Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our cycling holiday in Greece. This biking vacation in Greece is a wonderful guided bike tour by bike and boat. Stunning cycle rides during the day and relaxation on your floating hotel at night. The wonders of this type of holiday is that if you do not cycle or do not wish to cycle you can stay on board and soak up the sun. This  bike and boat tour  is around the Ionian Islands of Greece. The Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece, Hellas shows her greenest side: Pure nature, the crystal clear blue shimmering Ionian Sea and centuries of Venetian influences dominate the archipelago of the Ionian Islands. From Corfu, which was the dream island of the unforgettable Austrian empress Sissi, this journey will lead us to regions which are not very well known abroad. Discover the famous island of Ithaca which is said to have been the home of Odysseus, you will never forget the green bird sanctuary island of Lefkas, the fantastic mountain world of Kefallonia and the beautiful olive woods of the small island of Paxos. We enjoy our stay on board of the wooden motor yacht and let us be pampered by the excellent Greek cuisine and the coziness of the ship.

Available 14/6,10/10, 17/10
Level 2 Guided Bike and Boat Tour

Day 1 Arrival to the Island of Corfu
Check in on the ship from 2 pm on. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Corfu town.

Day 2 Corfu Island – Sivota – Lefkas Island approx. 28 km/17 miles by bike
In the morning we will crossover to Sivota. There our first cycle tour starts and leads us to Parga, the only centre of tourism on the western coast of the Greek mainland. Parga is a pretty town with the medieval fort which towers over the old town. Here the boat is awaiting us to take us to Nidri on Lekas Island. On our way we pass the original swing-bridge which connects Lefkas with the Greek mainland.

Day 3 Islands of Lekas and Cephalonia approx. 29 km/18 miles by bike
Todays cycle route takes us from Nidri first to nearby waterfalls. If you are lucky they carry still enough water for a refreshing morning swim. Along quiet roads through the mountains past Sivros we cycle later to the harbour in Vasiliki, which has a worth seeing historical town centre. After a short sail we anchor at Porto Katsiki, one of the most famous beaches in Greece, for swimming. Then the ship brings us to Fiskardo, where we will spend the night. The harbour town on the Northern point of the island charms visitors with its colorful houses and numerous cafés and bars along the picturesque harbor promenade.

Day 4 Cephalonia Island approx. 39 km / 24 miles by bike
Today’s bike tour leads us from Fiskardo to Sami. We cycle along the high road of the western coast of the island, where we will have lots of unforgettable views, like the panoramic view down to Myrtos beach. We will continue on through the interior of the island and finally reach the eastern coast of Cephalonia with the harbour of Sami. On the way we will visit the stalactite and stalagmite caves of Melissani, which can only be viewed in row boats. In late afternoon crossover to Ithaca.

Day 5 Islands of Ithaca and Meganisi approx. 21 + 13 km/13 + 8 miles by bike
Ithaca, the homeland of the mythical king Odysseus is a hilly island with a beautiful landscape. On today’s cycle route we can enjoy the typical character of the Ionian Islands here away from the beaten tourist track: gnarled olive trees, crystal clear water and friendly islanders, time appears to stand still on Ithaca. From Frikes the Panagiota takes us to the small island of Meganisi. On the way we pass the private island of the influential ship owner Aristoteles Onassis. Meganisi is a tiny island with lots of charm, which we will explore in the afternoon in no time by bike.

Day 6 Mytikas – Lefkas town approx. 49 km/30 miles by bike
In the morning crossover to Mytikas on the Greek mainland. From Mytikas we will ride along the coast and further on panoramic roads, passing some mountain villages until we reach Lefkas town. In the afternoon we sail to Paxos island, whose unique natural harbor in Gaios creates a special island atmosphere. We can spend the evening in a cozy tavern in Gaios.

Day 7 Islands of Paxos and Corfu approx. 23 km/14 miles by bike
Paxos, the smallest of the seven Ionian Islands is a grove of olive trees, which gives the island its wonderful silver green color. On today’s cycle trip we will circle the island. We can have our first swim in the Mediterranean on one of the many beaches. After lunch the boat brings us back to Corfu town, where, after dinner on board, you end your tour leisurely with an evening in the romantic historical town centre.

Day 8 Corfu town
After breakfast, check-out, collective transfer to the airport and individual return home or holiday

Minimum number 14 persons , minimum age 10 and height above 140 cm.

Tariff 2010

How to get there
By plane to Corfu where a single group transfer ( airport to Harbour ) is included.

Accommodation:
The Panagiota is an affectionately a restored two masted motor yacht, which is 23 ft. wide and 102 ft. long. It was built in 1990 and modernized in 2001 in conformity with the requirements of cruises. 6 cabins below deck and 4 cabins above deck are at the guests’ disposal. All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with a French bed (4,6 ft. wide), one single bed and private shower and toilet. There is room for all guests in the spacious saloon to have the meals, to regenerate or to spend some time with new friends. When the weather conditions are fine the guests can have the meals outside on the shaded rear deck. The spacious sun deck, equipped with cozy mats, invites to have a sun bath and to relax.

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