Samos, one of the most easterly Aegean islands just a stone’s throw from the coast of Asia Minor, is renowned for its wines, particularly for the white muscat wine found nowhere else.
The main cities of the island are Vathi (where you will arrive by ferry), Pythagorion (birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras), Karlovassi and is blessed with a variety of sceneries, making it a paradise for hikers.
Another richness of the island, if not the archaeological sites such as the Heraion of the tunnel of Efpanilus, are the innumerous monasteries and churches, beaches, mountain villages…
During the Summer period (April to October), a ferry departs daily from Kusadasi to Samos at 09:00am to arrive at 10:30am. The return is at 05:00pm from Samos . During the Winter period, this ferry line is not operated usually. Sometimes additional ferries can be added in winter time as well.
You joined a tour of Turkey ending in Kusadasi or Selcuk and wish to take the advantage of this to visit the island of Samos … Here is a short outing for you.
Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and free afternoon.
As most shops and museums are closed in the afternoon, for this first day on the island, you may wish to enjoy the beaches or rent a car to make a tour of the island…
In the afternoon, for tea-time, we highly recommend – based on our personal experience – a “soufflé au chocolat” in Pythagorion on one of the many terraces opposite the yacht port.
Overnight in Samos
You have the choice to continue exploring the island or just treat yourself a day at the beach.
In the mid-afternoon, return to the port for the return ferry to Kusadasi or possibly continue to a next island.
Islands with direct connection from Samos are Ikaria, Fourni, Patmos, Syros and sometimes even Mykonos.
This city trip is possible from early April to end of October and can even be prolonged with a short stay at other Greek islands or Greece mainland.
Ferries depart from Kusadasi at 9am and arrive in Samos (Vathi and pythagorion Ports) at 10:30am.
Return ferries depart from Samos at 5pm to arrive in Kusadasi at 6:30pm.