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The beautiful Greek island of Samos lies in the Aegean Sea, on an important migration route just a mile from the Turkish mainland. On daily wildlife walks and excursions from our friendly, family-run hotel in Karlovassi, Bee-eaters and Rollers will be amongst a range of colourful migrants we will enjoy, while in the island's mountainous interior we should find a good variety of raptors. A wide range of orchids will be found amongst the meadows and Cistus scrub, plus dragonflies and damselflies aplenty at a coastal marsh. Spectacular butterflies, too, complement the fine flora on this comparatively little-visited and charming Mediterranean island.


    

  • Fabulous wildlife on this tranquil Aegean island, home of Pythagoras
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  • Rollers, Black-headed and Cretzschmar's Buntings & Rüppell's Warbler
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  • 30+ orchid species amongst a rich flora
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  • A wealth of reptiles, butterflies & other insects
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  • Rugged, scenic terrain with many historical sites
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  • Seven nights at a friendly, Greek, family-run hotel serving tasty home cooking
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    [introduction] => A 9-day holiday on the Mediterranean island of Samos in search of spring flowers, insects and migrating birds.
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Tell me about Greece …


Greece is situated in south-eastern Europe on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula.


It has a mountainous peninsular mainland and the tenth longest coastline in the world. The beauty of its landscapes and its numerous islands (1,400 in total, of which about 230 are inhabited) is world famous.
Greece has a long history. It is generally acknowledged as being the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.


 

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Tell me about Samos …


Samos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, just a mile from the Turkish mainland. It is one of the Sporadhes Islands, and is similar in size and shape to the Isle of Wight.


Samos has two mountain ranges which ensure the island remains relatively green and fertile throughout the year. The island has a very varied landscape, and a wide range of habitats. It remains comparatively little-visited and undeveloped.

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The beautiful Greek island of Samos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, just a mile across the strait that separates it from the Turkish mainland, and close to the ancient site of Ephesus. Similar in size and shape to the Isle of Wight, Samos is a rugged island with two mountain ranges — the Kerkes and Ambelos — rising to nearly 1,500 metres. These ensure the island remains relatively green and fertile throughout the year, in contrast to the more barren, less mountainous neighbouring islands. They also contribute to an extremely varied landscape, and a wide range of habitats. These attract many migrant birds for, like nearby Lesbos, Samos lies on the main migration route along the Turkish coast. Bee-eaters will be amongst a range of colourful migrants we enjoy, whilst in the mountains we should find a good variety of resident birds of prey. The island’s varied habitats also support a rich and unique spring flora comprising a mix of eastern Mediterranean plants as well as localised montane species.


Samos, thankfully, remains comparatively little-visited and undeveloped. Hills are crowned with old churches and monasteries, and unspoiled mountain villages still foster a time-honoured lifestyle, offering travellers a warm welcome in traditional village tavernas. Best of all, a network of ancient tracks, many of them paved, allow us to explore the island as much as possible on foot as we search for and enjoy its natural history from our hotel in Karlovassi in the north-west of the island. From this excellent harbour base we will first explore the nearby coast and headland along to Potami. Here, in the Cistus scrub, we should find such orchids as Orchis italica, Ophrys fusca and Ophrys speculum, as well as Gladiolus illyricus and the strange Clathrus ruber, a bright red fungus. On the shore are Yellow Horned-poppies, whilst Cory’s Shearwaters may be observed gliding out at sea. A damp area, where a stream joins the sea, proves excellent for dragonflies and damselflies, and spectacular butterflies such as Swallowtails complement the fine flora.


On another day we will walk further, towards the two bays of Mikro and Megalo Seitani, following a path that hugs a spectacular and wild coastline. Audouin’s and Mediterranean Gulls, as well as Blue Rock Thrush, Blackeared Wheatear and Black-headed Bunting, are likely to be amongst the day’s highlights, together with such new plants as Swordleaved Helleborine, Helichrysum and Dracunculus vulgaris. We will search, too, for the chameleons which are found here.


On the south-eastern corner of the island, close to Turkey, is a seasonal lake at Psili Amos. In spring this is home to Ruddy Shelducks, occasional flamingoes (presumably visiting from nearby Turkey), and many passage migrants, waders and other waterbirds. It is also a key staging post for many migrants, so virtually anything can make an appearance. Plants are also abundant and we will look for orchids such as Pyramidal, Orchis anatolica and the local Horned Woodcock, (Ophrys scolopax ssp. cornuta) amongst the carpets of Crown Daisy. We will combine this excursion with a visit to Pythagorion’s interesting and ancient ruins which, also being surrounded by flowers, are likely to satisfy even the most single-minded botanists amongst us!


The lower slopes of the Ambelos provide good easy walking. Here streamside meadows hold an excellent flora and a wide variety of dragonflies and damselflies. Spring plants include Paeonia mascula, Anemone blanda, Lithodora hispidula, Scilla bifolia and Broad-leaved Helleborine. The song of Nightingales fills the air in this picturesque region and our progress may be marked by the scolding rattle of Sardinian Warblers in the scrub and perhaps the song-flight of a Rüppell’s Warbler. We will also explore other foothill regions, particularly along the south coast, looking for such birds as Honey Buzzard, Long-legged Buzzard, Bonelli’s Eagle and Black-headed Bunting and such new plants as Orchis fragrans, Sawfly Orchid and Honeywort. At a higher altitude, the rocky plateau at the summit of Mount Karvouni rears up above the pine forest and can be reached by a good path. Here we are in a very different world; plants cling to rocky crevices in this typical alpine habitat and many sport the intense colours of high mountain plants, veronicas, saxifrages, geraniums and erodiums being particularly obvious. Birds of these higher elevations include Chukar, Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle and Goshawk. There is also much to see on the walk to the summit, in particular a variety of orchids including Late Spider, Orchis mascula ssp. pinetum, Orchis tridentata, Dactylorhiza romana, Neotinea maculata and Violet Limodore.


After our week-long exploration of Samos by means of day walks and other excursions, we will have experienced a sound introduction to the diverse delights of the island and its wide range of wildlife, yet without exhausting the sheer variety it has to offer.

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A 9-day holiday on the Mediterranean island of Samos in search of spring flowers, insects and migrating birds.

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The Island of Samos

Tour Code: GRC06

A 9-day holiday on the Mediterranean island of Samos in search of spring flowers, insects and migrating birds.

£1,895

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£1,495

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Highlights

  • Fabulous wildlife on this tranquil Aegean island, home of Pythagoras
  • Rollers, Black-headed and Cretzschmar's Buntings & Rüppell's Warbler
  • 30+ orchid species amongst a rich flora
  • A wealth of reptiles, butterflies & other insects
  • Rugged, scenic terrain with many historical sites
  • Seven nights at a friendly, Greek, family-run hotel serving tasty home cooking

Summary

The beautiful Greek island of Samos lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, just a mile across the strait that separates it from the Turkish mainland, and close to the ancient site of Ephesus. Similar in size and shape to the Isle of Wight, Samos is a rugged island with two mountain ranges — the Kerkes and Ambelos — rising to nearly 1,500 metres. These ensure the island remains relatively green and fertile throughout the year, in contrast to the more barren, less mountainous neighbouring islands. They also contribute to an extremely varied landscape, and a wide range of habitats. These attract many migrant birds for, like nearby Lesbos, Samos lies on the main migration route along the Turkish coast. Bee-eaters will be amongst a range of colourful migrants we enjoy, whilst in the mountains we should find a good variety of resident birds of prey. The island’s varied habitats also support a rich and unique spring flora comprising a mix of eastern Mediterranean plants as well as localised montane species.

Samos, thankfully, remains comparatively little-visited and undeveloped. Hills are crowned with old churches and monasteries, and unspoiled mountain villages still foster a time-honoured lifestyle, offering travellers a warm welcome in traditional village tavernas. Best of all, a network of ancient tracks, many of them paved, allow us to explore the island as much as possible on foot as we search for and enjoy its natural history from our hotel in Karlovassi in the north-west of the island. From this excellent harbour base we will first explore the nearby coast and headland along to Potami. Here, in the Cistus scrub, we should find such orchids as Orchis italica, Ophrys fusca and Ophrys speculum, as well as Gladiolus illyricus and the strange Clathrus ruber, a bright red fungus. On the shore are Yellow Horned-poppies, whilst Cory’s Shearwaters may be observed gliding out at sea. A damp area, where a stream joins the sea, proves excellent for dragonflies and damselflies, and spectacular butterflies such as Swallowtails complement the fine flora.

On another day we will walk further, towards the two bays of Mikro and Megalo Seitani, following a path that hugs a spectacular and wild coastline. Audouin’s and Mediterranean Gulls, as well as Blue Rock Thrush, Blackeared Wheatear and Black-headed Bunting, are likely to be amongst the day’s highlights, together with such new plants as Swordleaved Helleborine, Helichrysum and Dracunculus vulgaris. We will search, too, for the chameleons which are found here.

On the south-eastern corner of the island, close to Turkey, is a seasonal lake at Psili Amos. In spring this is home to Ruddy Shelducks, occasional flamingoes (presumably visiting from nearby Turkey), and many passage migrants, waders and other waterbirds. It is also a key staging post for many migrants, so virtually anything can make an appearance. Plants are also abundant and we will look for orchids such as Pyramidal, Orchis anatolica and the local Horned Woodcock, (Ophrys scolopax ssp. cornuta) amongst the carpets of Crown Daisy. We will combine this excursion with a visit to Pythagorion’s interesting and ancient ruins which, also being surrounded by flowers, are likely to satisfy even the most single-minded botanists amongst us!

The lower slopes of the Ambelos provide good easy walking. Here streamside meadows hold an excellent flora and a wide variety of dragonflies and damselflies. Spring plants include Paeonia mascula, Anemone blanda, Lithodora hispidula, Scilla bifolia and Broad-leaved Helleborine. The song of Nightingales fills the air in this picturesque region and our progress may be marked by the scolding rattle of Sardinian Warblers in the scrub and perhaps the song-flight of a Rüppell’s Warbler. We will also explore other foothill regions, particularly along the south coast, looking for such birds as Honey Buzzard, Long-legged Buzzard, Bonelli’s Eagle and Black-headed Bunting and such new plants as Orchis fragrans, Sawfly Orchid and Honeywort. At a higher altitude, the rocky plateau at the summit of Mount Karvouni rears up above the pine forest and can be reached by a good path. Here we are in a very different world; plants cling to rocky crevices in this typical alpine habitat and many sport the intense colours of high mountain plants, veronicas, saxifrages, geraniums and erodiums being particularly obvious. Birds of these higher elevations include Chukar, Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle and Goshawk. There is also much to see on the walk to the summit, in particular a variety of orchids including Late Spider, Orchis mascula ssp. pinetum, Orchis tridentata, Dactylorhiza romana, Neotinea maculata and Violet Limodore.

After our week-long exploration of Samos by means of day walks and other excursions, we will have experienced a sound introduction to the diverse delights of the island and its wide range of wildlife, yet without exhausting the sheer variety it has to offer.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart London for Samos
Days
2 - 8
A daily programme of botanical and natural history walks from our base in Karlovassi
Day
9
Fly London
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Food

All included in the price.

Accommodation

A simple family-run hotel in Karlovassi, with private facilities.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£1,895

Land Only

£1,495

Single Supplement

£160

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Flight Inclusive

£1,895

Land Only

£1,495

Single Supplement

£160

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

2028

Flight Inclusive

£1,995

Land Only

£1,595

Single Supplement

£175

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Black Headed Bunting
Ophrys speculum
Samos, Greece
Sawfly Orchid
Iris attica (Tony Albrehart)
Gladiolus italicus - Field Gladiolus (Tony Albrehart)
Samos coast (Tony Albrehart)
Samos town (Peter Dunn)
Ophrys fusca - Sombre Bee Orchid (Peter Dunn)
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler (Peter Dunn)
Orchis italica - Naked Man Orchid (Peter Dunn)
Orchis fragrans - Bug Orchid (Paul Harmes)
Flowery field (Paul Harmes)
European Roller (Peter Dunn)
Ophrys ferrum-equinum - Horseshoe Orchid (Paul Harmes)
Arum dioscoridis (Paul Harmes)
Balkan Green Lizard (Tony Albrehart)
Black-eared Wheatear (Peter Dunn)
Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree (Paul Harmes)
Anatolian Rock Lizard (Paul Harmes)
Samos Coast (Tony Albrehart)
Naturetrek Group (Tony Albrehart)

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