Ionian Islands Bike and Boat

Check-in on the ship from 2 pm on. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Corfu town.

In the morning we will crossover to Sivota. On 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.

Today’s cycle ride takes us first from Nidri to a nearby waterfall. If you are lucky, it will still have enough water for a refreshing morning swim. Then we cycle along quiet roads through the mountains past Sivros and onto the harbour town of Sivota.  Now we board the boat and sail to the Island of Cephalonia and the town of Fiskardo, where we spend the night. The harbour town on the Northern point of the island charms visitors with its colourful houses and numerous cafés and bars along the picturesque harbour promenade. Do not miss to taste the local Robola wine!

Today’s cycle tour leads us from Fiskardo to Sami. We cycle along the impressive mountain pass at the eastern coast of the island. You will have lots of unforgettable views, like the panoramic view to the neighbour island of Ithaca. After a refreshing break, we continue cycling. On the way, we may visit the limestone (stalactite and stalagmite) caves of Melissani, which can only be viewed in rowboats and charms you with electrifying clear water in various shades of blue. In the late afternoon, we cruise to Vathy on Ithaca Island.

Today during the morning our cycle ride is on the Island of Ithaca. This is the homeland of the mythical king Odysseus. Ithaca is a hilly island but with a very beautiful landscape. On today’s cycle route we can enjoy the typical character of the Ionian Islands away from the beaten tourist track with many olive groves, crystal clear water and lovely friendly islanders, here time appears really appears to have stood still. Decide for yourself, if you are up for the challenge of a true hill climb, or, if you would prefer the leisurely alternative of a panoramic ride at half the height. Our boat will await us in Frikes, before setting off to the small island of Meganisi.

The Island of Meganisi is a tiny island with lots of charm, which we explore in the morning by bike. Our panoramic cycle tour takes us along a lonely island road and through the three villages of the island, which give us a good impression of the traditional island life of the Greeks. At Spartochori beach we can enjoy a coffee and a swim in the sea if you wish. In the afternoon we sail to Paxos Island, whose unique natural harbour in Gaios creates a special island atmosphere. We can spend the evening in one of the typical taverns of Gaios.

Paxos, the smallest of the seven Ionian Islands is a grove of olive trees, which gives the island its wonderful silver-green colour. 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 and a cosy get together for the last evening together.

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