At the easternmost part of the Aegean sea are the islands of Lesbos (Mytilene), Chios, and Samos. These islands played an important role in the development and creation of the Greek State. They achieved prominence around the 2nd millennium B.C. and enjoyed great prosperity, cultural and commercial success as attested by finds from ongoing excavations.

Included Highlights

• Airfare Athens/Island/Athens

• 3 nights hotel

• Breakfast daily (except Proteas Bay, Half-board)

• Round trip airport transfers

• All hotel service charges and taxes

• VIP services of a local host

Chios

27 nautical miles south of Lesbos together with the smaller islands of Psara and Oinouses occupy a distinct place in the history of ancient and modern Greece. Chios claims to be the birthplace of Homer. The island of Psara made a valiant contribution to the war of Independence from the Ottoman Empire. The hero of the revolution Konstatinos Kanaris was from Psara. The adjacent island of Oinouses produced some of the world's well known shipping tycoons who still maintain summer mansions on the island.

Chandris     Located in the town of Chios on the Harbour. There are 140 rooms, 2 bars, restaurant, swimming pool and air-conditioning in the reception, restaurant and bars.      Rates Per Person DBL XNT SGL XNT TPL XNT Apr 01-Jun 30 & Sep 01-Oct 31 $479 $65 $609 $100 $459 $55 Jul 01-31 569 90 759 150 529 80 Aug 01-31 599 100 789 160 559 90

Erytha     Located in Karfas Beach the hotel offers 82 rooms with A/C (in July/Aug). There is a swimming pool, private beach, satellite TV, restaurant, snack bar.      Rates Per Person DBL XNT SGL XNT TPL XNT Apr 15-May 31 & Oct 01- 31 $429 $50 $539 $80 $419 $45 Jun 01-30 & Sep 01-30 479 65 599 100 459 60 Jul 01-Aug 31 599 100 789 160 569 95

Grecian Castle     Located in the town of Chios and built in 1997 in traditional stone. All rooms with air conditioning and TV. There is a swimming pool and sandy beach opposite the hotel.     Rates Per Person DBL XNT SGL XNT TPL XNT Apr 01-May 20 $449 $55 $559  $85 $419 $45 May 21-Jun 30 & Sep 01-Oct 31 479 65 599 100 459 55 Jul 01-Aug 31 559 85 739 145 509 75

Samos

Is situated in the easternmost part of the Aegean, very close to Asia Minor and has a population of 40,000 inhabitants. Regular air service and ferry boat service is available from Athens. Its proximity to Turkey gives access to Ephessos (Kusadasi) by ferry boat. It presents an ideal condition for a visit to the important ancient city. Samos has a long distinguished history dating back to 3000 B.C. The island joined the Athenian League and fought alongside with Athens against Sparta, during the Peloponnesian war. Afterwards it passed in the hands of Macedonians, Egyptians, Romans, Venetians, and the Ottomans. Wonderful beaches and verdant landscape are the main feature in Samos, and so are vineyards producing the first Sautern wine in Greece.

Ionia Maris     Built in 1991 this hotel is situated on the beach of Gangou and has 56 rooms with  music, telephone, air-conditioning and large balcony. The hotel offers a TV room, dining room, 2 swimming pools and a snack bar at the pool.     Rates Per Person DBL XNT SGL XNT TPL XNT Apr  20-Jun 02 & Sep 18-Oct 31 $489 $75 $609  $100 $439 $65 Jun 03-30 & Sep 11-17 519 85 669 120 479 75 Jul 01-Sep 10 599 110 789 160 549 100

Proteas Bay     Built like an amphitheater, the hotel consists of a main building, bungalows and recreation facilities on the beach. There are 20 rooms in the main building and 72 rooms in the bungalows, all with sea view, air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, mini-fridge, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel amenities include swimming pool, children pool and a private beach. Located at Pythagorio.     Rates Per Person DBL XNT SGL XNT TPL XNT Apr 24-May 31 & Oct 01-31 $469 $70 $639 $110 $429 $60 Jun 01-Jul 15 & Sep16-30 539 90 739 140 489 80 Jul 16-Sep 15 589 105 839 175 539 95

The Eastern Aegean Islands

Lesbos (Mytilene)

Lesbos (Mytilene) Is the third largest of the Greek islands, after Crete and Eubioa, with a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants. Mytilene is the capital city of the island and the government seat for adjacent Lemnos and Agios Efstratios. The island is served by air from Athens and certain European cities (charter flights). Fast, efficient and modern ferry boats provide regular service from Athens (Piraeus). The island has an illustrious history and produced many notable poets, writers and philosophers, (Pittakos, Alkaios, Sapho, Myrivilis, Elytis, and the painter Theophilos).