Full Day Island Tour Discover Samos

8 hours

Activity info

Discover the timeless beauty and rich heritage of Samos on this immersive full-day island tour, specially designed for guests staying in West Samos, including the areas of Karlovassi and Votsalakia.

Renowned for its lush landscapes, traditional villages, and remarkable history, Samos is a destination that truly offers something for everyone. According to the ancient historian Herodotus, the island was once home to the largest temple in Greece, dedicated to the goddess Hera. It is also the birthplace of great minds such as Pythagoras, the father of mathematics, and Epicurus. Today, visitors are welcomed by the island’s warm-hearted locals and surrounded by its rich vegetation, vineyards, and authentic traditions.

Tour Highlights

Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the countryside to the charming village of Koumeika, followed by a visit to a traditional olive oil factory where you will learn about local olive oil production.

Next, in Koumaradei, you’ll stop at a pottery workshop to enjoy a small ceramics demonstration and experience one of the island’s oldest crafts firsthand.

A guided visit follows to either the Monastery of Timios Stavros or Megali Panagia, where you’ll discover the spiritual heritage and peaceful atmosphere of Samos.

One of the day’s most significant highlights is a visit to the ancient Heraion of Samos, the legendary Temple of Hera. English guiding (with translation if the group exceeds 20 participants) will be offered inside the archaeological site. Please note: The site is closed on Tuesdays.

You will then continue to Pythagorion, the island’s main tourist resort, where you’ll have free time to explore the picturesque harbor and enjoy lunch at a local taverna (lunch not included).

The day concludes with a visit to a winery near the village of Kondeika. Here, you’ll uncover the secrets of Samos’ renowned wine culture and enjoy a small wine tasting before returning to your hotel.

Included

  • Private local licensed guideTransportation 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 HeraPythagoras cupWine tastingOil factory visit
  • Tour guiding in the site of Hera's TempleMeals and drinksPersonal expensesTips and gratuitiesOptional activity costs 

Must know

  • 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

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Money for lunch/ drinks and souvenirs

Itinerary

  • 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

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