Samos Island is separated from Western Turkey by the narrowest of straits, the island of Samos is like a microcosm of all the things we treasure most about Greece. Samos is small enough to be easily explored in its entirety regardless of where you decide to base yourself, but large enough to present a remarkable diversity of landscapes, an appealing collection of sleepy hamlets, charming villages and bustling towns, and a fascinating array of historical finds.

 

The island is covered in vast expanses of pine forest, extensive olive groves, clusters of stately plane trees, lovingly tended fields and orchards, and of course the vineyards which provide one of the island's most prolific exports (the sweet dessert wine is famous well beyond Greece, but the dryer table wines are equally worthy of sampling and rather more versatile in their application. 

 

Samos was once the most affluent island in the Aegean, and during its heyday produced a host of well-known writers and philosophers, including Aesop, Epicurus and the island's most famous son, the mathematician Pythagoras.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 27th September Saturday- Arrival day to Samos Island. Free day for entire group. Meet and greet at the Princess Tia Hotel, Balos.

Day 2-  After breakfast, the group destination will be Koumeika Village, it’s square with the cafes, the old taps with the crystal running water, along with the traditional houses, is one of the best-groomed village of Samos. After workshop, return to the Hotel before lunch time.

Day 3- After breakfast, a minibus/taxi will take the group to a picturesque little fishing Village Pythagorion, Its current name was given about 50 years ago, in honor of Pythagoras. After workshop, return to the Hotel around 5pm.

Day 4-  On Midday a minibus/taxi will take the entire group Ormos; formerly a harbour to the entire island, called Gialos, today it serves as a docking place for fishing boats and many sorts of vessels. It maintains the atmosphere of a typical fishing village. Group will have lunch in the village and after plein-air return to the Hotel around 5pm.

Day 5- After breakfast, a minibus/taxi will take the entire group to Kokkari Village. It is one of the most notable destinations, for the visitors of Samos Island. After plein-air, return to the Hotel around 5pm.

Day 6- After breakfast, a minibus/taxi will take the entire group to Karlovassi Town. Nowadays, The main street of Karlovassi maintains the atmosphere of the beginnings of the previous century, with double-decked stone buildings in classical design. The group will visit the Church of the Holy Trinity and have workshop of the picturesque scenery with a sea view. Return to the Hotel before lunch time.

Day 7- On this day the group will stay at the Princess Tia Hotel and have a free plein-air in Balos, and in the evening we will celebrate the end of the workshops with cocktails and a small exhibition of watercolors painted during the week. 

Day 8- 4th October Saturday is the transfer day to Samos Airport. 

Please note that the itinerary may be amended depending on the weather conditions.

Let’s “Paint Together” in Samos..