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Are these islands realistic, ferry-wise?

Posted by (Omaha, NE, USA) on

Planning for 23 day trip in September. We would like to return to Patmos (visited 2012), Amorgos (visited 2011), and Fourni (visited 2022) as well as Astpalaia (will be first visit). How reasonable are these by ferry?

Arriving in Athens, should we ferry to Patmos, then Fourni, Astypalaia, then Amorgos? Happy to switch out islands if more convenient for ferry schedules but would like to visit a new island, Astypalaia, and/or Kalymnos. Flexible at this point, so all advice appreciated.

Nicksy, understand this is your new home, so here I post😊.

Thanks so much.

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While waiting for Nicksy's suggestions, if you want to add Kalymnos, this island hopping is doable with direct ferries:

  1. From Patmos to Kalymnos: daily ferries
  2. From Kalymnos to Astipalea (twice a week, Anek Lines)
  3. From Astipalea to Amorgos (2 to 3 times a week - Blue Star Naxos)

It should be possible to include Fourni with a Dodecanisos Seaways ferry, but I'm not sure what the most efficient order would be.

Check the September 2025 timetables on openseas.gr

Since Astypalea and Kalymnos have airports connected to Athens, I would also look into how it's possible to start/end the itinerary with a flight to/from these islands.

Since Astypalea and Kalymnos have airports connected to Athens, I would also look into how it's possible to start/end the itinerary with a flight to/from these islands.

We really enjoyed Kalymnos, we spent six days there last spring. If you like climbing, you'll be spoiled for choice; if not, there are plenty of other things to do.

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