In a nutshell

Just like Ulysses, you'll set sail for Ithaca, the island kingdom of Homer's hero: however, it won't be Penelope waiting for you on dry land, but rather a friendly little marina and plenty of free time to enjoy the many colors of Vathy Bay. Then your voyage at sea continues, and between dips in the water and a typical snack, you can enjoy all the comfort of the boat while the coastline slips past you: anything but an Odyssey!

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour from the port of Argostoli to the port of Sami
Sightseeing boat tour to Ithaca, to Vathy
Vathy: tour and free time
Gidaki beach: stop for swimming
Refreshments on board with traditional snack and fresh fruit

The programme

The bus will set off to the village of Sami where your boat awaits, ready to set sail.
Your destination is Ithaca, the island of Ulysses, and you'll recognize it from afar just like Homer's hero: you can't miss it - it looks like a butterfly, with its wings joined by a strip of soil.
However, when you enter Vathy bay through its narrow opening, you'll get a closer look at all its colors and its thousand shades of turquoise.
During your free time, you can enjoy them from the benches or from the many bars with a view, over a coffee or even an 'ouzo,' the iconic Greek liquor.
Then get back on board the boat and the journey continues - you'll see Lazaretto Island with its 17th-century chapel and Gidaki beach, the most popular on Ithaca: it's impossible to resist, so plunge into the blue.
Then you'll taste 'riganada', the typical Greek bruschetta, with tomato, feta, oil, oregano and capers, prepared on board for you, before swimming a few strokes in Sami's waters.
Yes: your journey may be very different from the one made by Odysseus but, just like the Odyssey, it's a memory that will go down in history!

Good to know

Bring just the essentials with you, not forgetting a backpack with beach towel, hat and sunscreen.