Sea Kayaking in the Ionian Sea
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Ever since mythical sailor-explorer Odysseus set sail from his home island Ithaca to embark on his fantastic series of adventures, the Ionian Sea has held an irresistible fascination for seafarers. It is easy to see why. Set in crystal-clear waters, dozens of islands extend from uninhabited sandy beaches to forested mountains rearing high out of the ocean. Every day, we are paddling in the areas protected waters (total distance 60 miles) and every evening we explore the islets interior offering excellent hiking opportunities amongst cypress lines whilst enjoying sweeping views and idyllic sunsets.
Duration:
8 days/ 7 nights
Contact us for 04 Price:
These are sample rates from 03 € 2100 (Participation 4-5 persons) One Trekking Hellas guide.
€ 1880 (Participation 6-8 persons) Two Trekking Hellas guides
€ 1580 (Participation 9-11 persons) Two Trekking Hellas guides.
Includes
8 days/7 nights
Accommodation in double rooms in B/B basis in hotels: Hotel Phllipos in Athens (or other of similar class), two overnights in Nostos Hotel in Frikes, four overnights in tents provided by T.H.
When in camp, tents are provided by Trekking Hellas.
Trekking Hellas English speaking guide, kayak expert.
All sea kayak arrangements.
Full-board as mentioned in the program, (light lunches during the activities, dinners
In local taverns or BBQ prepared by our guides)
Transfer from/to the airport of Athens on first and last day.
Inflatable support motor-boat.
Half-day sightseeing tour of Athens.
Professional guide during sightseeing.
Entrance fees during sightseeing.
Any local transfers.
NOT INCLUDED:
Personal expenses.
Drinks.
Optional gratuities to leader, guides and local staff.
Contact us for 04 dates
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Day 1:
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Arrival in Athens
Meet at the airport with your Trekking Hellas guide. There is one major transfer (arranged to fit the majority of clients) from the newly built airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” to the hotel, which is conveniently located in the heart of Athens. Settle to the hotel. In the evening meet with your guide for a short walking tour of Athens and enjoy dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the old part of Athens, in Plaka.
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Day 2:
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Sightseeing in Athens.
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Athens, the hostess of the next Olympic Games in 2004. Visit Acropolis, the Parthenon and Panathinaikon Stadium, the stadium where the first Olympic games were held in 1896. By private A/C mini bus (around 5 hours drive) transfer to the village of Paleros (20 km south of Vonitsa – 150 km from Antirio via Astakos), a quiet fishing village recently developed into a sea sailing center due to its ideal sea and wind conditions. We spend the night in a camping site, on the sea front – 1 km from the village center, offering all facilities, accommodation will be in two person big canvas tents with bed and mattress. Depending on the arrival time we can either get used to the kayaks by participating to a short trip to a near-by fishing settlement or take a walk to the village and enjoy dinner in a local tavern. For the trip, you’ll be given waterproof bags to pack your gear for the week and the guides will help you taking what is useful so that you can safely leave any extra luggage at the camping site.
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Day 3:
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We start our paddling heading south first to the sandy beaches of cape Varko, then to the famous island of Skorpio and then finally to our destination, the island of Meganisi. We spend the night in our organized camp near George’s tavern called “Paradise”, by the seashore. Accommodation will be in two person big canvas tents with bed and mattress. Dinner and shower facilities at George’s tavern. (Total trip: 10 miles).
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Day 4:
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Our first open sea crossing will bring as at the legendary island of Ithaca (home-place of Ulysses) to Frikes bay at the north end of the island. On route while in Meganisi we will visit some spectacular caves (Total trip: 12 miles). In the afternoon we will explore on foot the interior of Ithaca, visiting the village of Stavros, the place where excavations for Ulysses palace are actually taking place. We spend the night at Hotel Nostos and enjoy our dinner in a local tavern.
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Day 5:
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A short paddling trip along the east coast of the island will bring as to the capital town of Vathi. After settling in our hotel we have plenty of time to discover this easy-going traditional Greek town (Total trip: 8 miles). Overnight at the same hotel, we spent the night before. Dinner in a local tavern.
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Day 6:
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A long open sea crossing, which will require a very early morning starting. From Ithaca we cross (9 miles) to the island of Atokos with its crystal clear waters (short stop) and then to the olive-covered island of Kastos. (6 miles). We follow the south coast of the island, full of beautiful caves and remote beaches to the pine-covered island of Kalamos. We spend the night in tents under the stars by the long beach near the village. Dinner and shower facilities at the only tavern in the village. (Total trip 20 miles).
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Day 7:
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After crossing the narrow strait to the fishing village of Mitikas we follow the west coast of Paleros bay (many opportunities for swimming) to the village of Paleros. We end our trip at our starting point, in Paleros.(Total trip 10 miles). We spend the night in our camping site. Our guide will prepare a BBQ dinner.
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Day 8:
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End of sea adventure.
After breakfast we return to Athens by our private A/C mini bus. If the flight schedule of our guests allows it, we will make a short stop to visit Delphi, the center of the ancient world.
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