Set foot on mythic Ithaca — Odysseus's legendary kingdom — on a private guided half-day that visits the ancient citadel ruins, the Cave of the Nymphs, and a family-run estate for a tasting of the island's rare organic honey and wine. Living myth in an unspoiled landscape.
What to expect
A small local ferry or private water taxi from a neighbouring port delivers you to Ithaca's exquisite deep harbour at Vathy, one of the Mediterranean's most naturally dramatic anchorages. Your guide traces Odysseus's footsteps to the Arethousa Spring and the ruined acropolis, weaving mythology and Mycenaean archaeology into a compelling narrative. The afternoon concludes at a hillside estate where a third-generation producer pours Ionian varietals and golden thyme honey — the taste of an island that time has barely touched.
Good to know
Ithaca is often included in Ionian itineraries departing from Lefkada or Kefalonia. Confirm your port-day logistics with the operator, as inter-island ferry schedules must align with your all-aboard time. The island has one small town and no large tourist infrastructure — part of its incomparable charm. Bring euros in cash for smaller producers.