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Highlights
Explore Kefalonia, the largest Ionian Island, by e-bike.
Witness breathtaking beach landscapes and traditional Ionian fishing villages.
Visit the picturesque Myrtos Beach and the Melissani Lake Cave.
Take the opportunity to travel to Ithaca, a land where myth and wilderness combine.
Travel through the Greek Islands from the comfort of an e-bike.
The Kefalonia E-Bike Tour is the perfect Greek island adventure for anyone looking to experience the rugged landscape of Ionia with little in the way of required effort. Enjoy stunning views, incredible history, great food, and charming villages while exploring Kefalonia on your bike.
Located in the western Peloponnese, Kefalonia stands as the largest island in the Ionian archipelago, and is linked to the legendary King Cephalus. This beautiful island destination juxtaposes tranquil, sheltered shores with rugged coastlines adorned with sea foam, caves, endemic fir forests, and stunning beaches like those found at Skala. The island's contrasts create a unique atmosphere that has captivated visitors for thousands of years, and will no doubt leave you begging to return!
The Kefalonia E-Bike Tour is the perfect Greek island adventure for anyone looking to experience the rugged landscape of Ionia with little in the way of required effort. Enjoy stunning views, incredible history, great food, and charming villages while exploring Kefalonia on your bike.
Located in the western Peloponnese, Kefalonia stands as the largest island in the Ionian archipelago, and is linked to the legendary King Cephalus. This beautiful island destination juxtaposes tranquil, sheltered shores with rugged coastlines adorned with sea foam, caves, endemic fir forests, and stunning beaches like those found at Skala. The island's contrasts create a unique atmosphere that has captivated visitors for thousands of years, and will no doubt leave you begging to return!
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Kefalonia Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive on Kefalonia
Upon arriving in Argostoli, you will transfer (not included) to Fiscardo (approximately 1 hour). Check into your hotel situated in Fiscardo’s charming harbor, which stands out as the sole village in Kefalonia with numerous well-preserved Venetian buildings. Depending on your arrival, bike delivery will take place today or tomorrow morning.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Fiscardo
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Bike from Fiscardo to Sami
The first day of biking on the tour will begin early with a lengthy and uphill journey to Enossi. Upon reaching a crossroads, you can opt for the challenging uphill route offering a rewarding descent through Plagia, Vary, and Karva, which boast scenic views with minimal traffic. The descent from Komitata is particularly splendid, providing a panoramic and extended reward after a 600m climb. Turn left in Dedrinata to reach the charming port of Agia Effimia, dotted with numerous small restaurants—a essential stop after the initial part of the day. Continue along the sea to reach your hotel in Sami.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sami
Distance: 46km, 600m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Explore Sami
Take some time today to explore the charming Antisamos bay for a day of seaside pleasure. If you want to take a break from biking you can also explore nearby attractions like Melissani Lake and Drogarati Cave in Sami. From Sami’s port, catch a short ferry to Ithaca, Ulysses’ island, for a day trip or an overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sami
Distance: 9km, 250m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Sami to Skala
Day 4 of the tour will be another beautiful day, although there will be a rather long climb to the Digaleto pass situated at 503 meters. After a nice descent to Poros, you will finish on a hilly route along the sea to reach the charming British resort of Skala, and its lengthy beach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Skala
Distance: 45km, 600m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bike from Skala to Argostoli
Today’s adventure will be filled with a variety of terrain, alternating uphill and downhill to pass the charming Kato Katelios port (1km detour), before ascending to Atsoupades at the base of Mount Enos, the island’s prominent 1628m peak. The return to Argostoli follows an easily navigable, though busier, road.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Argostoli
Distance: 40km, 400m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Argostoli to Agia Effimia
Day 6 of the tour will see you embark on a new leg of your journey, leaving the west coast behind and crossing Argostoli Bay via the Drapanos bridge, a relic of “English protection” marked by an obelisk.
After, you will ascend through a panoramic route to a village overlooking the renowned Myrtos Beach. While a descent to Myrtos Beach is an option, buses are available for the steep ascent. Proceed to Agia Effimia, where an overnight stay near the beach awaits.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agia Effimia
Distance: 35-41km, 300m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Return to Fiscardo
The last day of biking on the tour will begin with a scenic climb, followed by a prolonged descent to the island’s finest village, Fiscardo. This quaint place was once acclaimed by Henry Miller as one of Earth’s most charming and intriguing places – a fitting place to wrap up your adventure on Kefalonia.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Fiscardo
Distance: 25km, 150m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure Day
After a final breakfast in Fiscardo, it will be time to gather your things and depart from Kefalonia via a transfer to the airport in Argostoli (not included).
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Kefalonia Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided Kefalonia E-Bike Tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.2024 Departures The departures are available every day, from May 6th to October 25th.
- Single room: from EUR1235*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR860*
Accommodation on Kefalonia Cycling Tour
You will stay in a 2-3 star hotels or guesthouses that offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Standard rooms are of double occupancy.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Kefalonia E-Bike Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts in hotels are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfers between your accommodations; however, you will be in charge of any other transportation.
Also included
- Digital travel pack
- Access to our phone travel app during the trip
- 24/7 Telephone assistance during the trip
Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Flights
- Bike rental
- Transfers (Airport or otherwise)
- Printed travel pack
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions
- Personal expenses
- Tourist taxes (to be paid on the spot)
- Insurance
- Everything that is not noted in the “Included in Trip Price” section
Optional Extras
- Printed travel information package
- Ebike rental
- Airport transfers
- Paper travel pack
- How hard is the Kefalonia Cycling Tour?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Greece?
- Are meals included on the Kefalonia Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Kefalonia to start this tour?
- Is the tour material Kefalonia Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Kefalonia Cycling Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Greece?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Greece?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. You will cycle between 20 and 50 km daily, with a 300 to 700 m altitude difference (sometimes more, depending on the location of the accommodation). Expect to ride mostly on quiet small roads without a lot of traffic.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
The most common way to reach Kefalonia is by flying into Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou" (IATA: EFL). The airport is located near the capital, Argostoli. You can book a flight to this airport from various European cities, particularly during the summer when it's a popular tourist destination.
If you are already in Greece or nearby islands, you can take a ferry to Kefalonia. There are ferry services that connect Kefalonia to several ports in Greece, including Patras and Killini on the mainland, as well as nearby islands like Zakynthos and Ithaca. Ferry schedules can vary by season, so it's a good idea to check the latest timetables and book your tickets in advance.
Yes, the tour material is in English language.
The tour ends where it starts, with the check-out from your hotel in Kefalonia.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Renting an e-bike is also an option.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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