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EXPERT ADVICE
Our team of experienced and knowledgeable advisers are here to make your holiday to the Greek islands memorable - and for the right reasons!There are two Ithakas; a small Ionian Island, two mountains joined by a craggy ridge, rugged in the west, gentle and more fertile in the east where the shoreline is indented by numerous coves and sheltered bays where it’s said a million olive trees of a type unique to the island grow.
Only 3,000 Ithakians live here but many more can be found living as far away as New York, Cape Town and Melbourne. Like their famous ancestor Odysseus they are a seafaring people and even today many a merchant ship or ferry is crewed by seamen from the island.
Homer accurately described Ithaka as “rocky and unfit for horses but good for goats”! A single road connects the island capital Vathy, with its sheltered fjord-like deep- water harbour giving the town its name, to a scattering of villages in the north such as Stavros and Kioni passing beneath the ancient monastery of Kathara, its bell tower a landmark from many miles away.
Whether you stay for one week or the rest of your life you may absorb these lines by the famous poet C P Kavafy: “Ithaka gave you a marvellous journey, without her you would never have set out. Wise you have become and full of experience. Now you will understand what these Ithakas mean.”
- Experience the amazing panorama at the top of Mount Neritos (809m)
- Explore secluded coves around Kioni and Vathy in your own motor boat
- Snorkelling tour with the Marine Adventure
- Swim at the ‘Blue Flag’ Dexia Beach
- Visit the Archaeological museum in Vathy
- Visit Exoghi and its church Agia Marina for ancient walks and amazing views
- Odysseus Museum
- Visit the Monastery of Kathariotissa named after the islands saint. It has a wonderful panoramic view of southern Ithaka
- Celebrate the panagiri or festival of Sotiros (the Saviour) over the 5th and 6th August, food, music, dance and fun
- Kioni ‘feast’ day on 20th July with live traditional music, food, wine & dance.
Vathy is one of the more spectacular natural harbours in Greece. Almost invisible from the sea, its narrow fjord like entrance, guarded by twin headlands, each with the ruins of Venetian gun emplacements, is protected by the huge bulk of Mount Neritos, the island’s highest peak. The town itself contains fascinating alleyways and stepped paths often lined with the walls of elegant ruins, their archways and windows covered in wisteria. The wonderful Archaeological Museum, housing collections dating back to the Mycenaean period, is also based in Vathy. The countryside in the immediate vicinity is glorious. Quiet lanes and tracks lead up the fertile valley behind the town from where newly opened footpaths can be taken to places straight out of Homer’s Odyssey.
Ithaka is two islands connected by the narrow ridge of Aetos. The north ‘island’, dominated by Mount Neritos, with the historic Kathara monastery and the Venetian village of Anoghi on its broad flanks, has a whole series of sheltered bays on its eastern shore. Stavros is the largest of several settlements scattered across the north end of the island. The large central plateia beside the church is pleasantly tree-lined and contains the only statue of Odysseus on the island. From Stavros the road drops down a valley to the tiny harbour and port of Frikes with its scattering of waterside tavernas. Beyond Frikes, the road twists around a series of delightful bays, before a short sharp ascent reveals the picturesque and atmospheric harbour of Kioni, with its colourful cafés and harbour side tavernas. The surrounding coves and bays around Kioni are beautiful places to enjoy but most are only accessible by sea, therefore hiring a motor boat is necessary.
- Melissa's House
- Rigoni Apartments
- Eleni Apartments
- Perantzada 1811 Art Hotel
- Villa Joanna
- Villa Lefki
- Villa Marina
- Villa Eos
- Likoudis Apartments
- Villa Porto Bello
- Villa Kirki
- Villa Kalypso
- Villa Kalimera
- Villa Kalosirthes
- Captain Yiannis Hotel
- Villa Green
- Villa Ino
- Villa Semeli
- Villa Blue
- Villa Naias
- Villa Nereus
- Villa Red
- Limone Loft Cottage
Flights for this season
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
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London Gatwick | Kefalonia | Dep: 07:05hrs Arr: 12:55hrs |
Dep: 13:30hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
None | Thomson Airlines TOM 4714/5 |
North Terminal | From: 7th May To: 8th Oct |
Stansted | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:05hrs Arr: 11:35hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
None | Jet2 Airlines LS 1436/7 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 8th Oct |
Bristol | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:15hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:40hrs Arr: 14:10hrs |
None | Thomson Airlines TOM 6670/1 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 8th Oct |
Birmingham | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:30hrs Arr: 12:00hrs |
Dep: 13:00hrs Arr: 14:35hrs |
None | Thomson Airlines TOM 7419/20 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 8th Oct |
Saturday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
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London Heathrow | Kefalonia | Dep: 10:35hrs Arr: 16:00hrs |
Dep: 16:50hrs Arr: 18:15hrs |
None | British Airways BA 0646/7 |
T5 | From: 27th May To: 23rd Sep |
London Heathrow | Kefalonia | Dep: 14:00hrs Arr: 19:00hrs |
Dep: 20:25hrs Arr: 21:55hrs |
None | British Airways BA 0642/3 |
T5 | From: 27th May To: 23rd Sep |
London Gatwick | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:20hrs Arr: 12:00hrs |
Dep: 12:50hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
None | Easyjet EZY 8199/200 |
North Terminal | From: 22nd Apr To: 27th May |
London Gatwick | Kefalonia | Dep: 12:15hrs Arr: 17:45hrs |
Dep: 18:25hrs Arr: 19:55hrs |
None | Easyjet EZY 8199/200 |
North Terminal | From: 3rd Jun To: 21st Oct |
Manchester | Kefalonia | Dep: 07:05hrs Arr: 12:30hrs |
Dep: 13:55hrs Arr: 15:40hrs |
None | Jet2 Airlines LS 927/8 |
T2 | From: 6th May To: 7th Oct |
Birmingham | Kefalonia | Dep: 08:00hrs Arr: 13:50hrs |
Dep: 14:40hrs Arr: 16:35hrs |
None | Jet2 Airlines LS 1253/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 6th May To: 7th Oct |
Flights for 2024
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London Gatwick | Kefalonia | Dep: 07:05hrs Arr: 12:55hrs |
Dep: 13:30hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
None | Thomson Airlines TOM 4714/5 |
North Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
Stansted | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:05hrs Arr: 11:35hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
None | Jet2 Airlines LS 1436/7 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
Bristol | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:15hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:40hrs Arr: 14:10hrs |
None | Thomson Airlines TOM 6670/1 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
Birmingham | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:30hrs Arr: 12:00hrs |
Dep: 13:00hrs Arr: 14:35hrs |
None | Thomson Airlines TOM 7419/20 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
Saturday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT SUPPLEMENT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London Heathrow | Kefalonia | Dep: 10:35hrs Arr: 16:00hrs |
Dep: 16:50hrs Arr: 18:15hrs |
None | British Airways BA 0646/7 |
T5 | From: 25th May To: 21st Sep |
London Heathrow | Kefalonia | Dep: 14:00hrs Arr: 19:00hrs |
Dep: 20:25hrs Arr: 21:55hrs |
None | British Airways BA 0642/3 |
T5 | From: 25th May To: 21st Sep |
London Gatwick | Kefalonia | Dep: 06:20hrs Arr: 12:00hrs |
Dep: 12:50hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
None | Easyjet EZY 8199/200 |
North Terminal | From: 20th Apr To: 25th May |
London Gatwick | Kefalonia | Dep: 12:15hrs Arr: 17:45hrs |
Dep: 18:25hrs Arr: 19:55hrs |
None | Easyjet EZY 8199/200 |
North Terminal | From: 1st Jun To: 19th Oct |
Manchester | Kefalonia | Dep: 07:05hrs Arr: 12:30hrs |
Dep: 13:55hrs Arr: 15:40hrs |
None | Jet2 Airlines LS 927/8 |
T2 | From: 4th May To: 5th Oct |
Birmingham | Kefalonia | Dep: 08:00hrs Arr: 13:50hrs |
Dep: 14:40hrs Arr: 16:35hrs |
None | Jet2 Airlines LS 1253/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 4th May To: 5th Oct |
TRANSFERS
Coach transfer to Sami then an onward sea crossing to Piso Aetos on our charter boat. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at Piso Aetos otherwise you will be transferred by taxi or minibus to your accommodation.
Approx transfer time: 1 hours 30 mins
PRE-BOOKING YOUR AIRCRAFT SEAT
To pre book your seat please contact the airline directly quoting Ionian Island Holidays as your tour operator, your booking reference
number, flight number, date of departure and specific flight request. In some cases you will also require the airline booking reference. Payments for these seats are direct with the airline.
Please allow 24-48 hours after booking to allow your booking to be processed.
AIRLINE CONTACT DETAILS
- British Airways: For Heathrow flights to Kefalonia & Preveza - seats will be automatically assigned at check-in. As seats are part of our Group allocations.
- Easyjet: Visit Website(You will need your Easyjet Locatar reference )Click Manage my Booking. If you have an existing Easyjet log in this will not work you will need to click on “No Account? Find Booking” For all EasyJet Flights, 30 days prior to departure, you can check-in and fill in your Additional Passenger Information (Passport details) via EasyJet website. You will then be able to print your Boarding Passes.
- Jet2 Airlines: Visit Website (You will need your Ionian booking reference and surname) If there is an existing 6 digit reference next to your flight details these seats have been bought directly from Jet2 and you will need to visit their direct web site here
- Thomson Airlines: Pre-seating now available by calling TUI on 0203 636 1309 for seats together, not availble for extra leg room seats or extra space seats this as part of our group allocations can only be done at the time of check - in
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Please check your e-ticket for the luggage allowance that is included on your flights as this represents the actual confirmed allowance you are entitled to.
Most of our flights have checked baggage allowance of 20kg & 5kg hand baggage included.
In some cases, certain airlines may have different allowances but again, please check your e-ticket:
- British Airways: 23kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 23cm)
- Easyjet: 23kg hold & One small under seat cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm)
- Jet2 Airlines: 22kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 56cm x 45cm x 25cm)
- Thomson Airlines: 20kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 20cm)
FLIGHT ONLY
We are able to offer a limited number of flights direct to Kefalonia, Preveza and Corfu. Contact out UK office for further details on 020 8459 0777.
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
Please also fully inform us of any disability or walking difficulty you may have, so we can provide assistance at the airport. This must be made at least 7 days before departure.























