Samos: Full-Day Island Bus Tour (Starting from West Samos)
ID: GYG1055944-1623464
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Guided tour of the Monastery of Timios Stavros or Megali Panagia. Visit Koumaradei at a Pottery shop, the waterfalls, an oil-producing factory, a winery outside the village of Kondeika .
This island tour is a fascinating excursion, which covers all the main sites in Samos. An island of legend and beauty, the birthplace of Pythagoras, and home of the beautiful goddess Hera. Samos stands apart from the islands of the blue Aegean for its unique majesty, cultural traditions, and picturesque charm.
Enter the Hera Temple and enjoy a tour around the sacred and ancient site, before visiting the Monastery of Timios Stavros or Megali Panagia with your guide. Stop in Koumaradei at a Pottery shop to watch a small demonstration on ceramics, and receive a cup as a present. Have lunch in Pythagorio (not included in the rate),
Take a short trip to an oil-producing factory. Stop in a winery outside the village of Kondeika to learn the secrets of Samos wine culture and have a small wine tasting at the end.
Highlights
- Visit the Megali Panagia Monastery and the ancient Temple of Hera
- Taste local wine varieties at a winery visit
- Visit a traditional pottery workshop
- visit a family owned oil factory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Note that the tour may be operated on two languages simultaneously in case of low participation
• Pick-up begins up to an hour before tour departure, from areas between Karlovasi and Votsalakia
INCLUDED
- Bus tour
- Licensed guide ( english in Hera temple and Monastery )
- Escort ( engish ) guiding in the bus
- Wine tasting
- Visit at a pottery workshop - get a free cup present
- Hotel transfer from areas between Votsalakia and Karlovasi
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.