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Ionian Islands on Bike & Boat
Green islands, sandy beaches, and mountain landscapes
Off the west coast of Greece on the Ionian Islands, Greece shows its greenest side. Untouched nature, the clear blue, shimmering Ionian Sea, and centuries of Venetian influence dominate the Ionian Islands archipelago. This tour starts on Corfu, the dream island of the unforgettable Austrian empress Sissi, and leads to spectacular regions little known outside of Greece. By Bike & Boat, we discover the famous island of Ithaca, said to have been the home of Odysseus, the unforgettable green bird sanctuary island of Lefkas, and explore the fantastic mountain world of Cephalonia and the beautiful olive groves that cover the small island of Paxos. Enjoy your week in absolute comfort on board the wooden motor yacht and let yourself be spoilt by the excellent Greek hospitality and cuisine!
New from 2025: On this trip, we offer you the option of either joining your guides on the cycle tours or completing the cycle routes individually at your own pace using the free RideWithGPS route app for your smartphone as well as GPS tracks and maps.
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Day 1: Corfu Town – Embarkation
Individual arrival and subsequent transfer to the ship. Check-in is available on the Panagiota, your ship and home for the week, starting at 2 pm. Dinner is served on board. Overnight stay in Corfu town.
Day 2: Corfu Island – Sivota – Parga – Lefkas Island – 18 miles / 28 km
In the morning, we’ll cross over to Sivota, on the mainland. Our first cycle tour leads us to Parga, found below a Venetian fortress. The boat awaits us in Parga to take us on a cruise to the town of Nidri on Lefkas Island. En route, we pass a swing-bridge which connects Lefkas with the Greek mainland. You’ll spend the night in the lively harbour of Nidri.
Day 3: Lefkas Island – 25 miles / 39 km
Today, first we’ll travel from Nidri to a nearby waterfall. If you’re lucky, it will have enough water for a refreshing morning swim. Next, we’ll cycle along quiet roads through the mountains past Sivros to the harbour in Vasiliki. We anchor at Porto Katsiki, one of the most famous beaches in Greece. Then the ship brings us to Fiskardo on Cephalonia, where we’ll spend the night. This harbor town enchants visitors with its colorful houses, numerous cafés and bars along the picturesque promenade.
Day 4: Cephalonia Island – 25 miles / 39 km
Day 4’s cycle tour leads us from Fiskardo to an impressive mountain pass on the western side of the island. We’ll have amazing views, a panorama down to Myrtos beach, its white pebbles and electrifyingly clear water. After a refreshing break, we continue cycling. We may visit the Melissani limestone caves featuring stalactites and stalagmites, which can be viewed from row boats. Later in the afternoon, we’ll cruise to Vathy on Ithaca Island.
Day 5: Ithaca Island – 13 – 17 miles / 20 – 28 km
Today, the famous island of Ithaca awaits us, the homeland of Odysseus. It’s hilly and features a beautiful landscape. Gnarled olive trees, crystal clear water, and friendly locals – time seems to stand still away from the busy tourist routes. You’ll have to decide if you’re up for a steep climb and a bit of a challenge, or a more leisurely ride. From Frikes the Panagiota takes us to the small island of Meganisi.
Day 6: Islands of Meganisi and Paxos – 10 miles / 17 km
Meganisi has got lots of charm, and we’ll spend the morning exploring it by bicycle. There are three villages on our itinerary today, showing us the traditional island life of Greece. Spartochori beach is great for a swim and a coffee break, and in the afternoon, we’ll sail to Paxos Island, featuring a unique natural harbor, Gaios. We can spend the evening in one of the cozy taverns of Gaios.
Day 7: Islands of Paxos and Corfu – 14 miles / 23 km
We’ve saved the smallest of the seven Ionian Islands for last; Paxos is a grove of olive trees, giving the island its wonderful silver-green color. We circle the island, have our last swim in the Mediterranean on one of the many beaches and after lunch, we travel back to Corfu. Dinner is served on board, our last evening together in a cozy atmosphere with crew and tour guides.
Day 8: Corfu town – Disembarkation – End of trip or extension
After breakfast, check out and an individual return home or extended stay in Greece.
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Boat Panagiota Comfort

The Panagiota is an affectionately restored two-masted motor yacht. There are 6 cabins below deck and 4 cabins above deck. All cabins feature air-conditioning and a double bed (4.6 ft or 1.4 m wide), some cabins also have one single bunk bed located above the double bed. There is plenty of room for all of the guests in the spacious salon to have meals, to relax, or to spend some time with friends. When weather conditions permit, the guests can also have meals outside on the shaded rear deck. There is a spacious sun deck for sunbathing or just to hang out.
Year of Construction: 1990 (refit in 2001)
Size of Boat: 76 x 20 ft (23 x 6 m)
Size of Cabins: 65 – 86 ft² (6 – 8 m²)
Number of Cabins: 10 (max. 20 guests), 6 cabins are located below deck and 4 cabins above deck
Bathroom Features: Tiled, all-in-one showers, washbasins and toilet
Cabin Equipment: Air-conditioning, mirror
Beds: Double beds measure 79 x 55 in (200 x 140 cm), Single & bunk beds are 79 x 32 in (200 x 80 cm), all beds are equipped with high-quality mattresses (German brand Diamona)
Service: Cabin service, fresh towels at mid-week
Special On-Board Features: 2 masts with sails, couch cushions on sundecks, 2 big tables with chairs on covered rear deck
Embarkation Harbour: Corfu Town




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| Dates | Prices in € p.p. |
| 18.04. – 25.04.2025 | 1,899 euro (Panagiota) FULL |
| 25.04. – 02.05.2025 | 1,899 euro (Panagiota) -100€ discount |
| 16.05. – 23.05.2025 | 1,999 euro (Panagiota) few cabins left |
| 23.05. – 30.05.2025 | 2,099 euro (Panagiota) FULL |
| 13.06. – 20.06.2025 | 2,099 euro (Panagiota) |
| 20.06. – 27.06.2025 | 2,099 euro (Panagiota) |
| 27.06. – 04.07.2025 | 2,199 euro (Panagiota) |
| 11.07. – 18.07.2025 | 2,099 euro (Panagiota) |
| 18.07. – 25.07.2025 | 1,999 euro (Panagiota) |
| 15.08. – 22.08.2025 | 1,999 euro (Panagiota) a few cabins left |
| 05.09. – 12.09.2025 | 2,099 euro (Panagiota) FULL |
| 12.09. – 19.09.2025 | 2,099 euro (Panagiota) FULL |
| 03.10. – 10.10.2025 | 1,999 euro (Panagiota) FULL |
| 10.10. – 17.10.2025 | 1,999 euro (Panagiota) |
| 17.10. – 24.10.2025 | 1,999 euro (Panagiota) FULL |
| 24.10. – 31.10.2025 | 1,899 euro (Panagiota) |
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| Duration |
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| Included Services |
- 8-day trip on a comfort motor yacht with crew
- 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with a shower and a toilet
- 2 x full board and 5 x half board meals
- Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Guided cycle tours or walks as described in the itinerary
- Access to the RideWithGPS app for individual cycling
- Bed linen & towels
- Entrance fee to museums and archaeological sites, group visits only
- English-speaking tour guide
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| Accommodation |
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| Not Included |
- 80€/week rental hybrid bike
- 245€/252€ week e-bike rental
All come with with Ortlieb pannier
- 20€/week hybrid bike / 30€/week all other bikes: insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike. Not insured gross negligence damages
- Journey to Corfu
- Meals & drinks ashore
- Drinks on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
- Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
- Tips for tour guides and crew
- Beach towel to take on tour (if needed)
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| Additional Optional Services |
- Surcharge for cabin above deck: 350€/person
- Surcharge for single cabin below deck / above deck: 50% (limited availability)
- Special dietary request 70€/person
- Half a double cabin can be booked on request
- Collective group transfers between Athens airport and the boat (only on embarkation and disembarkation days): between Athens airport and the boat in Marina Zeas / between Corfu airport and the boat / respectively between boat and a hotel in Corfu: prices on request
- Additional individual transfers: prices on request
- Extra nights in Athens and on Corfu island: prices on request
- 3-day extension module Corfu: prices on request
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| Difficulty Level |
- Requirements (Level 3) This cycle route requires an advanced level of fitness. The daily routes have a distance of 12 – 31 miles (20 – 50 km). They lead through hilly or mountainous areas and will be completed without any time constraints. The cycle tours have an altitude of 1,000 – 2,300 ft. (300 – 700 m). There are some extended climbs where walking your bicycle is of course, permitted. Most of the roads are asphalt and don’t have much traffic. Your tour guide will inform you each day about the details of the day’s route. You can either decide to cycle alone, using the GPS provided, or join one of the tour guides or other participants. Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. Cycle helmets are available on board in a limited number (on request). You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on the boat, instead of taking the planned cycle tour.
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| Discounts |
- With three people sharing a cabin, we allow a 200€/person discount on the basic tour price (only recommended below deck). Not combinable with other discounts.
- Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 200€ on the basic tour price (double occupancy. Not combinable with other discounts.)
- If you are a repeat client of the Bike and Boat tours in Greece and/or Croatia, you receive a 3% discount (second time) (5% discount third time).
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| Itinerary Changes |
- We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.
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| Cancellation Fees |
- Our cancellation fees are:
- Up to 84th calendar day or more before trip date: 25% of the total trip price
- 83 – 42 days prior: 30% of trip price
- 42 – 28 days prior: 60% of trip price
- 28 – last day of travel starts: 90% of the trip price
- No show: 100% of the trip price
- If you cancel on the starting day of the trip or if you do not appear for the start of the trip, we cannot issue any refunds or reimbursements. If you miss the start of the trip or are prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered a cancellation.
- Reservation changes are handled the same way as cancellations. In changing your reservation, you will incur a charge of 50€ for changes made 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip. Any later changes (if possible) will be handled as a cancellation and a new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.
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| Bringing Children |
- Only children in good physical condition, with previous bicycle tour experience, and with a minimum age of 10 years can complete the daily routes on their own. Please note that the minimum height for the rental bicycles is 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in).
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| Catering |
- The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The full board starts with dinner on the arrival day and ends with breakfast on the departure day. On one longer bike tour, you will have lunch in a restaurant.
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| Payment |
- 25% of the tour price (per person) is due upon reservation, and the final payment must be made at least 40 days before tour departure.
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