Ionian Islands Discovery
7 Days
from
$2,688
to
$3,241
per person*
Highlights:
Greece
(Athens, Kefalonia, Zakynthos)
Trip Start/End:
Athens
/
Athens
Discover Greece, a place where mythology, history, art and culture are woven into modern society. Start your tour in Athens, the cradle of European civilization, and enjoy the panorama of the city centre dominated by the Acropolis. Visit Propylaia, The Temple of Athena Nike, The Erechtheion and the Parthenon Temple, The Temple of Olympian Zeus and much more. Continue your journey by exploring the exquisite beauty of the Ionian group of islands. After a day of visiting Kefalonia's numerous villages, some located in its vast mountainous regions, others along its long stretch of pristine coastline, you may choose to relax on the fine sand beaches with their turquoise waters, unique to this special group of islands. Then head to Zakynthosto and discover an island rich in beauty and traditions. Explore these picturesque villages with their superb old mansions, particularly traditional on this island. Not to be missed is the Navagio (or Shipwreck) Beach and the stunning, magical Blue Caves.
Our tours offer worry free hotel bookings, private airport transfers, public and private guided tours, local 24/7 emergency support, and a dedicated team of experts ready to customize to suit your needs. All our tours can be modified with value, premium, or luxury hotels and services. This tour is only available from April to October.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Athens
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Greece - Welcome Package
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| New (4*)
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Athens - Kefalonia
| - Private - 1/2 Day City Tour with the New Acropolis Museum - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Athens - Kefalonia [Direct 1hr] - Economy
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Hotel Mareblue Apostolata - Vehicle/Driver
| Mareblue Apostolata (4*)
Superior Room Sea View (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Kefalonia
| - Private - 1/2 Day Island Tour - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (included)
| Mareblue Apostolata (4*)
Superior Room Sea View (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Kefalonia
| - At Leisure
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Mareblue Apostolata (4*)
Superior Room Sea View (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Kefalonia - Zakynthos
| - Transfer - Private - Fiscardo Port - Hotel Mareblue Apostolata - Vehicle/Driver
- Ferry - Kefalonia - Zakynthos [1.15 hrs] - Economy
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Private - Port - Tsilivi - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*)
Deluxe (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Zakynthos
| - Private - 1/2 d Island Highlights (4 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*)
Deluxe (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Zakynthos
| - Transfer - Private - Port - Tsilivi - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Zakynthos - Athens [Direct, 1 hr] - Economy
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Athens
New Hotel
Day 1: Athens
Enjoy your private airport transfer today.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, ferry tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: New (4*) New Hotel (4*) stands in a prominent central city location, 200 metres from Syntagma Square.Designed by award-winning Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers, 79-room New Hotel is a member of Design Hotels of the world. The New Hotel was formerly the Olympic Palace Hotel and while strikingly modern in design today, original features have been retained, including the 1940s black marble staircase.Hotel is walking distance of the main sights; the Roman ruins of Plaka, the Acropolis and its new museum, the stylish cafe and boutique shopping district of Kolonaki, and the business zone.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Mareblue Apostolata Hotel
Day 2: Athens - Kefalonia
This private tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Your expert guide takes you to see the centre of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian's Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally, the Parthenon. You will complete your visit with the Museum of Acropolis. Entrance fees to the New Acropolis Museum is included.
Enjoy your private airport transfer today.
Enjoy a short flight to Kefalonia today. The flight takes approximately 1 hr.
Meet your driver for the private airport transfer to Mareblue Apostolata hotel/vice versa.
Accommodation: Mareblue Apostolata (4*) Mareblue Apostolata Resort & Spa is situated on the South-East coast of the island of Kefalonia. The hotel is set on a hillside which slopes gently to the Mediterranean sea. The 166 spacious Rooms & Suites of the hotel offer great view of the endless Ionian Sea and the landscaped gardens. All rooms have air conditioning, balcony or terrace, mini fridge, satellite TV and others amenities. The hotel offers the guests 3 restaurants and a bar with great panoramic views. All restaurants serve Greek-Mediterranean & International Cuisine. The Mareblue Apostolata Resort & Spa also hosts a fitness facilities such as 2 tennis courts, fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool with sea water as well as Spa facilities that include massage treatments, body & facial therapies, sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi.
Fiscardo Village
Day 3: Kefalonia
This day you will have a chance to explore the island of Kefalonia. Your tour starts in Argostoli city where you will be transferred to Melissani Lake. This lake has an absolute invisible specialty, the mixture of sea water and sweet water. Your next stop will be on top of beautiful Myrtos Beach where you can make some lovely pictures. After enjoying the views you will drive to the cosmopolitan port of Fiscardo where you can make a quick walk to enjoy its famous traditional architecture and drink a cup of coffee. In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Argostoli.
Accommodation: Mareblue Apostolata (4*) Day 4: Kefalonia
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Mareblue Apostolata (4*) 
Zakynthos
Lesante
Day 5: Kefalonia - Zakynthos
Meet your driver for the private transfer from Fiscardo Port to Mareblue Apostolata hotel/vice versa.
Enjoy a transfer by ferry to Zakynthos. The ferry takes approx. 1.15 hrs
Meet your driver for the private transfer .
Accommodation: Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*) Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*) is steps from the beach of Tsilivi. The newly built hotel is conveniently close to the centre of Tsilivi, and only 6 km from Zakynthos Town. A wide variety types of rooms are available, from deluxe rooms, premium deluxe rooms, executive rooms, deluxe family rooms to junior suites, superior suites, superior suites with private outdoor jacuzzi and grand suite with private outdoor jacuzzi. All with a tailor made, modern and stylish interior, and truly every imaginable facility is en suite. The hotel offers a rich American buffet breakfast and supper buffet with local and Mediterranean specialties blended with an international touch for dinner. Relax, pamper and rejuvenate at the Lesante Wellness & Spa, the most renowned spa of Zakynthos. With an area covering 550 square meters and with the wide variety of facilities, it is the largest and most extensive spa of the island.
Blue Caves
Day 6: Zakynthos
Departing your hotel with a private vehicle and English speaking guide, you'll begin your tour with a drive to the north part of the island to take a small shared boat trip out to visit the Blue Caves. The famous Blue Caves were discovered in 1897 and the name comes from the colour of the water, a mixture of aquamarine and turquoise. Passing several mountain villages you will drive to the southwest side of the island and stop in Exo Hora. Here you can see the oldest olive tree on the island. Visit Saint Mavra with the The Black Madonna Church, one of the most famous churches on the island, located in the village of Macherado. Return to hotel.
Accommodation: Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*) Day 7: Zakynthos
Meet your driver for the private transfer .
Flight from Zakynthos to Athens.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- New Hotel
New (4*) - Athens
New Hotel (4*) stands in a prominent central city location, 200 metres from Syntagma Square.Designed by award-winning Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers, 79-room New Hotel is a member of Design Hotels of the world. The New Hotel was formerly the Olympic Palace Hotel and while strikingly modern in design today, original features have been retained, including the 1940s black marble staircase.Hotel is walking distance of the main sights; the Roman ruins of Plaka, the Acropolis and its new museum, the stylish cafe and boutique shopping district of Kolonaki, and the business zone.
- Mareblue Apostolata Hotel
Superior Room
Mareblue Apostolata (4*) - Kefalonia
Mareblue Apostolata Resort & Spa is situated on the South-East coast of the island of Kefalonia. The hotel is set on a hillside which slopes gently to the Mediterranean sea. The 166 spacious Rooms & Suites of the hotel offer great view of the endless Ionian Sea and the landscaped gardens. All rooms have air conditioning, balcony or terrace, mini fridge, satellite TV and others amenities. The hotel offers the guests 3 restaurants and a bar with great panoramic views. All restaurants serve Greek-Mediterranean & International Cuisine. The Mareblue Apostolata Resort & Spa also hosts a fitness facilities such as 2 tennis courts, fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool with sea water as well as Spa facilities that include massage treatments, body & facial therapies, sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi.
- Lesante
Lesante Room
Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*) - Zakynthos
Lesante Hotel & Spa (5*) is steps from the beach of Tsilivi. The newly built hotel is conveniently close to the centre of Tsilivi, and only 6 km from Zakynthos Town. A wide variety types of rooms are available, from deluxe rooms, premium deluxe rooms, executive rooms, deluxe family rooms to junior suites, superior suites, superior suites with private outdoor jacuzzi and grand suite with private outdoor jacuzzi. All with a tailor made, modern and stylish interior, and truly every imaginable facility is en suite. The hotel offers a rich American buffet breakfast and supper buffet with local and Mediterranean specialties blended with an international touch for dinner. Relax, pamper and rejuvenate at the Lesante Wellness & Spa, the most renowned spa of Zakynthos. With an area covering 550 square meters and with the wide variety of facilities, it is the largest and most extensive spa of the island.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Greece
VISA/PASSPORT
Greece is a party to the Schengen agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter Greece for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Greece for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/greece.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Athens.
Government: Republic.
Language: Greek (Ellenika). Most people connected with tourism and those of a younger generation will speak some English, French, German or Italian.
Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, with Muslim, Roman Catholic and Jewish minorities.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are used.
Telephone: Country code +30, (plus 210 for Athens, 2310 for Thessaloniki and 2810 for Heraklion)
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is excellent.
Internet: Cafes are available in the main cities, including Athens, Thessaloniki and the islands of Crete, Kos, Mykonos and Rhodes.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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