Samos is situated right across Ikaria and not too far from the Turkish coast and is part of the North-eastern Aegean islands. Samos is historically significant in Greece and was an important maritime center because of its strategic location. In ancient times Samos was known for its wines and ceramics, which were widely exported. The island was the birthplace of legendary Hera, the Greek philosopher Epicurus and the mathematician Pythagoras were also born here. In 524 Bc the Evpanilos tunnel was constructed and stretches over 1,000 m deep underground, an engineering triumph confirming scientific brilliance in the earlier days. Today Samos is popular among various ages, from independent travelers, couples or families looking for an authentic Greek island experience. The main capital, Vathy features neoclassical mansions, red-tiled rooftops, a busy waterfront and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea from the hills above the port. It is worth visiting the Archaeological site of Heraion where you can see the temple of Hera and the cult sanctuary that connected the ancient city of Samos to a sacred path known as “Iero Odos'' during the geometric period. The Castle of Lycurgus at the harbor of Pythagorio, the cave of Pythagoras and the wine museum of Samos are other sites worth visiting before you begin your boat excursion. Once you have had your fair share of historical or cultural input of Samos, you have an exciting trip ahead with your selected boat for tranquil moments by the sea. With the blessed winds of the island one is meant to get lost but always return home with an experience of a lifetime.

Boat hire in Samos is an excellent opportunity to escape from the comings-and-goings you would experience in the mainland. Samos has wonderful beaches, some worth mentioning include Lemonakia, Psili Ammos, Kokkari, Potokaki and Karlovassi where you can easily access the waterfalls of Potami. With your catamaran or sailboat, you can cruise along the Mycale straits, passing by areas where the sea battles took place between Persia and Greece in 479 BC. In fact, you can hike in Mount Kerkis, one of the highest mountains in all of the Greek islands and you will be able to observe the coasts of Karlovassi and Asia Minor. About 6km west from Karlovassi, an excursion to Megalo Seitani is highly recommended. Mikro and Megalo Seitani have clean waters and are integrated in the Natura 2000 protection network since they host Monachus Monachus seals. There is no road access here making it very suitable for yachts to drop anchor. A little further west on the island, the town of Drakei offers astonishing views from the slopes of Kerki.