Sightseeing Boat Cruise to Ithaca from Kefalonia
Embark on a comfortable, convenient, and fun adventure in the beautiful Ionian Islands on this amazing sightseeing boat cruise to Ithaca from Kefalonia!
Practical information
Step into Odysseus' legend and experience beautiful villages, turquoise waters, and expert guidance on this wonderful 8-hour sightseeing boat cruise to Ithaca from Kefalonia! Enjoy:
- A scenic ferry ride
- Visits to Vathi, Kioni, and Stavros villages
- A swim in the beautiful Gidaki Veach
- An experience for adventurers of all ages
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 8 hours on this activity:
- Pick-up at your chosen location
- Drive to the ferry station at Sami port
- Check-in
- Boarding
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- 30 to 45-minute ferry ride from Kefalonia to Ithaca
- Set off on your 8-hour sightseeingboat cruise to Ithaca!
- Reach Vathy
- Explore the city
- Hop on a boat
- Sail toward Kioni Village
- Stop to swim at Gidaki Beach
- Visit Kioni Village
- Sail to Stavros Village
- Return to the ferry station
- Ferry back to Kefalonia
- Drop-off at your original starting point and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Please be ready to be picked up at least 10 minutes before your departure time.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
If you plan on swimming during this experience, you should know how to do so independently, since your instructor can't monitor you.
Special terms
Your instructor includes a transportation service from several spots in Kefalonia. Please clarify where you would like to be picked up when booking and your instructor will send you a specific pick-up time and place once your reservation is confirmed and at least 24 hours before the experience is set to take place.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Included
- Transportation to the meeting point (check special terms)
- Experienced tour guide
- Boat tour
- Ferry tickets
Excluded
- Food or drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to museums or other attractions
Do not forget to bring
- Passport
- Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Towel
- Snacks
- Camera or smartphone
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About the activity
Experience the island of Odysseus in full comfort and with an expert on this amazing sightseeing boat cruise to Ithaca from Kefalonia! Portrayed in the legendary epic The Odyssey as the home of its iconic hero, Ithaca is located only 46 kilometres east of Kefalonia, just west of mainland Greece. The island's history can be traced back to the 4th millennium BC. But this island is also known for its beautiful landscapes, with paradisiacal beaches, lively tavernas, and tranquil villages.
On the day of your boat cruise to Ithaca, you'll get the chance to be picked up in several different spots around Kefalonia (please confirm your location when booking to organise a pick-up time and place. Your Kefalonia Excursions instructor will pick you up and drive you toward Sami, where you'll catch the ferry to Ithaca. Once you arrive at Vathy, the adventure will start!
You'll visit around the island's capital with its picturesque Venetian-style houses and horseshoe-shaped harbour. Next, you'll head toward Kioni Village, but you'll make a stop along the way to swim in the gorgeous Gidaki Beach. You'll keep going until you reach Kioni, built in the slopes of a mountain, and one of the most authentic places on the island, with a tranquil port and beautiful views. Finally, you will visit Stavros Village, at the base of Neritos Hill, and overlooking Polis Bay, this peaceful place will allow you a moment of serene beauty before retracing your steps back to Kefalonia.
The water temperatures in the Ionian Sea, near Kefalonia, don't tend to go below 15 degrees Celsius and can even reach up to 30 degrees Celsius. Which is why all you need to bring is a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, an extra change of clothes to change into, comfortable clothing, and a camera to capture the incredible experience. Keep in mind that if you want to swim during this wonderful 8-hour boat cruise from Kefalonia, you need to know how to do so independently, since there will be no available supervision.
Don't miss out on an incredible adventure to get to know King Odysseus' famous island. Book your sightseeing boat cruise to Ithaca from Kefalonia today!