Symi to Kos: Hippocrates' Island

Coordinates: 37°19'N, 26°33'E
Anchorage: Skala (main port, limited space, often crowded)
Berth Cost: €40-60/night
Character: Sacred island, UNESCO, Monastery of St. John, where Book of Revelation was written

Monastery of St. John (UNESCO) [QR-495] - 11th century fortress monastery, stunning, free but dress modestly
Cave of the Apocalypse [QR-496] - Where St. John reportedly wrote Book of Revelation, €3
Chora [QR-497] - Beautiful hilltop village, white labyrinth, elegant

Dining:
Apocalypsis [QR-498] - Chora, excellent food, views, €35-55
Vegera [QR-499] - Skala waterfront, fresh fish, €30-45

Stay 1-2 nights - Sacred and beautiful.

IKARIA [QR-500]

Coordinates: 37°36'N, 26°10'E
Anchorage: Agios Kirykos (south) or Evdilos (north)
Berth Cost: €30-45/night
Character: "Blue Zone" island (people live to 100+), eccentric, independent, thermal springs

OR FOURNI [QR-501] - If Ikaria is more than 5 hours from Patmos:
Coordinates: 37°34'N, 26°30'E
Character: Tiny archipelago between Patmos and Ikaria, quiet, fishing, beautiful anchorages

Ikaria:
Ikarian Way of Life - Late dinners (10pm+), afternoon naps, wine, no rush
Thermal Springs - Therma village, natural hot springs by sea
Hiking - Mountain villages, Ranti Forest

Dining in Ikaria:
Klimataria [QR-502] - Agios Kirykos, traditional, locals' spot, €20-35
Kelari [QR-503] - Evdilos, excellent food, relaxed, €25-40

Stay 1-2 nights - Embrace the slow pace.

SAMOS [QR-504]

Coordinates: 37°45'N, 26°58'E (Pythagoreio) / 37°47'N, 26°43'E (Vathy)
Marina: Pythagoreio or Vathy (capital)
Berth Cost: €40-60/night
Character: Large island, close to Turkey (1 NM at narrowest!), birthplace of Pythagoras, wine, mountains

Final Greek island before Turkey.

Pythagoreio (UNESCO) [QR-505] - Ancient harbor, Eupalinos Tunnel (6th century BC engineering marvel), €8
Heraion of Samos (UNESCO) [QR-506] - Sanctuary of Hera, ruins, €8
Vathy (Capital) - Larger, more services, Archaeological Museum

Dining:
Aegeon [QR-507] - Pythagoreio, waterfront, excellent seafood, €30-50
Kokoras [QR-508] - Vathy, traditional, locals' favorite, €25-40

Stay 1-2 nights - Last provisions, prepare for Turkey.