Discover Ithaca
Join us to our 2 great itineraries
We these amazing "Discover Ithaka" options we will have the opportunity to visit some of the best areas of this mythical & magnificent island. We will be able to visit the bay & capital of "Vathi" & admire the stunning islet of "Lazareto", the picturesque little village of “Kioni” as well as a number of stunning destinations with our amazing itineraries.
Discover Ithaka Cruise & Tour
Description
Join us for a magical ride to the wondrous and mythical Ithaka ( Ιθάκη ) island.
Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry boat. We are cruising towards Ithaca Island and we reach “Piso Aetos” port, the starting point of our Ithaka bus tour.
Our first destination is the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathi”, where we have a stop to visit the museums & churches, go shopping and have some free time to explore & enjoy the town. Then, we board our boat for the "cruise part" of our excursion. Leaving "Vathi" we pass by the charming "Lazaretto" islet situated in the center of “Vathi” bay.
Cruising the sparkling waters of the Ionian sea we reach our next destination - the amazing little beach of "Gidaki" for our swim stop. There we spend about half-an-hour swimming, sunbathing and enjoying ourselves surrounded by crystal clear aquamarine waters and lavish green scapes.
Continuing our excursion, we set course towards the charming “Kioni Bay” - with the little namesake village
- to have lunch, and afterwards taking our bus again passing by the village of Frikes, we head towards our last stop - the village of “Stavros”.
There we have a stopover 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 reach back to “Piso Aetos” port for the ferry ride back to our base after a day of mythological splendor.
Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry boat. We are cruising towards Ithaca Island and we reach “Piso Aetos” port, the starting point of our Ithaka bus tour.
Our first destination is the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathi”, where we have a stop to visit the museums & churches, go shopping and have some free time to explore & enjoy the town. Then, we board our boat for the "cruise part" of our excursion. Leaving "Vathi" we pass by the charming "Lazaretto" islet situated in the center of “Vathi” bay.
Cruising the sparkling waters of the Ionian sea we reach our next destination - the amazing little beach of "Gidaki" for our swim stop. There we spend about half-an-hour swimming, sunbathing and enjoying ourselves surrounded by crystal clear aquamarine waters and lavish green scapes.
Continuing our excursion, we set course towards the charming “Kioni Bay” - with the little namesake village
- to have lunch, and afterwards taking our bus again passing by the village of Frikes, we head towards our last stop - the village of “Stavros”.
There we have a stopover 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 reach back to “Piso Aetos” port for the ferry ride back to our base after a day of mythological splendor.
Destination Points
◇ Lassi area: Starting point
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Gidaki beach: Swim stop 40'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 30'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Gidaki beach: Swim stop 40'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 30'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
Destination Points
◇ Lassi area: Starting point
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Gidaki beach: Swim stop 40'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 30'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Gidaki beach: Swim stop 40'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 30'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
Days of operation
o Wednesday
Days of operation
o Wednesday
▷ Included: Pick-up from & Drop-off to the accommodation *, Tranfer by air-conditioned coach, Tour guide, ferry tickets, cruise. [*Depending on the accommodation's location]
▷ Not-Included: Meals & Drinks
1h 15'
75'
Vathy town
1st stop - Free time
40'
Gidaki beach
Swim stop
1h 30'
90'
Kioni Village
2nd Land stop - Lunch & Free time
30'
Stavros village
3rd stop - Free time

Discover Ithaka
Description
Join us for a magical ride to the wondrous and mythical Ithaka ( Ιθάκη ) island.
Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry boat. We are cruising towards Ithaca island and we reach “Piso Aetos” port - the starting point of our tour.
Our first stop is to the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathi”, where we have a stop to visit the museums & churches, do some shopping and have some free time to explore & enjoy the town.
Then, we drive to an area just above the town, where we have panoramic views of the charming little “Lazaretto” island & “Vathi” bay – a perfect location - to admire the scenery and to take some photos.
We continue our tour, reaching the peak of Homeric mountain “Nirito” where after a brief promenade we arrive at the monastery of “Kathara”. There every visitor has a chance to witness the greatness of the structure and the astounding views of the southern parts of Ithaka.
Continuing our tour, we drive to the charming “Kioni Bay” to have lunch and afterwards 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 reach back to “Piso Aetos” port for the ferry ride back to our base after a day of mythological splendour.
Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry boat. We are cruising towards Ithaca island and we reach “Piso Aetos” port - the starting point of our tour.
Our first stop is to the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathi”, where we have a stop to visit the museums & churches, do some shopping and have some free time to explore & enjoy the town.
Then, we drive to an area just above the town, where we have panoramic views of the charming little “Lazaretto” island & “Vathi” bay – a perfect location - to admire the scenery and to take some photos.
We continue our tour, reaching the peak of Homeric mountain “Nirito” where after a brief promenade we arrive at the monastery of “Kathara”. There every visitor has a chance to witness the greatness of the structure and the astounding views of the southern parts of Ithaka.
Continuing our tour, we drive to the charming “Kioni Bay” to have lunch and afterwards 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 reach back to “Piso Aetos” port for the ferry ride back to our base after a day of mythological splendour.
Destination Points
◇ Lassi area: Starting point
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Kathara monastery: Stop 20-30'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 45'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Kathara monastery: Stop 20-30'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 45'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
Destination Points
◇ Lassi area: Starting point
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Kathara Monastery: Stop 20'-30'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 45'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
◇ "Sami" & "Piso Aetos" ports: Ferry transits
◇ Vathy town: Land Stop 1h 15'
◇ Kathara Monastery: Stop 20'-30'
◇ Kioni village: Land stop 1h 45'
◇ Stavros village: Last stop 30'.
Days of operation
o Wednesday
Days of operation
o Wednesday
▷ Included: Pick-up from & Drop-off to the accommodation *, Tranfer by air-conditioned coach, Tour guide, ferry tickets, cruise. [*Depending on the accommodation's location]
▷ Not-Included: Meals & Drinks
1h 15'
75'
Vathy town
1st stop - Free time
30'
Kathara Monastery
Brief Stop
1h 45'
1h 45'
Kioni Village
2nd Land stop - Lunch & Free time
30'
Stavros village
3rd stop - Free time
