Day Trip to Greek Island of Samos
Excursions & day trips

Day Trip to Greek Island of Samos

3.9/5
Great
Based on 6 reviews
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65.00
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Spend a day on the Greek island of Samos
  • Free time to spend the day as you wish
  • Relax in Vathy or explore the harbour in Pythagoreio
What to expect

A quick hop over the sea from Kusadasi, and you'll find yourself on the Greek Island of Samos. Spend a day at your own pace in either Vathy or Pythagoreio, with your return ferry, taxes and round trip transfers in Kusadasi covered.

Depending on the day, you'll dock in either Vathy or Pythagoreio. From there, you'll have the rest of the day to spend exactly as you please. In Vathy, you can visit the famous Archaeological Museum, browse for souvenirs at the main square, amble along its cobblestone streets and relax into the island pace of life. Set around a horseshoe bay, you'll be able to stroll along the bustling quayside filled with tavernas and cafés, where you can watch the world go by.

Or if you dock in Pythagoreio, you can relax on the nearby pebble beach, wander around the quaint harbour or head up to the rooftop pool at Samos Hotel – the choice is yours. After a busy day exploring, you'll head back to Kusadasi by ferry in the early evening.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Return ferry tickets
  • check Port tax
What to remember
  • You will need your passport and e-visa on the day (e-visa is only applicable to those who need one to enter Turkey)
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Most shops in Samos are closed on Sundays
  • Food and drink not included
  • No guiding service on Samos
  • Please note each guest must pass through passport control to leave and enter each country, a total of four times. There can be lengthy queues at busier times, however the queues generally move steadily
  • You'll dock in Vathy on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Pythagoreio the rest of the week
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.9/5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

4.1/5

Safety

3.6/5

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3.6/5

Service

3.6/5

  • Disappointed

    From United Kingdom - August 2023

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Limited Information, no contact with a rep. Waiting delays ruined the whole experience

  • Graeme

    From United Kingdom - May 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Pickup on time. Samos is delightful BUT the day was spoilt by the queues at customs there and back.

  • Liam

    From United Kingdom - October 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The best part of this trip was the bus ride to the port. The bus driver was very friendly and couldn’t stop cracking jokes along the journey there and ...

  • Angie

    From United Kingdom - August 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Picked up late. 2 hours queuing to get boarding passes, which surely could have been obtained beforehand, and then agony queue through passport contro ...

  • Golden girls

    From United Kingdom - July 2022

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Pick up a little late but not too bad driver and rep. Great. Did no5 use return service as met friends for meal in Kusadasi.

  • Sylvie

    From United Kingdom - June 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Very few problems at Airport at both ends. Outbound flight delayed by about 45mins. Transfers to hotel very efficient and timely. Tui rep needed mor ...

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