Samos Island Walking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Travel to Samos

An arrival transfer will meet you at the Samos airport when you arrive and drive you to Karlovasi. Send the evening exploring this lively university town. Be sure to visit the nearby village square for dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Karlovasi
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Forest and Beach Walks

Today, your walk is a big circuit that begins up the hill to Old Karlovasi. As you leave the town behind, you’ll head into a mystical forest filled with rivers, waterfalls, and even an old chapel hidden within a cave. You may want to stop for a refreshing dip at Potami Beach before continuing your walk to Leka.

Admire the views from the town square before beginning your walk down the coast to Karlovasi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Karlovasi
Distance: 4 hours, 11.5km, 400m of ascent, 400m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Potami Beach Loop

You can take a taxi to Potami Beach to begin your hike today (option nr. 1) or walk there from your hotel (option nr. 2). Alternatively, you can start your walk from Karlovasi, to make your loop even bigger (option nr. 3).

Your coastal walk will take you along bluffs and beaches, including Mikro Seitaini and Megalo Seitaini. The trail turns inland through olive groves and offers beautiful viewpoints. Your circuit ends at Potami Beach, where you can walk or grab a taxi back to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Karlovasi
Distance: Option nr. 1: 3.5 hours, 9.2km, 380m of ascent, 380m of descent
Option nr. 2: 4.5 hours, 13.5km, 540m of ascent, 570m of descent
Option nr. 3: 6 hours, 17.5km, 740m of ascent, 740m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Travel to Kokkari for the Great Loop Walk

Say goodbye to Karlovasi this morning and head for your new home base in Kokkari. You can get there by taxi, public transport, or you can pre-book a transfer.

Once you’ve arrived and settled in, you’ll begin the Great Loop Walk that offers remarkable views that span the coast and the sparkling waters. With binoculars, you can see all the way to Turkey! You can also take a short detour to visit the monastery of Vronta, originally built in 1566 but nearly destroyed in a fire in 1999, now almost fully restored.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kokkari
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13km, 480m of ascent, 480m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Hike from Agios Konstantinos

Your walk today begins in the village of Agios Konstantinos. You can get there easily by public bus or taxi. You’ll walk from the small port town towards the village of Stavrinides. The route runs on historic cobbled paths that travel through lush fields, fragrant vineyards, and olive groves.

You’ll eventually reach Manolates, which is considered to be the most picturesque village on Samos. Your route will eventually lead you back to Agios Konstantinos.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kokkari
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13.5km, 500m of ascent, 500m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Travel to Pythagorion

Today, you’ll move again, so you can pre-book your transfer or take the bus or taxi to your new hotel in Pythagorion. During the afternoon, you can explore the town, visit the nearby sandy beaches, or visit the ancient aqueduct.

Take a short hike to Mount Kastro and see the ruins of the ancient city walls.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pythagorion
Distance: 2.5 hours, 7.5km, 250m of ascent, 250m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Explore Myli

Take a taxi to the village of Myli to begin today’s roundtrip walk through rural landscapes. You’ll travel through the lush vegetation of regrowth after a forest fire in 2000. Stop to visit the Monastery of Megali Panagia near Koumaradei.

On your way back to Myli, you’ll have glorious views of Chora.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pythagorion
Distance: 4.5 hours, 13km, 340m of ascent, 340m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Departure

Once you’ve had your breakfast, your transfer will meet you to transport you to the Samos Airport, where your tour comes to a close.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast