Bus Tour of Ionian Legends 3 Nights 5 Days
Day 1 | Istanbul – Lefka
We set off at 20:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 20:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 21:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 21:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Shopping Mall, and at 21:59 from in front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before the departure times.) Upon arriving at the İpsala border gate after approximately 3 hours of travel, we complete customs and passport procedures, then cross into Greece and travel to Parga via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
Day 2 | Lefka
We travel along the Greek highway, passing through dozens of tunnels, with breaks near Kavala, Thessaloniki, and Ioannina. Upon arriving in Preveza around noon, we take a short panoramic walking tour of Preveza, then proceed to our hotel in Lefka and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Lefka.
Day 3 | Parga – Paxos / Antipaxos Islands
Free time after breakfast at our hotel. Those who wish may join the Paxos / Antipaxos Islands Boat Tour, organized as an optional extra. (€75) We depart from our hotel at 07:30 and head to Parga harbor. Our boat tour begins at 10:00. After approximately an hour and a half of travel at the first stage, we take a swimming break. After this magnificent, rare, and enchanting turquoise-colored beach break, where even the jet set stops nearby to swim from their boats, our journey continues along the west of Antipaxos Island, where we see steep cliffs visible only from the sea, mysterious caves, and interesting shapes formed by the waves. We take a half-hour swimming break in the mysterious cave, in the clear turquoise-colored sea. Afterwards, we travel a short distance to Gaios, the center of Paxos Island. During the two-and-a-half-hour free time here, you can both have lunch and continue swimming at the beaches in the center of the island. After the free time, we return to Parga by boat after approximately two hours of travel, carrying unforgettable memories. After the boat tour, free time is provided in Parga until 20:00 for the beach or dinner. Return to our hotel around 22:00. Overnight at our hotel in Lefka.
Day 4 | Parga – Lefka / Kefalonia / Ithaca / Meganisi / Skorpios Islands
Free time after breakfast at our hotel. Those who wish may join the Lefka & Kefalonia Islands (7 Islands) tour, organized as an optional extra. (€75) After breakfast, we depart from our hotel by bus at 08:00. We travel by bus for half an hour to Nidri Harbor on Lefka Island. Afterwards, aboard a private cruise ship, we take unforgettable swimming breaks at Egremni Beach on Lefka, one of the most famous islands of the Ionian Sea, in the turquoise Ionian Sea, and at Porto Katsiki, undoubtedly one of Europe’s most famous beaches. We also have a discovery break in Fiskardo on Kefalonia Island, known as the jewel of the Ionian Sea. We take a photo break at Papanikolis Cave on Meganisi Island, a swimming break at Skorpios Island, and enjoy panoramic views of the islands of Scorpidi, Sparti, and Madouri. One croissant & coffee will be served upon entry in the morning. We will have a barbecue lunch on the boat, including one beverage. We return to our hotel around 19:00. Overnight at our hotel in Lefka.
Day 5 | Lefka – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Istanbul. We stop at various points along the route and at the Kavala Cookie Factory before proceeding to the border gate. During the customs and passport procedures, there is an opportunity to shop at the Greek duty-free shop. After entering Turkey through the İpsala border gate, we arrive in Istanbul after approximately 3 hours of travel, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour…
What's Included
Not Included
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Schengen Visa
- International exit fee
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Driver/Guide/Hotel tips (5.-€ per person)