MİDİLLİ NEW YEAR TOUR

31 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 | 2 Nights, 3 Days
Hotels
MIDILLI / 2 nights HELIOTROPE HOTEL ★★★★
Tour Departures
NEW YEAR'S EVE PROGRAM 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS
Departure 31 Dec, Thu MIDILLI
Return 02 Jan, Sat MIDILLI
Duration 3 Days
NEW YEAR'S EVE PROGRAM 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS
Departure 02 Jan, Sat MIDILLI
Return 04 Jan, Mon MIDILLI
Duration 3 Days
Departure Points
Tour details

Welcome a new year on the opposite shore of the Aegean, in a whole different atmosphere!

Would you like to spend the last night of the year differently from usual and start the new year with new memories?

Sometimes all we need for a new year is to step a little away from familiar places and give ourselves a different story.

Just across from Ayvalık, Midilli (Lesvos) stretches across the blue of the Aegean and offers far more than an ordinary holiday to welcome the New Year.

Here, history, culture, gastronomy and island life intertwine. While following traces of the past through stone streets, you discover the winter atmosphere of traditional villages, get to know local flavors, and say hello to 2027 to the rhythm of Greek music.

So what makes this New Year's journey special?

  • Exploring a city steeped in history: Get to know the Ottoman-era monuments, historic bazaars, churches and seaside life of the town center with a Turkish-speaking guide.
  • Agiasos within a winter fairytale: Discover one of the island's most characteristic settlements with its stone streets, traditional houses, ceramic workshops and distinctive village culture.
  • An island culture with roots reaching into the past: Experience the Taxiarchis Monastery in Mantamados, the medieval fabric of Molivos and the impressive view of Petra.
  • The gastronomic tradition of the Aegean: Get closely acquainted with uzo culture in Plomari, local products and traditional island life.
  • An unforgettable New Year's Eve: Welcome 2027 on Midilli accompanied by local flavors, live music and entertainment.

And you don't need to set out on a long journey for any of this. From Ayvalık, you can reach Midilli by ferry, and over three days you will discover the different faces of the island.

This trip is not just a New Year's holiday; it is the privilege of beginning the new year by meeting a different culture, with good tables, music and a sense of discovery.

Start 2027 with a different story.

This year, count down not at home but on the opposite shore of the Aegean.

Midilli is waiting for you.

What's included

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PROGRAM

🏨 2 Night Comfortable Accommodation

A carefully selected accommodation experience where you can leave the fatigue of the day behind.

🍽️ Special Set Menu New Year's Eve Dinner

Crown your evening with a specially prepared set menu that suits the atmosphere of Lesbos.

🚐 Special Transfers Within the Island

Experience the privilege of exploring 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

Start your journey with the Fatih Jale Ferry; enjoy the comfort of a 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, much 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 Consumed at 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.

Need to Know
  • Passport and travel documents: A valid passport and the required Schengen visa or other appropriate document granting travel rights for Greece are required. Guests should check passport validity and visa requirements before departure.
  • Port meeting: On the first day of the tour, 31 December 2026, guests must be present at Ayvalık Port at 07:30. Due to passport and ferry procedures, it is important to observe the stated meeting time.
  • Ferry schedules: Ferry departure and return times may change depending on weather and sea conditions, port congestion, and the operational decisions of the carrier. Exact departure times and meeting details will be communicated to our guests before the tour.
  • New Year period opening hours: Since the tour dates coincide with the New Year and official holiday period in Greece, opening hours of shops, shopping centers, museums, restaurants, and visiting sites may change or some may be closed. Visits to Lidl, Jumbo, and other shopping locations will be carried out according to the businesses' operating status.
  • Program flow: While the visit points listed in the tour program are the basis, our guide may change the order of the program in line with weather conditions, road conditions, the opening hours of local businesses, and operational requirements.
  • Winter conditions and clothing: On Lesbos in December and January, the weather may be cool, rainy, and windy. Temperatures may feel lower, especially during visits to Agiasos and villages in the north of the island. Waterproof jackets, comfortable walking shoes, and seasonal clothing are recommended.
  • Walking and free time: The program includes walks through town centers, historic streets, villages, and coastal areas. In settlements such as Molivos, Agiasos, and Petra, there may be cobbled, sloping, and in places stepped roads. For this reason, it is important to wear comfortable, non-slip shoes.
  • New Year's Eve: A special New Year's Eve program with dinner and live music will be held on the evening of 31 December. The venue, program content, and implementation details of the New Year celebration will be shared with our guests before the tour.
  • Hotel accommodation: Accommodation will be in hotels of the Blue Sea Hotel, Helietrope Hotel, Loriet Hotel, or similar category in central Lesbos. The hotel selection will be finalized according to availability. Room distribution is arranged according to reservation preferences and hotel availability.
  • Meal arrangements: The New Year's Eve dinner on the first day and hotel breakfasts for the next two days are included in the tour program. Lunches and dinners outside of these are at the guests' own expense.
  • Plomari and ouzo culture visit: During the visit to Plomari on 2 January, a tour of the production facility or tasting area depends on the New Year period operating schedules of the relevant businesses. If the business is closed, our guide will plan an alternative local product experience.
  • Personal expenses: Lunches and dinners, beverages, shopping, personal expenses, and free-time activities not explicitly stated as included in the program are the responsibility of our guests.
  • Guiding service: Professional Turkish-language guiding service will be provided throughout the tour. Explanations at visit points and free-time durations will be arranged by our guide according to the general flow of the program.
  • Health and special needs: Guests who take regular medication are advised to carry their personal medications with them. Special diets, mobility limitations, or other special needs must be reported at the time of reservation.
  • Travel insurance: Guests are advised to obtain travel health insurance covering their overseas travel.
What to Bring?

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.

Tour Program
AYVALIK CUSTOMS AREA MEETING

We meet at Ayvalık Port at 07:30 in the morning and, after passport and ferry procedures, we depart for the Island of Lesbos (Midilli).


Upon our arrival at Mytilene Port and completion of our entry procedures, we begin exploring the city center accompanied by our professional Turkish-speaking guide.


Our walking tour includes the Agios Therapon Church, the Metropolitan Church, the historic bazaar, structures from the Ottoman period and the seaside area. Afterwards, we give free time for lunch, shopping and New Year's preparations.


Depending on the program and the opening hours of the stores, we make a short shopping stop at Lidl and Jumbo. Then we head to Agiasos Village, which best preserves the traditional fabric of Lesbos.


We wander through Agiasos with its stone streets, wooden-carved houses, ceramic workshops and small local shops, and experience the village's winter atmosphere. After our visit, we move to our hotel in the center of Mytilene, the Blue Sea Hotel or a similar hotel, and settle into our rooms.


In the evening, we join a special New Year's program with dinner and live music. We welcome 2027 on Lesbos accompanied by local flavors, music and entertainment.


Accommodation: Helietrope Hotel, Loriet Hotel, Mythical Coast Wellness Retreat And similar hotels on Lesbos


Meals: The New Year's Eve dinner is included. Breakfast and lunch are not included.

Day 2: Friday 1 January 2027 Mantamados, Molivos and Petra

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off on the first day of the new year to explore the northern route of Lesbos.

Our first stop is the village of Mantamados. We visit Taxiarchis Monastery, one of the most important spiritual centers of Lesbos. During our break in the village square, guests who wish may try the region's beloved flavors.

Then we continue to Molivos, known for its stone houses, narrow streets, small shops and impressive views. After our guide's explanations, we give free time for walking, photography and lunch.

The last stop of the day is Petra. We explore Petra with the Panagia Glykofilousa Church on the rocky hilltop, the coastline and its traditional settlement texture. Depending on seasonal conditions and daylight hours, we return to central Lesbos at a time determined by our guide.

Dinner and free time in the city center to enjoy the first evening of the new year.

Accommodation: Blue Sea Hotel, Helietrope Hotel, Loriet Hotel and similar central Lesbos hotels

Meals: Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Day 3: Saturday 2 January 2027 Plomari, Uzo Culture and Return

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms and head to Plomari on the south coast of Lesbos.

In Plomari, known for its ouzo production, seaside life and traditional architecture, we take a short walk; we then have free time to explore the bazaar and the coastal area.

Depending on the New Year period working schedule of the businesses, a production point or tasting venue introducing local ouzo culture is visited. If the relevant facilities are closed, a local product experience of similar content determined by our guide is offered.

After our Plomari visit, we head to Mytilene Port. Once passport procedures are completed, we return to Ayvalık by ferry and complete our New Year Lesbos tour.

Meals: Breakfast in the morning is included. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Accommodation: There is no hotel accommodation tonight.

Ferry times may change depending on weather and sea conditions, port congestion and the operations of the carrier company. Exact meeting and departure information will be shared before the tour.