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2025 Ionian Cruise 2

7 days
From Corfu to Lavrion
5.0
5 traveler reviews

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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 41
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Corfu

    You're starting from Corfu, a Greek island with lush greenery and beaches along the coast. The place has a real mix of influences from Venice, Greece, and Britain that you'll see in the architecture and local culture. Before heading out on the water, there's time to walk around and get a feel for the island before your journey continues.

    Start point
    Kerkyra, Ionian Islands, Greece (port of Kerkyra, 18:00 - 20:00)
    Landmarks
    Corfu Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kefalonia

    Once you arrive in Kefalonia, you'll head inland to see what makes this mountainous island special. The day includes visits to old monasteries and caves with dramatic rock formations throughout. After exploring those sites, you'll grab lunch in a local village, then later make your way to an underground lake where the water colors shift depending on the light.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in the picturesque nearby village of Agia Efimia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Drogarati cave with stalactites and stalagmites
    • Observation ground above Mirtos beach
    • Lunch in Agia Efimia village
    • Visit to underground lake Melissani

    Optional Activities

    • Pilgrim tour to Saint Gerasim monastery with ancient sycamore tree and saint's cave-cell
    • Visit to Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery
    • Museum visit with miracle-making icons of Stephano Tsagarol
    • Visit to Monastery of Saint Crucifixion in Pessado
    • Visit to Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • Local winery tour with tastings of six kinds of Kefalonian Robola wine
    Landmarks
    Drogarati Cave
    Mirtos Beach
    Melissani Cave Lake
    Saint Gerasim Monastery
    Mount Enom
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Zakynthos

    Zakynthos is known for protecting wildlife and natural habitats, and you'll see why when you get there. You can swim in the clear water around the island, then head to town where there's a sea turtle sanctuary and shops along the waterfront. The promenade has a real energy to it with local restaurants and bars lining the harbor.

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Zakynthos waters
    • Visit National Sea Wildlife Preserve
    • Visit temple of Saint Dionysus
    • Local winery visit
    • Olive oil pressing factory tour
    • Walk along Strata Marina coastal avenue with coffee shops, bars and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Zakynthos Town
    Temple of Saint Dionysus
    National Sea Wildlife Preserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Katakolo

    Arriving at Katakolo puts you near ancient Olympia, where the original Olympic Games took place thousands of years ago. You'll walk through the archaeological site and learn about early Greek athletics and culture. Later, grab lunch at a local taverna for traditional food, visit a museum with exhibits on ancient Greek technology and inventions, then spend time on the sandy beach nearby to wind down.

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ancient archaeological site of Olympia
    • Visit sunken ancient city and port of Pheia
    • Dining at Olympia taverns
    • Visit Magna Grecia farm with olive press museum and tastings
    • Full lunch at Magna Grecia farm
    • Visit Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Olympia with reconstructed interactive exhibits-replicas
    • Visit similar museum in Katakolon
    • Beach swimming at nearby sandy beaches
    Landmarks
    Ancient Olympia
    Port of Pheia
    Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
  5. Day 5

    Itea

    Itea is a waterfront town in Central Greece positioned right near Delphi, one of the most important ancient sites. You can walk along the harbor in the morning, then choose between visiting local farms that produce honey and olive oil or just relaxing on the beach. The town itself is quiet and pleasant, good for a day without too much rushing around.

    Optional Activities

    • Visit archaeological site of Delphi
    • Beach relaxation
    • Moka Honey Farm tour
    • Olive Stories Tour at Moka property
    Landmarks
    Ancient Delphi
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Corinth Canal to Aegina

    You'll travel through the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway that cuts through rock and separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese. It's an engineering feat from the 1800s that still impresses people today. After that, you reach Aegina where you can check out ancient temple ruins, try local pistachios which are famous here, and visit several important monasteries and religious buildings on the island.

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia dating to 6th century BC
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    • Visit Temple of Ellanios Zeus
    • Pistachio tasting and shopping
    • Monastery visits
    • Seafood dining
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
    Temple of Athena Aphaia
    Temple of Apollo
    Temple of Ellanios Zeus
  7. Day 7

    Lavrion

    Lavrion is a port town on the southeastern coast of Attica, serving as the main connection point between Athens and the Cyclades islands. The harbor has modern facilities and infrastructure that make it easy to get around. From here, you can reach various island destinations or explore the town itself, which has historical significance in Greek maritime trade.

    End point
    Lavrio, Attica, Greece (port of Lavrion, 08:00 - 08:00)
    Landmarks
    Lavrion Port
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  • Igor
    · May 9th, 2025
    cozy tour that i would like to repeat next year
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  • Tobias
    · February 18th, 2025
    Had a wonderful time aboard back in September 2024 on the Authentic cruise. Craving to join either one of the bike and sail cruises. Loved the lectures on Greek culture, architecture and history on the ship and during land excursions. Glad that ship's mamagement decided to add active sporty itineraries. Water sports next to the ship were cool, but I want to see more of the inland.
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  • Constance
    · September 10th, 2024
    A great small ship experience. Wonderful food, attentive staff, very clean accommodations. The staff went out of their way to make the experience one of a lifetime. Not like big ship cruising, very personal. There were some families, only one with small age children. It was lovely traveling with them.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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