Midilli Shopping Tour
Tour Detail
MITILENE: NEW YEAR SHOPPING AND A DELIGHTFUL ISLAND GETAWAY IN THE AEGEAN
How about doing your New Year preparations in the unique atmosphere of Mytilene?
As the excitement of the New Year approaches, we combine the pleasure of shopping with the opportunity to explore Mytilene, one of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean!
On this special program, we will explore Mytilene's shopping spots for your pre-New Year needs and gifts for your loved ones; at popular shopping centers such as Jumbo, you will browse home, decoration, kitchen, toy, stationery and souvenir options.
While wandering the city's shopping streets, you will have the chance to discover stores specific to Greece, local products, olive oils, traditional soaps and the island's distinctive flavors.
However, our Mytilene journey is not just about shopping!
Alongside our shopping breaks, we will get to know the island's historic streets, traditional architecture and unique way of life; we will enjoy a pleasant island day in the warm atmosphere of the Aegean.
At the end of the day, we will savor an evening in Mytilene accompanied by the unique flavors of Greek cuisine and friendly conversation.
On this tour, you will both complete your New Year shopping and experience a different day on the opposite shore of the Aegean.
Choose your New Year gifts, explore the streets of Mytilene, and enjoy the Aegean!
JALE TURİZM & AEGEAN RIDE
What's Included
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PROGRAM
🏨 1 Night Comfortable Accommodation
A carefully selected accommodation experience where you leave the fatigue of the day behind.
🍽️ Special Set Menu Dinner
Crown your evening with a specially prepared set menu that suits the atmosphere of Lesbos.
🚐 Private Transfers Within the Island
Experience the privilege of discovering Lesbos with comfortable and well-planned transportation throughout your journey.
🎓 Professional Tour Leadership
A professional tour leader who will accompany you as you discover the island's stories, culture and way of life.
⛴️ Ayvalık – Lesbos – Ayvalık Ferry Transportation
Begin your journey with the Fatih Jale Ferry; enjoy the comfortable round-trip sea voyage between the two shores of the Aegean.
**A night on the opposite shore of the Aegean…
New stories, new discoveries and memories you will never forget.**
From Ayvalık to Lesbos, far more than an ordinary journey.
Not Included
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
🛂 Entry Visa
Visa application and related service fees are not included in the tour price.
⚓ Ayvalık Port Tax
The port tax levied by the Ayvalık Municipality is not included in the price.
🍽️ Lunch
The lunch specified in the tour program is not included in the price.
🥂 Beverages During Dinner
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages of your choice during dinner are not included in the tour price.
Note: The special set menu served at dinner is included in the tour price; beverages outside the menu and those requested during the meal are charged separately.
Tour Program
Ayvalık Lesbos
8:30 Meeting at Ayvalık Customs
09:00 Departure towards Mytilene by ferry Fatih Jale
10:45 Arrival at Mytilene Port
11:45 Customs and visa procedures, then exit from customs
Old Harbor Lunch Break
11:45 Gather on our bus
12:00 Departure
12:05 Arrival at the old harbor and lunch
At a traditional Greek taverna by the sea;
- Grilled octopus
- Calamari
- Saganaki
- Mussels
- Greek Salad
- Local Ouzo
the opportunity to experience local flavors such as these.
13:20 Gather on our bus and departure
Shopping Break at Lidl Market
Departure from the restaurant
13:30 Shopping break at Lidl Market
During our Lesbos tour you will have free time to explore everyday consumer products, snacks, products used on local tables and various market options in Greece.
Whether you pick up items you will need during the journey or explore Greece's market culture, this break will add a practical and enjoyable shopping opportunity to your tour program.
14:30 Meeting at our bus and departure
Spiritual and Historical Discovery
14:50 Archangels Taxiarchis Monastery – A Spiritual and Historical Discovery
One of the most special stops of our Lesvos tour, the Archangels Taxiarchis Monastery, is located in the northeast of the island, near Mantamados. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, this important sacred site is an impressive stop for visitors who want to get to know the religious heritage and deep-rooted traditions of Lesvos up close.
One of the most striking features of the monastery is the famous icon depicting Archangel Michael, made using the relief technique. Visited for centuries, this sacred place offers our guests the opportunity to discover the cultural and spiritual world of the island through its historical atmosphere and distinctive architecture.
During our visit, we will learn about the history of the monastery, see the sacred icon, and get to know the living religious traditions of Lesvos up close. This visit will add not just a historical stop, but a culturally meaningful experience to our island tour.
15:50 Gathering on the bus and departure
MOLİVOS PETRA
16:20 • Molyvos-Petra
A guided tour of Molyvos, one of the most impressive and photogenic towns on the island.
Here;
Photo Stop
Walk through the town's streets from Molivos Castle
- Cobbled historic streets
- Traditional Greek houses
- Harbor area
- Handicraft shops
are visited.
17:30 Meeting and departure on our bus
17:50 As it is the winter season, Petra will be toured by bus as a panoramic tour.
18:10 Departure to Mytilene
Jumbo Shopping Center
18:00 JUMBO SHOPPING CENTER – MYTILENE
Enjoy some shopping time during your Mytilene trip too!
The popular Greek retail chain JUMBO awaits shopping enthusiasts with its wide product range and attractive prices.
You can enjoy a pleasant shopping break at Jumbo, where you can find products in many different categories together, from household and kitchen items to decoration, toys to stationery, beach supplies to souvenirs.
Discover different and economical alternatives for both yourself and your loved ones.
Enjoy shopping during your Mytilene trip!
19:30 Meeting on our bus and departure to our Hotel
Hotel Entrance and Check-in Procedures
19:15 Arrival at Mytilene city center
19:30 Hotel check-in procedures
20:20 Departure from the hotel for the restaurant
20:25 Arrival at the restaurant and dinner
23:00 Return to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel
Dinner at Eukalyptos Restaurant
20:35 Arrival at the restaurant and dinner accompanied by Greek music
A Delightful Evening of Aegean Cuisine on Lesbos
On our dinner break, we become guests of Niko Restaurant in Panayuda, where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of Lesbos.
A pleasant evening awaits you, where you can discover the traditional flavors of the Aegean, the distinctive tastes of Greek cuisine, and the unique selection of seafood.
Add flavor to your Lesbos night with friendly conversations, delicious food, and the warm, Aegean-style ambiance.
Don't just tour Lesbos, experience it through its flavors!
23:30 Transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel
Day 2 MYTILENE CITY CENTER AND HIDDEN CORNERS
10:00 Breakfast after the morning meal, meeting on our bus and departure to the city center
10:20 Departure from our bus in the center and
On foot;
Mytilene City Tour | In the Footsteps of History and Aegean Culture
Are you ready to discover Mytilene, one of the fascinating islands of the Aegean? With the Mytilene City Tour, get to know closely its historic streets, structures bearing traces of the Ottoman period, traditional bazaars, and the island's distinctive cultural atmosphere.
Discover the story of Mytilene from past to present with AEGEAN RIDE. Starting from the harbor, you will have the chance to see historic mosques, traditional bazaars, old Ottoman buildings, and the city's landmarks during your city walk. On every street a different history awaits, and at every stop a trace of the shared culture of the Aegean.
Discover the Historic Streets of Mytilene
In the city center of Mytilene, you will be welcomed by a unique atmosphere where the Ottoman heritage and Greek island culture come together. With its historic bazaars, traditional architecture, squares, and life around the harbor, the city is a destination worth exploring for lovers of culture and history.
Depending on the program's content, during the city tour you may get to know important sites such as the Valide Mosque, the New Mosque, the historic bazaar area, the Market Hamam, the Church of Saint Therapon, and Mytilene Castle.
Get to Know the Shared Heritage of the Aegean with the Mytilene City Tour
Mytilene stands out not only for its sea and natural beauty, but also for its history, shaped over centuries by different cultures living side by side. Walking through the city's streets, you can examine architectural details, observe local life, and feel the island's cultural richness more closely.
The Mytilene City Tour is an ideal experience for those who want to enrich a short visit to the island with history, culture, and discovery.
11:30 Meeting on our bus and departure
AGIASOS
12:30 Arrival at Agiasos Village
Agiasos – Lesvos’s Traditional Mountain Village
With AEGEAN RIDE, we explore Agiasos village, which preserves its traditions and authentic architecture, amid the lush nature of Lesvos.
Built on the slopes of Mount Olympus, Agiasos is a special stop reflecting the island’s cultural richness with its stone-paved streets, traditional houses, woodcraft and handicrafts. The Panagia Agiasos Church, located in the center of the village, is one of the highlights of our visit, with both its religious significance and historic atmosphere.
During our tour, you can walk through the village’s narrow streets, explore traditional shops and experience the calm rhythm of local life. If you wish, you can also take a pleasant break to taste local flavors.
Agiasos shows that Lesvos is not only about the sea and beaches; its deep-rooted traditions, handicrafts and mountain villages are also well worth discovering.
14:30 Gathering on our bus and departure to Mytilene City
CUSTOMS PROCEDURES FOR MİDİLLİ CUSTOMS AREA AND AYVALIK
15:30 Arrival at Mytilene Port; passport and customs procedures.
17:00 Ferry departure from Mytilene to Ayvalık.
AYVALIK HARBOR
18:30 Arrival at Ayvalık Harbor and end of the tour.
General Information
Lesbos Island 2 Days / 1 Night Tour – Departing from Ayvalık
- Our tour is planned as 2 days / 1 night, and transportation is carried out with Ayvalık–Lesbos–Ayvalık ferry services.
- On the first day, you must meet your guide at 08:00 at Ayvalık Port and complete your check-in procedures. Our ferry departs from Ayvalık at 09:00.
- Upon arrival in Lesbos, passport and customs procedures are carried out. Since the duration of customs procedures may vary depending on crowding, minor changes may occur in the program times.
- During the tour program, Petra, Molyvos, Mantamados Taxiarchis Monastery, Lesbos city center and Agiasos, Jumbo Market and Lidl Market are visited.
- It is important to adhere to the set times of the program. In particular, being late for the bus meeting and departure times may disrupt the subsequent program of the tour.
- Within the scope of the tour, transportation on the island is carried out by private transfer/bus.
- Dinner is included in the tour price. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed during dinner are not included in the price and are the guest's responsibility.
- Lunches are not included in the tour price. Guests arrange their lunch according to their own preferences during the breaks specified in the program.
- Accommodation will be provided at one of the alternatives: Heliotrope Hotel and/or, Bluesea Hotel and/or Elysion Hotel and/or Mythical Coast Wellness Retreat hotel. The hotel selection will be finalized according to availability.
- Hotel check-in and check-out procedures are subject to the hours and rules applied by the hotel.
- Port taxes and exit fees for leaving the country are not included in the tour price.
- The validity of passports and travel documents required for international travel is the responsibility of the passenger.
- Visa/travel permit requirements for entering Lesbos must be checked before the travel date and the necessary procedures must be completed on time.
- Personal expenses, shopping and activities outside the program carried out during the tour are not included in the tour price.
- Changes may be made to ferry times and the tour program due to weather conditions, sea transportation, port congestion, passport/customs procedures or decisions of official authorities.
- The times in the program are planned times and may change reasonably for operational reasons.
- In order for the tour program to be carried out completely, guests are required to comply with the meeting and departure times announced by the guide.
- If the ferry service changes due to weather conditions or decisions of official authorities, the transportation program may be rearranged accordingly.
⚠️ IMPORTANT
This tour is an island exploration and shopping tour with an intensive program. To see different regions of Lesbos within two days, movement takes place at specific times. Therefore, punctual adherence to the meeting and departure times in the program is of great importance for the smooth progress of the tour.
Please carefully review the services included and not included in the tour price before booking.
Tour Contract
Asil Jale
MITYLENE ISLAND 1-NIGHT ACCOMMODATED PACKAGE TOUR AGREEMENT
Type of agreement: Package tour agreement concluded electronically
Tour duration: 1 night accommodation
Tour route: Ayvalık – Mytilene Island – Ayvalık
Tour date: Date selected during online reservation
Package tour organizer: [Full trade name]
Brand: AEGEAN RIDE
Contact and address information: [Company information and contact addresses]
ARTICLE 1 — CONCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT
1.1. This agreement is concluded electronically in relation to the Mytilene Island package tour offered for sale via the AEGEAN RIDE website.
1.2. Before completing the reservation and payment process, the customer is obliged to review this agreement, the tour program, price and payment conditions, cancellation and refund provisions, and the pre-information documents provided to them.
1.3. The customer's marking of the electronic confirmation box stating that they have read and accepted the agreement, and completion of the reservation process, constitutes a declaration of acceptance for the electronic conclusion of the agreement. The conclusion of the agreement is subject to the fulfillment of the information and delivery obligations required under the applicable legislation.
1.4. Upon completion of the reservation, the provisions of the agreement become binding between the customer and the package tour organizer or intermediary within the framework of applicable legislation.
1.5. The agreement and reservation documents are provided electronically in a manner accessible to the customer and available for later review, and are delivered to the customer through a durable data carrier.
1.6. It is essential that the agreement can be concluded electronically without the customer having to provide a wet signature. However, party information that the applicable legislation requires to be included in the agreement is incorporated into the agreement through the reservation system.
ARTICLE 2 — SCOPE OF THE TOUR AND SERVICES
2.1. The package tour consists of sea transport, one night of accommodation, and other tourism services offered within the scope of the tour program, as specified in the tour program.
2.2. The departure and return dates and times of the tour, the accommodation facility, room features, route, meal plan, guiding services, services included and not included in the price, and any additional fees, if applicable, are specified in the tour program presented to the customer prior to purchase.
2.3. Services not explicitly specified in the tour program are not included in the package tour price unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2.4. The realization of the tour and the provision of services are subject to applicable legislation and the relevant transport and safety rules.
ARTICLE 3 — CUSTOMER'S OBLIGATION TO OBTAIN TRAVEL INSURANCE
3.1. The customer is required to obtain travel health and accident insurance valid during the Mytilene Island trip, covering the travel dates and including coverages appropriate to the nature of the trip.
3.2. It is recommended that the insurance include coverage for medical treatment expenses, damages resulting from accidents, emergency health services, and, where necessary, medical transport or repatriation costs. The scope and limits of coverage must be clearly stated in the insurance policy.
3.3. The customer is responsible for checking the validity of the insurance policy and the travel period, and for keeping the policy so that it can be presented when necessary.
3.4. If personal health expenses, emergency intervention costs, or transport costs that may be covered by insurance cannot be paid due to the absence of valid personal travel insurance resulting from the customer's own fault or failure to fulfill their obligations, the financial consequences arising from this situation shall be evaluated within the framework of the applicable legislation and the specific circumstances.
3.5. The customer's failure to obtain insurance does not eliminate the statutory liabilities of the package tour organizer. This provision cannot be interpreted in a way that would eliminate the customer's legal rights or transfer the company's liability arising from its fault to the customer.
3.6. In cases such as the death of the customer or loss of decision-making capacity during the trip, the rights and obligations of legal heirs, legal representatives, and relatives shall be determined within the framework of the applicable legislation. First-degree relatives cannot be burdened with an obligation to assume all of the customer's debts and liabilities solely by virtue of this agreement provision.
3.7. The travel insurance obligation does not replace the package tour insurance that the package tour organizer is required by law to obtain.
ARTICLE 4 — DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH STATUS AND SAFETY
4.1. The customer is obliged to inform the tour organizer or the authorized tour leader in advance, to the extent necessary, about any health condition, mobility limitation, allergy, need for regular treatment, or special situation requiring emergency intervention that may significantly affect their participation in the trip, safe travel, or use of tour services.
4.2. The customer must promptly report to the tour leader, guide, or authorized company representative any ailments, symptoms, or health-related emergencies that arise during the tour and may affect their safety or use of tour services.
4.3. If a preventable intervention is delayed or additional damage occurs due to the customer's failure to fulfill the necessary and reasonable notification obligation, liability shall be determined by taking into account the causal link and fault between the customer's conduct and the damage.
4.4. The collection, storage, and transfer of health information shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data and the provisions of other applicable legislation concerning special categories of personal data.
4.5. This article does not eliminate the obligation to provide necessary assistance in emergencies or the statutory liabilities of the company and service providers.
ARTICLE 5 — TOUR LEADER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND GROUP DEPARTURE TIMES
5.1. Within the scope of the tour program, the customer is obliged to comply with meeting points, bus departure times, transfer times, and group departure schedules previously communicated by the tour leader, guide, or authorized tour representative.
5.2. The customer must be present at the specified location before the departure time communicated to them and must avoid conduct that would delay the group's departure.
5.3. If the customer is late, the group may depart after a reasonable waiting period in order to protect the tour program and the rights of other participants. The waiting period and departure decision shall be determined by taking into account transport conditions, safety requirements, and the nature of the program.
5.4. If, after the group has departed, the customer is unable to join the group due to their own delay, personal preference, or any other reason attributable to them, reasonable, necessary, and documented additional expenses arising from re-arranging transport, rejoining the group later, or similar actions shall be borne by the customer to the extent that they may lawfully be charged to the customer under the applicable legislation.
5.5. These expenses may include alternative transport, taxi, transfer, new tickets, or other reasonable costs necessary to rejoin the group. For these costs to be charged to the customer, they must be connected to the specific situation and be legally claimable from the customer.
5.6. If the customer is unable to use subsequent services due to their late arrival, requests for fee refunds or compensation shall be evaluated within the framework of the agreement provisions and applicable legislation.
5.7. This article is not intended to shift to the customer delays caused by the fault of the tour organizer or other service providers, by their misinformation, or by their failure to provide services as required.
ARTICLE 6 — PASSPORT, VISA, AND BORDER CROSSING
6.1. The customer is obliged to obtain the valid passport, visa, and other travel documents required for the trip.
6.2. The customer must check the requirements according to their citizenship, travel documents, and current border crossing rules. The company is obliged to provide accurate and timely information within the scope of its legal obligations.
6.3. If the customer presents incomplete or invalid documents, or is denied border crossing for reasons arising from their personal circumstances, the resulting consequences shall be determined according to the specific circumstances and applicable legislation.
6.4. Decisions of border authorities regarding entry or exit fall within the duties and powers of the competent authorities.
ARTICLE 7 — CHANGES TO THE TOUR PROGRAM AND VOYAGE SAFETY
7.1. Changes to the tour program may become necessary due to weather and sea conditions, port authority decisions, voyage safety, actions of public authorities, or other justified reasons.
7.2. In such a case, the company shall inform the customer as soon as possible and act in accordance with the rights and obligations provided by applicable legislation.
7.3. In the event of material changes to the essential elements of the tour or cancellation of the tour, the customer's rights to withdraw from the agreement, accept an alternative service, receive a refund, or exercise other legal rights are reserved.
ARTICLE 8 — CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL FROM THE AGREEMENT, AND REFUND
8.1. The customer may exercise the right to withdraw from the package tour agreement within the conditions set out in the Regulation on Package Tour Contracts.
8.2. Deductions, notice periods, and refund conditions that may apply if the customer withdraws before the start of the tour shall be determined in accordance with applicable legislation.
8.3. If the tour is cancelled by the company, undergoes material change, or cannot be carried out in accordance with the agreement, the customer's rights arising from legislation are reserved.
8.4. If the customer voluntarily leaves the tour or is late, this does not automatically mean that the right to a refund is extinguished in every case. Refund and offset procedures shall be evaluated according to the specific circumstances and applicable legislation.
ARTICLE 9 — PERSONAL DATA AND ELECTRONIC RECORDS
9.1. Personal data required for reservation, payment, ticketing, accommodation, communication, and travel organization shall be processed in accordance with applicable legislation.
9.2. Electronic reservation, confirmation, payment, information, and agreement records may be retained to the extent permitted by legislation, for the purpose of proving the conclusion and performance of the agreement.
9.3. Health data and other special categories of personal data may only be processed where the legal conditions prescribed in the relevant legislation exist, and necessary security measures shall be taken.
9.4. The customer's electronic confirmation record is one of the pieces of evidence of the conclusion of the agreement; it does not eliminate the customer's statutory rights of objection and application.
ARTICLE 10 — LIABILITY AND DISPUTES
10.1. The liabilities of the parties shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this agreement and applicable legislation.
10.2. No provision of the agreement may be interpreted in a way that would eliminate consumer rights arising from mandatory legislation or unlawfully limit the company's statutory liability.
10.3. Turkish law and applicable mandatory provisions shall be the basis for disputes arising from this agreement. The consumer's rights to apply to consumer arbitration committees and competent courts are reserved.
ARTICLE 11 — INTEGRITY OF THE AGREEMENT AND ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION
11.1. This agreement shall be evaluated together with the relevant tour program, pre-information documents, and price and payment information.
11.2. Upon the customer's electronic acceptance of the agreement and completion of the reservation process, the agreement is concluded in accordance with the applicable legislation.
11.3. A copy of the agreement shall be delivered or made accessible to the customer electronically after the reservation is completed.
Package Tour Organizer: Asil Jale Deniz Taşımacılığı Gemi Acenteliği Turizm Sanayii Ticaret A.Ş
Brand: AEGEAN RIDE
Agreement version: 1
Effective date: At the start of each package
Customer's electronic declaration of acceptance:
"I declare that I have read, understood, and accepted this Package Tour Agreement, the tour program, the price and payment conditions, the cancellation and refund provisions, and the relevant pre-information documents."
What to bring with you?
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU FOR THE TOUR?
- 🛂 A valid passport and any necessary travel/visa documents
- 🎫 Your ferry ticket and tour reservation details
- 💳 A payment method for Euros and personal expenses
- 👟 Comfortable walking shoes — especially recommended for the stone streets of Molyvos and the steep paths of Agiasos.
- 🧥 Seasonal clothing and a light outer layer
- ☔ A raincoat/umbrella to be prepared for the weather
- 💊 Your regular personal medications
- 📱 Your mobile phone, charger, and if possible a power bank
- 🕶️ Sunglasses and sun protection
- 🎒 A small backpack or handbag for daily excursions
Note: Since our tour has an intensive program involving walking and island exploration, we especially recommend bringing comfortable shoes and seasonal clothing.
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.
- Book Now & Pay Later. · Make your reservation now, pay anytime before the tour starts.