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14-Day Ionian Dream

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable Greece getaway to the Ionian islands on this two-week adventure!

Beginning in Athens, you'll stroll through the vibrant Plaka neighbourhood, gaze up in awe at the Acropolis and have your first introduction to typical Greek cuisine which is guaranteed to make your mouth water before it even arrives at your table.

After a few days, you'll begin your Ionian island escape with Lefkada, an island home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. Lefkada will invite you to savour its culture by walking its alleyways, listening to its folk songs and enjoying amazing local food.

Next up, you'll travel to Kefalonia, an island known for its studded coasted made up of limestone cliffs, white sand beaches and rugged sandy coves. Before heading back to Athens, your final few days will be spent on the island of Zakynthos. You'll swim at the famous Shipwreck Beach, watch the sunset from the cliffs of Keri and Kryoneri and taste the local cuisine in the small towns.
Cruising
Sightseeing
Beach & Sea
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Adventure
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Athens & Guided Highlights Walking Tour

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Welcome to Athens & Guided Highlights Walking Tour

Upon arriving in Athens, you will be met by your driver and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. After settling in, you will explore Athens in the afternoon accompanied by a local on guided highlights walking tour, taking you around some of the most famous sites in the capital! You'll be picked up from your hotel and returned to your hotel after your tour. The rest of the evening will then be free to spend as you wish and sample Athens' famous nightlife!

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Athens Highlights Walking Tour

    Temple of Olympian ZeusOptional Activity

    Panathenaic StadiumOptional Activity

    Acropolis of AthensOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Acropolis Guided Tour & Private Wine Tasting

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Acropolis Guided Tour & Private Wine Tasting

On this special day, you will enjoy a private guided four-hour walking tour of both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, followed as an optional, by an exclusive private executive wine tasting session, where you will taste eight of the best Greek wines while tasting traditional Greek delicacies! An amazing experience for your visit to Athens! You'll be picked up from your hotel and returned in the evening. You'll then have the evening free once again to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Acropolis Private Walking Tour

    Private Exclusive Wine Tasting SessionOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Private Tailored Dinner at Varoulko SeasideOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Pireas

Day 3

Travel to Lefkada & Explore

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Travel to Lefkada & Explore

Today, you'll say goodbye to Athens and head off to your first island escape of three. You will be collected from the hotel and transferred to Lefkada. After settling in, you will have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish on this amazing island. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, Lefkada will invite you to savour its culture by walking its alleyways, listening to its folk songs, and enjoying amazing local food.

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    Accommodation

    Lefkas Petra

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    Activities

    Lefkada Old TownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Lefkas Petra

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Lefkas Petra

    Lefkada

Day 4

Beaches of Lefkada Tour & Private Wine Tasting

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Beaches of Lefkada Tour & Private Wine Tasting

Today, you'll head out on a tailor-made tour to the best Lefkada beaches, combining beaches, tourism, authentic adventure, photography and local wine tasting! This tour to the villages of Lefkada is dedicated to the traditional local tastes and is definitely the best way to spend your holiday on the island! You will explore the beaches of your choice, such as Kavalikefta, Kalamitsi, Megali Petra, Porto Katsiki, Kathisma, Mikros Gialos and Pefkoulia.

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    Accommodation

    Lefkas Petra

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    Activities

    Private Tour of Beaches of Lefkada with Private Wine Tasting

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lefkas Petra

    Lefkada

Day 5

Cruise Around Lefkada!

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Cruise Around Lefkada!

Discover the island’s amazing beauty, with some drops of history and interesting local facts, while experiencing the famous Greek ambience and hospitality on board. Visit the Cave of Papanikolis, Spartohori village, Lakka beach, the island of Aristoteles Onassis, Skorpios, Madouri island and the beautiful Prince’s islands, while enjoying snorkelling and beach games but also some ouzo and local delicacies onboard!

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    Accommodation

    Lefkas Petra

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    Activities

    Full-Day Semi-Private Odyssey Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lefkas Petra

    Lefkada

Day 6

Lefkada to Kefalonia

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Lefkada to Kefalonia

After a short morning ferry ride from Lefkada, you will reach Kefalonia. Upon arrival, you'll meet your driver once again who will transfer you privately to your hotel on the island. After settling in, you will have a free day to explore this magnificent island. Kefalonia is the biggest Ionion island; its studded coasted is made up of limestone cliffs, white sand beaches and rugged sandy coves. There's lots of beaches to explore but many are only accessible on foot or via long narrow roads.

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    Accommodation

    Petani Bay Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Melissani CaveOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lefkada to Lefkada

    Ferry from Lefkada to Cephalonia

    Private Driver from Cephalonia to Petani Bay Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lefkas Petra

    Lixouri

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 7

Highlights of Kefalonia!

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Highlights of Kefalonia!

This morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel by your local guide and driver ready for a full day of exploring the highlights of this wonderful island. With your guide, you'll be taken you around some of the most beautiful places in Greece! You'll explore the villages of Agia Efimia, Vlahata and, of course, the famous Assos, as well as some of the best beaches in the world like Myrtos and Antisamos and so much more.

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    Accommodation

    Petani Bay Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Highlights of Kefalonia Guided Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lixouri

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 8

Free Day in Kefalonia

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Free Day in Kefalonia

Today, you'll have the day free to explore this earthly paradise. You can stroll around some of the old picturesque villages and dine in some of the amazing local restaurants scattered all over the island! Argostoli, Lixouri, Fiskardo, Assos and Lake Melissani are all places you must visit whilst on the island of Kefalonia. With its sparkling azure waters, dazzling beaches and deep emerald green mountains, Kefalonia is a paradise island.

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    Accommodation

    Petani Bay Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    KefaloniaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lixouri

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 9

Cruise Around Kefalonia

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Cruise Around Kefalonia

Today, you'll be picked up from your hotel and head off to take a unique opportunity to see the impressive Kefalonian coastal landscapes, sheltered coves and sandy beaches while sailing the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea! Over the course of the day, you'll visit the secluded beach of the White Rocks, the remote Vardiani Islands and either Livadi beach or Xi beach with its unique red-brick coloured sand!

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    Accommodation

    Petani Bay Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Kefalonia Semi-Private Day Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lixouri

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Day 10

Kefalonia to Zakynthos

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Kefalonia to Zakynthos

After a short, early morning ferry ride from Kefalonia, you will reach Zakynthos and be privately transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you will have the day free to relax on the white-sanded beaches of this magnificent island and taste the local cuisine in the small towns. Swim at the famous Shipwreck Beach, watch the sunset from the cliffs of Keri and Kryoneri, listen to the islanders sing their cantatas and see the Caretta sea turtles lay their eggs in the island’s white sands.

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    Accommodation

    Crystal Beach Hotel2 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in ZakynthosOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Cephalonia to Zakinthos

    Private Driver from Zakinthos to Crystal Beach Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lixouri

    Zakinthos

    Kalamaki

Day 11

Back to Roots Tour of Zakynthos

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Back to Roots Tour of Zakynthos

Today you will travel back to the roots of Zakynthos, in a fantastic guided tour through some of the most interesting but also gorgeous spots! Your guide will take you on a long journey through the local history and culture while visiting the most important places of the island! Authentic Zakynthian villages, the Smugglers Bay with the world-famous Shipwreck Cove, old monasteries and warm-hearted people.

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    Accommodation

    Crystal Beach Hotel2 star

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    Activities

    Back to Roots Guided Tour of Zakynthos

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalamaki

    Zakinthos

Day 12

Cruise Around Zakynthos!

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Cruise Around Zakynthos!

The blue and green of the Zakynthian seas will welcome you today in an unforgettable full-day cruise around the island, stopping at the most magical beaches, looking for the shy Caretta sea turtles and relaxing on the white sands of this earthly paradise! You'll visit some of the most famous beaches in the world like Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach and the Blue Caves that will offer you precious moments that will remain with you forever!

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    Accommodation

    Crystal Beach Hotel2 star

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    Activities

    Full-Day Cruise Around Zakynthos

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalamaki

    Zakinthos

Day 13

Back to Athens

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Back to Athens

This morning, you'll say goodbye to the Ionion island dream life and catch a flight back to Athens. After a short morning flight from Zakynthos, you will return to Athens and be privately transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you will have the day free to relax and maybe treat yourself to some last-minute shopping, a stroll in Plaka or maybe a romantic dinner. Your guides are always on offer to provide suggestions.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    AthensOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zakinthos to Airport

    Plane from Airport to Athens International Airport

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Urban Frame Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalamaki

    Athens

Day 14

Goodbye Greece!

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Goodbye Greece!

Today concludes your Greece getaway. After having exchanged farewell wishes, you will be privately transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Urban Frame Hotel to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 13 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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