Green mountains · sweet wine · ancient Pythagoreio
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Samos is a green, mountainous island close to the coast of Asia Minor, the birthplace of Pythagoras and known for its sweet muscat wine. Pythagoreio and the Heraion are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The hills are covered with vineyards and pine forest, and stone villages such as Manolates and Vourliotes sit high above the sea. The coast has pebble coves on the north side and calm sandy bays in the south-east.
Ferries from Piraeus take from 8h 45m, from €75.50 for one adult, one way. You can also sail to Agathonisi, Fournoi, Arkoi, Ikaria.
A harbour town with restaurants, near the airport.
A fishing village with beaches on the north coast.
Real sailings from our booking engine on sample dates in winter and summer. Samos is linked with Agathonisi, Fournoi, Arkoi, Ikaria, Patmos, Lipsi.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agathonisi | Dodekanisos Seaways | 35 min | €12 | Summer |
| Fournoi | Blue Star Ferries | 50 min | €13 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Arkoi | Dodekanisos Seaways | 1h 10m | €15 | Summer |
| Ikaria | Blue Star Ferries | 1h 11m | €6.50 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Patmos | Dodekanisos Seaways | 1h 35m | €15 | Summer |
| Lipsi | Dodekanisos Seaways | 2h 00m | €16 | Summer |
| Leros | Dodekanisos Seaways | 2h 25m | €21 | Summer |
| Chios | Blue Star Ferries | 2h 35m | €10.50 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
Children travel at reduced fares. ISIC student card holders get reduced fares on some companies. See all discounts. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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Fares from our booking engine on sample dates; search your date.
Samos has more than one port. Ferries use Vathi (Samos town) and Karlovasi, and some boats use Pythagoreio, so check your ticket.
Ferries to the North Aegean often leave from gate E1, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in. Allow extra time to get there.
The Blue Star ferries usually leave in the evening and sail through the night: book a cabin for a bed and your own bathroom.
Chios, Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria and Limnos have airports; many travellers fly one way and sail the other, and hop by boat.
Taxis and buses meet many ferries. Check whether your ferry uses Vathi, Karlovasi or Pythagoreio.
Rent a car or scooter to explore the mountain villages and the west of the island.
Samos has an airport near Pythagoreio with flights from Athens.
May to October; the north coast can be windy in July and August.
Samos muscat is the local sweet wine, and you can visit wineries and the Wine Museum in Malagari.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Samos? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
A pretty harbour town on the ancient site.
An ancient aqueduct cut through the hill.
The sanctuary of Hera.
A fishing village with pebble beaches.
A beach near Karlovasi, with a waterfall walk nearby.
A shallow sandy beach, good for children.
A green-lined pebble bay near Kokkari.
A small cove next to Tsamadou.
A stone village in the forest, with craft shops.
A long beach below Mount Kerkis.
Known for its giant kouros statue.
Pythagoreio and Kokkari have tavernas by the water and a few bars in summer.
Ferries from Piraeus take from 8h 45m. You can also sail from Agathonisi, Fournoi, Arkoi, Ikaria, Patmos.
From €75.50 for one adult, one way from Piraeus, on our sample dates. Fares change with the date and the ship.
Samos has more than one port. Ferries use Vathi (Samos town) and Karlovasi, and some boats use Pythagoreio, so check your ticket.
Samos has an airport near Pythagoreio with flights from Athens.
Yes, on the conventional ferries. Get a vehicle quote.
Check your ticket: Vathi and Karlovasi are the main ports. Vathi is closer to Kokkari and Pythagoreio, and Karlovasi to the west of the island.
For sweet muscat wine, Pythagoras, the Heraion and the Tunnel of Eupalinos.
It is the easiest way to reach the mountain villages and far beaches, though buses link the main towns.
Agathonisi (from 35 min), Fournoi (from 50 min), Arkoi (from 1h 10m).
Ferries to the eastern Aegean often leave from gate E1 or E2, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in.
Many sailings from Piraeus are long and some run overnight. Search your date to see the times, and ask our team about cabins.
Yes. Search your date above and pay online, or message our team on WhatsApp, Viber or email.
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