Zakynthos Lefkada Swimming Tour 7 Nights 9 Days
Day 1: ISTANBUL – IPSALA
Meeting Points:
19:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot
19:30 Next to Mecidiyeköy Ziraat Bank
20:00 Next to İncirli Ömür Plaza
20:30 In front of Silivri Vega Mall
22:00 Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Rest Facilities
After meeting our guests at the departure points specified in the tour program, we reach the İpsala Land Border Gate by taking the necessary breaks along the Tekirdağ – Malkara – Keşan – İpsala route. After completing our exit procedures here, we cross over the Meriç River and arrive at the Greek Kipi Land Border Gate. Following the passport and customs procedures here, we enter Greece.
Day 2: IPSALA – LEFKADA
After entering Greece, we take a breakfast break along the way. Following the break, we depart for Lefkada. We cross to Lefkada Island, one of the seven islands in the Ionian Sea. At the entrance of the island, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway, we see Agia Mavra Castle, built in the 13th century, and the wooden bridge before proceeding to our hotel where we will stay. Overnight at our hotel in Lefkada. Our guests may go down to the beach and enjoy the sea and sun. In the evening, guests who wish may go to the island’s center as an extra activity. Transfer fee: €10. After the free time in the center, we proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Lefkada.
Day 3: LEFKADA
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may participate in the Seven Islands Boat Tour (€60), which will be organized as an extra activity. During the boat tour, we first visit Porto Katsiki and Egremni Beach, Lefkada’s two most famous beaches located next to each other. Depending on availability, we take a swimming break at one of the two beaches. When we return to the boat, we have lunch on board and enjoy free time in the center of Kefalonia Island, the largest island in the Ionian Sea. Afterwards, we take a swimming break at Ithaca Island. We then see Papanicolis Cave on Meganisi Island, Scorpios Island, once owned by Greek billionaire Onassis, and Madouri Island, the birthplace of the famous Greek poet Valaoritis, before returning to Lefkada Island. At Nidri Beach, where we disembark, you can shop in the evening and dine at the restaurants. We return to our hotel after the free time.
Day 4: LEFKADA
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may participate in the Beach Tour (€20), which will be organized as an extra activity. During this tour, we go to one of the island’s popular beaches and provide free time for you to enjoy the sea and sun. There are spending limits at beaches in Greece. Expenses at the beaches belong to the guests. We return to our hotel after the tour. In the evening, guests who wish may go to the Vassiliki region of the island as an extra activity. Transfer fee: €10. After the free time provided for dinner here, we proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Lefkada.
Day 5: LEFKADA - ZAKYNTHOS
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave our hotel. Following our journey by road, we take the ferry from Kylini to Zakynthos Island, one of the most popular Ionian Islands. After arriving on the island, we proceed to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish may go to the beach and enjoy the sea and sun. In the evening, guests who wish may participate in the Cameo Island Tour (€20) as an extra activity. On the island, which is connected to the mainland by a wooden bridge, you can watch the sunset, sip drinks purchased from the bar, and swim in the clear waters where caretta carettas also swim. You can also pose for the island’s professional photographer at the viewpoint and receive a souvenir keychain with your photo printed on it. After the free time here, we proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Zakynthos.
Day 6: ZAKYNTHOS
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may participate in the Turtle Island Boat Tour (€40), which will be organized as an extra activity. During this tour, we first set off by boat toward Marathonisi Island, known as Turtle Island. If it is our lucky day, you may see and photograph giant caretta caretta turtles in the sea along the way. When we arrive at the island, we provide free time for swimming. You can observe caretta caretta eggs on the island and taste the famous pineapple cocktail. Afterwards, we see Keri Cave and take a swimming break at Oasis Beach, accessible only by boat. We return to our hotel after the tour. In the evening, guests who wish may go to Zante, the center of the island, as an extra activity. Transfer fee: €10. After the free time provided for dinner and shopping here, we proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Zakynthos.
Day 7: ZAKYNTHOS
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may participate in the Beach Tour (€20), which will be organized as an extra activity. During this tour, we go to one of the island’s popular beaches and provide free time for you to enjoy the sea and sun. There are spending limits at beaches in Greece. Expenses at the beaches belong to the guests. We return to our hotel after the tour. In the evening, guests who wish may go to the Laganas region of the island as an extra activity. Transfer fee: €10. After the free time provided for dinner here, we proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Zakynthos.
Day 8: ZAKYNTHOS - VOLOS
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave our hotel. We take the ferry to Kylini and depart for Volos. Volos is the newest city in Greece and has the country’s third-largest commercial port. In the evening, you can enjoy seafood at the tavernas located along the seafront in Volos. Overnight at our hotel in Volos.
Day 9: VOLOS – KAVALA - ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Kavala. Upon reaching Kavala, free time is provided for a meal break. After the free time, we depart at the time determined by the guide toward the Greek Kipi Land Border Gate. Upon arrival, we complete our passport and customs procedures, have the opportunity to shop at the duty-free shop, and depart for the İpsala Land Border Gate. Following the passport and customs procedures, we head toward Istanbul by following the Keşan – Tekirdağ – Silivri highway. Upon arriving in Istanbul, we drop off our guests at the points included in the tour program along the return route and conclude our tour. We hope to meet you at our next events.
What's Included
Transportation by bus
Accommodation for a total of 7 nights with breakfast included in 3* or 4* city center hotels in Lefkada (3 nights) – Zakynthos (3 nights) – Volos (1 night)
Panoramic city tours and transfers included in the program
Professional Turkish guiding service
Customs duties
All highway and parking expenses
Not Included
Foreign exit fee (It is recommended to pay to banks before the travel date.)
Visa fee and service charge (Guests with a Green Passport are exempt from the visa)
International Travel Health Insurance
Lunches and dinners
Extras taken at the hotel
Optional surrounding tours specified in the program
All personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (Optional)
Driver and guide tips (Optional)
All accommodation or city taxes (5 € per night for 3*, 10 € for 4*, 15 € for 5* to be paid by guests at the hotel reception.)