Lefkas - Ithaka - Kastos
Day 1
Lefkas (D-Marin) - Meganisi
Day 2
Meganisi - Ithaka
Day 3
Ithaka - Kefalonia
Day 4
Kefalonia - Kastos
Day 5
Kastos - Kalamos
Day 6
Kalamos - Lefkas (D-Marin)
Day 7
Lefkas - Check-out
Detailed Itinerary by days
Day 1Lefkas (D-Marin) - Meganisi
From Lefkas's busy D-Marin, fly across the blue embrace of the Ionian Sea. Meganisi is like a secret gem, its rocky coast lined with little bays. Drop anchor at Spartochori, where pastel homes stick to cliffs above the port. Discover the fabled Papanikolis Cave by boat; formerly housed WWII submarines, its echoing chambers Feast on grilled octopus at a waterfront taverna as evening colors the sky; the waves will be singing your first night under the stars.
Day 2Meganisi - Ithaka
Track the echoes of Odysseus toward Ithaka, the legendary hero's realm. Dock in Vathy, a horseshoe harbor encircled in terracotta houses and cypress trees. Swim in the sparkling waves of Dexa Bay or hike to the School of Homer, where ancient ruins lie above olive farms. By dusk, sip local Robola wine in a taverna courtyard; the air smelled strongly of jasmine and stories of homecoming.
Day 3Ithaka - Kefalonia
Sail south to Kefalonia, where cobalt waters and drama plays out on cliffs. Explore the famous crescent of Myrtos Beach, its marble pebbles shining in the sun. Wander Assos, a pastel village defended by a Venetian castle, or explore Melissani Cave, where sunshine pours down the subterranean lake like liquid gold. Feast on kreatopita, meat pie, in Fiskardo, whose harbour is alive with yachts and neoclassical appeal.
Day 4Kefalonia - Kastos
Get away to Kastos, an island lost in time. Anchor at the single harbor, where fishing boats bob next to a lazy promenade. Snorkel the Blue Cave's glittering depths or hike the donkey paths to Kastos Village, their stone cottages sheltered by fig trees. Lunch is scheduled. Simple perfection: tomato-drenched briam (grilled vegetables) in a family-owned kafeneio, the sea breeze your lone friend.
Day 5Kastos - Kalamos
Go west to Kalamos, where isolated bays are lined with pine trees. Hike to the Abandoned Village, where crumbling stone walls tell of past life, or swim at Asprogiali Beach, its pebbles polished to moonstone smoothness. Join residents of Port Kalamos for savoro fish—fried crisp with rosemary and vinegar—at sunset as the sky becomes apricot and rose.
Day 6Kalamos - Lefkas (D-Marin)
Go back to Lefkas sailing slowly down the lush shoreline of the mainland. Stop for a last plunge at Egremni Beach (if accessible; its waters are strange; its cliffs are sheer). At a marina-side taverna in D-Marin, toast your journey with ouzo and saganaki; the rigging of ships clinking like wind chimes in the twilight.
Day 7Lefkas - Check-out
Savour one last Ionian morning in Lefkas Town with a strong Greek coffee accompanied by honey-drenched loukoumades, or doughnuts. Search the cobblestone market for leather sandals, then stroll the lagoon's floating bridges. Disembark with salt-streaked hair, a heart full of fabled waters, and a pledge to return—because the Ionian never really lets you go.
