Full Day Ithaca Private Tour From Kefalonia

This is the BEST way to explore the “gem of the Ionian sea” , Homer’s mythical & extraordinary island of Ithaka (Ithaca).
You will wander around and explore the secret beaches and natural havens ,with fantastic panoramic views, through the slopes of the small mountains and hills. You will also swim in emerald waters with white pebbles in an evergreen setting and you will Walk through traditional villages where you will taste local delicacies.

Ithaca private tour is starting from Kefalonia and it is about visiting our sister island of Ithaca, home of the mythological hero Odysseus, one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War. Departing from Sami it’s just a 30 minute ferry ride to Ithaca arriving in the port of Pisso Aetos

We first of all make our way to the capital town of Vathy where you have time for shopping, an ideal opportunity to purchase some of the hand made lace produced by the local ladies or to pay a visit to the towns archaeological or folklore museums.

Monastery of Panagia Katharon (distance 10 km.), located on the Mt. Neritos at a height of 600 meters (1,967 feet), with its spectacular views to the whole of the Southern part of Ithaca.
From there, you continue to the nearby (distance 2 km.) village of Anoghi with its renowned church of Panagia, known to have renovated to its current form at the end of the 17th century but believed to be dating back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to Panagia and its interior features notable and impressively preserved Byzantine frescos.

This is the biggest town in the northern part of the island, having Ulysses’ effigy in the main square, and an interesting archaeological museum. The findings of the excavations that took place in the area are exhibited here and you will have the chance to have a short look at this small yet most interesting collection dating from the Mycenean and Corinthian Periods.

We will continue further to the north, to the piscturesque village of Kioni (distance 5 km.). This traditional settlement is one of the loveliest in Ithaca with typical houses built amphitheatrically round a small wind protected cove. Here, you will have some free time to explore the souvenir shops or quaint cafes and restaurants

Filiatro is the most cosmopolitan beach of Ithaca.The beach is pebbled and the water is amazing: transparent, turquoise and clear all year round, even when the beach is crowded !

Back to thr port of Piso Aetos where we will take the ferry boat back to Kefalonia

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Full Day Ithaca Private Tour From Kefalonia
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• Pofessional English Speaking Driver

• Boat tickets / aprox 10Euro per person round trip
• Lunch , Personal Expenses

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• This Tour is Provided by KEFALONIA TOURS.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.