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Ithaca Daily Cruise: Sailing Tour with Greek Snacks and Swim Stops at Pristine Beaches

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Experience the beauty of Ithaca on a sailing tour with Greek snacks and swim stops at pristine beaches. Explore Vathy village and capture stunning photos of Lazaretto island.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Port of Sami - Begin your cruise from Sami Port at 9:00 am
Πέρα Πηγάδι - Swim in the crystal clear water of “Pera Pigadi” beach, an isolated beach in the southeast of Ithaca . Along the cruise enjoy fresh fruits and the traditional Kefalonian snack “Riganada”.
Filiatro Beach - Sail to “Filiatro” beach for the second swimming stop.
Filiatro is the closest beach to Vathy, the capital of Ithaca. Swim in the warm, shallow crystalline waters.
Vathy - Explore Vathy, the capital and the main harbour of Ithaca since the 16th century. The picturesque village, the largest of the island is built amphitheatrically around a deep and sheltered bay with a narrow entrance.
A wide variety of taverns and cafes are lining the waterside.
Lazareto - Continue with a photostop at Lazaretto, a beautiful, small island situated in the bay of Vathy. It is covered with pine trees and has only one erected building: the chapel of the Transfiguration of the Savior. During Venetian rule, it served as a quarantine station for ships, passengers, crew and goods entering Vathy harbour.
Gidaki beach - Gidaki beach is an attractive and isolated beach accessed only by boat from the port of Vathy. Discover the exotic beach, backed by white cliffs topped with verdant vegetation and see the colors of the water range from deep blue to green. This is the perfect location for swimming and sunning yourself.
Port of Sami - Sail back to Sami Port. Arrival time 16:00 pm.

What's Included

Inclusive of all fees & taxes
Boat tickets provided
Complimentary drinks including juice and water
Enjoy a traditional snack and fresh seasonal fruits

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

Additional Information

Embark on a day of sailing around Ithaca aboard a vintage wooden vessel.
Savor typical Greek delicacies and freshly-cut seasonal fruits paired with refreshing juice onboard.
Make stops at Pera Pigadi, Filiatro and Gidaki beach for a fun-filled session of swimming and snorkeling. Explore these pebble shores with absolutely transparent and pristine waters boasting a charming shade of turquoise.
Travel to Vathy village, Ithaca’s capital, a charming town characterized by its Venetian touch, attractive dwellings with terracotta-tiled roofs, grand villas, and quaint cobblestoned lanes.
Capture pictures of ‘Lazaretto’, a petite island located within Vathy’s bay, populated by lush pine trees and a solitary standing structure: the chapel of the Transfiguration of the Savior.

Location

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Akti Miaoili

Zaharatos Cruises at Sami Port, opposite of Sami's Pharmacy.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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