How to Choose a Port and Return Ticket for the Greek Islands?

21-10-2026 Ferry Ticket Guide
How to Choose a Port and Return Ticket for the Greek Islands?

The ease of a ferry trip does not depend only on the time spent at sea. Getting from your home or hotel to the terminal, your arrival point on the island and where you continue after returning together determine the overall plan. Start by reading the outbound and return legs separately.

Departure area for Lesvos

Ayvalık and Akçay options are considered in the context of Balıkesir, and Dikili and Aliağa options in the context of İzmir. For Akçay, whether the listed departure is an actual ship departure or the start of a land transfer should be confirmed from the dated product. The sales office, passenger terminal and group meeting point may be different addresses.

Samos and Rhodes connections

For Samos, you can compare land access from Kuşadası/Aydın and Seferihisar/İzmir. For Rhodes, Marmaris and Fethiye are different districts of Muğla. The fact that a route is featured in the promotion does not mean it sails on your intended date. The terminal and direction information should be based on what is shown on your ticket.

Is the return to the same place?

If you left a vehicle in Turkey or have a hotel reservation, calculate the consequences of returning to a different port. The departure terminal from the island may also not be the same as where you arrived. Before purchasing, learn the conditions of use for one-way, open return or dated return options.

Keep the last land connection safe

Do not choose a bus or flight departure too close to the announced berthing time of the ship. Exit procedures, baggage and leaving the terminal also take additional time. For inflexible connections, consider an extra overnight stay or a wider time margin.

For Lesvos, see our port and meeting guide, and for Samos, see the Kuşadası–Seferihisar comparison. For route research, İDO's official terminal information is an example source.

Service and related guide

You can review the quotation process and related articles through our Greek islands ferry ticket service. Contact Güven Travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GÜVENTUR offers Lesvos tours and ferry services from Dikili, Ayvalık, Akçay and Aliağa. Available departure ports and sailing times vary by season and programme; check the details of your chosen trip before booking.

Options include day trips, 2 days / 1 night and 3 days / 2 nights. Please be at the port at least one hour before departure for check-in and passport procedures, and follow any earlier reporting time stated on your ticket.

The Greek island facilitated-entry visa scheme is intended for eligible Turkish citizens travelling by sea from Türkiye to participating Greek islands. It requires an application and approval; it is not a visa that every traveller can obtain simply by arriving at the port.

Contact GÜVENTUR before booking to confirm whether the scheme is operating for your travel dates, the permitted stay, fees, required documents and submission deadline. Prepare your passport copy, biometric photographs, financial documents, return ferry booking and accommodation details as requested. Entry remains subject to the Greek authorities’ decision.

Browse the Lesvos tours or ferry tickets on the GÜVENTUR website. Open the product details, choose an available date and departure port, and review the programme, inclusions and conditions before completing your booking.

For help choosing a trip or checking availability, contact GÜVENTUR through the website’s contact or WhatsApp options. Your booking confirmation will include the relevant travel and document instructions.

The file generally includes a valid passport and copy, recent biometric photographs, the completed and signed application form, financial documents, a return ferry booking and accommodation confirmation. Additional documents may be required for your circumstances.

Ask GÜVENTUR for the current checklist and submission deadline before preparing your file. Passport validity, blank pages, photograph requirements and supporting documents must meet the Greek authorities’ current rules. Submitting documents does not guarantee visa approval or entry.

Travellers must carry a valid passport and meet the entry requirements applicable to their nationality and passport type. Turkish citizens holding ordinary passports generally need a valid Schengen visa or an approved visa under the Greek island facilitated-entry scheme, where available.

Visa exemptions apply to certain Turkish special, service and diplomatic passport holders. These rules do not apply automatically to travellers of other nationalities. Confirm your eligibility and current document requirements before booking; GÜVENTUR can assist with document checks and the application process.

GÜVENTUR can help arrange car rental on Lesvos. Port or hotel collection may be available, depending on the rental company, vehicle availability and your booking.

Book in advance, especially in busy periods. Before confirming, check the accepted driving licence, minimum age, deposit, insurance, collection point and return conditions with the rental provider. Turkish-language support is available through GÜVENTUR.

GÜVENTUR offers day trips, 2-day tours with 1 night and 3-day tours with 2 nights on Lesvos. Day trips usually return on the same day; overnight programmes allow more time to explore the island.

Depending on the itinerary, visits may include Molyvos, Petra, Plomari or Agiasos. Not every programme visits every destination. Check the selected tour page for the exact itinerary, accommodation, departure times and included services.

Children and infants need their own valid travel documents and must be included in the ferry booking. Visa requirements depend on the child’s nationality and passport type; being a child does not by itself create a visa exemption.

Child and infant fares, age limits and any visa-related charges vary by operator and programme. Check the selected trip and contact GÜVENTUR about the documents needed for minors, including any consent or accompanying-adult requirements.