The shipwreck beach is nestled between towering white cliffs and the impossibly blue waters of the Ionian Sea.

8 days in the Ionian Islands

Lefkada to Corfu. Sail through the Ionian Islands — a journey of pristine turquoise waters, ancient history, and legendary shipwrecks hidden along sun-kissed shores.

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Kitesurfers and windsurfers enjoy the turquoise waters and shallow reefs off a sandy beach.
Day 1

Lefkada

Day 01

Embark in Lefkada near to Nydri. Your Captain and crew will welcome you onboard and brief you on your cruising programme before you set sail for your first destination.

Cruise

Lefkada to Meganisi

  • day cruise
  • 1 hour
  • 11 NM
  • 12 KT
Crystal-clear turquoise waters gently lap a pebble beach at the foot of a lush green hillside dotted with houses.
Day 1

Meganisi

Day 01

Arrive at Meganisa which has a 50km coastline with 10 blissful beaches but only 1,000 residents. Choose between sunpads, siestas and stuffed calamari. Head out to Papanikolis; this submerged sea cave is uplit by eerie shards of sunlight. By kayak or snorkel, it’s epic.

Cruise

Meganisi to Ithaca

  • day cruise
  • 1.25 hours
  • 15 NM
  • 12 KT
Luxurious yachts anchor in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of a secluded cove fringed by lush green cliffs.
Day 2

Ithaca

Day 02

Take a history class on Ithaca. An island so beautiful that Greek hero Odysseus spent ten years sailing here. Take bikes and explore monasteries guarded by gekkos. Even the island’s olive trees remember the Roman Empire. Need to get back on board? Discard your wheels on Ithaca's 14 beaches. Your crew will greet you with tenders, towels and iced Acqua Panna.

Cruise

Ithaca to Zakynthos

  • day cruise
  • 4 hours
  • 48 NM
  • 12 KT
A rusty shipwreck rests on a white sandy beach against a backdrop of towering, turquoise-tinged cliffs.
Day 3

Zakynthos

Day 03

Enjoy a fantastic breakfast onboard in this incredible setting before setting sail to Shipwreck Beach, a golden crescent of sand, set against a brushstroke of cornflower blue. Want to dive deep? Sail on to the 135-square-kilometre Zakynthos Marine Park. Six tiny beaches form nesting sites for loggerhead sea turtles. Speedboats are prohibited. Leaving Eden to kayaks and Hobie Cats.

Cruise

Zakynthos to Katakolon

  • day cruise
  • 1.75 hours
  • 22 NM
  • 12 KT
Ancient columns stand weathered and proud against a clear blue sky, hinting at the grandeur of a bygone era.
Day 4

Katakolon

Day 04

Wake up in Katakolon Marina and smell the Greek coffee, which is served in tiny cups at stand-your-spoon-in strength. Ride an SUV to ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games were born in 776 BC.

Cruise

Katakolon to Kefalonia

  • night cruise
  • 7.25 hours
  • 87 NM
  • 12 KT
The breathtaking turquoise waters of Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia island meet a dramatic cliffside under a bright blue sky.
Day 5

Kefalonia

Day 05

Cruise back to Corfu for your final night. The following morning enjoy a leisurely brunch onboard before disembarking after a spectacular week sailing the Ionian Islands. A short transfer will take you to Corfu airport for your onward journey.

Cruise

Kefalonia to Antipaxos

  • day cruise
  • 4.5 hours
  • 54 NM
  • 12 KT
Turquoise waters lap against a secluded white sand beach nestled between lush green cliffs and dramatic white rock formations.
Day 6

Antipaxos

Day 06

Cruise to Antipaxos, an island with no hotels, minimal infrastructure and only 20 full time residents. Swim to Vrika Beach. This snow-white sand curves around a topaz bay. You could be in Bora Bora. Anchor here, play with the water toys and enjoy dinner onboard prepared by your dedicated chef.

Cruise

Antipaxos to Corfu

  • day cruise
  • 3 hours
  • 35 NM
  • 12 KT
Dramatic cliffs plunge into the vibrant blue waters of a secluded Mediterranean cove.
Day 7

Corfu

Day 07

Cruise back to Corfu for your final night. The following morning enjoy a leisurely brunch onboard before disembarking after a spectacular week sailing the Ionian Islands. A short transfer will take you to Corfu airport for your onward journey.

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