Samos Port Transfers

The harbour bay of Pythagorio, one of the three ports served by Samos port transfers

Samos port transfers carry ferry and cruise passengers from the three harbours of the island, Vathy on the north-east coast, Pythagorio in the south-east and Karlovasi in the north-west, to the airport, a hotel in Kokkari or a room on the west coast, in a private car, minivan or taxi booked in advance. More private … Read more

Kusadasi Tours

Kusadasi tours start below the castle on Pigeon Island, joined to the town of Kusadasi by a causeway

Kusadasi tours start in the port town of Kuşadası in Aydın Province on the Aegean coast of Turkey, across the Mycale Strait from the Greek island of Samos. The routes cover boat trips along the coast, Pigeon Island, the hill village of Şirince, the Dilek Peninsula National Park, the ancient cities of Priene, Miletus and … Read more

Samos Wine Tasting

Vineyard rows on a Greek hillside in spring

A Samos wine tasting pours the Muscat wine the island has been known for since antiquity, from vineyards spread across the slopes of Mount Ampelos, at wineries, at the Samos Wine Museum and on guided tours from the east of the island. Plan the rest of the trip with Greece Tours. This page covers the … Read more

Samos Boat Trips

The harbour at Pythagorio on Samos, where the day boats to Samiopoula leave

Samos boat trips run six to nine hours from Pythagorio, Votsalakia and Kokkari to the Samiopoula islet, the Kasonisi coast, Megali Lakka and the east-coast beaches, with a BBQ lunch on board or on the sand and a hotel bus transfer bundled into most fares. Plan the rest of the island with Greece Tours. This … Read more

Samos Yacht Charter

The turquoise horseshoe harbour of Pythagorio on Samos full of moored yachts, a base for a Samos yacht charter

A Samos yacht charter is the hire of a catamaran, motor yacht or sailing yacht from Samos, taken as a crewed private charter, a shared cruise or a self-skippered bareboat charter, for a day cruise or a week in the eastern Aegean. The bases are Pythagorio and Samos Marina, and Vathy in the north. Plan … Read more

Samos Airport Transfers

The red-roofed seaside village of Kokkari on Samos, the island reached by airport transfers from Samos Airport

Samos airport transfers run from Samos International Airport (SMI), 3 kilometres south-west of Pythagoreio and 14 from Samos Town (Vathy), by pre-booked private transfer, airport taxi or the KTEL bus. A private transfer meets you in arrivals with a name sign and drives door to door on a fixed fare, and covers the ferry ports … Read more

Zoodochos Pigi Monastery on Samos: The Cliff-Top Retreat Facing Turkey

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The Zoodochos Pigi Monastery stands on the far eastern tip of Samos, above Cape Prasso and southeast of the capital. Founded in the sixteenth century, the walled compound holds a domed katholikon, a carved wooden iconostasis and old icons. A shaded courtyard and a seaward terrace look out over the water toward the Turkish coast. … Read more

Avlakia on Samos: The North-Coast Village Below the Wine Slopes

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Avlakia is a small seaside village on the north coast of Samos, set between Kokkari to the west and Agios Konstantinos to the east. The settlement gathers around a little fishing harbour, a narrow pebble beach and a row of seafront fish tavernas. Homes climb the lower slope of Mount Ampelos behind a single coast … Read more

Samos Map: How the Island Is Laid Out

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Samos is one of the largest and greenest islands of the eastern Aegean, sitting just off the Turkish coast. This map guide explains how the island is laid out, so you can plan around its size, mountains, coasts and towns. Understanding the layout matters here because Samos is big, with sights, beaches and villages spread … Read more

Diving and Snorkelling on Samos: The Clear Aegean Underwater

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Samos, an island in the eastern Aegean, offers ideal conditions for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Its clear, warm waters and diverse marine life make it a prime destination for underwater exploration. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. With numerous dive centres and snorkelling spots, Samos caters to both beginners and experienced divers. From vibrant … Read more

Agios Konstantinos on Samos: The Flowered North-Coast Village

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Agios Konstantinos is a small seaside village on the green north coast of Samos, set about midway between Kokkari and Karlovasi. The settlement is best known for its flowers, its plane-shaded seafront and a pebble shore that drops quickly into clear water. Homes climb the lower slope of Mount Ampelos behind a single coast road, … Read more