Samos Wellness Escape
SAMOS WELLNESS ESCAPE
CATEGORY : Pilates • Nature • Sea • Rejuvenation
TOUR NAME : Samos Wellness Escape – 2 Nights 3 Days / Departure from Kuşadası
DURATION : 2 Nights 3 Days
DEPARTURE AREA : Kuşadası
ARRIVAL AREA : Kuşadası
AREAS : Samos (2)
TRANSPORTATION : Fast Catamaran
VISA : Schengen Visa / Door Visa (Visa-free for Green Passport holders)
ACCOMMODATION : 3* Samos City Hotel
Get ready for a wonderful program in Samos, one of the most enjoyable islands of the Aegean, where you will both relax and experience moments full of discovery.
🧿 Day 1 | HELLO SAMOS — DISCOVERY, FLAVORS & ADAPTING TO THE ISLAND
We meet at **07:00 at Kuşadası Port (Scala Nuova)**. After completing our passport procedures, we depart at **08:15 by fast ferry** and arrive at the central port of Samos Island, **Vathy Port**, after approximately **45 minutes of enjoyable sea travel**. On some dates, our guide will meet you at Samos Port to join the tour from there.
(Passengers joining from Seferihisar will be met by our guide at Samos Port.)
To expedite procedures for guests obtaining door visas, we recommend sitting near the door on the ferry.
After arriving at Vathy Port, we leave our luggage in the hotel's baggage room and head south towards **Pythagorion**, one of the most enjoyable coastal towns of Samos.
We plan this first day as a time for **getting acquainted, bonding, and getting used to the rhythm of Samos**.
Our first stop is the **Polykrates Castle (Samos Castle)**, where we can feel the historical texture of Samos up close. Then we continue our exploration of Pythagorion with the **Transfiguration Church**, the characteristic **Blue Street** with its architecture and colors, and the **Pythagoras Monument** built in memory of Pythagoras.
Then, we have **free time for shopping and lunch**. We will have time to stroll through the streets of Pythagorion at our own pace, enjoy a pleasant lunch by the sea, or make small discoveries.
On our way back to Vathy, we take a **short shopping break of about 30 minutes at Lidl** for our daily needs and small purchases.
After returning to the hotel, we settle into our rooms and make the evening a bit more special.
EXTRA | TAVERNA NIGHT
With interested guests, we spend a pleasant evening at a traditional **Samos Tavern**.
Alongside Greek music, we taste local flavors, share great conversations, and together discover the **nighttime energy of Samos** with plenty of laughter.
Motto of the first day:
Catch the island's rhythm, meet new people, and say hello to Samos.
🌅 Day 2 | MOVE & BREATHE — START THE DAY WITH ENERGY
07:00 – 08:30 | Breakfast
We start the day with a pleasant breakfast at our hotel. Then we head to the Roof Bar for the day's first activity.
09:00 – 10:00 | ROOFTOP PILATES EXPERIENCE
With the morning view of Samos, we conduct a **1-hour private Pilates session** with our professional Pilates instructor.
Through this special work based on correct breathing, controlled movements, stretching, and body awareness, we activate our muscles, wake up our bodies, and start the day more energetically.
With the sea view, fresh Samos air, and the tranquility of the morning, we **move our bodies, calm our minds, and boost the energy of the day**.
10:15 | FROM KOKKARI TO VOURLIOTES — WALKING IN NATURE OF SAMOS
After a short preparation break following Pilates, we move by bus to **Kokkari**.
The real nature experience of the day begins here.
With our professional **French hiking guide**, starting from Kokkari, we walk the most enjoyable section of the **Kokkari – Vourliotes** trail that stretches among Samos' natural beauties.
We do not complete the entire **5 km** trail, but rather the most ideal and enjoyable section for our group. This approximately **4-hour experience** is neither an exhausting trek nor an ordinary walk. It is **perfect for moving, discovering nature, and feeling the true atmosphere of Samos**.
🥾 **Approximately 1.5 hours of ascent**
🌿 **Approximately 1 hour rest in Vourliotes**
🥾 **Approximately 1.5 hours return**
VOURLIOTES | BREAK IN THE VILLAGE
In the middle of our hike, we take a pleasant break in **Vourliotes**, one of Samos' mountain villages.
We rest in the village's quiet atmosphere, and with interested guests, we have our lunch at a local tavern. If the tavern is closed, we make use of our village break with a light aperitif and drinks.
The goal here is not just walking; it is to **experience Samos' nature, village life, and local culture all within the same experience**.
KOKKARI | SEA & TAVERNA BREAK
After our hike, we return to Kokkari.
And at the end of the day, we let ourselves go **by the seaside**. 🌊
After the hike, we slow down the day's pace with sea breeze, a cold drink, and a pleasant lunch/afternoon meal.
We shape our program according to which tavern is open; we experience the flavors of Samos at one of the **local options like Alfa, which are open year-round**.
Motto of the day:
Move your body. Merge with nature. Slow down. Enjoy Samos.
Day 3 | SLOW DOWN — GOODBYE SAMOS
We start the day with the same ritual again.
07:00 – 08:30 | Breakfast
We start the day at our hotel with a pleasant breakfast, then head to the Roof Bar once more.
09:00 – 10:00 | ROOFTOP PILATES — LAST MORNING
On our last morning in Samos, we conduct our **last Pilates session** with our professional Pilates instructor.
On the first day, we got our bodies moving; on the second day, we walked in nature. Today, we start the day at a calmer pace to **give a little more time to our breath, our bodies, and ourselves**.
With this final session conducted alongside the morning view of Samos, we **beautifully conclude our three-day Wellness Escape experience with a ritual**.
11:00 | CHECKING OUT OF OUR ROOMS
After Pilates and final preparations, we check out of our rooms and leave our luggage in the hotel's baggage room.
Now, we dedicate the rest of the day entirely to Samos.
VATHY | PROMENADE, WINE & CITY DISCOVERY
We set off on a pleasant walk through the streets of **Vathy**, the capital of Samos.
We explore the promenade stretching along the coast, immerse ourselves in the city's daily life, and then visit the **Samos Wine Museum**.
By discovering Samos' thousands of years of wine culture and the island's traditional production story, we add a beautiful touch to the cultural side of our journey.
PYTHAGORAS SQUARE | FREE TIME
Our final stop is **Pythagoras Square**.
We take some time for ourselves here.
Interested guests sip their coffee in Vathy's cafes, others make their final shopping, and some enjoy the **last hours of Samos** by walking along the beach.
16:00 | MEETING POINT & VATHY PORT
We meet again at 16:00, pick up our luggage, and head to Vathy Port.
Over these three days, we moved our bodies, connected with nature, met new people, discovered the flavors of Samos, and took time for ourselves.
Now, we say goodbye to Samos and begin our return journey.
SAMOS WELLNESS ESCAPE
Move • Breathe • Explore • Reset
What's Included
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
SAMOS WELLNESS ESCAPE is not just an accommodation and transportation package; it is a special program that brings together nature, movement, exploration, and the Samos experience.
Within our package:
- Round-trip Fast Catamaran Ferry Tickets
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Samos City Hotel
- Breakfasts at the Hotel
- Turkish Guide Services
- Local Guide Services
- Nature Hike with a Professional Hiking Guide
- 2 Days of Pilates with a Professional Pilates Instructor
- Kokkari – Vourliotes Nature Hike
- Pythagorion Discovery & Welcome Tour
- Vathy Boardwalk & City Exploration Walk
- Visit to Samos Wine Museum
- 2 Days of 1-Hour Professional Pilates Training Each Day
- Pilates Mat
- Port Taxes
Not Included
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Personal and extra expenses outside the program:
- Exit Fee for Abroad
- Accommodation Tax: 5 € per room per night
- Door Visa / Schengen Visa
- Travel Health Insurance
- Extra Taverna Night: 50 € / person
- Lunch and Dinner Meals
- Museum and Archaeological Site Entry Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Comfortable and walking-friendly sneakers
- Sportswear for hiking
- Comfortable sportswear for Pilates
- A thin raincoat / windbreaker
- Thin jacket or sweatshirt for evenings
- Extra socks and comfortable casual clothes
- A small backpack (for daily walks and excursions)
- Water bottle / flask
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Personal needs and regularly used medications
- Passport and travel documents
- Phone, charger, and if possible a power bank
- Bathing suit / bikini and a small towel for the sea
- Personal snacks to use during hiking
- A small waist bag (for passport, phone, and valuables)
Especially: Since the weather can be variable during October–November, I recommend dressing in layers and carrying a raincoat/windbreaker.