The tour lasts 3 days and 2 nights. The included-services list provides 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast.
The included-services list specifies professional Turkish-speaking guiding.
Lesbos Island Tour | 3 Days, 2 Nights | New Year Special | Departure from Ayvalık Port
2 Nights, 3 Days
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Day 1: (Center-Gera-Agiasos)
After our customs procedures at 09:00 in the morning, we set off at 09:45 on a pleasant 45-minute voyage across the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. We arrive at Mytilene customs at around 10:00. After completing passport controls and placing our luggage in the bus, the Mytilene City Center Tour begins.
We walk along Ermou Street, considered the heart of the island. Accompanied by colorful shop windows, local patisseries, small boutique shops and historic buildings, we feel the atmosphere of the island.
We visit Agios Therapon Church, one of the most magnificent structures in the city. With its impressive dome and architecture, this building is one of the symbols of Mytilene.
The Old Bazaar area, which bears traces of the Ottoman period, the New Mosque and the Hammam are viewed with guided commentary. We discover how the island's history combines the traces of different cultures.
Then we pass through Gera Gulf, the homeland of Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha, surrounded by olive trees, and reach Agiasos. We visit the charming bazaar of this traditional mountain village, famous for its wood carving, ceramics and lace craftsmanship, and one of the village's most important religious buildings, the Panagia Vrefokratousa Church (Church of the Virgin Mary). Then free time: Guests who wish may enjoy traditional Greek coffee brewed over embers, buy homemade liqueurs and jams, and take photo breaks in the narrow streets.
In the evening, an unforgettable New Year's Eve Taverna Night awaits us, where we will bid farewell to 2026 and welcome 2027 with great enthusiasm! Live music, traditional Greek melodies and sirtaki dances bring the entertainment to a peak throughout the night. When the clock shows midnight, we all count down together and say hello to the New Year. Guests may join the dancing if they wish and add color to this special night.
After this New Year's celebration, full of joy and hope, in which we will feel the shared culture of both sides of the Aegean, return to our hotel and overnight stay.
Day 2: Pearls of the North (Petra – Molivos – Mandamados)
After breakfast, the northern route begins for an enjoyable day. We set out on an unforgettable exploration full of Lesvos's (Mytilene's) natural beauty, historical texture and local flavors.
Our first stop is the Petra Panagia Church. To reach this impressive church built on a rocky hill rising from sea level, we climb 114 steps. When we reach the summit, we are greeted by the fascinating view of the Aegean Sea. Free time is given for a photo break as well as information about the church's history.
At lunchtime, you can both eat your meal and enjoy the crystal-clear blue waters.
Then we turn our route to Molivos (Mithymna), one of the most beautiful settlements on the island. In Molivos, with its stone-paved narrow streets, historic houses with bay windows, balconies decorated with bougainvillea and a harbor that rivals postcards, we feel as if we are traveling through time.
Our next stop is Mandamados, one of the island's important religious centers. Here we visit the Taxiarchis Church. Dedicated to Archangel Michael, this church is quite remarkable both for its architecture and its icon. After the visit, we take a short break to try the region's famous flavors: honeyed yogurt and fresh lokma.
In the last part of our program, we pass through Thermi and see the historic Sarlıca Palace, notable for its historical texture, in panoramic view. Accompanied by our guide's commentary, we take a short journey into the island's past.
At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms.
Day 3: (Plomari – Gera – Agiasos)
After breakfast at the hotel, we start the day pleasantly.
We head to Plomari, located in the south of the island, a bustling area in the summer months. Here we visit the Barbayanni ouzo factory, founded in 1860, examine the production process and museum, and taste ouzo. After a lunch break in central Plomari, we see the Agios Nicholas (Santa Claus) Church, built in 1847, and walk through the historic streets adorned with bay-windowed old Ottoman houses.
After our Plomari visit, we stop at Lidl Market, one of the island's most popular shopping spots. Here we take a shopping break for Greek-specific cheeses, olive oils, seafood, snacks and affordably priced local products. It is a great opportunity especially for guests who want to buy food gifts.
Then we move to the Jumbo shopping center, which attracts visitors with its vast premises and wide product range, and use our free time for shopping to our heart's content.
- At the end of the day, arrival at the port and, after passport procedures, return to Ayvalık by ferry. After an enjoyable tour, we say goodbye, looking forward to meeting again on the next organization.
You will have the opportunity to closely explore both the historical texture and the natural beauty of Lesbos Island.
During the tour, on our panoramic island trip, we will visit:
- Ermou Street in the center of Mytilene,
- Agios Therapon Church, which has survived from the Ottoman period to the present day,
- Agiasos Village, famous for its traditional architecture and stone streets,
- Gera Gulf, with its unique scenery,
- Plomari, the world-famous ouzo production center, and the Barbayanni Ouzo Museum,
- Petra, which stands out with its volcanic rock formations,
- Molivos, famous for its historic stone houses and harbor view, and
- Mandamados Monastery, one of the most important religious centers of the island
are among the main points to be visited.
As part of the tour program, there is also an opportunity to stop by the Lidl and Jumbo stores, where you can shop during your free time.
An unforgettable evening awaits you with a taverna night, where you will experience the unique atmosphere of Lesbos, accompanied by Greek music and local flavors.
✅ Round-Trip Ferry Tickets
✅ 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
✅ 1 Evening Greek Taverna Entertainment
✅ All City Tours & Transfers
✅ Professional Turkish-Speaking Guide
✅ Güventur Guarantee & Insurance
❌ Lesbos tourist tax / climate resilience fee (3★ hotel): 5 € per room per night
❌ Lesbos tourist tax / climate resilience fee (4★ hotel): 10 € per room per night
❌ Gate Visa Fee (90 €)
❌ Ayvalık Port Fee (300 TL)
❌ Exit Tax for Going Abroad (1250 TL)
❌ Lunches and 1 Dinner
❌ Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
Recommended Items to Bring
- Passport and visa documents
- Cash in Euro and a bank card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket / raincoat suitable for the season (it may be windy)
- Personal medications and health necessities
- Water and snacks (for customs and travel waiting times)
- Phone charger and powerbank
Finding a currency exchange office on Lesbos Island may not be easy in every area. For this reason, it is recommended that you carry a sufficient amount of Euro with you.
📌 IMPORTANT NOTES & GENERAL INFORMATION
About the Tour Program
The sights to be visited and the order of visits included in the program may change for operational reasons. If necessary, our guide may make adjustments to the program flow.
Tavern Night
The New Year's Eve tavern night is planned for the 2nd day of this program, bidding farewell to 2026 and welcoming 2027.
For Guests Traveling with a Border Gate Visa
For guests traveling with a border gate visa, processing times at Mytilene customs may vary depending on passport control congestion on the island.
Therefore;
- It is recommended that you carry water and snacks with you.
- Upon arrival at Mytilene Port, border gate visa guests must follow the red line in the customs area and join the passport control queue.
Border gate visa applications are approved by the Mytilene Customs Police after passenger control.
About Entry into the Country
Border gate visa approval, or holding a valid Schengen visa or green passport, does not guarantee entry into the country. Entry and exit authority rests entirely with the border police of the country concerned.
It is strongly recommended not to travel with damaged passports and to ensure that your passport has sufficient validity.
Passengers holding a Republic of Turkey passport with a T.R.N.C. entry stamp are not permitted to enter Greece. In this case, the passport must be renewed.
Guests Under 18 Years of Age
**The child discount is valid for child participants under the age of 12 who are staying with 2 adults.
If guests under the age of 18 are not accompanied by one or both of their parents, they must present a notarized parental consent letter.
Accommodation Information
Hotel check-in times are generally between 17:00 – 18:00. During this period, it is recommended to prepare a hand luggage bag with personal items you may need.
For single occupancy stays, hotels may assign rooms in different locations.
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