'CELEBRITY ISLES' 5 days
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5 days /4 nights. Start & finish Vasiliki. |
Kayak around the islands of rich and famous Greeks:
Island hopping by kayak to Scorpios Isle- owned by notorious shipping tycoon Aristotle Onasis; kayak past Jackie O’s beach hut. See Madouri- home of celebrated Greek poet Valaoritis. Stay on Meganisi isle in Spartohori - a hillside village of limewashed houses reminiscent of the dazzling Cyclades. Explore tranquil bays of Lefkada’s southern shores, and camp one night amongst nature on a secluded beach. Visit picturesque Sivota- traditional fishing port with many waterfront tavernas.
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ITINERARY:
DAY 1 VASILIKI TOWN, LEFKADA ISLAND
Arrive at Vasiliki hotel before 3pm to meet guide. We check kayaking equipment, help pack your gear into supplied dry-bags and run through basic kayak instruction in shelterede Vasiliki Bay Excess luggage is safely stored at our base. Full briefing over dinner at local taverna.
DAY 2 MIKROS GIALOS VIA SIVOTA
Pack kayaks after breakfast and begin paddling. First stop picturesque Sivota- a traditional fishing port with a row of tavernas along the waterfront where we stop for lunch. Visit the 'old olive mill' - an original stone press restored in the converted café. Paddle to a secluded beach inside Rouda Bay, set up our campsite. Relax and swim in the crystal clear waters. Campfire & dinner on beach prepared by guide. 18km (B, D)
DAY 3 SPARTOHORI, MEGANISI
Follow coastline, explore deep sea cave with phosphorous blue water and coloured reef. Cross to Meganisi Island leave kayaks at Porto Spilia for short trek to charming Spartohori - a hilltop village with limewashed houses and narrow cobbled lanes. From the terrace there's sweeping views of the Ionian sea to Lefkada. Free afternoon in Spartohori. Dinner at a local taverna. Overnight in Saprtohori guesthouse. 12km (B, L)
DAY 4 SCORPIOS ISLE – NIDRI
Paddle to Scorpios Isle- owned by notorious Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onasis. Kayak by wife Jackie O’s chic beach hut right by the water. Swim and picnic at the only beach open to the public. Paddle to Madouri Ilset, belonging to famous Greek poet Aristotelis Valaoritis. Continue to lively Nidri Town on Lefkada- free time to visit tourist shops and beach bars. Those continuing onto ‘Mythological Ithaki’ tour twill stay overnight in Nidri studio accom then morning transfer by ferry to Frikes. Pax finishing today will return by bus to Vasiliki hotel in the evening. 15km (B, L)
DAY 5 VASILIKI- CHECK OUT
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