Attraction

Picturesque island that in antiquity was a centre of Ionian culture. Birthplace of Pythagoras and Hipparchus. A Schengen visa is required to visit Greece. Ferries run from Kuşadası city port; crossing time is 30–60 minutes. Ferries go either to the island capital Samos or to Vathi. Tickets can be bought at the port ticket offices, on the carrier Makri Travel website or via the aggregator Ferry Hopper. One-way ticket €39; return the same day €49; open-return €59. Some vessels allow animals and bi