Yes, since Lesbos (Midilli) Island is located 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, provided they submit their documents to our agency in advance, a Greek Islands Door Visa. Green (special) passport holders are exempt from visa requirements. To ensure smooth entry to the island, all passports must have at least 6 months of validity, and the passport must definitely not contain a KKTC entry stamp.
Our day trip package includes Ayvalık - Mytilene round-trip ferry tickets, all transfers on air-conditioned vehicles on the island, and professional Turkish guidance services. During the tour, expenses during the lunch break in Molivos, entrance fees to archaeological sites such as the monastery in Petra, and your other personal expenses are not included in the price.
Yes! During the town tour of Molivos, which falls around lunchtime, our guests are given free time to swim so they can both eat and cool off in the waters of the Aegean on hot summer days, with a view of Molivos Castle. Therefore, you should definitely have a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen in your backpack. Also, since we will climb 114 steps to reach the rock church in Petra, our first stop, choosing a non-slip and comfortable walking shoe will ensure your comfort throughout the day.
The departure point of our tour is Ayvalık Customs. In order for ticket delivery, check-in, passport, and customs procedures to be completed on time and without delay in the morning, we meet our Güventur team at the customs at 07:30. After the procedures, we reach Lesvos by making a comfortable and pleasant sea journey on our ferry, scheduled to depart at 08:30, across the waters of the Aegean.
Greece's official currency is Euro (€). International credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work smoothly for your purchases at the Free Shop in Mytilene port (duty-free shop) and at the large restaurants in Molivos. However, we definitely recommend that you carry cash Euros in small denominations with you so that you can make quick payments when tasting the famous honeyed yogurt/lokma in Mandamados, buying souvenirs in Petra market, or during coffee breaks.