Legendary Island Tour: Explore Homer and Odysseus' Ithaca

Embark on an unforgettable Ithaca cruise from Kefalonia and explore the stunning Gidaki Beach, Vathy, and the legendary Sarakiniko Beach. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere of Vathi and indulge in a swim in the crystal clear waters of Gidaki beach. Discover the picturesque village of Kioni with its charming seaside taverns. Don’t miss this must-visit destination of Homer and Odysseus!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vathy - Your first stop is the capital and the main harbor of Ithaca, Vathi. The village is built amphitheatrically around a deep and sheltered bay with a narrow entrance.
    The small islet of Lazaretto is located in the middle of the harbor at Vathi. The landscape is picturesque, with the red roofs of the houses standing out amidst the lush nature…
What's Included
  • Boat tickets included
  • English-speaking host/greeter at service
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

The legendary island of Homer and Odysseus is a must destination. Our first stop will be in the capital town of Vathi, you will feel the nostalgic atmosphere, visit museums and enjoy coffee or shopping in the alleys and back streets of a traditional Ionian town. We will continue on to our swim stop at Gidaki beach which is only accessible by boat! Swim…

Location
Valsamis Cruises
The boat departs at 9:00 AM. The boat departs right across Rementzo Cafe. Please be there 8:30 AM.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Astrid
Oct 6, 2024
Service - Our trip was cancelled by storm but the money was also refunded immediately In the meantime, we are now going to try Wednesday
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Mariaalessiar
Aug 17, 2024
Super recommended - Beautiful hike. We had a great time with the crew and all the other passengers. We visited spectacular places and took lots of pictures! Recommendation to alliii
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995callumr
Sep 17, 2023
The clearest sea I've ever swam in - This boat trip to Ithaca was a real highlight of our holiday to Kefalonia. The trip had two swim stops in the clearest sea I have ever swam in, plus two port stops in towns for food, a wander and a drink. The team were all local, knowledgable and could give good recommendations on places to eat and things to do in your time on Ithaca. During our visit (Sept 2023) the sea between Kefalonia and Ithaca was like glass. This made even the journey to and from the island an absolute joy. Make sure you don't miss out on Poros, the town where the tour departs from. Its a lovely little town with some great bars right on the seafront and lovely hidden beaches.
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Csholidayfun
Jun 4, 2023
Fantastic Island boat trip! - We hian amazing trip to Ithaca Island stopping for 2 swims or to just enjoy the view and then Koni and Vathy for a wonder, coffee or lunch. It is a family business and they were so friendly, helping and welcoming. It was lovely to have a smaller boat trip where it almost felt like a private charter. We would definitely recommend them and go again. They asked if everyone felt ok and can recommend places to go and eat on the Island.
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Michael_r
Sep 13, 2024
Not what it said on the tin - I booked this trip as it visited three places on Ithaca, one of which was supposed to be a beach. However it did not stop at a beach but had swimming off the boat instead. We cannot do swimming off the boat as my wife can not climb the ladder back on to a boat from the sea and I cannot swim well enough following an accident long ago. Hence for us it was 5 hours on the boat and just 3 hours on land. in addition there was no music or bar on the boat and little communication. Consequently this trip was not what we were lead to believe.
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R1288tmmichaelr
Oct 3, 2024
Viator refused to take responsibility for their misinformation - I booked this excursion with Viator and their description clearly stated that the trip was to go to Gidaki Beach and two other stops. However it did not go there but had a swim stop which was possibly off this beach. In the Viator description it said we would have up to 3 hours on the beach - not a 30 min swim stop. Unfortunately we can not do swimming off a boat so had to spend 5 hours on the boat with just 3 hours on land. After investigation I found that the misinformation was from Viator not the boat operator. So I followed back to them. However Viator refused to take any responsibility. So I shall not be using them again and I suggest people only use them for information. If you check directly with the supplier you should get correct information and probably find it cheaper too.
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