Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour
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Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour

8 days

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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

Relax with a glass (or three) of wine in the exquisite Robola vineyards after your daily rides.
Visit famous filming locations featured in the film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.
Cycle along rocky coastlines through olive groves and vineyards, letting your Greek island dreams come true.
Ascend Mt. Aenos for spectacular views of Cephalonia and the Ionian Sea.

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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

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The departure is available on any day of the week. Prices below are per person:

Departure on April 19th – May 25th, 2024:

  • Solo traveller: $1,250 USD
  • Single room (group of 2+): $975 USD
  • Sharing a double/twin room: $650 USD
  • Sharing a triple room: $575 USD

Departure on May 26th – June 24th, 2024:

  • Solo traveller: $1,475 USD
  • Single room (group of 2+): $1,475 USD
  • Sharing a double/twin room: $750 USD
  • Sharing a triple room: $675 USD

Departure on June 25th – July 8th, 2024:

  • Solo traveller: $1,595 USD
  • Single room (group of 2+): $1,350 USD
  • Sharing a double/twin room: $825 USD
  • Sharing a triple room: $725 USD

Departure on July 9th – August 31st, 2024:

  • Solo traveller: $1,895 USD
  • Single room (group of 2+): $1,625 USD
  • Sharing a double/twin room: $975 USD
  • Sharing a triple room: $850 USD

Departure on September 1st – 30th, 2024:

  • Solo traveller: $1,475 USD
  • Single room (group of 2+): $1,475 USD
  • Sharing a double/twin room: $750 USD
  • Sharing a triple room: $675 USD

Departure on October 1st – 17th, 2024:

  • Solo traveller: $1,250 USD
  • Single room (group of 2+): $975 USD
  • Sharing a double/twin room: $650 USD
  • Sharing a triple room: $575 USD
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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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Is this tour for me?

We rate this tour as a 3/5. You should be comfortable biking up to 61km and for several days consecutively, potentially with the help of an e-bike. You will have some downtime to recuperate, but the routes can be challenging. You’ll cycle on some dirt roads and good condition asphalt roads.

Local Guide

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Maria
Athens, Greece

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