Ithaca Private Full-Day Tour from Kefalonia – Odysseus’ Island
Description
Why Our Ithaca Tour is Unforgettable Escape to Ithaca, the “gem of the Ionian Sea”, and the legendary home of Homer’s Odysseus on this exclusive full-day private tour, designed and led by local experts who know the island’s hidden gems. ✔️ Explore Hidden Beaches & Coves – Swim in crystal-clear emerald waters, surrounded by white pebbles and lush green landscapes. ✔️ Breathtaking Panoramic Views – Discover secret spots high in the hills, offering spectacular views of the Ionian Sea. ✔️ Authentic Greek Culture – Stroll through traditional villages, meet friendly locals, and taste delicious island delicacies. ✔️ A Journey Through Myth & History – Walk in the footsteps of Odysseus, as ancient legends come to life. ✔️ Tailor-Made Just for You – As local experts, we can customize the itinerary to match your preferences, ensuring a truly personalized experience. ✨ Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on Ithaca – your journey, your way! ✨
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Itinerary
Ithaca private tour is starting from Kefalonia and it is about visiting our sister island of Ithaca, home of the mythological hero Odysseus, one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War. Departing from Sami it’s 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.
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.
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 look at this small yet most interesting collection dating from the Mycenean and Corinthian Periods.
We will 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 and restaurants
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 !
Back to thr port of Piso Aetos where we will take the ferry boat back to Kefalonia
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Exact Pick up location will be confirmed within 24hrs from confirmation . Alternative pick up locations can be confirmed uppon agreement.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
We had an outstanding experience with Kefalonia Tours and highly recommend them. Dimitris responded promptly to all my questions and made booking easy. Everything was perfectly organized, with every pickup exactly on time and every place on our list visited. We joined the Ithaca Tour with Dimitris and the Kefalonia Highlights Tour with Mario. The Ithaca tour was especially memorable — Dimitris brought the history and mythology of Odysseus to life, explaining the archaeological site believed to be his palace, including the reconstruction by Italian researcher Bruno Mazzali. Fascinating and truly educational. The Kefalonia Highlights Tour was equally enjoyable. Mario timed our visit to Melissani Cave perfectly to see the lake at its most beautiful, and Drogarati Cave was spectacular too. We also loved visiting a local olive oil producer. Thank you, Dimitris and Mario, for a memorable trip. Highly recommend Kefalonia Tours to anyone visiting Kefalonia and Ithaca.
Dimitris and his team are highly professional and enthusiastic guides. They are so dedicated to show you the best of Kefalonia for a very affordable price. The cars are very comfortable and spacious, program is adjustable for your personal needs. They so keen to introduce you the best possible history and culture of beautiful Greece. We will meet them next year.
Amazing day in Ithica! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and really cared about giving us an expirence that was tailored to our interests. This island is stunning! I am grateful for the tour we took, we got to see many sites and hear stories that we would have not been able to do on our own. I highly recommend!
This trip to Greece was our graduation gift for our eldest daughter, who fell in love with Greek mythology when she was 5, loved Percy Jackson in childhood, and became immersed in Homer's Odyssey in college. Visiting the land and Palace of Odysseus is a dream come true for her and Dimitris made it happen! Impressively, Dimitris tailored our tour so everyone in our family was happy, including our younger daughter who is not especially a fan. Dimitris is warm and knowledgeable. In addition to showing us all the important landmarks (Palace of Odysseus, Vathy Museum, statue of Homer, Penelope, Lord Byron, and of course Odysseus). Because we are fans of Asterix and Obelix, he showed us a Menhir made by nature. He took us to some beautiful beaches with intense turquoise waters, a wonderful lunch spot by the water (order the grilled sardines - literally caught next to you), gave us time to explore on our own in Vathy (best bakery - get the orange honey syrup cake!), drove us safely and comfortably on winding roads through scenic villages and vistas, and taught us the history and mythology surrounding the island of Ithaca (Ithaki).
Dimitris is the absolute best! Do not hesitate to book this tour. He is very knowledgeable and professional and will make sure you have a memorable day. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat! Thank you Dimitris!
This was absolutely the best day trip ever. Our guide, Dimitris was very knowledgeable about the entire island. He went above and beyond our expectations, making the experience unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour and Dimitris. We didn't want the day to end. Thank you Dimitris!
This was a private trip i.e. just the two of us. It was a really good day where we got to see beautiful Ithaca. Our guide knew all the places we could go but, we got to choose where we went and what we did. You could be as active as you want (or not).
This tour is great for anyone wanting to experience more of the Ionian Islands. Custom tour that you decide what to do. Although, our guide helped us decide by offering many options. The views are stunning, the history almost endless and you can even go swimming in one of the many secluded beaches. You are driven everywhere so, as little or as much walking as you prefer. Dimitris tailored our tour around us. Ithaca with an expert guide at your pace doing what you want to do…makes a full day fly by.
Just spent the most amazing day in Ithaca, thanks to Dimitris. His knowledge of the history of Ithaca and Homer’s Odyssey is extensive and he’s very interesting to listen to. He suggested an itinerary based on our interests and was more than happy to stop wherever and whenever we wanted, nothing was too much trouble. I never felt rushed at any of our stops and wasn’t made to feel like I was just a customer. His vehicle is very comfortable and his driving is excellent – I felt very safe on the steep, narrow roads and hair-pin bends! He was very easy to communicate with via WhatsApp, quick to reply and always punctual – even tracking the location of the return ferry so we could arrive at the port at exactly the right time, maximising our experience of the island. I’m so glad we chose Dimitris (kefaloniatours.gr) for our tour, he went out of his way to make our day special and we are very grateful. Thank you Dimitris! – L&F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure meeting you both. I’m thrilled you enjoyed your private full-day Ithaca tour from Kefalonia and that our customized itinerary allowed you to explore Ithaca’s history, Homer’s Odyssey sites, charming villages, and stunning beaches at your own pace. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Ithaca and Kefalonia adventure! Warm regards, Dimitris Maroulis Kefalonia Tours – Your Travel Partner
A door to door service provided by Dimitris in a comfortable 7 seater car. Early start to get the ferry to Ithaca from Sami then a tailored tour based on your interests on this small, mountainous and very beautiful island. Dimitris was a knowledgeable and caring guide throughout. Totally recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had a lovely day on our private full-day Ithaca tour from Kefalonia. Our local, knowledgeable guides create fully customizable tours, allowing you to experience Odysseus’ Castle, museums , charming villages, stunning beaches, and the legends of Ithaca, Odysseus’ Island. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Ithaca and Kefalonia adventure! Warm regards, Dimitris Maroulis Kefalonia Tours – Your Travel Partner
