Ithaca by boat: Odysseus’s island from Kefalonia
Day cruises with swim stops. Pick your trip, book online and check where it leaves from.
You’re going to love Ithaca
Ithaca is a small, green island of the Ionian Sea, known as the homeland of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. It has a deep, sheltered bay with the capital, Vathy, small harbour villages such as Kioni, and coves that you can only reach by boat.
The easiest way to see it is a day cruise from Kefalonia: it takes you from Sami, Agia Efimia or Poros to beaches with clear water and leaves time to walk through the villages.
The 5 best reasons to visit Ithaca
The island of OdysseusA place tied to one of the oldest stories of the Mediterranean, with a landscape of hills, olive trees and sea.
Coves reached only by boatGidaki Beach and other bays have clear water and no road to them.
VathyThe capital sits around a sheltered bay, with a harbour, small shops and local museums.
KioniA harbour village with flower-lined alleys, seaside tavernas and views of the water.
A quiet islandSmall and calm, it suits a slow day with swimming and a walk.
What to do in Ithaca
- Swim at Gidaki BeachA cove reachable only by boat, with very clear water.
- Walk around VathyStroll along the harbour, visit the small museums and have a coffee.
- Discover KioniWander its flower-lined alleys and try traditional local sweets.
- Swim at Filiatro or AmmoudiTwo beaches with calm, clear water for a last swim.
- Sail from KefaloniaDay cruises from Sami, Agia Efimia and Poros, with swim stops.
Boat trips and attractions in Ithaca
Ithaca is best seen from the water. A day cruise reaches Gidaki Beach, Vathy, Kioni and a last swim at Ammoudi or Filiatro, and one of them sails on a handcrafted wooden boat from Sami.
At the end of this guide you will find the cruises to Ithaca, with live availability and secure online payment.
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