Top Samos Culture

Extend your Greek vacation to include a day in the Turkish town of Kusadasi. The included boat ride takes you from Samos to Turkey in just one and a half hours. You’ll have time to explore the famous bazaar and more. Enjoy the personalized experience of having a private guide with you every step of the way. You can also take an optional tour to the ancient city of Ephesus.

Explore the history and heritage of the beautiful Aegean Islands on this sightseeing cruise from Samos. Following pickup at your hotel, take to the waves and enjoy uninterrupted views over the coastal scenery. Take in top attractions like the medieval town of Hora, Patmos and the harbor town of Skala. Along the way, listen as your guide shares insight into the region’s Byzantine history.

Stop in one of the most beautiful villages , Koumeika , and visit a local oil producing factory Stop in the village of Koumaradei at a traditional Pottery shop , watch a small demonstration on ceramics . Have a guided tour of the Monastery of Timios Stavros or Megali Panagia have a guided tour at the HERA temple ( official guide - english ) . Stop in Pythagorion, the most important tourist resort on the island and have free time for lunch (lunch not included in the price). Continue to a winery outside the village of Kondeika to learn the secrets of samos wine culture and have a small wine tasting at the end .

Departing from Pythagorio harbour at 08.00 and arrival in Kusadasi at 09.15. Depart from Kusadasi for Ephesus 10:30 arrive to Ephesus and start the tour ( points to be visited , the Library of Celsius, Hadrians Temple, the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, The Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, Vedious and Scholastic Baths, Bouloterion, and the Great Theatre. Also short visit to Temple of artemis ) 12:45 depart for shopping on the way to Kusadasi 13:30 depart for Kusadasi 14:00 arrive in Kusadasi , time for lunch or free time Return to Samos at approx. 18:15 (17.00 departure from Kusadasi) .

Patmos is situated 32 miles south of Samos. Famous for its religious past, Patmos is the island where Saint John the Theologian wrote the Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse). The highlights of the monastery include a library, historic documents, manuscripts, biographies of saints and others. The cave of the Apocalypse was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in the year 2006. ITINERARY Bus transfer from hotels / hotels inside Pythagorio without transfer Boat departs at 08.00 ( Dodekanisos Lines ) Sail to Patmos approx. 2 ½ hrs Depart Patmos port Drive to the Cave 15 min Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse 30 min Drive to the Monastery 10 min Visit the Monastery of St. John and the museum 75 min After the tour and around 20 minutes of free time , guests return to Skala port , where they can spend remaining time with a walk at harbor , rest The boat departs at 15.20 hrs for Pythagorio, where it will arrive at 18.00