Greece · Culture

Full Day Island Tour Discover Samos

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Samos. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient Temple of Hera
  • 02 Explore the Monastery of Megali Panagia
  • 03 See a ceramics demonstration in Koumaradei
  • 04 Enjoy free time in Pythagorion for lunch
  • 05 Taste local Samian wine at a traditional winery
  • 06 Travel through Samos’ varied and verdant landscape

Discover the rich heritage, traditions, and landscapes of Samos on this full-day island tour. Travel across the island to explore ancient history at the Temple of Hera, visit a historic monastery, and experience traditional village life through local crafts, olive oil, and wine culture.

Along the way, enjoy stops in places such as Koumaradei, Pythagorion, and a winery near Kondeika, with time to explore and relax. With a licensed guide, shared transport, and included wine tasting, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the culture, spirituality, and flavors of Samos.

Discover the rich heritage, traditions, and landscapes of Samos on this full-day island tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Samos
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Temple of Hera, Main Road, Pythagorion 83102 Greece

We start with “Ancient Greece”, represented by the Temple of Hera, a marvelous feat of construction dating from the ancient times.

Monastery of Megali Panagia, Koumaradei 831 03 Greece

we head north to the marvelous monastery of Megali Panagia (15th cent.), an example of “Byzantine Greece”– to take a guided tour. We will then make a stop to the truly traditional mountain village of Pyrgos (famous for its honey and ceramics) for a short walk. After visiting Pyrgos, there is an optional stop in the area of Koutsi – an ideal place to take panoramic photos, before continuing to our visit at a traditional wine factory, where we will get the chance to taste some of the famous Samian wines. Continuing constantly through the varied and verdant landscape, we will reach our lunch point at the second largest town of Samos: Karlovassi

Stop at Koumaradei

At a small pottery shop and watch a small demonstration on ceramics

Hera Temple Samos

Pythagorion

Stop in Pythagorion, the main tourist resort on the island and free time for lunch

Outside Village Kondeika

Stop at a winery outside the village of Kondeika to learn the secrets of Samos wine culture and have a small wine tasting

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Samos. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private local licensed guide
  • Transportation with air-conditioned modern coach and pickup services from designated pickup location only from the West side Samos hotels.
  • Entrance fees to the Temple of Hera
  • Pythagoras cup
  • Wine tasting
  • Oil factory visit

What's Not Included

  • Tour guiding in the site of Hera's Temple
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs 

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 2 are complimentary
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Pickup is offered from designated pick up location only from the West side of Samos
  • When entering the Monastery knees and shoulders MUST be covered.
  • Note the tour may be operated in two languages simultaniously

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Samos.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Samos.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Samos..

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