Yes, since Midilli (Lesbos) Island is within the borders of Greece, it is subject to visa requirements even for day trips. Our guests holding a burgundy (ordinary) passport are required to obtain a valid Schengen Visa for their travel dates or a Greek Islands Visa on Arrival, provided that the necessary documents are submitted to our agency in advance. Holders of a green (special) passport are exempt from visa requirements. To avoid any problems during entry procedures, all passports must have at least 6 months of validity, and there must absolutely be no TRNC entry stamp in the passport.
Our day tour package includes round-trip ferry tickets from Akçay to Lesbos, all transfers made with air-conditioned luxury vehicles that will meet us at the island port, and professional Turkish-speaking guiding services that will accompany us throughout the program. Lunch expenses in Molivos, entrance fees for the rock church (monastery) in Petra, the lokma/yogurt break in Mandamados, and all personal expenses are the responsibility of our guests.
Yes! During our tour, in the town of Molivos, the island’s most popular spot, which we will reach around lunchtime, guests who wish can swim during the meal break, accompanied by a unique castle view. Therefore, you should обязательно have swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen in your backpack. Also, since we will climb 114 steps to reach the rock church in Petra, the first stop of the tour, and walk along the stone streets of the historic towns, wearing a non-slip, comfortable walking shoes will help make your day more comfortable.
The departure point of our tour is Akçay Port. To ensure that ticket delivery at the customs gate, check-in, passport, and customs procedures can be completed on time without crowding in the queue, we meet with our Güventur team at the port at 06:30 in the morning. After our procedures, our ferry departs for Mytilene at 07:30.
Greece's official currency is Euro (€). International credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) can be used without any problems for your shopping at the Free Shop (duty-free store) at Mytilene Port and at the large restaurants in Molivos. However, we recommend that you carry cash in Euro in small denominations with you so that you can pay quickly while tasting the famous honey yogurt and lokma in Mandamados village, buying souvenirs from local boutiques in Petra bazaar, or during coffee breaks.