Ancient engineering, Muscat vineyards and green mountains facing Anatolia.
Samos combines the Heraion and Tunnel of Eupalinos with pine forest, high villages, waterfall walks and a renowned sweet-wine tradition.
Ancient Samos produced the Heraion sanctuary and the kilometre-long Tunnel of Eupalinos, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pythagoras and Aristarchus connect the island to mathematics and astronomy, while museums hold sculpture from its powerful ancient city.
The modern landscape is equally rich: Muscat vineyards climb terraces, nightingales inhabit green valleys and Mount Kerkis rises steeply in the west. Vathy, Karlovasi and Pythagoreio offer different bases across a large island.
Practical information
Samos has an airport and ferry ports at Vathy and Karlovasi. Confirm the correct port, use a car for mountain villages and arrange winery visits in advance.
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