Encapsulating the beauty of the Greek countryside and the nobility of Venetian architecture, the Ionian Islands offer some of the most beautiful landscapes and beaches in Greece.
Located off the northwest coast of mainland Greece, they have more natural vegetation than other Greek Islands. Tinged with a distinctly Italian flavour due to their proximity to Italy's southern tip, each island has its idiosyncrasies of culture and cuisine.
The Ionians provide endless charter possibilities, from the busy tavernas and lively nightlife of Corfu to the tranquil fishing villages and serene shores of Zakinthos. Thousands of years of culture and mythology result in a wonderfully preserved charm and character.
Itinerary - Athens to Corfu
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Day 1
Athens to Galaxidi
(52 Nautical Miles) | Join Eratosthenes in the glorious ancient city of Athens. Sail through the Corinth Canal in the Gulf of Corinth and the scenic old harbour of Galaxidi. Later, stroll through the enchanting streets lined with stately mansions and dotted with tavernas overgrown with jasmine. |
Day 2
Galaxidi to Nafpaktos
(29 Nautical Miles) | Spend the morning swimming around Galaxidi's white sand beaches before sailing to the medieval circular harbour of Nafpaktos. Relax at anchor in the shadow of the town's charming Venetian castle. |
Day 3
Nafpaktos to Zakinthos
(54 Nautical Miles) | Sail to the southern Ionian island of Zakinthos, rich with verdant vineyards, orchards and olive groves, superb beaches and azure waters. The long beach of Langanas is ideal for watersports. Alternatively, relax in the therapeutic sulphur springs around Keri. |
Day 4
Zakinthos to Cephalonia
(46 Nautical Miles) | Shrouded with pine-wooded hills and edged with stunning beaches, Cephalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands. Discover the beautiful white pebble beach of Myrtos, or the underwater caves of Melisane, before an evening in the charming fishing village of Fiskardo. |
Day 5
Cephalonia to Ithaca
(17 Nautical Miles) | Sail to the small neighbouring island of Ithaca, the motherland of Homer's legendary Odysseus. Embrace the sweeping bays and crystal clear turquoise waters in solitude before a quiet anchorage around Vathi. |
Day 6
Ithaca to Levkas
(28 Nautical Miles) | Nestled away in the centre of the Ionian Islands, Levkas has ideal surroundings for a variety of watersports, from windsurfing around Vassiliki Bay to snorkelling in the calmer waters of the east coast of Meganissi Island. |
Day 7
Levkas to Anti Paxos to Paxos
(35 Nautical Miles) | Endowed with a multitude of green vegetation and a sea brimming with every shade of blue, the islands of Anti Paxos and Paxos have endless buzzing beaches and quiet covers. Anchor in the picturesque village of Gaios and sample the fresh local fish. |
Day 8
Paxos to Corfu
(30 Nautical Miles) | Sail to the furthest island in the Ionian chain, Corfu, where the Homeric, archaic and medieval presence of the island merges with today's cosmopolitan way of life. |
