Greece Active Journeys Escorted tour Cycling Tour descriptions and distances Day 1 Corfu Day 2 28 km Sivota - Parga - Lefkas Day 3 30 km Lefkas Day 4 45 km Islands of Corfu by Bike Cephalonia Day 5 20 km + On the Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece, this is surely the most stunning- Ithaca & Meganisi 15 km ly beautiful side: the main attraction is the crystal clear blue shimmering Ionian Sea. Day 6 50 km Come and discover why centuries of Venetian influence dominate the archipelago Mitikas - Lefkas of the Ionian Islands. Day 7 24 km Paxos & Corfu From Corfu, which was the dream island of the unforgettable Austrian empress Day 8 Sissi, this journey will lead us to areas that are not very well known here. The Corfu Greeks themselves have been travelling to these islands for holidays for a welcome respite from the city. Discover the famous island of Ithaca, said to have been the home of Odysseus, you will never forget the green bird sanctuary island of Lefkas, the fantastic mountain Tour Details 2018 world of Kefallonia and the beautiful olive woods of the small island of Paxos. We Dates: April 14, 21, 28 enjoy our stay on board the wooden motor yacht and let us be pampered by the Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 excellent Greek cuisine and the coziness of the ship. Come enjoy this Floating Adventure with Active Journeys! Cost: $2495 per person Single Supplement: On request Fact Sheet Length: 8 days / 7 nights Includes : E-Bike Info : Bike rental: $175 • 7 nights accommodation, with 2 • E-bike rental: $350 Grade: Intermediate days all meals and 5 days break- fast & lunch or dinner on boat in- • Limited supplies on boat, so Starts/Ends Corfu reservations recommended cluded Above deck cabin: $185 p.p. • Daily maps and guide • Cube Hybrid or i:SY Flyer models • Entrance fees to museums and available (depending on tour) Acve Journeys Contact: 1-800-597-5594 or 416-236-5011 Email: [email protected] ITINEARY Day 1 Arrival to Corfu town Individual arrival to Corfu with check in on the boat from 2 pm on. Dinner is on board. Overnight stay in Corfu. Day 2 Corfu Island - Sivota - Parga - Leas Island 28 km In the morning we will cross over to Sivota. Here we start our ride to Parga, a prey town with a medieval fort which towers over the old town. The boat then takes us to Nidri on Lekas Island. Day 3 Island of Leas - Cephalonia 30 km The route today takes us from Nidri first to nearby waterfalls. Along quiet roads through the mountains past Sivros we cycle to the har- bour in Vasiliki to meet the boat for a short sail to Porto Katsiki, one of the most famous beaches in Greece. We cruise to Fiskardo on Cephalonia, where we spend the night. The harbour town on the Northern point of the island will charm you with its colourful houses and numerous cafés and bars along the picturesque harbour prome- nade. Day 4 Cephalonia Island 45 km Today we go from Fiskardo to Sami, riding along the impressive mountain pass of the eastern coast of the island, where we enjoy some unforgeable views, including a panoramic view of today’s desnaon, the neighbouring island of Ithaca. We stop to enjoy a refreshing break before connuing our cycle. On the way we will visit the stalacte and stalagmite caves of Melissani, which is organized in row boats. In late a ernoon crossover to Ithaca. Day 5 Ithaca and Meganisi 20 + 15 km Ithaca, the homeland of the mythical king Odysseus is a hilly island with a beauful landscape. On today’s route we can enjoy the typi- cal Greek landscape-gnarly olive trees, sandy beaches and turquoise water. From Frikes the boat takes us to the small island of Meganisi. On the way we pass the private island of Aristoteles Onassis. Megan- isi is a ny island with lots of charm, which we will explore in the a ernoon. Day 6 Mykas - Leas town - Paxos 50 km In the morning we cross over to Mykas on the Greek mainland. From Mykas we will ride along the coast , passing some mountain villages to Leas. In the a ernoon we sail to Paxos island, whose unique natural harbour in Gaios gives it a unique atmosphere. We can spend the evening in a cozy taverna taking in the local flavour. Day 7 Islands of Paxos and Corfu 24 km Paxos, the smallest of the seven Ionian Islands is a grove of olive trees, giving the island its wonderful silver green colour. On today’s route we will ride around the enre island. We can have our last swim in the Mediterranean on one of the many beaches. A er lunch the boat returns to Corfu, where, a er dinner on board, you end your tour leisurely with an evening in the romanc historical town centre. Day 8 Corfu town A er breakfast, check-out and individual return home. Captain reserves the right to make changes to the planned inerary due to changing wind and weather condions as well as organizaonal require- ments . What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? The weather will be sunny and warm, summer months may be typically quite hot (27C or Fly to Athens, then take a ferry or 90’sF). Evenings may sll be cooler since there is a breeze from the seas. internal flight to Corfu. How many hours of cycling a day? You are looking at between 3 and 6 hours a day. We return back to the boat at lunch, so A transfer is offered between Cor- you have a choice or riding only half days if you wish. Electro bike may be available on some fu airport or a hotel in Corfu to departures. the boat on embarkation/ How fit do I need to be? disembarkation days only 15€ per The fier the beer, the more enjoyment you will have from the trip. Most people get a bit person/way. saddle sore the first few days. It is hilly, not very steep and mostly quite do-able, but sll not a flat terrain. Otherwise the airport is only 5 km What are the accommodaons like? away and easily reached by taxi. All cabins have one or two beds, always with a shower, toilet and sink. The common areas are comfortable and open for you to enjoy, either on deck or below. Meal plan: Most meals are included in the tour, all breakfasts, 5 days of half-board (breakfast and dinner) and 2 days of full board (all meals), some lunches or dinners will be taken on your own in town in order to try local restaurants. How to book your holiday Extra Services • Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of our travel planners will walk you through the entire process. Tour excludes: transfers on first and last day of tour, beverages on board • Download the reservation form from our site and send in com- & meals ashore (those not on our pleted form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is boat). confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent. • A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 Flat fee for bottled drinking water 20€ days prior to the trip departure. Terms & conditions are outlined per person paid directly to captain in our Reservation Form. We have a small selection of hotels in • Plan your air travel as soon as possible. Greece or Turkey for your arrival or departure. • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through us or a travel insurance provider directly. Hotels range from $80 per night to a deluxe property at $ 500 per night. • Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us, for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness requirements. .