Ionian Islands

Scattered off the western coastline of Central Greece and to the south of Peloponnese, the Ionian Islands are an island group comprising large and small islands.

Ionian Islands - History, Culture and Cuisine

During the period of Ottoman rule in the rest of Greece, the Ionian Islands were European dominions; this exposure to the western way of life has led to a cultural and artistic development that is evident today in their architectural heritage, their charming dialect, customs and traditions.

Kefalonia - Argostoli, Lixouri

This green island with its breathtaking beaches and crystal clear waters of greenish-blue colours will take your breath away. Kefalonia a gem in the Ionian Sea. It carries a rich history in cultural tradition. It’s the biggest Ionian Island and the green of its mountains blend with the blue of the water making it truly unique and a beloved destination. Pine, cypress and olive trees cover Mt. Ainos' peak, while at its foot you’ll come across vineyards where the popular Kefalonian Robola wine variety is produced.

If you happen to love snorkeling or diving then the seabed around the island will definitely satisfy you. You might even get the chance to encounter the rare, caretta caretta, sea turtle that take refuge here, as well as the monk seals monachus monachus. Kefalonia’s culinary tradition, history, traditional villages, upbeat nightlife and pristine beaches will make you fall in love with the island.

Kefalonia - Fiscardo, The Cave Lake of Melissani & Assos

Fiscardo survived the destructive earthquake of 1953. Most of the buildings preserve their traditional local colour that travels you back in time: the grand mansions with their elegant balconies, the old two-storey houses, the dark red tiled rooftops, the green mountainsides, the blue of the sea and the overall scenery is enchanting. This picturesque village is the home town of the Greek poet Nikos Kavvadias who usually wrote about the sea.

Kefalonia - Kourkoumelata, Ainos & Gastronomy

The most passionate mention it as the most wonderful village of the Balkan area. The village is called Kourkoumelata and lies at the southwest part of the island. The earthquake of 1953 ruined Kourkoumelata, as it ruined most areas of the island, however, the way that this area was rebuilt is the feature that makes it stand out. This resettlement has occurred abiding by both to modern rules of city planning and to the preservation of neo-classic features. You can't miss this!

Greek Island Hopping packages

• Greece is not only known for its archaeological sites but also for the countless islands scattered in every corner of Greece. There are two types of travelers who chose to vacation in the Greek islands. The first category is those travelers who book their vacation from 7 to 12 days whose intention is to stay at least 3 days in each island in order to enjoy the beaches, local food, and the local way of living and visits in various archaeological sites which are being offered in each island anyway.
• The other category is the so-called Greek Island Hopers. This type of travelers are more keen to visit as many islands as possible having a limited time, staying in general 1 night in each island. This means that in the period of 7 days they will have visited at least 3 to 4 islands. Their priority is to gather not only wonderful memories from Greek island Tours but also as many photographs as possible from each island in order to upload them in their travel blogs & social media and always keep them in their heart.
• There are numerous travel agencies who specialize exclusively in Greek Islands Hopping Packages and for that reasons travelers must choose one wisely so that they have the ground support throughout the whole duration of the trip so as to avoid any unpleasant incidents. An experienced travel agent will propose routes which will run smoothly as far as the arrival and departure of the ferry boats, the hotel accommodation and more importantly the timeframe which one must book for their Greek island hopping adventure.

For example, an island hopper cannot be suggested to stay away for the city/ island center as in this case time is precious. By doing that, it means that he/ she will have to spend valuable time in the transportation rather than the sites of each area. In addition, it is very important the arrival and departure of ferries due to the fact that if you arrive late in the afternoon and depart next day in the morning you will not have managed to see anything and will leave with a bitter feeling.