Even if you have or don’t have a passport, our “Chios Island Tour with Visa on Arrival – 2 Nights 3 Days” program allows you to experience the enchanting flavors of the Aegean, the deep blue sea, and the hidden streets of Chios Island. After a short ferry ride from Çeşme, you arrive in Chios, where you quickly enter the island with a practical visa on arrival at customs. You will be welcomed by your boutique hotel, narrow stone streets, the fragrant breeze of mastic, and the tranquility unique to the Aegean.
On the first day, we start softly with a walking tour in Chios city center.
Vounaki Square
Chios Castle (Kastro)
Old Port Area
Nea Moni Monastery (panoramic view)
Then, in our free time, you can watch the sunset with frappe at the seaside cafes or shop for mastic liqueur, mastic jam, and traditional products in local shops. On the second day, we explore the famous mastic villages of the island and the stone settlements from the Middle Ages.
Pyrgi (geometric motif mastic village)
Mesta (medieval walled village)
Olympi (famous for its caves)
Agia Dynami Beach (swimming break depending on weather conditions)
During your walks in the narrow streets, you can photograph the facades of houses decorated with black and white geometric patterns and taste mastic coffee and sweets in the village squares. You will learn closely about the cultivation of mastic trees, mastic production, and how this culture impacts the island community through our guide's explanations. On the third day, depending on your return time, guests can either enjoy a short panoramic tour of Chios’s northern or southern coasts or have free time in the city center.
Karfas Beach (photo break depending on time and program)
Kafeneio Region (central cafes and shopping area)
Chios Marina
Before boarding the return ferry, you can do your last shopping, enjoy mastic ice cream, and say goodbye to the Aegean with local mezes. The tour includes Turkish guiding services, ferry tickets, 2 nights accommodation in a designated category hotel, and the tours specified in the program. This program is ideal for those who want to relax and get to know a different culture in a short time; thanks to the visa-on-arrival convenience, you will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Chios Island without the hassle of long visa processes.
Vounaki Square
Chios Castle (Kastro)
Old Port Area
Nea Moni Monastery (panoramic view)
Then, in our free time, you can watch the sunset with frappe at the seaside cafes or shop for mastic liqueur, mastic jam, and traditional products in local shops. On the second day, we explore the famous mastic villages of the island and the stone settlements from the Middle Ages.
Pyrgi (geometric motif mastic village)
Mesta (medieval walled village)
Olympi (famous for its caves)
Agia Dynami Beach (swimming break depending on weather conditions)
During your walks in the narrow streets, you can photograph the facades of houses decorated with black and white geometric patterns and taste mastic coffee and sweets in the village squares. You will learn closely about the cultivation of mastic trees, mastic production, and how this culture impacts the island community through our guide's explanations. On the third day, depending on your return time, guests can either enjoy a short panoramic tour of Chios’s northern or southern coasts or have free time in the city center.
Karfas Beach (photo break depending on time and program)
Kafeneio Region (central cafes and shopping area)
Chios Marina
Before boarding the return ferry, you can do your last shopping, enjoy mastic ice cream, and say goodbye to the Aegean with local mezes. The tour includes Turkish guiding services, ferry tickets, 2 nights accommodation in a designated category hotel, and the tours specified in the program. This program is ideal for those who want to relax and get to know a different culture in a short time; thanks to the visa-on-arrival convenience, you will experience the enchanting atmosphere of Chios Island without the hassle of long visa processes.
Visa processing and consultancy services
Round trip ferry ticket from Çeşme to Chios Island
2 nights accommodation with breakfast at the selected hotel
Airport/port - hotel - port all transfers
Panoramic island introduction tour of Chios Island (city center and villages)
Turkish-speaking guiding services
Mandatory travel insurance (as included in the package)
Entry fees for museums and archaeological sites as specified in the program
Round trip ferry ticket from Çeşme to Chios Island
2 nights accommodation with breakfast at the selected hotel
Airport/port - hotel - port all transfers
Panoramic island introduction tour of Chios Island (city center and villages)
Turkish-speaking guiding services
Mandatory travel insurance (as included in the package)
Entry fees for museums and archaeological sites as specified in the program
"Lunch and dinner (except those specified in the program)
Currency exit fees and port taxes
Personal expenses (shopping, extra food-drinks, etc.)
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Travel health insurance and visa fees
Minibar, room service, and extra services at the hotel"
Currency exit fees and port taxes
Personal expenses (shopping, extra food-drinks, etc.)
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Travel health insurance and visa fees
Minibar, room service, and extra services at the hotel"
The tour from Turkey to Chios Island is conducted with a visa-on-arrival at the border; it is essential that documents such as your passport and biometric photo are complete: In this tour, instead of a traditional Schengen visa, a "visa-on-arrival" is obtained upon arrival at Chios Island by departing from certain ports; therefore, the validity period of your passport, the status of blank pages, and the currency of your biometric photo are very important. Missing or incorrect information in your documents may cause delays in the visa-on-arrival process or result in visa rejection; thus, you must prepare all the documents requested by the tour operator in a timely and complete manner.
The duration is 2 nights and 3 days; there may be program flexibility due to maritime transfers on the days of arrival and departure: The tour program generally lasts for 3 days and includes 2 nights of accommodation; the first and last days may be shaped according to the ferry schedule. Due to weather conditions, port congestion, or changes in ferry company schedules, there may be flexibility in departure and return times, so it is advisable to consider this when planning your flight or intercity bus connections.
Accommodation is typically on a bed-and-breakfast basis; lunch and dinner not included in the tour price may need to be purchased extra: Hotels are mostly offered with a "bed-and-breakfast" concept that includes only breakfast; lunch and dinner during the day can be freely chosen by the guests based on their preferences and budget on the island. In the tour program, some evenings, optional paid tavernas, fish restaurants, or local delicacy stops may be suggested; therefore, it would be beneficial to additionally plan your meal expenses.
Ferry tickets, port taxes, and mandatory insurance may or may not be included in the tour price; payment terms and inclusions/exclusions should be thoroughly checked: In some tour packages, the ferry ticket, port tax, and travel insurance are included in the price, while in others these items may be requested as extra. To avoid unexpected expenses, it is crucial to carefully review the "what's included in the price" and "what's not included in the price" sections in the contract and tour brochure, and to clarify the terms related to installment, advance payment, cancellation, and refund.
It is advisable to keep euros on hand for shopping and free time; the use of credit cards is widespread on the island, but cash may be required in small businesses: Since the official currency on the island is the euro, having a certain amount of cash euros, especially for small expenses, market shopping, or tips, provides comfort. While credit cards are generally accepted without issues at large stores, restaurants, and hotels, you should be aware that cash payment may be requested in small cafes, bakeries, taxis, or family-run businesses.
Visa on arrival is valid for specific dates and ports; the final application date, cancellation and change conditions, and rules regarding the non-approval of the visa should be learned in advance: The visa on arrival application may not be valid for every period and every Turkish port; you must confirm the current information regarding seasonal dates and authorized departure ports from your tour operator or official sources. Critical points that need to be clarified before making a reservation include the last day for visa document submission, whether there is a refund in case of visa rejection, and whether date changes are possible.
Passport and ID photocopies along with visa documents at the door
Cash in euros and bank card
Season-appropriate comfortable clothes, spare clothing, and comfortable walking shoes
Sun cream, hat, sunglasses, and swimsuit/beach towel
Personal medications, basic first aid supplies, and hygiene products
Phone, camera, chargers, and plug adapter (if necessary)
Cash in euros and bank card
Season-appropriate comfortable clothes, spare clothing, and comfortable walking shoes
Sun cream, hat, sunglasses, and swimsuit/beach towel
Personal medications, basic first aid supplies, and hygiene products
Phone, camera, chargers, and plug adapter (if necessary)