Multi-Adventure Tour in the Ionian Islands
Greece Bike + Barge Tours
A bike & boat tour off the western coast of Greece
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- Length8 days
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Overview
A bike and boat tour in Greece, combined with multi-adventure through the Ionian archipelago, is the perfect family biking vacation. For seven days, you will discover this unique island and coastal world by boat, bicycle, canoe, and, on foot.
From Corfu, with its Venetian-style old town, this tour leads to the island of Lefkada with its chalk cliffs and fantastic beaches, as well as to Kefallonia, which enchants with the picturesque village of Fiskardo and the Melissani Cave. On Meganisi and the olive-wooded island of Paxos, where time seems to stand still, you will gain unforgettable insights into traditional Greek island life.
The many wonderful bays in which the ship will anchor are certainly among the highlights of the trip. The family-friendly tours that are part of your itinerary leave plenty of room for spontaneity, biking, hiking, canoeing, swimming or lounging on board! Decide every day what you want to do. Your knowledgeable tour guide will be happy to give you tips, accompany you in the various activities, and can educate you on the eventful history of Greece.
Highlights
- A vacation designed with the family in mind
- Boating, cycling, hiking, and canoeing
- Island of Corfu and Corfu town
- The olive island of Paxos
- Enchanting Melissani cave
- Idyllic and peaceful Arilla
- Monastery of Agios Athanasios
A comprehensive list of all of our bike boat tours in Greece can be found here.
Itinerary
Day 1: Corfu Island/Marina Gouvia
Day 2: Corfu Island - Paxos Island
Day 3: Paxos Island - Lefkas Island
Day 4: Lefkas Islands and Cephalonia
Day 5: Cephalonia Island and Meganisi Island
Day 6: Meganisi Island and Arillas
Day 7: Arillas - Corfu Island
Day 8: CorfuThe cycling distance for this tour is approximately 70 km in total. The itinerary is subject to change sometimes without prior notice. Some harbors and docking locations may be subject to occasional closures due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances that make navigation unsafe or impossible. The captain reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary.
Day 1: Corfu Island
We advise that you take advantage of the collective transfer offered on embarkation and disembarkation day only. If you have arrived early to spend some time in Corfu, you can request this transfer from/to a hotel. At 2 pm you can check in on the Panagiota.
Overnight: Corfu TownDay 2: Corfu Island - Paxos Island
After breakfast, the boat casts off and cruises to the olive island of Paxos. Paxos is the smallest of the seven Ionian Islands with a higher population of olive trees than people – 32 km² are home to over 250,000 olive trees! They cover the island in a wonderful silver-green shimmer. The natural harbor of Gaios is unique and provides a special atmosphere during your stay here. In the afternoon, you may enjoy a cycle tour along the coast to Mongonissi bay. The evening can be spent relaxing in a local tavern in Gaios.Overnight: Gaios
Day 3: Paxos Island - Lefkas Island
On its way to Lefkas Island and Lefkas City, the boat anchors first near Antipaxos for a swim stop. After a long cruise, you will reach a narrow channel with an original swing bridge connecting the Greek mainland with the island. From Lefkas City, you begin your bike tour around the lagoon and enjoy a second swim at the white sandy beach, Agios Ioannis. After returning to the boat, you navigate your way to Nidri where you will spend the evening and the night.Overnight: Nidri
Day 4: Lefkas Island and Cephalonia
From Nidri, you cycle through olive groves in the morning to a nearby waterfall. If you are lucky, a steady stream of water will enable you to take a refreshing swim. Following the excursion, you make your way to Fiskardo on the island of Cephalonia. This port, located at the northern tip of the island, delights with its colorful little houses and many cafes and bars along the picturesque harbor promenade. An evening walk of approx. 30 minutes will lead to a pretty lighthouse.Overnight: Fiskardo
Day 5: Cephalonia Island and Meganisi Island
After a short crossing, you arrive at the harbor of Sami. From here you start your cycling tour along the coast to the enchanting Melissani cave, which can only be visited with a rowboat. A visit to a donkey farm, knowledge and fun at the same time for all ages, is next on the agenda before the tour takes you back to the boat. The boat meets you in Sami and takes you for a well-deserved swim break. The journey then takes you further to Meganisi, a charming island where you spend the night.Overnight: Meganisi
Day 6: Meganisi Island - Arillas
After breakfast, you have the opportunity to explore Meganisi by bike. Afterward, a long crossing takes you to Arillas, an idyllic and peaceful place along the west coast of Greece, close to Perdika on the Greek mainland. A stroll along the sandy beach or a swim from you floating accommodations, the Panagiota rounds off the day.Overnight: Arillas
Day 7: Arillas - Corfu
Your bike tour leads along remote streets under the shade of old olive trees through a national park and along a little river until you reach the monastery of Agios Athanasios. The Panagiota awaits for your last crossing back to Corfu. Here you can enjoy a celebratory evening meal before reflecting on your wonderful adventures of the week in the beautiful old town.Overnight: Corfu Town
Day 8: Corfu Town
Disembarkation after breakfast. Collective transfer to the airport on request and individual return home, or holiday extension on the island of CorfuWant to see more? View all of our featured bike and boat tours, or our full list of bicycle tours.
Boats & Bikes
- Panagiota
Comfort Class Motor Yacht
The Panagiota is a carefully restored two-masted wooden motor yacht which represents the classic boat type of the Kaïkis. Your time on board will be relaxing and varied. With two large sundecks, it's a pleasure to relax and read on the numerous comfortable sleeping mats. At the rear, on the other hand, there are enough shady spots for guests who prefer it a little cooler. The swim ladder provides easy access to the sea. When the ship stops in one of the beautiful bays, you can take advantage of… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights on the Comfort class ship, the Panagiota
- Breakfasts
- 2 days with lunch & dinner & 5 days with either lunch or dinner
- 21 or 24 speed touring/trekking bike rental with an aluminum frame, 28 inch hollow rims with puncture-resistant tires, rear rack, touring saddles, mudguards, & pannier
- Cycling tour guide (English & German-speaking)
- Overview maps of the individual bike tours on board
- Entrances for organized museums & archaeological sites
What’s Not Included
- Getting to & from Corfu
- Meals & drinks on land
- Drinks on board (tally sheet with the captain)
- Water fee: 20 Euro/adult, 10 Euro/child up to 16 years, to be paid on board directly to the captain
- Entrance fee for individually visited sights
- Tipping for crew & tour guide
- WiFi
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2022
Comfort Class
Panagiota
Saturday departures
July 16, July 23, & July 30, 2022
Cabin Type Below deck $ 2218 £ 1266 $ 2,020 € 1450 ₪ 5423 NZ$ 2452 kr 15852 $ 1,566 Above deck surcharge $ 153 £ 87 $ 139 € 100 ₪ 374 NZ$ 169 kr 1093 $ 108 Single/below deck surcharge $ 765 £ 436 $ 697 € 500 ₪ 1870 NZ$ 845 kr 5466 $ 540 Single/above deck surcharge $ 1071 £ 611 $ 975 € 700 ₪ 2618 NZ$ 1184 kr 7653 $ 756 Extra Options
Bike options
Electric bike (very limited): $ 76 £ 44 $ 70 € 50 ₪ 187 NZ$ 85 kr 547 $ 54
Bicycle protection, hybrid bike: $ 15 £ 9 $ 14 € 10 ₪ 37 NZ$ 17 kr 109 $ 11
Bicycle protection, electric bike: $ 31 £ 17 $ 28 € 20 ₪ 75 NZ$ 34 kr 219 $ 22
Child seats (from 9 - 22 kg): $ 31 £ 17 $ 28 € 20 ₪ 75 NZ$ 34 kr 219 $ 22
Child trailers (for children up to 30 kg): $ 31 £ 17 $ 28 € 20 ₪ 75 NZ$ 34 kr 219 $ 22
Extra nights
*Including breakfast
Corfu - Hotel Bella Venezia Twin/Double Single May & October $ 122 £ 70 $ 111 € 80 ₪ 299 NZ$ 135 kr 875 $ 86 $ 214 £ 122 $ 195 € 140 ₪ 524 NZ$ 237 kr 1531 $ 151 June, July, September $ 145 £ 83 $ 132 € 95 ₪ 355 NZ$ 161 kr 1039 $ 103 $ 252 £ 144 $ 230 € 165 ₪ 617 NZ$ 279 kr 1804 $ 178 Until August 23 $ 145 £ 83 $ 132 € 95 ₪ 355 NZ$ 161 kr 1039 $ 103 $ 268 £ 153 $ 244 € 175 ₪ 654 NZ$ 296 kr 1913 $ 189 Corfu - Hotel Cavalieri Twin/Double Single April 1 to June 10 $ 107 £ 61 $ 98 € 70 ₪ 262 NZ$ 118 kr 765 $ 76 $ 176 £ 100 $ 160 € 115 ₪ 430 NZ$ 194 kr 1257 $ 124 June 11-July 20; Sep 1 to Oct 31 $ 115 £ 65 $ 105 € 75 ₪ 280 NZ$ 127 kr 820 $ 81 $ 199 £ 113 $ 181 € 130 ₪ 486 NZ$ 220 kr 1421 $ 140 Juy 21 to August 31 $ 130 £ 74 $ 118 € 85 ₪ 318 NZ$ 144 kr 929 $ 92 Not available Group transfer
From/to Corfu airport or hotel in Corfu to boat (per person/way): $ 23 £ 13 $ 21 € 15 ₪ 56 NZ$ 25 kr 164 $ 16
Single supplement can be avoided if you are willing to share your cabin with someone of the same gender.
Discount available for 3 people sharing a cabin, 50% of basic tour price for third person and no above cabin surcharge.
Discount available for children up to age 16 requesting their own cabin. Ask us for details.
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This tour is rated as easy and is ideal for a family adventure. The longer tours on Lefkas and Paxos are described in detail by the tour guide so you can decide on any given day what you would like to do. The walks and small hikes lead along good paths, some of which are even asphalted and do not require special training. If special activities require more physical fitness, the tour guide will point this out before. This adventure tour is very suitable for children. Please note that we can only provide rental bikes from a height of 1.30 m. Child seats and trailer bikes are available on request.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Corfu Town is Corfu. You will most likely fly to Athens with transfer to Corfu.
Local Travel
Exactly where the ship will be moored is always decided the evening before your journey. On the day of embarkation, you will find your boat either in the Corfu yard port Nauk below the Old Fortress or in the Corfu city ferry port, in the Café Giali yard port or in Marina Gouvia (about 10 km north of Corfu city). To make your journey as relaxed as possible, we recommend that you book the transfers between Corfu airport/hotels in Corfu City and Marina Gouvia. See pricing.
Of course, you are also able to take a taxi yourself or take the bus from Corfu city. If you use a standard taxi, please insist that the driver engages the taximeter to avoid unpleasant surprises regarding the fare.
Bus No. 7 from Corfu City to Dassia/Ypsos/Pyrgi runs every half hour on Saturdays with several stops in Gouvia. The closest stop to the marina entrance is NOSOKOMEIO (Hospital), or alternatively KONTOKALI (Taverna Pipilas) or SPITI PRIFTI.Climate
The Ionian Islands, located in the western part of Greece, have a Mediterranean climate. High summer, during the months of July and August, can be quite warm. Rainfall is sparse during the summer months this tour is scheduled. Please check local conditions prior to departure.
Recommended
The Panagiota does not offer a WiFi connection. If you need to connect to the internet during the tour, we recommend renting your own personal portable WiFi device such as MyWebSpot or to take your smart device to a cafe or bar somewhere in the harbor. Free WiFi is offered almost everywhere. As long as your order something to eat or drink, then you are able to use the WiFi free of charge.
Remarks
Helmets are mandatory on this bike and boat tour in Greec and we recommended that you bring your own well-fitting helmet. There is a limited number of rental helmets available in limited numbers (reservation required). Children’s helmets are unfortunately not available but required.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Airport transfer information
All airport transfers require a reservation with exact flight details. Please inform us well in advance of departure.
For the smooth execution of airport transfers, please send us the following data:
- Arrival date and departure date
- Airline and flight number
- Estimated arrival or departure timeFor hotel transfers please send us the following information:
- Date of transfer
- exact hotel address
- preferred transfer timeCovid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Extra Stay
We suggest that you extend your time in Corfu. You will be glad you did. Strolling through the lively old town streets of Corfu, which are characterized by Venetian style and where countless small shops offer a colorful mix of different goods, is a real holiday experience. Also impressive are the old and the new fortress, which are just as popular photo motifs as the monastery island of Vlacherna, which is connected to the mainland by a dam, and the directly adjacent mouse island (Pontikonissi).
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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