Mytilene Old City Walking Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The walking tour will reveal all the highlights of Lesvos’ capital, including a stroll along the waterfront and up to the Venetian castle, as well as taking you into neighbourhoods known for their cafes and ouzeries. On top of that, you’ll be introduced to the island’s main shopping street, its unique churches and its Ottoman buildings.

Welcome Reception

The Saplitza Warehouses are located in the Lower Castle of Mytilene and are a recently renovated multi-culturalspace. The modern metal building was constructed, used for pottery workshops and the storage of archaeological material. During the Ottoman Empire, the space was known as the Pirelli Prison, where prominent figures of Mytilene and Patriarch Meletios II were imprisoned during the First Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774). 

 

 

 

Friday 26/6/26

Gala Dinner

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Saturday 27/6/26

Day Trip (9:00 – 17:00)

Agiasos

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agiasos is a small town on the island of Lesbos. It is 26 kilometers from Mytilini town on the pine and olive covered slopes of Mount Olympos. The amount of geenery here is stunning. The town itself is a completely traditional village of narrow stone streets and picturesque lanes. Many of the houses have projecting upper floors known as sachnisia with wooden balconies decorated with flower pots of begonias, carnations, geraniums and other ornamental plants. The industrious women of Agiassos still spin and weave. For many years the town was known for its pottery and this tradition is carried on today. There is also a high level of wood-carving. The craftsmen make beautiful carved wooden icons and furniture.

MOLYVOS

 

 

 

 

Nestled on the north coast of the island of Lesbos, Molyvos (also known by its ancient Greek name, Mythimna) is a gem waiting to be discovered by those who seek a blend of natural beauty, historical richness, and vibrant local culture. It’s a beautiful village, with a pretty harbour and Byzantine Castle. With sun-kissed beaches and historic architecture and famous Castle, Molyvos has been given protected status since the 1960s, preserving its traditional buildings over the years. The village is built of stone houses and shops which surround the castle and follow the coast to one of the most scenic harbors in Greece. As one enters the village there is certainly a lot of tourist activity, at least more than anywhere else on the island, (yet nowhere near Cycladic proportions). There is a stone beach for swimming and a small park.