Full-Day Discover Ithaka (Ithaca) Bus Tour [from Kefalonia]
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Description
Discover legendary Ithaka (Ithaca) - mythical home of Odysseus! Cross the sparkling Ionian Sea by ferry to this enchanting island where ancient Greek legends come alive. Explore Vathy, the elegant capital with neoclassical architecture. Visit museums, churches, and shops while enjoying panoramic views of charming Lazaretto islet in the bay. Journey to mountainous Stavros village, connected to Odysseus' palace. Taste famous "Rovani" dessert and admire the bust of the legendary hero. Spend extended free time in picturesque Kioni village - one of Greece's most beautiful harbors. Dine at waterfront tavernas serving fresh seafood and traditional cuisine. Your passionate guide shares captivating stories of Homer's Odyssey and island life throughout the journey. Travel in comfort with modern transportation perfectly timed for relaxed exploration of this mythical paradise.
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Itinerary
Starting our day, we take the lovely 45' apprx drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry-boat to Piso- Aetos port in Ithaka a ride that will last apprx 45'.
From Piso Aetos port we begin our tour of Ithaka. Our first stop after 15', s to the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathy”, where we have a stop to visit the museums & churches, go shopping and have some free time to explore & enjoy the town. Leaving "Vathy" we pass by the charming "Lazaretto" island situated in the center of Vathi bay and we head for our next destination.
Continuing our excursion, we take a 50' ride through amazing landscapes towards the charming “Kioni Bay” to have lunch.
After Kioni village we take our bus again for a brief ride of 25' and passing by the village of Frikes, we head towards our last stop - the village of “Stavros”. There we have a stop to taste the delicious local dessert "Rovani" and admire the bust of Odysseus, the old church of “Sotiros” (Savior) as well as the beautiful “Polis Bay” a beach of great beauty. Finishing our tour, we take our way back and within 30' we reach to “Piso Aetos” port for the ferry ride back (45') to our base after a day of mythological splendor.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After you choose your pickup point, we will contact you to confirm your exact pickup time and location. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - If you enter your accommodation name, we'll assign the nearest pickup point - For hotels in remote areas, we can arrange private transfer to the nearest pickup point (additional fee applies - we'll contact you with pricing) - All pickups are scheduled to arrive at Sami Port for 08:00 AM ferry departure Please ensure your contact details are accurate so we can reach you promptly. Final Pickup Point/Meeting Point Argostoli Port Across Express Market at 07:15...all passengers from Lixouri Area must ensure to take the 6:30 ferry from Lixouri to Argostoli REQUIRED FOR FERRY BOARDING: Passport number and date of birth for each passenger (as per Greek Port Authority regulations).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Our guide ,Elvira and exceptionally skilled coach driver made this tour superb. All the necessary information was clear for all to hear . We thoroughly enjoyed Ithaki and the Villages are stunning . We had plenty of stops with enough time in each pretty harbour and town to relax, explore and take a drink or lunch . Very efficient and relaxing way to see a beautiful little island adjacent to Kefalonia and only 40 mins on the ferry . The roads are narrow, winding and steep in parts so not a place easily to navigate but definitely worth this tour . Enjoy .
Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Excellent itinerary. Great driver. Highly recommended.
We went on a trip to Ithaca Island from Lassi. A wonderful day where we got to visit some lovely places with lots of information from our guide Elvira. Great driving also from Dennis. Extremely pleased we decided to do this trip. Good food and drinks available on Ithaca, not so great coffee on the boat to the island.
We enjoyed our day on Ithaka and learned about greek mythology and different parts of the island. We were staying north of Argostoli in Fanari and our pickup point was at the Limanaki Hotel just a few minutes from where we were staying. The coach was comfortable, air conditioned and Andreas is a very good driver. Our guide Elvira explained everything well and provided really good commentary throughout the day. Vathy, Kioni and Stavros are picturesque and the sardines for lunch and Ithakian dessert in Stavros were memorable. We enjoyed finding out about Greek mythology and although it was a long day, well worth it. Thank you Andreas, Elvira and company for providing happy holiday memories for us.
That the guide takes you where she says, and not where you want, bad experience, I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Hi We been in ithaka bus tour with family on Wednesday 20 August it was fantastic and amazing tour . Special thanks to our guide and bus driver for making our day special than you
This was a great excursion. The price is well worth it for what is involved. Collected from the door of our hotel, the bus was clean and very comfortable. Our guide, Elvira was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and gave great information, stories and provided some very good jokes! The destinations were interesting and the all round scenery of the island was stunning. We enjoyed it so much we booked a further trip the following week! Would highly recommend - great price and service.
Perfect organization with pleasant descriptions and enriched by the ironic touch of Elvira. Comfortable bus
Long but great day out. Picked up in Lassi with Elvira as our guide and Jonathan as our bus driver. How the coach got through those little villages and narrow roads. Jonathan was amazing. Elvira very informative throughout the whole day. Lovely island. Would recommend the tour and the company.
This is a great trip and gives a good insight into some of the sights and attractions of Ithaca. Plenty of time to walk around the capital Vathy and also lunch at the beautiful Kuoni Bay. Our guide-Elvira was full of interesting facts and explained the myths and history of the island. Recommended
