Bike and Sail Cruise 2025. Athens - Corfu

Located in the Fokida region of Central Greece, Itea is a small waterfront town located in close proximity to the archeological site of Delphi. Featuring a relatively new port that hosts a number of vessels, Itea’s view of waters and imposing mountains in the horizon make for a pleasant stroll or coffee by the sea. Itea features a comfortable beach in its vicinity.

Also up north right outside the town you can visit Moka Honey Farm. Same property also offers an Olive Stories Tour. 

Cycling: ~36km.

Route: Itea Marina → Delphi village → Delphi archaeological site → Return to the marina.

Estimated moving time: ~1h30min.

Katakolo is a gateway for the archaeological site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Adjacent to the port is the sunken ancient city and port of Pheia. 

The small city itself is picturesque and offers a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and shops. And the view to the traditional lighthouse. Try kreokakavos, oktapodi or musaka in Olympia taverns. 

More gastronomy awaits you at the Magna Grecia farm. The property has an olive press museum and offers tastings and full lunches. 

Be sure to visit reconstructed interactive exhibits-replicas of the ancient greek inventions in Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Olympia. Katakolon also features a similar museum. 

A short distance from the port of Katakolo, there are many diverse beaches, mostly sandy.

Cycling: ~32,5km.

Route: Zakynthos Marina → Gerakas National Park → Return to the ship. Then trip to Navagio Beach viewpoint by ship. 

Estimated moving time: ~1h20min.

Zakynthos is the only Greek island having international status of the natural wildlife preserve. The island has been called “The flower of Mediterranean East” for its beauty and balmy gardens. Mirror-like waters of Zakynthos may be seen on almost every postcard of Greece.

Yachts floating on the water surface appear to be suspended in the air. It would be a crime to visit and not to swim in this magical place! Once in Zakynthos town, one may go to the National Sea Wildlife Preserve or visit the temple of Saint Dionysus, the local winery and the olive oil pressing factory or walk along the coastal avenue – Strata Marina – the liveliest street in the town, filled with coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

Cycling: ~32,5km.

Route: Zakynthos Marina → Gerakas National Park → Return to the ship. 

Elevation: ~353m.

Estimated moving time: ~1h20min.

Kefalonia is the island of sailors and mountain climbers, Greeks and Venetians, winemakers and travelers. Here stands Enom – the tallest mountain of Ionic islands (1628 m), covered with unique pine trees. Those willing to make a pilgrim tour may get into the Saint Gerasim monastery. There you will find an ancient sycamore tree still standing, said to have been planted by the saint himself. His cave-cell is located under the building of the monastery. Then we shall go for Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery, the museum with miracle-making icons of Stephano Tsagarol, the Monastery of Saint Crucifixion in Pessado and the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with benches. It is also possible to pop into the local winery, where six kinds of Kefalonian wine are being made out of Robola grape.

Another excursion will go to the famous Drogarati cave with stalactites, stalagmites and unusual acoustics, due to which Maria Kallas and Luchano Povarotti took the floor there once. Then the observation ground above the famous beach Mirtos awaits us, followed by a lunch in the picturesque nearby village of Agia Efimia. Our trip will end with the visit to the underground lake Melissani; the cave that once stood over it was destroyed during an earthquake. Now the lake is exposed to the sun, which creates beautiful light show on the water with colors ranging from sky-blue to intense dark-blue.

BALLENCED ROUTE OPTION

Cycling: ~49 km, circular route.

Route: Argostoli Yacht Marina → Melissani Lake → Return to the ship.

Estimated moving time: ~2 hours.

CHALLENGING ROUTE OPTION

Cycling: ~80 km, circular route.

Route: Argostoli Yacht Marina → Melissani Lake → Myrtos Beach → Return to the ship.

Estimated moving time: ~3h20min.