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Discover Ithaka (Ithaca) Cruise & Tour
4.9
20 Ratings
Sami
Explore Homer’s Ithaka: Cruise the Ionian Sea, swim at Gidaki, lunch in Kioni, and stroll through Vathy and Stavros.
Explore Homer’s Ithaka: Cruise the Ionian Sea, swim at Gidaki, lunch in Kioni, and stroll through Vathy and Stavros.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sami - Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry-boat to Piso- Aetos port in Ithaka.
- Vathy - Our first stop is to the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathy”, where we have a stop to visit the museums & churches, go shopping and have some free time to explore & enjoy the town. Then, we…
- Sami - Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry-boat to Piso- Aetos port in Ithaka.
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Vathy - Our first stop is to the capital of the island, the little town of “Vathy”, 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 “Vathy” we pass by the charming “Lazaretto” island situated in the center of Vathi bay. - Gidaki beach - Cruising on the sparkling waters of the Ionian sea we reach 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.
- Kioni - Continuing our excursion, we set course towards the charming “Kioni Bay” to have lunch
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Stavros - After Kioni village, we take our bus again and 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 splendor.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Ferry Tickets
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Ferry Tickets
What's Not Included
- Any item than can be included in the category “Food & Drinks”
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Any item than can be included in the category “Food & Drinks”
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Experience the legendary Ithaka, the mythical home of Odysseus, with a delightful blend of a scenic cruise and a guided tour!
Sail over the sparkling Ionian Sea and visit the secluded Gidaki Beach, where you can swim in a crystal-clear turquoise paradise that is only accessible by boat.
Discover Vathy, the elegant capital known for its neoclassical…
Experience the legendary Ithaka, the mythical home of Odysseus, with a delightful blend of a scenic cruise and a guided tour!
Sail over the sparkling Ionian Sea and visit the secluded Gidaki Beach, where you can swim in a crystal-clear turquoise paradise that is only accessible by boat.
Discover Vathy, the elegant capital known for its neoclassical architecture. Stroll through its museums, churches, and traditional shops.
Relish extended free time in the charming village of Kioni, one of Greece’s most beautiful harbors. Enjoy dining at waterfront tavernas offering fresh seafood while taking in the breathtaking views of the bay.
Travel to the mountainous village of Stavros, linked to Odysseus’ palace. Savor the famous “Rovani” dessert and admire the bust of the hero.
Your enthusiastic guide will share fascinating tales of Homer’s Odyssey and Greek mythology. This exceptional land-and-sea adventure offers the perfect balance of guided exploration, beach relaxation, and authentic island experiences.
Location
Sami
Ferry Departs At 08:00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(20 Ratings)
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Dimaria_v
Oct 1, 2025
Ithaca not only Odysseus - Nice experience, well organized trip, friendly and experienced guide. Lovely visited places as pure the boat cruise with bath.
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Velmadog
Sep 27, 2025
Love at first sight (with Ithaca) - This tour was excellent from start to finish, Elvira our host couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. I recommend adding the boat tour to your trip and take your swimming costume if you fancy a dip in the sea. The island is stunning and we stopped off several times in Ithaca, Kioni and Stavros. Each has restaurants and shops for you to browse and walk around. I would recommend taking cash as the electricity on the island got cut off and the cash machines or card machines no longer worked but it was all part of the charm. The coach driver was excellent and I felt very safe. All in all fantastic, I fell in love with the place. Elvira also told is lots of facts about the island along with some Greek mythology.
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582marinar
Sep 24, 2025
The best travel agency in Kefalonia - highly recommend KCG, the best agency in Kefalonia! I booked my vacation package through Christian Tour, which works with them, and even though the agency in Romania didn’t mention that my accommodation was quite far from Lassi and the main attractions, the Romanian guide Valentin Popescu and the whole KCG team quickly found solutions so I could still join the excursions. Both guides, Valentin and Elvira, were friendly and very knowledgeable, the drivers were experienced, the tours were well organized, and everything ran smoothly. With them I was in Ithaca Tour, Tour Island and Fiskardo Tour. Thank you!
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Jackdan93
Sep 24, 2025
Experience not to be missed - Extremely well organized tour, with well calculated times (we had enough time to visit the various countries of the island) under the guidance of the fantastic Elvira!
Excellent value for money.
Absolutely recommended if you want to visit the island of Ithaca!
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Sus67
Sep 12, 2025
Beautiful, beautiful island! - I used this company to help explore Ithaka - stunningly beautiful, yet readily accessible from Kefalonia/Sami. The bus picked me up early (6am!), and the trip was long, but we saw a fair bit of the island, and our wonderful guide filled us in on the history and mythology of the island. The swim at the isolated beach was a particular highlight - the water was so clear!!
2 minor gripes (and they are minor!): I’m not sure the stop at Stavros was necessary as most of us just wandered around for 40 mins without doing much; but it’s a pretty village with some nice views. The second gripe is about the drop off. Although the mini-van passed through Argostoli, which is about 1/2 an hour away by taxi, by the time I got back to my hotel after the numerous stops, it was over an hour later. But as I said, this is a minor gripe about an otherwise lovely trip
- it was well organised, educational and relaxing all at the same time.
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Gennaro
Aug 21, 2025
Trip to Ithaca - The trip to Ithaca with Elvira was an unforgettable experience! 🌊✨
Elvira proved to be a passionate, attentive and highly prepared guide: thanks to her stories and her energy she made each stage even more fascinating. The organization was impeccable, the places visited breathtaking and the rhythm of the day perfect to enjoy both natural beauty and moments of relaxation.
I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover Ithaca in an authentic and engaging way: with Elvira you are on the safe side!
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Pel74
Aug 21, 2025
Tour and cruise - Great tour company , very well organised. We were collected from our designated pick up point on time. The best part of the tour was the enthusiasm and warmth shown to all the guests by Elvira the tour guide. We were guided through each part of the tour and left with clear instruction at every stop. In second place was the driving skills of Andreas. Great trip and I highly recommend using this company for your tours of Kefalonia and its surrounding islands.
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Tracy
Jun 1, 2025
Beautiful! - Elvira our guide and Jonathan our driver ensured we had an amazing day on our tour. Elvira was informative and really friendly and professional at the same time. It was the highlight of our holiday doing this tour especially the swim stop!!! Ithaka was beautiful! Thank you so much! Well worth doing!
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S7031rgdavidb
Sep 14, 2024
Tour of Ithaca - Amazing scenery and lovely coastal villages. Definitely worth doing.
The guide was Elvira- this is the 2nd trip we have experienced her. She is first class - so friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Smith_graham25
Aug 8, 2024
Bus ride across the island was better than the cruise. - Bus picked us up on time in Lassi, drive to Agia Efemia very good with Andreas the driver and Catherine the rep, very entertaining with her knowledge of Greek mythology. The actual cruise was a bit disappointing, very cramped seating on the boat. Stopped at Vathy for about an hour for a look around, couple of swim stops then to Kioni for lunch. The lunch stop was a bit rushed, find a restaurant, order food then constantly checking your watch while waiting for food because the time allowed was very limited. Glad we went, but won't be doing it again.
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