Ionian Islands Bike & Boat from Corfu

Duración: 8 days / 7 nights

Localización: Ionian Islands Greece

Precio: From 1390€ :

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Greek Ionian Islands Bike and Boat Tour from Corfu

Hellas shows her greenest side in this lovely tour of the Ionian Islands, off the west coast of Greece: nature, crystal clear shimmering sea and centuries of Venetian influence dominate the archipelago. Corfu, the dream island of the unforgettable Austrian empress Sissi, is the starting point of this journey, which leads us to regions which are not very well known abroad. We’ll discover the island of Ithaca, which is said to have been the home of Ulysses’ Odysseus; the incredible bird sanctuary island of Lefkas; the wonderful mountain world of Cephalonia; and the beautiful olive woods of the small island of Paxos. Enjoy your stay on board the wooden motor yacht Panagiota and let yourself be whisked away, sampling the excellent, rich Greek cuisine and coziness of the ship!
Itinerary

Saturday day 1: Corfu Town – Embarkation

Individual arrival and subsequent transfer to 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 – 21 miles / 35 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 or 17 miles / 20 or 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 touristic 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 – 13 miles / 20 km

Meganisi has got lots of charm, 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.

Saturday day 8: Corfu town – Disembarkation – End of trip or extension

After breakfast, check-out and individual return home or extended stay in Greece.
BOAT PANAGIOTA

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 sun bathing 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 reardeck

Embarkation Harbour: Corfu Town

Prices 2022

Dates listed in black are open for booking. If marked in red they’re fully booked, in blue there are fewer than 4 bookings available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions, we’re happy to answer any queries you may have.

Book a 2022 cruise before 31 January and gain an extra 5% discount

Departure Dates from Korfu on Saturdays	Price Per Person in double cabin
23rd – 30 / 30 – May 7	1490€
May 7 – 14 / 14 – 21st / 21st – 28 / 28 – June 4	1490€
June 4 – 11 / 11 – 18 / 18 – 25 / 25 – July 2nd	1490€
July 2nd – 9 / 9 – 16	1490€
August 20 – 27 / 27 – Sept 3rd	1490€
September 3rd – 10 / 10 – 17 / 17 – 24 / 24 – October 1st	1490€
October 1st – 8 / 8 – 15 / 15 – 22nd	1490€

What’s Included in the Boat and Bike Trip?

Duration	8 days / 7 nights
Included Services	8 day trip on a comfort motor yacht with crew 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower and toilet 2 x full board and 5 x half board meals Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary Overview-maps for the daily bike tours on board Bed linen & towels Entrance fee to museums and archaeological sites, group visits only English speaking tour guide
Accommodation	Double cabin below deck
Not Included in the Tour Price	Journey to Greece Meals & drinks ashore Drinks on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain) Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price International banking fees: 2,5% of total amount (credit card payment) Tips for tour guides and crew
Additional Optional Services	Surcharge for cabin above deck: 100€/person Surcharge for single cabin below deck: 500€; for a single cabin above deck: 700€ (limited availability) Half a double cabin can be booked on request Rental bike: 21-gear hybrid bike with Ortlieb pannier: 80€/week Surcharge for electric bike with Ortlieb pannier: 180€/week Insurance against theft and damage to the rental bike: regular bicycle 10€/week; e-bike 20€/week (not insured against grossly negligent damages) Collective group transfers between Athens airport and the boat (only on embarkation and disembarkation days): 15€ per person/way if booked more than 14 days prior to departure; 40€ per person/way if booked less than 14 days prior to departure Additional individual transfers on request Extra nights in Corfu: prices on request
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 information and maps 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 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.
Discounts	With three people sharing a cabin, we allow a 50% discount on the basic tour price for the 3rd person, regardless of age (only recommended below deck). Children up to age 16 requesting their own cabin receive a discount of 25% on the basic tour price. In combination with another island tour in Greece you’ll receive a reduction of 100€ per person on the second tour. If you book a tour for the 2022 season before January 31st, 2022 you’ll receive a 5% early bird discount on the basic tour price not combinable with the 25% or 50% discount.
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.
Cancellation Fees	Our cancellation fees are: 60 days or more prior to trip date: 20% of trip price 59 – 31 days prior: 40% of trip price 30 – 21 days prior: 70% of trip price 20 – 11 days prior: 80% of trip price 10 – 1 day prior: 90% of 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 new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.
Bringing Children	Only children in good physical condition, previous bicycle tour experience and with a minimum age of 10 years are able to 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).
Catering	The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The full board starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day. On one longer bike tour you will have lunch in a restaurant.
Payment	30% of the tour price (per person) is due upon reservation, the final payment must be made at least 60 days before tour departure. Credit card payments by Visa or Mastercard have an additional banking transaction fee of 2,5%.