Discover Mythical Ithaca: Cruise & Island Tour
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We can organise this tour privately for your group, on request. Send us a request and we'll reply with a quote.
Explore Homer's legendary Ithaka island with a scenic cruise and guided bus tour. Swim, discover charming villages, and taste authentic Greek flavors!
- Ferry tickets Sami – Ithaca included
- Swim stop at Gidaki Beach
- Vathy, Kioni and Stavros, the village of Odysseus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
About this experience
Cross the Ionian by ferry and discover Ithaca by land and sea.
Explore the neoclassical elegance of Vathy, Ithaca's charming capital wrapped around a horseshoe harbor. Then board a cruise boat and sail to Gidaki Beach — a stunning cove accessible only from the sea — for a swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush green hillsides. Continue to Kioni, one of Greece's most beautiful little harbors, where waterfront tavernas and Homer's legends compete for your attention. End the day in Stavros, the hilltop village connected to Odysseus' legendary palace — taste the traditional "Rovani" dessert and admire the bust of the hero himself. Your passionate guide brings the stories of the Odyssey to life at every stop.
Ithaca has been waiting for you since Homer.
Itinerary
Sami Port
Starting our day, we take the lovely drive towards “Sami” Port and we board the ferry-boat to Piso- Aetos port in Ithaka.
Vathy Little Town
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 Village
Continuing our excursion, we set course towards the charming “Kioni Bay” to have lunch
Stavros Village
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
What's included
- Ferry Tickets
- WIFI
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Exclusive Swim Stop at Gidaki Beach
What's not included
- Optional museum entrance fees
- Food Snacks & Drinks
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup — included
We pick you up from a designated point near your hotel. Your exact pickup point and time are confirmed by our team after booking.
Prefer to come on your own?
You can also meet us where the tour starts: Sami - Port, Ferry Departs at 08:15, Sami Port, Sami 28080, at 08:15.
Check availability & book
Prefer it private?
We can organise this tour privately for your group, on request. Send us a request and we'll reply with a quote.
Check availability & book
Prefer it private?
We can organise this tour privately for your group, on request. Send us a request and we'll reply with a quote.
