Midilli Island Tour | 3 Days 2 Nights | June 6-7 Cherry Festival
1 Night 2 Days
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Day 1: THERMI & MANDAMADOS & MOLIVOS & PETRA
We are heading towards Petra. The iconic church in the heart of Petra, accessible by climbing 114 steps, greets us with a magnificent view. After visiting the church, we have free time for shopping in Petra’s bazaar. At the scheduled time, we meet and head to our next destination, Molivos. Known worldwide for its architecture, history, and romance, UNESCO award-winning, Eski Molivos Mosque, Ottoman Fountain, and the charming cobbled streets lined with traditional houses, we explore these with our guide. After the tour, we take a meal and swimming break. Following this, we set out to our next village, Mandamados. On the way, we pass through the village of Skamnia, where the writer Stratis Mirivilis is from, and arrive at Mandamados. Here, we visit the Taksiyarhis Church, believed to contain a miraculous icon made of blood and earth of the Archangel Taksiyarhis. This is a very special place, not only for the Orthodox world but for all people, as it has performed miracles and is the largest pilgrimage and vow church. Before leaving, we take a honey walnut yogurt and Lokma break at the monastery courtyard, offering prayers and wishes for a better tomorrow. After this break, we head back toward the island’s center, with Turkey and the Aegean Sea to our left. On the way, we see the Sarlıca Palace, a luxury hotel built after the Ottoman period, now closed following a population exchange, which still has natural sulfur water in its garden. We return to our hotel in Thermi. After resting at the hotel, we enjoy a traditional Greek Night at Taverna Gecesi at 21:00, with local dishes and entertainment.
Day 2: CENTER & GERA & AGIASOS (The 7th Cherry Festival Excitement)
After breakfast at the hotel, we explore Ermou Street’s start, including Agios Therapon Church, Metropolitan Church, the old Ottoman Bazaar, New Mosque, and Bazaar Bath, guided tour. We then visit Gera Bay in Epano Skala, passing through the region filled with endless olive trees and the homeland of Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha. We arrive at Agiasos, one of the most authentic villages on the island. While exploring the historic Virgin Mary Church and wooden craft shops, we join the excitement of the 7th Midilli Cherry Festival. During the festival, we taste fresh cherries and local delicacies distributed freely in the village square, enjoying traditional Greek music, folk performances, and craft stalls, creating a colorful cultural celebration. After sipping coffee in the sand under the wisteria vines, we head to the port. Between 17:00 and 17:30, we arrive at Midilli Port and take a short free shopping break. At 18:30, we depart by ferry for Dikili. The sunset during our return journey is one of the most peaceful moments of the tour.
Within this program, you will have the opportunity to explore both the historical texture and natural beauties of Lesbos Island. During the panoramic tour of the island, the main sites to visit include: Ermou Street in the center of Mytilene, the Agios Therapon Church dating back to the Ottoman era, the traditional architecture and stone streets of Agiasos Village, the breathtaking view of Gera Bay, the world-famous Ouzo production center in Plomari and the Barbayanni Ouzo Museum, the volcanic rock formations of Petra, the historical stone houses and harbor view in Molyvos, and the Monastery of Mandamados, one of the island's key religious centers. Additionally, there will be free time for shopping at Lidl and Jumbo stores. An unforgettable evening awaits you at a tavern night with Greek music and local delicacies, allowing you to experience Lesbos’s unique atmosphere.
✅ Round-trip Ferry Tickets
✅ 1 Night Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
✅ 1 Evening Greek Taverna Entertainment
✅ All City Tours & Transfers
✅ Professional Turkish-speaking Guide
✅ Güventur Assurance & Insurance
❌ Midilli Hotel Accommodation Tax (5 € per night per room in 3-star hotels)
❌ Door Visa Fee (90 €)
❌ Exit Tax (1250 TL)
❌ Lunches and 1 dinner not specified in the program
❌ Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
✅ No port tax.
The specified tax and fee amounts may change according to official authorities.
Recommended Items to Bring Along
- Passport and visa documents
- Cash in Euros and bank card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Appropriate light jacket / raincoat for the season (wind might be present)
- Personal medications and health necessities
- Water and snacks (for customs and travel waits)
- Phone charger and powerbank
Finding a currency exchange office on the Isle of Mytilene may not always be easy. Therefore, it is advised to carry enough Euros with you.
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📌 IMPORTANT NOTES & GENERAL INFORMATION
About the Travel Program
The sightseeing spots included in the program and the order of visits may change due to operational reasons. If necessary, our guide may make adjustments to the program flow.
Traveling with Door Visa Guests
Guests traveling with a door visa may experience variability in processing times at the Mytilini customs, depending on the passport control intensity on the island.
Therefore;
It is recommended to carry water and snacks with you.
Upon arrival at Mytilini Port, our guests with door visas are required to follow the red line in the customs area to queue for passport control.
Door visa applications are approved by the Mytilini Customs Police after passenger control.
Entry to the Country
Approval of door visa does not guarantee entry into the country, even with a valid Schengen visa or green passport. Entry and exit rights are entirely at the discretion of the border police of the relevant country.
Traveling with damaged passports is not recommended, and it is strongly advised to have a passport with sufficient validity.
Passengers with Turkish Republic passports containing a T.C. Dr. entry stamp are not allowed to enter Greece. In this case, a new passport is required.
Guests Under 18
Child discount applies to children under 12 years old when accompanied by 2 adults.
Guests under 18 must present a notarized consent form if one or both parents are not accompanying them.
Accommodation Information
Hotel check-in times are generally between 17:00 – 18:00. It is recommended to prepare a carry-on bag for personal belongings needed during this period.
For single occupancy, hotels may assign different room arrangements.
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