Ionian Delight Tour
Tour the majestic historical sites of Athens and then head west to the largest of the Ionian Islands, attractive Kefalonia. Also on the agenda is the stunning resort of Zakynthos where you can enjoy free time to see sites of natural beauty. This is a slow paced tour to enjoy the highlights at your leisure. Please ask for details and pricing.
Tour Itinerary
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisur
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel, and you will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour to the House of Parliament, the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, the Hadrian's Arch, the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Balance of the day at leisure.
Morning transfer airport for your flight to Kefalonia island. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Enjoy a free day to discover the island, which has a rich biodiversity with a large number of endemic and rare species. We recommend visiting Melissani's underground lake and some of the beautiful beaches such as Myrtos, that has been described as "one of the most dramatic beaches in Greece", with its "mile-and-a-half long arc of dazzling white pebbles and was used as the location for the mine explosion episode in the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Also, do not miss the villages of Fiskardo or Assos.
Transfer to the port and departure to Zakynthos. Arrival in Zakynthos and transfer to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Morning at leisure in Zakynthos. We recommend visiting the famous "Navagio" beach with the shipwreck and the various "Blue Caves" which are cut into cliffs around Cape Skinari, and are accessible only by small boats.
Transfer to Zakynthos airport for your flight back to Athens. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel in Athens.
Depending on your flight departure schedule, you will be transferred to Athens airport.
You can customize this trip with additional days! Slow the pace with rest days in locations of your choice, or add additional sightseeing days along the route.
Tour Details
Price List
Costing
The cost of this tour may change according to your travel dates, accommodation level and number of people traveling. Please send us a quick enquiry through our web site so that we can make our best offer. Given that our reservations office is located in Greece, we have access to best deals possible.-
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R. Harrod
Australia
Michael and Ihsan
My wife and I have just returned home from our outstanding tour of Turkey.
Everything went absolutely brilliantly. The fact that every day involved a different tour operator but that it all came together is nothing short of incredible. The hotels were high quality and in excellent locations.
The fact that recent events have caused a dramatic drop in tourist numbers is particularly sad for your business and for Turkey. However, for us it was a benefit, as we were able to see all the key sights without hordes of people.
Of course we also had the luxury of personalized attention on most days.
Just one suggestion for the future. While in Cappadocia we went to a Turkey dinner and cultural show that was outstanding. This is something you might wish to include as an optional extra for future tourists.
Once again, my sincere thanks.
We'll certainly recommend Turkey Travel to all our friends.
Colin & Judy Jones
Australia
I want to write to tell you how much we enjoyed our two weeks travelling in Turkey. It was an eye opener from beginning to end. We must thank our two guides for their kindness towards and consideration of Judy as they walked and transported us around Istanbul and all of the other remarkable places they took us to. Uhr? even went so far as to buy from a market stall, a collapsible seat for Judy so that she might rest more easily as he explained what we were seeing. Also I want to say how much we enjoyed the never ending supply of food when we stopped for lunch and dinner.
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Travel Information and Guide to Greece
Greece has always been and will be one of the most popular destinations for tourism. It is not hard to see why. The country and surrounding islands, have a colourful historical timeline filled with stories of the ancient gods, and philosophers like Aristotle. It also has superb coastlines filled with beautiful beaches and swimming spots. Throw in the welcoming and interesting cultural aspects like food and cuisine and everything combines to form a holiday hotspot where people truly can enjoy themselves.
Hotel Accommodation
Such is the demand for tourism, every type of hotel accommodation is available from the budget hostels for backpackers to 5 star plus spa centres for honeymooning couples. If you book one of our tours, we arrange accommodation for you.
When to Go
From July to August, soaring temperatures are guaranteed. While this is ideal for sunbathers, anyone who wants to explore cultural or historical sites should confine their walks to morning or evening and avoid the peak of temperatures from 12 noon to 3pm.
Aside from these months, January to June and September to November are ideal, although evening temperatures require a light cardigan or jacket. December to March is the coldest months but destinations like Athens are still popular for all year round city breaks.
Currency and Spending
Greece used to be a cheap country until the introduction of the Euro. It is still possible to travel on a budget but travellers should look out for the small establishments serving cheap food and avoid centres where prices of drinks etc are more expensive. An average budget per day is 90 euros including accommodation, food and transport. This can increase with fees to museums and historical sites. Our Greece tours range from budget to luxury and you can see the full range here.
Where to Go
There is huge amount of potential destinations, depending on what you look for in a travel experience. The diversity of regions will ensure that everyone is accommodated for. Many of our tours visit more than one destination so you can see the best of what Greece has to offer, all in one trip. You can see the tours here but the main five highlights of Greece are…
Athens
The capital and largest city in Greece, is home to some of the world’s most prolific ancient sites which is not a surprise considering that throughout history, it has always been a centre of learning, art and philosophy. Sites to see include including Acropolis, ancient agora, the 19th century neighbourhood of Anafiotika, the unknown soldiers tomb and Hadrian’s arch
Thessaloniki
This is a destination that has something for everyone because Thessaloniki has an abundance of Byzantine historical sites, museums, cultural activities, sports and art festivals. Hotels and restaurants are in abundance and the diversity means you are sure to find what you seek.
Santorini
This island is well-known for white sugar cube houses covered with pink bougainvillea, and the emphasis while here is to relax and admire the beauty. Sunsets are adorable and the urban landscape provides many picture postcards scenes. Also try the local wine and cuisine.
Mykonos
This Greek island is famous for its beaches and nightlife. Landmarks to visit include the windmills; the Municipal library based in an 18th century mansion and Petros the pelican that is the mascot for the island.
Rhodes
One of the most famous and top visited Greek islands, Rhodes includes the historical old part of the town within the old city walls. It is also well known for its shopping opportunities and local taverns serving delicious Greek cuisine.