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Full-Day Discover Ithaka (Ithaca) Bus Tour [from Kefalonia] 1
Gidaki Beach 2
Vathy Town 3
Vathy Town 4
Kioni village 5

Full-Day Discover Ithaka (Ithaca) Bus Tour [from Kefalonia]

By KCG Travel Services
6.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €55 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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 harbours. 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 transport perfectly timed for relaxed exploration of this mythical paradise.

Activity location

  • Vathy
    • Vathy, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sami Port
    • 280 80, Greece

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No Pickup Service

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Self-drive option.: Meet at Sami Port ferry terminal, 08:00 AM.

No hotel pickup included. All other tour services provided.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€55.00 x 1 Adult€55.00
Total
Price is €55.00
Until Tue, 30 Jun

Pick Up Service

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Hotel Pickup Included: Pickup from designated points across Kefalonia (Argostoli, Lassi, Svoronata,Lourdas).
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€60.00 x 1 Adult€60.00
Total
Price is €60.00
Until Tue, 30 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All ferry port fees and taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comprehensive guided commentary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ferry Tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any item than can be included in the category "Food & Drinks"
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional museum entrance fees

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Sami (Pass by)

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'.

Vathy

  • 1h 45m
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 centre of Vathi bay and we head for our next destination.

Kioni

  • 2h
Continuing our excursion, we take a 50' ride through amazing landscapes towards the charming “Kioni Bay” to have lunch.

Stavros

  • 45m
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 splendour.

Location

Activity location

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    Vathy
    • Vathy, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sami Port
    • 280 80, Greece

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