3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS ON THE ISLAND OF LESBOS

History, Culture, Gastronomy and the Unique Atmosphere of the Aegean

Are you ready to explore the island of Lesbos, which enchants with its historic streets, traditional villages, breathtaking landscapes and rich cuisine, on the opposite shore of the Aegean?

On this special three-day journey, we visit Mytilene, the historic capital of the island, Agiassos, famous for its traditional architecture, Petra and Molyvos with their stone streets opening to the sea, Mandamados with its local flavors, and Plomari, the center of ouzo culture.

We discover historical monuments dating from the Ottoman and Byzantine periods, enjoy pleasant breaks in villages with Aegean views, and experience an unforgettable evening with local flavors in a traditional Greek taverna.

In the final day, after getting to know the authentic streets of Plomari, its historic plane tree and its ouzo production culture, we pass through the island's olive-grove-surrounded villages and return to the Port of Mytilene.

Three days, two nights and countless Aegean stories waiting to be discovered...

A special island journey for those who want to not only see Mytilene, but also experience its culture and way of life.

Discover the Aegean at your own pace.

What's included

Ayvalık - Mytilene (Midilli) - Ayvalık round-trip ferry ticket (Fatih Jale Ferry)
2 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 4-star standard hotel
Tours and transfers included in the program
1 evening shared fixed menu dinner at a taverna
Turkish-speaking guide service throughout the program

Not included

Schengen Visa Fee
Border Visa Valid for the Island (€80)
Hotel Accommodation Tax, paid per room per night according to the hotel's star rating (for 4* hotels, €5 per room per night.)
Exit fee for going abroad (1,250 TL), paid through online channels.
Ayvalık Port Tax (300 TL, paid at the payment point at the sea border gate.)
All lunches, dinners and drinks taken during the trip
Alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks consumed at the taverna
Extras and personal expenses incurred at the hotel
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
You may arrange your overseas travel insurance yourself with your insurer, or purchase it as an extra from travel consultants.

Need to Know

Our tour is conducted over 3 days and 2 nights with overnight accommodation.
Sea transportation from Ayvalık to Mytilene and back is included in the tour program.
For international travel, participants must arrange a valid passport and any required travel permits.
Accommodation is provided in 4-star hotels, subject to group availability.
Breakfast and lunch on the first day are free time and are subject to an additional fee.
Dinner at a traditional Greek taverna on the first evening is included in the tour price. The meal is served as a shared fixed menu; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are subject to an additional fee.
Breakfast on the second day is served at the hotel and is included in the tour price. Lunch and dinner are free time and are subject to an additional fee.
Breakfast on the third day is included in the tour price at the hotel. Lunch is taken in Plomari as part of free time and is subject to an additional fee.
Land transportation within the city and between the islands is provided throughout the program as part of the tour organization.
Since the tours involve walking through historic streets, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Entrance fees for museums, churches and other visited sites are not included in the tour price unless otherwise stated.
The program may be changed due to ferry schedules, weather and sea conditions, port procedures, or directives from local authorities.
The order of the tour program may be changed by the guide and organization team according to operational conditions.

Important: Participants must be present at the port before the ferry departure times and comply with the times announced by the guide for passport procedures.

What to Bring?

For a more comfortable and enjoyable trip to Lesbos, we recommend bringing the following essentials with you:

Passport: A valid passport and any necessary travel documents for international travel.
Personal medication: Any medications you take regularly and personal health supplies you may need.
Comfortable walking shoes: Suitable footwear for historic streets, stone paths and village tours.
Seasonal clothing: Clothes you can wear during the day and evening depending on the weather.
Sunglasses and sunscreen: Especially for outdoor excursions in the spring and summer months.
Personal care products: Toothbrush, personal hygiene items and any other products you need.
Charger and power bank: For your phone and other electronic devices.
Some cash in euros: For personal expenses, extra meals, drinks and shopping.
A small backpack: So you can comfortably carry your personal belongings during day trips.

A small tip: While exploring the stone streets, traditional villages and historic beauty of Lesbos, keep your comfort in mind. Travel light and get ready for a delightful Aegean journey!

Tour Program

Day 1: Mytilene Center - Gera - Agiasos

At 07:30 am at Ayvalık Sea Border Gate after passport and ship crossing procedures, the sea voyage of approximately one and a half hours from Ayvalık begins at 09:30.

On the island, where we are welcomed by Mytilene Castle, one of the largest castles of the Mediterranean bearing traces of Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman architecture, we begin the tour from the capital city, Mytilene. Places to see include Agios Therapon Church, which forms the silhouette of Mytilene, the Old Ottoman Bank, the square named after the island's famous poet Sappho, the city's modern market Ermou, the Historic Ottoman Bazaar, the Hamam, the Mosque and the monumental and cultural sites you will explore with your guide. Free time for shopping and dining.

The authentic architecture of Lesbos island, wood carving and ceramic craftsmanship, mineral springs, and the mountain village of Agiassos with the Church of the Virgin Mary are among our other visiting points. Passing through the Gulf of Gera, the hometown of Kaptan-ı Derya Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, we reach Agiassos, where we complete our tour with our guide and head to the hotel.

After settling into the hotel and resting, we meet for the dinner program at around 20:00. Dinner is taken at a tavern outside the hotel. Dinner is served as a shared fixed menu. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are extra. We leave the restaurant around 23:00, return to our hotel and rest.

Other Details:

Breakfast: Extra / Free time

Lunch: Extra / Free time

Dinner: Included in the tour price, dinner at a tavern

Accommodation: 4* or 5* Standard Hotels

Note: Hotel accommodations may vary depending on group density.

**The flow or order of the tour program may be changed by the guide depending on the accommodation location, the density of the regions on the tour day, and the guidance of local authorities.

Day 2: Kalloni- Petra- Molyvos- Mandamados- Thermi

Our second day tour begins after breakfast at the hotel, as we reach the northern coasts of the island where we will see the westernmost point of Turkey. We move toward Petra via Kalloni, known as the beautiful town famous for the island's largest gulf, its sardines, and its salt flats. This small tourist village, whose name means "rock" in Greek, stands out with the Church of Virgin Mary perched on a rock reached by climbing 114 steps. Guests who wish can see the unique frescoes in the church, while those who wish can stroll through Petra's market.

Our next stop is Molyvos, visible from Turkey, built on the slope of a castle under UNESCO protection. At Molyvos Castle, the second largest castle on the island, conquered by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1462, we get out of our vehicle and walk with our guide through cobbled streets, among bay-windowed houses and under vines, down toward the historic Ottoman Fountain and the Mosque. We walk between restaurants on viewing terraces with Aegean views. We take photos capturing the Molyvos houses and the castle, then take a lunch and swimming break.

Then we arrive at the monastery, ceramics, and yogurt-famous Mandamados. We visit the Archangel Michael Taxiarchis Church, believed to work miracles not only for the Orthodox world but for all believers. Guests who wish can taste honey yogurt and lokma at the monastery's cafeteria. After the visit, on our return journey along the Turkish coast, we pass through the villages on our route and see the Thermi area and the Sarlıca Palace, the most luxurious thermal hotel of the Ottoman period, in panoramic view, completing our program and heading to our hotel for rest. Dinner is free time.

Other Details:

Breakfast: Included in the tour price, served at the hotel as a buffet or breakfast plate.

Lunch: Extra / Free time in Petra or Molyvos

Dinner: Extra / Free time

Accommodation: 4* Standard Hotels

Note:Hotel accommodations may vary depending on group occupancy.

**The tour program flow or order may be changed by the guide depending on the accommodation location, the density of the regions on the tour day, and the guidance of local authorities.

Day 3: Plomari

PLOMARI – MYTILENE PORT

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out with our luggage. We set off towards the south coast of the Island of Lesvos. Plomari, which overlooks the Aegean Sea stretching from the Dikili and Çeşme coasts to the Island of Chios, is historically known for its luxury soaps, its architecture and the production of ouzo, the traditional Greek drink. Among the points of interest in Plomari are the authentic architecture of the Plomari streets built around the monumental plane tree, and the ouzo museum/factory where we will hear about the traditional production. Free time for a swim and a lunch break after our visit.

The return journey from Plomari passes through authentic villages where olive growing is the main economy, and we enjoy a panoramic view from our vehicle of the factory ruins and windmill remains on Perama beach, once one of the largest tanneries in the Balkans in the 18th century. We arrive at Mytilene customs for passport and border procedures. After the ferry journey from Mytilene to Turkey, we arrive at the end of our tour.

Other Details:

Breakfast: Included in the tour price, served at the hotel as a buffet or breakfast plate.

Lunch: Extra/ Free time

Dinner: Extra/ Free time

**The tour program flow or order may be changed by the guide depending on the accommodation location, the density of the regions on the tour day, and the guidance of local authorities.

MİDİLLİ AGIASOS PETRA MOLYVOS PLOMARI

3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS ON THE ISLAND OF LESBOS