Bus Tour of Ionian Legends 3 Nights 5 Days

Day 1 | Istanbul – Lefka

At 20:00 in the evening, we depart from the Kadıköy marriage office, at 20:30 from Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 21:00 from İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 21:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Mall, and at 21:59 from in front of Silivri Vega Mall. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before the departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, upon arrival at the İpsala border gate, we complete customs and passport procedures, then cross into Greece and head to Parga via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.

Day 2 | Lefka

Passing through dozens of tunnels on the Greek highway, with stops we will make near Kavala, Thessaloniki, and Ioannina, we arrive in Preveza around noon. After a short panoramic walking tour in Preveza, we go to our hotel in Lefka and check into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Lefka.

Day 3 | Parga – Paxos / Antipaxos Islands

After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Those who wish may join the Paxos / Antipaxos Islands Boat Tour, available at an extra charge. (€75) We leave our hotel at 07:30 and head to Parga port. Our boat tour starts at 10:00. First, after about a one-and-a-half-hour journey, we take a swimming break. After this turquoise-colored, magnificent, rare, and enchanting beach stop where even the jet set anchor nearby to swim, our journey continues by seeing the western side of Antipaxos Island, visible only from the sea, with steep cliffs, mysterious caves, and interesting shapes formed by the waves. We take a half-hour swimming break in the mysterious cave in the crystal-clear turquoise sea water. Then, with a short journey, we go to Gaios, the center of Paxos Island. During the two-and-a-half-hour free time we will have here, you can both have lunch and continue swimming at the beaches in the center of the island. After free time, we return to Parga by boat in approximately two hours with unforgettable memories. After the boat tour, we provide free time in Parga until 20:00 for the beach or dinner. Return to our hotel around 22:00. Overnight at our hotel in Lefka.

Day 4 | Parga – Lefka / Kefalonia / Ithaca / Meganisi / Skorpios Islands

After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Those who wish may join the Lefka & Kefalonia Islands (7 Islands) tour, available at an extra charge. (€75) After breakfast, we depart from our hotel by bus at 08:00. With a half-hour bus ride, we go to Lefka Island’s Nidri port. Then, with a special cruise ship, we make unforgettable swimming breaks in the turquoise Ionian Sea at Egremni Beach on Lefka, one of the most famous islands of the Ionian Sea, and at Porto Katsiki, undoubtedly among Europe’s most famous beaches, as well as a discovery stop in Fiskardo on Kefalonia Island, described as the pearl of the Ionian Sea. Photo stop at Papanikolis Cave on Meganisi Island, swimming stop at Skorpios Island, and panoramic views of Scorpidi, Sparti, and Madouri islands. A croissant & coffee will be served upon boarding in the morning. We will have lunch as barbecue on the boat, including one beverage. Around 19:00 in the evening we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Lefka.

Day 5 | Lefka – Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Istanbul. We stop at various points along the route and at the Kavala Cookie Factory before heading to the border gate. Shopping opportunity at the Greek Freeshop during customs and passport procedures. After entering Turkey from the İpsala border gate, approximately 3 hours of travel, arrival in Istanbul and the end of our tour. Hope to see you on our next tour…