3-Night 4-Day Samos Tour with Ferry Departure from Kuşadası
Tour Detail
1. Day | Kuşadası Depart – Free Time
We meet at 07:30 AM at Kuşadası Port (Scala Nuova). After our passport procedures, we depart at 08:30 AM by fast ferry and, after a pleasant 45-minute sea journey, arrive at Vathy Port, the center of Samos Island. On some dates, our guide will welcome you at Samos Port and include you in the tour from there.
(Our guests joining from Seferihisar will be welcomed by our guide at Samos port)
To expedite the process for guests who will obtain a door visa, we recommend sitting near the door on the ferry.
Our hotel check-in time is 15:00, but early check-in to your rooms may be possible depending on availability.
After checking into your rooms, the rest of your day is entirely yours. If you wish, you can swim at the island's beautiful beaches or enjoy the sun and crystal-clear waters in turquoise coves.
You can take pleasant walks through Vathy streets, have a break with Greek coffee at seaside cafes, or buy souvenirs at gift shops. Guests who wish can rent a car to explore different beaches and villages of the island and find opportunities to swim in hidden coves.
Today is a pleasant free day where you can soak in Samos' peaceful atmosphere and make your own plans completely.
Accommodation at Our Hotel
2. Day | Vathy Exploration – Taverna Night
After breakfast at our hotel, we meet at the point indicated by our guide at 16:00 PM and begin exploring Vathy under the guidance of our guide. During our approximately one-and-a-half-hour walking tour, we start discovering Vathy. Throughout this enjoyable walk lasting about an hour and a half, we learn from our guide about the island's rich history, daily life culture, local lifestyle, charming cafes, delicious restaurants, and entertainment spots. As we move through narrow streets, we witness up close both the past and the current spirit of Samos.
During our walk, we see the island's only Catholic Church, which is currently abandoned. This structure, notable for its silence and mystical atmosphere, becomes one of our special stops shedding light on the island's multicultural past.
Then we reach Lion Square, considered the heart of the city and Samos' oldest and still actively used town square. Here we see the lion statue, the symbol of the square, and explore the historical texture around it. The Town Hall and Archaeological Museum located around the square are included in our tour as structures carrying important traces of the island's history.
In the final part of our tour, we complete our journey at the monument of Themistoklis Sofoulis, known as the first President of Samos, a significant figure in modern Greek history. At this meaningful spot, we take souvenir photos and imprint Vathy's atmosphere intertwined with history and culture in our memories.
In your remaining free time, you can sit at cafes with Vathy views, take a walk along the coast, or enjoy the sea.
In the evening, one of the events that best reflects the soul of the island awaits you. In our extra-organized Taverna Night program, we enjoy ourselves in a pleasant atmosphere accompanied by live Greek music. Unlimited ouzo and wine are included in the menu served during the night. Guests wishing to continue the night's entertainment at different venues can get recommendations from our guide.
Accommodation at Our Hotel
3. Day | Big Island Tour
After breakfast at our hotel, we meet at the port at 09:30 AM and set off to explore the island. During our tour, we first view the Vathy area panoramically to gain general information about the island's layout.
Then we turn our route towards Kokari, one of the most photogenic points of the island. After our guide shows us the area panoramically and provides information, free time is offered here. Guests wishing can enjoy the turquoise sea, take a walk along the beach, or take wonderful photos against postcard-like landscapes.
Our next stop is Pythagorion, known as the birthplace of the famous mathematician Pythagoras. In this enchanting area with its historical texture and seaside atmosphere, we conduct our tour with our guide; we learn about Samos Castle, the Transfiguration Church, and the famous Blue Street. After a short walk in the port area, we take a photo break in front of the Pythagoras Monument.
Then, by the seaside, free time is offered for a pleasant meal break at the region's most popular restaurants. You have the opportunity to try fresh seafood and the flavors of Greek cuisine.
On the return journey, we take a short shopping break at Lidl, one of Europe's largest supermarket chains. Here you can find affordable products and local flavors.
Accommodation at Our Hotel
4. Day | Samos – Return to Kuşadası
(Optional Boat Tour Opportunity)
After our morning breakfast, we vacate our rooms. You can leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy the last moments of the island until the ferry departure time.
An Optional Private Boat Tour offering an unforgettable experience is organized for guests who wish. Departing from Vathy Port, with our boat accommodating a maximum of 20 people, we enjoy a pleasant blue voyage lasting approximately 4 hours, taking swimming breaks in coves inaccessible by land.
At our return time, we gather at the port and line up for passport control. After passport procedures and free shop shopping, we board the ferry and, after an approximately 45-minute journey, arrive in Kuşadası.
Extra Services
Door visa procedures,
mandatory travel health insurance for the visa,
Taverna night with unlimited ouzo and wine concept accompanied by Greek music,
night club organizations,
car rental,
Boat Tour,
special transfer requests and services like private boat tours are offered additionally.
Extra tour programs and contents may change during the season. We request you to stay in contact with your guide for current information.
The program flow, times, and visit points may be reorganized by the guide according to operational situations.
Passport, Customs, and Visa procedures may vary depending on the congestion on that day. Our agency cannot intervene in the procedures and process there.
The process is entirely at the discretion of the Greek Customs Police.
Documents Required for Door Visa
Passport copy
ID Card Copy
Biometric photo 2 pieces (3.5 cm – 4.5 cm)
Form (Hand-signed) Will be sent to you
Bank account statements (Last 3 months min. 20,000 ₺ / 400 € balance)
Overseas Travel Health Insurance (10 €)
Hotel reservation (Will be added by us)
Ferry ticket (Will be added by us)
Required documents must be delivered physically to us at least 10 days before the tour date.
NOTE
Child prices apply to accommodations with 2 adults.
For triple reservations, an extra bed or sofa bed may be used.
Those whose passports bear the N.C.T.R. stamp cannot enter Greece.