Pedal around a gorgeous Greek island at your own pace
Off the western coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea sits Cephalonia, a small island comprised of typical Greek villages and stunning rocky coastlines awaits. Spend the magical 8 days of the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour pedalling around to idyllic spots on your own time, each one more majestic than the last. You’ll never tire of crystal waters, quaint villages, and coastal roads with the sea breeze on your skin.
Not only will you bike your way around this gorgeous island, but you’ll also have the chance to take a boat ride on a lake, visit a vineyard, see religious edifices, and relax on any beach you choose. With premium accommodation picked out for you, you can focus your energy on the experience and not the details. And, hey, you’re in Greece! Your fuel for your self-guided biking adventure will be world-class Greek fare. Talk about paradise!
Highlights of the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour
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Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive on Cephalonia
Make your way to the gorgeous island of Cephalonia and await your transfer at the airport or bus station to be taken to Mousata. Here, you’ll meet with your guide to sort out your bike for the next week.
There’s no set itinerary for today, so feel free to relax or take your bike out for a test run around the hotel. Find yourself some flavourful snacks, which shouldn’t be hard since you’re in Greece now!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mousata
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Ride to Argostoli
Wake up and enjoy bed and breakfast service at your hotel before heading out for a half-day cycling excursion. Hop on your bike and head for the hills as you ascend to Argostoli, Cephalonia’s capital. On the way, you’ll pedal through typical Greek villages like Keramies, Metaxata, and Kourkoumetata. Practice your Greek as you ride through and wave to locals.
Reach Argostoli for a well-earned break on a seaside terrace, then continue along a ridge towards the south coast. You’ll ride along a dirt road, stop for a visit at the Monastery Agiou Andrea if you wish, then return to Mousata for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mousata
Distance: 4 hours, 37km, 600m of ascent, 600m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Skala Circuit
Enjoy a lovely breakfast, then it’s time to head out. You have two options, and both will take you to the eastern part of the island. Whichever route you choose, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping sea views as you ride to Skala, a quaint seaside resort. You can also visit Katelios, a small fishing village with a sea turtle info centre.
Pedal your way back to Mousata as the sun sets and get a good night’s sleep.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mousata
Distance: 48 or 56km, 600–700m of ascent, 600–700m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Cycle to Agis Efimia
After breakfast, you will continue exploring the island and end in a new destination, Agis Efimia. Pedal past Myrtos Beach, an epic viewpoint, and keep going across the island through many charming villages, eventually descending to what will seem like a paradise with few houses hugging the rocky shores. Settle into your hotel and go for a dip in the crystal clear water.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agis Efimia
Distance: 46 km, 500m of ascent, 600m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Explore Sami
Today will be full of adventure as you cycle to Sami and back. Start the excursion with a ride to Melissani Lake, where you can hop in a small kaiki (boat) for a quick paddle.
Continue on your bike through olive groves and vineyards—the quintessential Mediterranean landscapes you’ve been dreaming of. Stop in your choice of local villages for a coffee, then keep pedalling to the Drogarati Caves before hitting Sami and turning around. If you feel like it, pause and Andisamos Beach before returning to Agia Efimia.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agis Efimia
Distance: 35km, 450m of ascent, 450m of descent
Meals: None
Day 6 Day Trip to Fiscardo
You have two options for today, and one will certainly be more challenging if you’re up for it. You’ll cycle to the northernmost village of Fiscardo, passing stunning sites along the way. Ride along a coastal road, admiring the magnificent, almost unbelievable views of the Ionian Sea. Make a loop around the island through many villages and return to Agia Efimia.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agia Efimia
Distance: 41 or 61km, 700–1000m of ascent, 700–1000m of descent
Meals: None
Day 7 Ride to Argostoli
On your final full day of this tour, you’re in for a treat! It’s a demanding day, but it will be worth it. First, you’ll ascend to Mt. Aenos, from where you’ll get breathtaking views of villages you’ve visited in days past. Pedal through a crucial area for Robola wine, a white wine originating in this region. Feel free to stop and have a glass!
After your stop at the winery, visit the nearby cathedral and monastery, then descend towards Argostoli for your last night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Argostoli
Distance: 43km, 800m of ascent, 800m of descent
Meals: None
Day 8 Farewell
In the morning, you have some time to explore Argostoli, visit the museum, or have a coffee in the main square. You’ll get a ride to the airport to check-in for your flight.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The departure is available on any day of the week. Prices below are per person:
Departure on April 19th – May 25th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,275 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,025 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $675 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $595 USD
Departure on May 26th – June 24th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,525 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,525 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $775 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $695 USD
Departure on June 25th – July 8th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,650 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,375 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $850 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $750 USD
Departure on July 9th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,950 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,675 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $995 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $875 USD
Departure on September 1st – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,525 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,525 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $775 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $695 USD
Departure on October 1st – 17th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,275 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $1,025 USD
- Sharing a double/twin room: $675 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $595 USD
Accommodation on the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour
The accommodation on this tour includes bed & breakfasts and a 3-star hotel. Accommodations offer breakfast and ensuite bathrooms.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you are a solo traveller or you prefer a single room, the required supplements are included in the listed prices.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Felix Residence Hotel in Mousata ★★★
Rest easy in this stunning hotel complex with fragrant gardens and an outdoor pool. Let the friendly staff show you your new favourite spot: a hammock overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Hotel Olive Bay in Agia Efimia
Enjoy the Ionian Sea breeze from your private balcony facing the sea. Walk to the beach in minutes and return to relish in the comforts of this charming hotel.
Hotel Mouikis in Argostoli ★★★
Chic and super clean, Hotel Mouikis encourages you to relax in one of the bustling towns on Cephalonia. Be served an excellent breakfast and admire the views from the rooftop terrace.
What’s Included in the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 7 nights is included. You can book extra nights to extend your stay at any of the hotels along the route.
Transportation during the Tour
While you ride between villages, transportation for your luggage is included during the tour. You will receive airport or bus station transfers at the beginning and end of the tour as well.
Also Included
- Digital route notes and maps
- GPS App
Not included
- Flights
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Guide services
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance or tourism tax
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Extra nights in any accommodation
- Breakfast in Hotel Olive Bay
- Bike rental
- Printed tour materials (in addition to digital)
Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour
S-Cape Travel Greece is a Greek outdoor company, established in 1994 and member of the S-Cape Group of companies since 2010.
At S-Cape Greece you find a varied portfolio of active and adventure trips that offer you a hands-on experience of Greece, having time to slowing down and appreciate the details: view the sites and landscapes, savor the specialties, meet and mingle with the locals and learn about the culture.
All our trips and itineraries are developed by our team of professional walkers and cyclists who have a keen eye for great trails, exciting itineraries, breath-taking scenery and good quality accommodation that share our vision on sustainable travel.
If you travel on one of our self-guided trips, you receive a Destination Manual with information on the country and a state-of-the-art Road Book with detailed route description, turn by turn diagrams of each crossing and explanatory text. On top, you can navigate the route in your own smartphone via our excellent S-Cape Travel App.
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- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead and why?
- A: My favourite trip is Crete “Coast to Coast” because you discover unspoiled Crete while following walking paths through wildflowers, lush valleys, and gorgeous gorges. You get to know the locals, drink wine with them, and taste the famous Cretan food in local taverns. You meet the locals of this village in the “kafeneion” and drink a “Raki” with them. You get to stay in a beautiful old restored house and enjoy views of the White Mountains whilst having breakfast. Explore the White Mountains and walk at an altitude of 1,300m gazing at the white peaks surrounding you. On the south coast, you walk through beautiful gorges. It’s just wonderful!
- Q: What are guests most surprised about in visiting your country?
- A: You hear how good the food, the sun, and the people are. It’s even better in real life!
- Q: What is one local dish anyone visiting should try?
- A: Greek salad, tzatziki, stuffed tomatoes, fried zucchini, and traditional souvlaki, of course!