Ithaca Island Tour with Traditional Villages
Excursions & day trips

Ithaca Island Tour with Traditional Villages

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 19 reviews
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£72.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn the legend of Greek mythical hero Odysseus
  • Visit Vathi, the island's capital, and its lovely harbour
  • Relax on a boat trip with swim stop off eastern Ithaca
  • Discover the typical villages of Kioni, Frikes and Stavros
  • Expert local escort with an unrivalled knowledge of Ithaca
What to expect

Famed since ancient times as the home of Odysseus, the island of Ithaca lies off the northeast coast of Kefalonia. It may be just a short boat trip away but to visit is like stepping back in time. Its rugged and mountainous terrain seems straight out of an ancient classic. Dmitri, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The legend of Odysseus on the island of Ithaca is a classic tale of adventure, heroism and perseverance in the face of adversity. It's been told and retold throughout the centuries and remains a beloved part of ancient Greek mythology to this day.'

You'll hear many mythical tales as you discover Ithaca. Explore the capital, Vathi, with its fabulous setting and horseshoe harbour under the island's highest mountain – Nirito. Next, go by boat to Kioni in the north, passing cliffs and secret beaches – there's a swim stop to cool off, too. Ithaca has largely been overlooked by mass tourism, so you'll see Greece at its purest when you visit Odysseus' Island.

Jumping off the boat in Kioni, you'll find yourself in a very appealing little harbour. The main village is built like an amphitheatre on the slopes of the hillside above, flower-bedecked houses overlooking the port below. You'll then head to the even tinier port of Frikes – not much more than a cluster of tavernas at the waterside – where you'll have free time for lunch. And there's a stop in the inland hill village of Stavros with its leafy main square, before sailing back to Kefalonia.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Escort
  • check Kefalonia-Ithaca ferry tickets
  • check Scenic boat trip
What to remember
  • Excursion is operated in English
  • Lunch not included
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • If you have reduced mobility, you may not be able to visit the beach for the swim stop
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.3/5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers

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  • Corrie

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Gids was enthousiast, leuke lunchplek, minder was de boottrip op Itaka, omdat de boot aan kleine kant was voor hoeveelheid personen die mee waren.

  • Cees en Petra

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Alles prima geregeld, alles mooi op tijd, Reis leiding perfect, genoeg informatie over Ithaka. Was een lange dag, van 07.00 tot 19.00 maar uitermate ...

  • Ingrid

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • B. Hietbrink

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Het was een zeer lange dag wat ook nodig is ivm overtocht. Gids en chauffeur perfect. Gids verteld veel. Positief. Minder is dat we later vertrokken, ...

  • Iris

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Goed georganiseerde excursie Uitstekende gids die over veel kennis beschikte. Het is jammer dat de tijd tekort is om alle interessante dingen te zien ...

  • Simone

    From United States of America - May 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ik heb het eerder gedaan met singlereis van Kras. Dat was een stuk interessanter. Verhaal van de gids was goed maar veel herhalingen. Dus oké maar te ...

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