On this Bike & Boat trip from Athens to Corfu, one highlight follows the next. The tour includes visits to historic sites such as Delphi, arguably the most famous ancient oracle, and the island of Aegina with its magnificently preserved temple of Aphaia. The boat passage through the legendary Corinth Canal will remain an unforgettable experience!
Once out in the Ionian Sea, you can look forward to the mythical Ithaca, the home island of Odysseus, the bird sanctuary on the island of Lefkas, and the olive-covered island of Paxos. Corfu with its UNESCO-protected old town is also one of the many highlights of the tour.
The charming motor sailer Panagiota will be your floating home for the week. Enjoy the sea breeze during the crossings from port to port and marvel at the beautiful landscapes as they glide by. Swimming stops in hidden bays with shimmering turquoise waters complete the perfect Greek holiday week.
15-22 Jul (from Corfu to Athens)
22-29 Jul (from Athens to Corfu)
19-26 Aug (from Corfu to Athens)
26 Aug-2 Sep (from Athens to Corfu)
In the afternoon, we sail through the Isthmus of Corinth, completed in 1893, though plans for its construction date back to Julius Caesar. This 3.9 mi./6.3 km long, 79 ft./24 m wide, and 26 ft./8 m deep canal connects the Aegean Sea with the Gulf of Corinth and saves travellers sailing from Athens to Corinth the 258 mi./400 km long trip around the whole Peloponnese peninsular.
If weather conditions are fine, we continue sailing to Galaxidi, otherwise overnight stay in or near Corinth.
A visit to Delphi is a truly unforgettable experience not only due to the many temples, treasuries, the well-preserved theatre, and the stadium, but also thanks to the incredible hill-side location and views of the surrounding mountains.
In the afternoon, the bus takes us to the harbour of Nafpaktos where we have time for lunch and a short stroll through the beautiful town before another short bus ride brings us to Mesolongi. The boat meets us here and we stay the night.
In the afternoon we can relax on board the boat as we cruise to Vathy on Ithaca Island.
We start today’s tour in Vathy, and during the ride we get to enjoy the special character of the Ionian Islands off beaten tourist track: gnarled olive trees, crystal clear water and friendly islanders – time appears to stand still on Ithaca.
From Frikes we cruise to Nidri on Lefkas and stay overnight in the little island port.
We spend the night in the lovely natural harbour of Gaios.
Our morning tour leads us around the whole island. There is plenty of time to enjoy a swim in the sea at one of the many beaches. In the afternoon, the Panagiota takes us to Corfu.
The last evening on board concludes with a communal dinner and last get-together in a cosy atmosphere with crew, fellow travellers, and tour guides.
Hybrid Bikes
On our tours we use reliable, low maintenance hybrid bikes with aluminium frames of varying sizes. The standard hardware includes 28’’ hollow chamber wheels and high-quality gear and brake systems.
E-bikes
Our e-bikes are high quality pedelecs, mainly with Bosch motors and extra range, characterized by their relatively light weight and great components. They make even the toughest uphill climb fun and are great at spreading smiles on the faces of our guests.
At 23 x 6 m the MS Panagiota is a traditional Greek caique, fully renovated in 2001. A cosy saloon with stained glass windows, comfortable seating areas throughout the ship, and sunning mats on both sun decks provide a truly relaxed and homely atmosphere. The 10 cabins, named after Greek islands, are stylishly furnished, air conditioned, and fitted with both shower and toilet.
You will receive more precise information on this in your detailed guest information, which we will send you in plenty of time before the start of the tour.
The daily routes vary in length 12 – 31 mi./20 – 50 km and lead through hilly to mountainous terrain. The tours can, however, be completed without any time constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which it is of course bikes can be pushed.
Most of the roads we cycle along are asphalted and with low traffic. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend time on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle-tour.
Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bikes and 1.50 m (5ft.) for e-bikes. If you are travelling with children, we would like to recommend our Ionian Islands Multi-Adventure Cruise, which we believe is best suited to family holidays. This tour has been especially created for families and thus ensures that every member of the family, regardless of age, gets their money’s worth.
Free WiFi is on offer almost everywhere. If you order something to eat or drink, then you are able to use the WiFi to your hearts content.
1.990€ per person in a double cabin below deck
4 days/3 nights
Apr – Oct
Easy
Santorini
Santorini
Persons: 2+
Age: 14+
8 days/7 nights
Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct
Moderate
Athens
Athens
Persons: 14+
Age: 12+
8 days/7 nights
Apr – Oct
Challenging
Corfu
Corfu
Persons: 14+
Age: 12+
8 days/7 nights
Jun, Sep
Moderate
Athens
Athens
Persons: 8+
Age: 12+
9 days/8 nights
May, Jun, Jul, Sep,Oct
Easy – Moderate
Kefalonia
Kefalonia
Persons: 2+
Age: 18+