This morning after breakfast, you’ll head towards Ithaca Island. On the way, stop for a swim at Filitro – one of the most popular beaches on the island due to its beauty. Sheltered from the wind, the gulf has turquoise waters and offers a perfect spot to relax and swim. Over the next two days, you’ll also explore the islands of Atokos, Kastos and Kalamos. Spend your days lounging on the boat’s deck, swimming in the clear waters, eating out at local tavernas and watching sunset on the deck or on the sands of a nearby beach.
Visit Ithaca – famously the homeland of Odysseus (Ulysses), the hero of the Homeric poem Odyssey. Surrounded by green vegetation, European architecture and the deep-blue sea, you’ll see why this place caused such inspiration. Over the next two days, you’ll explore the islands of Atokos, Kastos, and Kalamos. Spend your days lounging on the boat’s deck, swimming in the clear waters, eating out at local tavernas and watching sunset on the deck or on the sands of a nearby beach. Visit Atokos – one of the most secluded of the Echinades Islands, now a private island owned by the shipowner family of Panayiotis Tsakos. The tiny islet is uninhabited except for a few goats that roam freely. On the island, there is the small chapel of St. John and the beach at One House Bay. Atokos is inside a Natura 2000 protected area, and as such, the waters and surrounding environment are nothing short of stunning. Visit Kastos, where you’ll find peaceful beaches and a simple island lifestyle. Kastos is one of the smallest of the Ionian islands, with only a few hundred people living here, making it the perfect spot if you’re looking for some relaxation and peace. Lastly, visit Kalamos – a mountainous island, known for its green hills, clear blue waters and sandy beaches.