach right across the road

-A welcome drink during our first dinner (choice of a glass of local wine, a beer or a soft drink)

-Organising & hosting.

- All necessary arrangements for a smooth experience. Eleni is organising the group throughout the course of the trip, ensuring an optimal
experience.

Kindly allow a little bit of flexibility in the order of the aforementioned itinerary for an optimal experience during the trip.

IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR PLUS ONE sharing the same room, it is suitable & available, GET IN TOUCH THE SOONEST for exact price for each person.

*******ALSO, IF YOU WISH TO EXTEND YOUR STAY!*****

****YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE : IF YOU'RE UP FOR SOME EXTRA GREEK ISLAND EXPLORATION, TO THE SACRET ISLAND OF PATMOS, THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO JOIN FURTHER !

PLEASE NOTE THAT FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHTS TO RHODES, GREECE (RHO is the airport code)

Recommended flights :

Eleni is flying out with Ryanair flight from Stansted at 13:55 departure if you would like to travel all together or feel free to choose what suits you best and we can meet up at the hotel.

If you need assistance to book, please be in touch.

Shared airport transfers will be arranged once we have the exact amount of participants.

The trip is confirmed and is going ahead.

Check for availability first with the organiser before you book flights.

*******ALSO, IF YOU WISH TO EXTEND YOUR STAY!*****

****YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE : IF YOU'RE UP FOR SOME EXTRA GREEK ISLAND EXPLORATION, TO THE SACRET ISLAND OF PATMOS, THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO JOIN FURTHER !

PATMOS is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous as the place where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation, it features the fortified Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse. A serene, yet lively as in the heart of summer, as magical as it gets.

Tuesday, 21st July : Ferry from Rhodes to Patmos. Enjoying the cobbled whitewashed streets of the main town, being immersed in its colours and vibe.

Wednesday 22nd: Visiting the picturesque sights of the island, the monastery, the cave, enjoying the beach, the windmills, the authentic greek food and the unique energy of this island.

Thursday, 23rd July : Excursion to Arki & Marathi, a small cluster of heavenly islets that never fail to captivate visitors with their blissful serenity and seriously magnificent landscapes

Friday, 24th July : Ferry from Patmos to Kos, flight to London. Our Greek summer ferry tale finishes here but lasts forever in our hearts and minds!

Arrangements can be made if you wish to stay longer in Kos, the island of Hippocrates, the father of Medicine and also visit Nisiros island.

Your investment of £339 :

-3 nights to a local style hotel of similar to 2.5 standards for A DOUBLE ROOM FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY (you have your own room)

-Arrangements, organising & hosting.

YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR OWN TRAVEL INSURANCE AND ENSURE YOUR PASSPORT ALLOWS TRAVEL TO GREECE

Life is ...a BEACH after all! Make sure it's one on a Greek island anyway!

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