4 Nights 5 Days Kuşadası Excursion Moving to the Hidden Paradise of the Aegean Samos Island Tour

Per Person 399 €
Tour detail
Day 1: Kuşadası – Samos Island After meeting at the designated time at Kuşadası Ferry Port, we complete customs and passport procedures and cross to Greece's Samos Island with a ferry crossing that lasts approximately 1 hour. Our arrival point will be Vathy or Pythagoreio. After arriving at the port, we start our city tour. During our city tour, we will enjoy a pleasant walk through the narrow and colorful streets of Vathy, witnessing the elegant examples of traditional Greek architecture among the buildings that mirror the island's history and cultural fabric. We will receive interesting information from our guide about local shops, restaurants, and cafes reflecting the island's commercial life, especially around Pythagoras Square. Additionally, we will learn stories about Vathy's iconic structures, historic squares, and the port area, allowing us to explore the island more deeply. Following the tour, we transfer to our hotel and complete check-in procedures. We offer free time for relaxation after the day's activities. Guests who wish can rest at the hotel, enjoy the sea at nearby beaches, have a drink at a cafe with a view of the port, or take a small walk through Vathy's lively marketplace, browsing local products and handmade souvenirs. Overnight stay on Samos Island. Day 2: Samos Island After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can participate in the optional full-day "Samos Boat Tour" (60 EUR), which our guide will organize as an extra. During this tour, we will visit beautiful coves and beaches of Samos with swimming breaks, enjoying the natural beauty. Overnight stay on Samos Island. Day 3: Samos Island After breakfast at the hotel, there will be a full day free time. Guests can shop in the island center, sunbathe on the beaches, or rent bicycles to explore the island. Additionally, they can join an optional cultural sightseeing tour organized by our guide (details announced during the tour). Overnight stay on Samos Island. Day 4: Samos Island After breakfast at the hotel, guests have the whole day free. In the evening, there is an optional "Greek Taverna and Sirtaki Night" (65 EUR) organized by our guide. We will enjoy an unforgettable evening with live music, Greek appetizers, and dancing. Overnight stay on Samos Island. Day 5: Samos Island – Kuşadası After breakfast at the hotel, guest can enjoy free time before checking out. (The key collection time at the reception is no later than 12:00 PM). Our guide will arrange transfer to Vathy or Pythagoreio port at the designated time, and guests will have free time until the ferry departure. After passport control procedures, we depart from Samos Island to Kuşadası by a moving ferry at 18:00, and we say goodbye until our next trip.
What's included
Services Included in the Tour Price - 4 nights Accommodation with Bed and Breakfast at Selected Hotels in Samos - Kuşadası – Samos Island – Kuşadası Ferry Ticket - Local Professional Guidance Services - Samos City Tour - Port-Hotel-Port Transfers - Port Taxes - Mandatory Package Tour Liability Insurance (Regulated as per Law No. 1618) - International Travel Health Insurance
Not included
Services Not Included in the Tour Price - Museum and Historic Site Entrance Fees - Extra Tours Indicated in the Program (Will be operated if sufficient participation) - Extras at the Hotel and All Personal Expenses - City Taxes at the Hotel (Paid upon check-in) - Lunch and Dinner Meals - Visa Fee (90 Euro) - Exit Tax for International Travel
Need to Know
Ferry Departure Times Departure: Kuşadası – Samos Island: 08:15 – 09:15 Return: Samos Island – Kuşadası: 18:00 – 19:00 Greek authorities do not permit entry to passengers with KKT Passport entry. Please be aware of this. Required Documents for Visa on Arrival Application: Application Form - Guests fill out the form electronically, and it is checked by us. - Must be filled out in English. - Signed and sent to us by courier. (For Kos Island, the form should be sent unsigned and will be signed at the visa control gate) Passport Copy (Color) ID Copy (Color) Schengen Visa Copy (If any, in color) - Valid for visas obtained within the last 3 years. 3 Biometric Photos - Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm Travel Health Insurance - To start 1 day before travel - Covers the duration of travel - 30,000 Euro coverage - Insurance policy must be in English Bank Statement - Covering the last 3 months, must be an active or operational account - Minimum balance at application date: 500 Euro (or equivalent in TL for Rhodes Island), excluding Turkish Lira - Must be signed and stamped physically. Consent Form (for children under 18) - For children traveling with only one parent - Notarized consent letter from the parent not traveling - Must be submitted with sworn translation in English Important Information: The On-Arrival Visa Program is a fast and facilitated visa application provided by Greek authorities for Turkish citizens planning short-term tourist visits to certain Greek islands. The visa issued under this program does not have Schengen visa status. It is only valid for the specific Greek island visited and is issued for a maximum of 6 nights 7 days with single entry and exit. You can only stay on the visited island during the visa validity period; crossing to other islands or mainland Greece is not permitted. It is mandatory to exit from the same island at the end of the visit. The On-Arrival Visa does not get processed before the travel; the traveler departs without a visa and the final decision is made by the customs authority at the Greek island border on the travel day. Usually, no prior notice is given before travel. However, in some cases, applications may be rejected 2-3 days before the trip, and the traveler will be informed that their application was denied. Rejected applications do not include reasons, and visa fee refunds are not provided. Attention: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date and contain at least 2 blank pages. The following travelers cannot be granted visa at the border: - Those previously rejected by Greece - Those with KKTC entry stamps in their passport - Those whose passports were issued by Turkish Consulates in KKTC The visa is only valid for the specific island applied for; no transit to other islands is allowed. ***Visa procedures will be handled by doelvize.com. General Information: Our outbound tours are for international destinations, and guests are responsible for their foreign language skills. Before leaving Turkey, check with your GSM operator to ensure your phone can make international calls. During booking, ensure the correct name, date of birth, passport number are provided as per your passport. During the trip, ensure you take all your belongings when leaving vehicles or hotels. The agency is not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items. Booking materials must include full program details and general terms. The agency is not responsible for complaints related to the information provided. Guests are deemed to have read and accepted all terms. Hotels may be notified 48 hours before the tour of any changes or substitutions, and the same category hotel may be replaced. Hotel availability can vary, especially in high season; alternative hotels may be provided, and guests accept this upon booking. Triple rooms are subject to availability, with extra beds and smaller third beds. Guarantees for three separate beds are not provided but are arranged depending on availability. The hotels serve continental breakfast, not Turkish breakfast. Continental breakfast includes butter, jam or honey, bread, tea or coffee, and juice. Group breakfast might be served in a separate hall. The guide will meet guests at the destination; guiding services are limited to panoramic city tours and all-around transfer. Extra tours include guide services and may involve different guides. Return transfer pickups are subject to the hotel reception time. Panoramic city tours do not include museum or archaeological site entries and are about 1-2 hours long. If local authorities close sites or roads, or if weather conditions prevent tours, the agency is not responsible for these changes. Alternative transportation modes may be used. Guests must inform guides of any cancellations or modifications at least 24 hours in advance. Refunds for canceled extra tours depend on local suppliers. Extra tours require a minimum of 10 participants; if not met, tours may be canceled or prices may vary. Guests’ passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the travel date; failure incurs responsibility on the guest. Turkish green passports older than 10 years must be renewed for travel to avoid issues at border crossings; damage to passports can cause entry problems, and responsibility lies with the guest. The diplomatic relations between countries may affect entry and exit permissions, and the agency is not responsible for these issues. The agency acts as an intermediary between the traveler and consulates. The decision to grant or deny a visa is made solely by the consulate. The agency is not responsible for visa denial. All travelers must carry valid travel and health insurance covering at least one day before and after the tour; lack of insurance may result in fines by border authorities, and the responsibility lies with the guest. If minors are traveling with one parent or a third person, a notarized consent from the other parent is mandatory; absence of consent may prevent travel without agency accountability. Cancellation or non-participation in the tour does not entitle the refund of visa fees or service charges. All the above conditions are integral parts of the tour program and cannot be considered separately.