Dikili Horseback Riding Tour 2 Nights 3 Days
DAY 1 DİKİLİ - MITILINI - JUMBO & LIDL - AGİASSOS
We meet at Dikili Port at 06:00. After collecting our boarding passes at the ferry office, we depart for Lesbos Island with the 08:00 ferry.
After approximately a 40-minute pleasant journey across the Aegean between the two coasts, we arrive in Mitilini.
Once customs and entry procedures are completed, we transfer to the city center of Mitilini with our waiting vehicle.
During our guided walking tour, we will see:
• Ayios Therapondas Church
• Metropolitan Church
• Historic market
• Buildings from the Ottoman period
• Coastal area
These are some of the sights.
We provide free time for lunch and shopping in the city center. Guests who wish may taste the flavors of Greek cuisine at seaside tavernas.
After free time, we make a short visit to Lidl and Jumbo markets, where locals do their daily shopping.
In the second half of the day, we depart for Agiasos Village, approximately 30 km from Mitilini.
Situated at the foot of Mount Olympos, this village with its stone streets, traditional architecture, and craft shops is one of the most authentic settlements on the island.
Here, we visit Panaghia Church and take a short coffee break at the village square.
After the tour, we return to our hotel in the evening.
Dining & Accommodation
• Breakfast: Not included
• Lunch: Not included
• Dinner: Not included
• Accommodation: Hotels in Mitilini Center
DAY 2 OLIVE OIL FACTORY – THERMI - MANTAMADOS - MOLIVOS – PETRA - MANTAMADOS - MITILINI - TAVERN NIGHT
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey heading north of Mitilini.
On the way to Molivos, we pass through Thermi, known for its healing waters from the Ottoman period.
We visit a traditional olive oil factory along the route.
There are around 11 million olive trees across Mitilini, and these trees are an integral part of the island's culture.
After learning about the production process at the factory, we enjoy a brief olive oil tasting.
Then, we head to Mantamados Village.
Here, we visit one of the island's most important religious sites, the Taxiarxis Monastery.
After the visit, we stop briefly at the village square. Guests can sample the famous honeyed buffalo yogurt and lokmatis sweets here.
Following our break, we proceed to Molivos, one of the most beautiful towns on the island, with a 13th-century castle, stone houses, and narrow streets—one of the most impressive settlements of Mitilini.
Guests can enjoy free time to walk the streets, browse small shops, and take photos with the magnificent views.
Then, we make a short trip to Petra Town.
Perched on a rocky hill, with the Panagia Church and seaside tavernas, Petra is one of the most enjoyable spots on the island.
In the evening, we return to Mitilini.
Tonight's program features one of the most enjoyable parts of the tour: a Live Greek Taverna Night.
Enjoy traditional Greek melodies, local delicacies, and a lively atmosphere in a memorable Greek night.
Dining & Accommodation
• Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included)
• Lunch: Not included
• Dinner: Fixed menu at Greek Taverna (included)
• Accommodation: Hotels in Mitilini Center
DAY 3 PLOMIS - UZO DISTILLERY – MITILINI - DIKILI
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms.
At the time designated by our guide, we depart for Plomari Town in the southern part of Mitilini.
This seaside town, about 40 km from Mitilini, is famous for its clear waters, long coastlines, and internationally renowned ouzo.
After a brief walking tour with our guide, guests are free to explore the shoreline.
Next, we visit Barbayanni Ouzo Distillery, one of the most famous in Mitilini.
We learn about the production process of ouzo and hear the stories behind this local specialty.
After the tour, we head to the Mitilini Port.
We depart for Dikili at 18:30 with the ferry, concluding our enjoyable tour, and we bid farewell to our valued guests.
Dining & Accommodation
• Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included)
• Lunch: Not included
• Dinner: Not included
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ENTRY VISA
• 2 recent biometrically identical photographs
• Photocopy of ID front and back
• Photocopies of passport pages with photo and stamped pages
• Residence certificate obtained from e-government
• For travelers under 18 traveling with only one parent or without parents, a parental consent letter and passport copies of parents are required
Important Notes
• Green passport holders do not require a visa.
• Guests who have been refused Schengen visas in the last 5 years cannot participate with a visa on arrival. A Schengen visa must be applied for.
• Guests with entry stamps for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) cannot enter Greece without reissuing their passport.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date.
• The itinerary may change while the visit places remain the same. The Taverna day may be rescheduled.
• Hotels may vary depending on dates; current hotel information will be provided via the WhatsApp group.
• Child rates apply when staying with 2 adults. Hotel rooms are standard, with no guaranteed sea view.
What's Included
• Dikili – Mytilene round-trip ferry ticket
• 2 nights accommodation with breakfast
• 1 dinner at a Greek Tavern (Fixed menu for 2, includes 20 cl ouzo or 35 cl wine or 1 soft drink)
• Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service
• All inter-island transportation and tours included in the program
• Mandatory travel insurance
Not Included
• Visa fee
• International health insurance
• Lunches
• Personal expenses
• Museum entrance fees
• International exit tax
• Tips for guide & driver (not mandatory)
