Day 1:
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Arrival in Kefalonia
Meet at Kefalonia airport with your Trekking Hellas guide. There is one major transfer to the town of the island Argostoli (arranged to fit the majority of clients). The airport is aprox 7 km south of the capital of the town. Argostoli is a large and thriving town with a marvellous bay and a stone bridge connecting two sides of the bay. In the evening the life of the town is around the Metaxa Square where there are pedestrian streets that run parallel to the seafront. After settling into your hotel you will meet with your guide who will take you into the town for your first evening meal.
Overnight near the town of Argostoli in a local hotel
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Day 2:
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Trekking Lourdos Bay
After breakfast we check out of the hotel and leave the town and travel south for our day's trek. We will follow an easy trail passing through springs cisterns and chapels amongst different vegetation, like cypress and olive trees, thyme, Kermes oak shrubs etc. We will reach the beach of Lourdas one of the most beautiful of the island and end in the small fishing harbor to enjoy a drink during sunset. After our days trek we will travel towards the top of the island towards the Assos peninsula.
Assos is an atmospheric village based near a small isthmus a huge hill and a ruined fort. Rooms in this area are few and far between so we will be staying in local hotels near the region.
Overnight on the island of Kefalonia, near Assos.
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Day 3:
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Assos peninsula
Today's loop walk is demanding with a steady uphill climb but it is also very rewarding offering spectacular views of the Assos peninsula with landscapes of hidden coves and beaches surrounded by the Ionian blue sea. After the day trek we travel eastwards towards the port of Sami.
Overnight on the island of Kefalonia, near the port of Sami.
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Day 4:
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Melissani – Drogati Caves
The reason why we stay in Sami on the previous night is due to its proximity to the Drogharati and Melissnai caves. Early in the morning we depart for our days visit of the caves. Melissani is a subterranean seawater cave, which acquires a turquoise color when the sun reaches a certain point. Equally spectacular is Drogharatu cave with its impressive stalactites and excellent acoustics that is sometimes used for concerts.
Depending on the time that we finish our visits to the island we will either stay at Kefalonia or take the ferryboat across to the island of Ithaka.
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Day 5:
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Ithaka- Trek to the spring of Arethoussa
On the island there are 3 main Oldysseus sights, the Arethousa Spring, the Cave of the Nymphs and the Ancient Alakomenae. On this day we visit the spring of Arethousa. We take a boat to a lovely beach and in the afternoon walk to the fountain of Arethusa enjoying the amazing view of the islands fjords. This is approximately 4 hour trek with magnificent views of the sea. The route can be a bit slippery in parts and at times you will be walking on high paths. A hat and plenty of water is required as the route is shad less. Upon approach of the spring the trek becomes downhill and requires some scrambling across rock fields. The spring is found at the head of a small ravine. In the summer it is natural that there is not so much water however during the other times of the year you might be able to swim in the cove.
Overnight on the island of Ithaka.
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Day 6:
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Ithaka - Trekking to the harbour of Poli
On this day we take an easy trail starting from he oldest settlement of the island we will reach the small bay and picturesque harbour of Poli. We will pass past olive groves, the remains of a Venetian castle, and remnants of a medieval city where numerous objects from Ulysses times have been found and are exhibited in the islands museum.
Overnight on the island of Ithaka
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Day 7:
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Cave of the Nymphs
On this day we visit another of the sights of Odysseus the Cave of the Nymphs. This is believed to be where Odysseus hide the gifts given to him by King Alcinous.
Overnight on the island of Ithaka
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Day 8:
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Leave the island of Ithaka and transfer back to Kefalonia for the airport for our return flight. Departure time depends on the most convenient times for the majority of the group. If necessary we will leave the island of Ithaki the day before.
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