Itineraries
Plan Your Days in Ithaka
Day Plans
Suggested Itineraries
These day-by-day plans are starting points to inspire your trip. Mix, match, or do nothing at all — Ithaka rewards both adventure and stillness.
These are suggested itineraries based on popular island activities. Actual experiences may vary by season.
3 Days in Ithaka
Day 1 — Arrive & Settle In
- MorningArrive in Vathi by ferry; transfer to Panoramic View Villa
- MiddayLight lunch at a Vathi harbour taverna
- AfternoonSwim at Dexa Beach (15-min walk)
- EveningSunset from the villa terrace; dinner in Vathi
Day 2 — South & Beaches
- MorningDrive to Filiatro Beach for a morning swim
- MiddayVisit the Cave of the Nymphs above Vathi
- AfternoonHike or take a boat to Gidaki Beach
- EveningSeafood dinner on the Vathi waterfront
Day 3 — North Ithaka
- MorningDrive to Stavros; visit the archaeological collection
- MiddayLunch in Frikes harbour
- AfternoonExplore Kioni village; swim at a nearby cove
- EveningReturn to villa; farewell dinner on the terrace
5 Days in Ithaka
Day 1 — Arrive & Settle In
- MorningArrive in Vathi by ferry; transfer to Panoramic View Villa
- MiddayLight lunch at a Vathi harbour taverna
- AfternoonSwim at Dexa Beach (15-min walk)
- EveningSunset from the villa terrace; dinner in Vathi
Day 2 — South & Beaches
- MorningDrive to Filiatro Beach for a morning swim
- MiddayVisit the Cave of the Nymphs above Vathi
- AfternoonHike or take a boat to Gidaki Beach
- EveningSeafood dinner on the Vathi waterfront
Day 3 — North Ithaka
- MorningDrive to Stavros; visit the archaeological collection
- MiddayLunch in Frikes harbour
- AfternoonExplore Kioni village; swim at a nearby cove
- EveningReturn to villa; farewell dinner on the terrace
Day 4 — Mountains & Culture
- MorningDrive to Anogi village; see the giant boulders and Byzantine church
- MiddayMonastery of Kathara — panoramic views over the island
- AfternoonVisit Perachori and explore hillside paths
- EveningCook at the villa using local produce from Vathi
Day 5 — Slow Day & Departure
- MorningBreakfast on the terrace; final swim at Filiatro or Dexa
- MiddayBrowse Vathi shops for olive oil, honey, and local crafts
- AfternoonCoffee on the waterfront; transfer to ferry
- EveningDepart Ithaka with memories of the Ionian
Begin Your Ithaka Story
Wake to the Ionian Sea, dine under the stars, and discover the island Odysseus called home.