Turkish Travel Agents, Journalists Get to Know Samothrace

The group of Turkish travel agents, influencers, and journalists on Samothrace. Photo source: GNTO.

A group of travel agents, influencers and journalists from Turkey recently explored Samothrace looking to promote the northeastern Greek island as a tourism destination in the Turkish market.

The group’s visit was part of a press trip organized by the Turkish branch of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in collaboration with the Samothrace Municipality and the Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TÜRSAB).

While on the island, the group took part in guided tours and learned about Samothrace’s history, traditions, local products and discovered the island’s unique natural beauty.

The group of Turkish travel agents, influencers, and journalists on Samothrace. Photo source: GNTO.

The Turkish group had the opportunity to explore various points of interest, such as the island’s cultural center; archaeological museum; the main archaeological site, Gria Vathra (known for its natural pools formed by Samothrace’s waterfalls); and the renowned Fonias microbrewery.

A boat tour around the island was also arranged, with a stop at the popular Pachia Ammos beach.

In meetings with Samothrace Mayor Nikolaos Galatoumos and other local tourism stakeholders the group had productive discussions on the potential creation of tailor-made travel packages and offers for Turkish tourists interested in visiting the island in the future.

(Photo center )Samothrace Mayor Nikolaos Galatoumos with TÜRSAB TRAKYA President Egemen Aydin. Photo source: GNTO.

The familiarization trip received significant coverage in Turkish press outlets specializing in tourism. According to the GNTO, two articles are expected to be published in the Turkish Hello! and Tempo Travel magazines.

Representatives of TÜRSAB said that the purpose of the visit was to “establish new destinations for the Turkish tourism industry and enhance the diversity of its travel offers”. The association further announced their intention to organize tours to Samothrace in collaboration with their regional offices and include the island in their travel packages.

Samothrace, despite its proximity to Turkey, remains relatively undiscovered. Notably, the island is the original home of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, currently displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris.