Itinerary
- Day 1
Kefalonia
Your representative will meet you at arrival and take you to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is yours to check out Kefalonia on your own. The island has some really nice beaches and there's plenty to explore whenever you feel like it after your travel.
Optional Activities
- Explore the island of Kefalonia at your own pace
- Visit Castle of Saint George
- Visit the fortress ruins at Asso
- Visit Roman city ruins at Cape Escala
Landmarks/POIs Castle of Saint George Asso Cape Escala - Day 2
Kefalonia
You have the full day free to explore Kefalonia however you'd like. There's the charming town of Fiskardo if you want to wander around, or you could relax at Mirtos Beach. You might also check out the Melissani cave if underground spots interest you, or head to nearby Ithaka for the day since it's famous from Homer's Odyssey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the town of Fiskardo
- Visit Mirtos Beach
- Explore Melissani cave
- Day trip to Ithaka island
Landmarks/POIs Fiskardo Mirtos Beach Melissani Cave Ithaka - Day 3
Kefalonia to Ithaka
After breakfast, you'll head to the port in Sami to catch the ferry over to Ithaka. Once you arrive at Port Pisaetos, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Later in the evening, take a walk through the waterfront streets in Vathi to check out the local taverns and cafes at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Kefalonia to Ithaka
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Vathi
- Explore local taverns and cafes in Vathi
Landmarks/POIs Port of Sami Port of Pisaetos Vathi - Day 4
Ithaka
Spend the day exploring Ithaka and all its legendary sites. The capital Vathi sits in a serene bay with Venetian architecture, or you can head north to Stavros, one of the larger towns on the island. Dexa Beach is worth a visit since it's where Odysseus supposedly landed, and there are archaeological sites scattered around that hint at the ancient city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Vathi, the capital of Ithaka
- Visit Dexa Beach
- Visit the town of Stavros
- Explore archaeological sites in Stavros
Landmarks/POIs Vathi Dexa Beach Stavros - Day 5
Ithaka to Kefalonia
After breakfast, you'll be taken to the port for the ferry ride back to Kefalonia, and you'll get nice views of the Ionian Sea along the way. When you arrive in Kefalonia, you'll head directly to the airport for your departure flight (no earlier than 12:30 hrs). Plan for extra time since you'll be switching between different types of transportation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Ithaka to Kefalonia
Landmarks/POIs Port of Pisaetos Port of Sami Kefalonia Airport
