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FERRY FROM KUSADASI to SAMOS 
REGULAR DEPARTURES

Between 01st of April until 31st of October 2016

Every Wednesday and Friday to Pythagorion & rest of the week to Vathy Port at 09:00 hrs from Kusadasi to Samos

Between 01st of July until 15th of October 2018

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
at 17:00 hrs from Kusadasi to Samos (Pythagorion)
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SAMOS FERRY TICKET RATES 
From Kusadasi to Samos (Port of Vathy) - Monday, Tuesday, Thurdasy, Saturday & Sunday
From Kusadasi to Samos (Port of Pythagorion) - Wednesday and Friday


ROUTE - Departs 09:00
One Way Ticket
Same Day Return Ticket
Open Return Ticket

FARES     
30.00 € ADULT 20.00 €  CHILD 6 - 12
35.00 € ADULT 25.00 €   CHILD 6 - 12
45.00 € ADULT 35.00 €   CHILD 6 - 12

- Fare, fuel surcharge, insurances, service fees, port check-in fee and tax are included in above rates.
- Children between 0-5 ages are free of charge 
- The duration of the trip is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Departures between 23-25 September will be made to Vathy Port.


17:00 SAMOS FERRY TICKET RATES 
From Kusadasi to Samos (Port of Pythagorion) 
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 17:00 hrs from Kusadasi to Samos (Pythagorion)


ROUTE - Departs 17:00
One Way Ticket
Open Return Ticket

FARES
30.00 € pp + 10.00 €  pp port tax
40.00 € pp + 10.00 € pp port tax

- Fare, fuel surcharge, insurances, service fees, port check-in fee and tax are included in above rates.
- Children between 0-5 ages are free of charge and 6-12 ages has 50% discount.
- The duration of the trip is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Departure on the 27th September will be made to Vathy Port at 19:00 hrs.


Samos Island 

HISTORY

Initially joined to the Asia Minor Coast, Samos became separated from the mainland following enormous geological upheavals. According to the myth it was the birth place of goddess Hera. By being colonized by the Ionians around the first millennium BC, it was inhabited by Carians and Pelasgians. Samos knew its greatest glory in the 6th century BC.

Subsequently it was dominated by the Persians during the Persian Wars, later becoming a member of the Athenian Confederacy. When Samos revolted against the alliance, the Athenians laid waste the island in revenge. It was later conquered by Macedonians, Ptolemies and Romans.

In 1204 it became a Frankish possession, remaining in Venetian hands until 1413, when the Genoese under the Giustiniani gained supremacy and ruled the island together with Chios. In 1453 with the fall of Constantinople to the Turks, the island was abandoned, its inhabitants fleeing to Chios. In the 16th century Turkish attempts to resettle Samos succeeded. The island remained under Turkish rule until 1912 when it was finally united with Greece.

SIGHTSEEING
The capital, Samos or Vathy, lies in the eastern part of the island. It is one of its three major ports, the other two being Karlovassi and Pythagorion. There is an archeological museum here with local finds, plus a museum of ecclesiastical art, a fine arts museum, Byzantine collection, folk art museum and library.

Excavations, undertaken primarily by the German School, have unearthed ruins of houses and the ancient acropolis at Pythagorion within a perimeter of approximately 6,400 meters. While the walls enclose an ancient theatre and cemetery, the most important structure is the water tunnel of Efpalinus, discovered in 1881. Other ruins near Pythagorion include a sanctuary to Hera, whose oldest section has been dated to the 10th century BC.

In the 7th century the old temple was replaced by a new one designed by the architect Rhoikos. The largest in Greece, it was destroyed by fire in 538 BC. other buildings in the area belong to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. near the village of Kosmadaisi lies the cave of Pythagoras, which tradition maintains was used by the great philosopher-mathematician as a refuge

Samos possesses a host of Byzantine churches and monasteries, of which the two most important are about 25 km. from the capital. The monastery of the Holy Cross was founded in 1582, followed shortly thereafter by that of the Megali Panayia (Great Virgin). Both contain remarkable frescoes, icons and beautifully carved icon screens. Slightly older is the monastery of the Virgin Vrontiani (1566) near the village of Vourliotes.

Another church, the 11th century church of Our Lady, lies near Karlovassi at Potami. Both Agios Haralambos and Our Lady Makrini, on the west coast of the island near Kallithea, have frescoes painted in the 14th century. Samos is ideal for excursions by boat or on foot, swimming and water sports. Kokkari, a charming seaside village with a wonderful beach, is near the capital. The north-east section of the island near the Kotsikas peninsula, is a fun place to explore.

From here on can get to the islets opposite, Makronisi and Agios Nikolaos. Boats leave from Laka for Kasonisi and from Marathakampo for Samopoula. These uninhabited islands are wonderful for bathing and picnics. The beaches at Karlovassi, Potami and all along the coast from Heraion to Psili Ammo are perfect for swimming and water sports, while hikers and hunters will want to head for the mountains.

Samos is blessed with very varied scenery, ranging from rugged mountain peak to verdant valleys and delightful shores. It lush environment combined with its extensive tourist facilities account for the crowds of tourists that flood it every summer.

Samos Gallery

Samos
Samos Beach
Samos Vathy
Samos Pythagorion

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Absolutely the best tour option for Ephesus if you want to see it properly
Chris, Mehmet and Mete, thank-you for the most fantastic day at Ephesus. I research many options online in advance of my holiday bookings to find the best options for us and I wanted the Ephesus experience that would give us the most time at the archeological site seeing the things we wanted to see. We got that with a really engaging driver (Mehmet) and guide (Mete) as well. We were met at the ferry port terminal right on time and Mehmet and Mete were waiting for us as promised. Mete is the best guide - so engaging and knowledgable about his subject matter, and just such a genuine person too - so wonderful to talk to over lunch. We loved seeing the Terrace Houses at the site - don't miss this as it really gives you a perspective on life during the peak time in Ephesus. We did the trip as a day trip from Samos in Greece where we were staying. In the end it was easy but no one can confirm the ferry times from Samos until the end of May (for the summer season), so don't even try organising it before then if you are trying to do it from Samos. If you are intending on doing it from Samos, once the ferry times are confirmed, it was very easy to do. The trip took a bit over one hour from Samos. Both ferries out and back were on time.

The booking process for our Ephesus tour was made very easy by Chris (who is a native English speaker) and all communication was really clear and prompt. We would love to come back and see more of Turkey and we would definitely use No Frills again (and perhaps get to meet Ted the dog next time!). We are generally independent travellers but found that the quality of the guide with No Frills really made the day great for us at Ephesus and added to the quality of the experience. I'm not sure why anyone would use any other company for their Ephesus Tour. They are very professional, friendly, do what they promise, and the guide is top quality.

Visited October 5, 2017

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