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Ithaca Private Tour from Kefalonia
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Duration - 10 hours, 30 minutes
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Ithaca Private Tour from Kefalonia is about visiting our amazing sister island , home of the mythological hero Odysseus, one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War.Emerald, Sapphire and Turquoise Waters,blessed with some of the finest beaches of Greece, Ithaca is an ideal destination
Highlights
- Explore Odysseus Island Admire Picturesque Lazareto island Feel a breathtaking view at the Monaster
- Admire Picturesque Lazareto island
- Enjoy breathtaking views at the Monastery of Panagia Katharon
- Taste local delicasies
- Swim in amazing turquoise waters
Description
Ithaca Private Tour from Kefalonia
Departing from thre port of Sami , which is 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.
We continue our private excursion in Ithaca and next stop is the 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.
From there, you continue to the village of Stavros (distance 5 km.). 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 liik at this small yet most interesting collection dating from the Mycenean and Corinthian Periods.
You will then 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, before boarding your vehicle for the return trip back to the port of Piso Aetos, with a photo stop at the narrowest part of Ithaca (650 m.) Chani with simultaneous views to Kefalonia and mainland Greece], there should you want you can explore this beautiful traditional town with the fine architecture, small narrow roads, beautiful shops and a very interesting and organized naval/cultural museum.
Next to Filiatro Beach ( time to swim ) . 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 !
Departure from your accomodation 07:10 / Return to Argostoli 17:10
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Transfer from-to your accommodation
- English speaking qualified driver
- Bottled water
- Personal map
- Exclusions:
- Personal Expences
- Lunch or Drinks
- Entrance Fees to museums
- Ferry ticket 10Euro per person
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Port Authority of Sami
- Pisaetos
- Ithaca View
- Moni Katharon
- Stavros Archaeological Collection
- Kioni
- Filiatro Beach
Transfer to Sami port
Ferry boat to Ithaca ,Pisaetos port
Transfer to Vathi - free time
Transfer to Panagia Katharon
visit the monastery of Panagia Kataharon
Transfer to Stavros - free time
Passing through Frikew port - photostop
Transfer to Kioni - free time
Transfer to Filiatro beach - free time
Transfer to Pisaetos port
Ferry boat to Sami port , Kefalonia
Transfer back to pick up point
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Ithaca Private Tour from Kefalonia duration is 10 hours, 30 minutes.
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