Day 1: Kefalonia
Individual arrival at the airport or bus station of Kefalonia, private transfer to the hotel in Moussata, and delivery of bicycles, if rented. Possibility to relax in the hotel swimming pool, or to take a warm-up bike ride in the afternoon.
Day 2: Moussata – Argostoli – Moussata (43km; +/-420m)
Today you will reach Argostoli, the capital of the island of Kefalonia by bicycle. You will drive along quiet country roads passing by the typical villages of Keramies, Metaxata and Kourkoumetata. Once you arrive in Argostoli, take the opportunity to relax on a seaside terrace with a traditional Greek coffee frappe. Furthermore, at the port, near the fishing boats, it is not difficult to spot sea turtles. Once you leave Argostoli, you go up a ridge of about 200 meters above sea level, from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the southern coast and the island of Zakynthos. After the village of Lakithra, descending towards the valley, you come across the Monastery of Agiou Andrea, after which you take a short stretch of dirt road, which climbs towards Karavados and finally returns to Moussata.
Day 3: Moussata – Skala – Moussata (42km; +550/-650m or 50km; +550/-650m)
This second stage will take you to discover the east side of the island of Kefalonia by bicycle. The day begins with a wonderful itinerary in the direction of Poros and then continues on a wonderful panoramic road, without great gradients and with a breathtaking view of the Ionian Sea, towards the nearby island of Zakynthos. At the village of Pastra you go down towards the coast. At this point you can choose between a longer route, through the seaside resort of Skala, where you can relax on the beach or visit the mosaics of a Roman villa, and a shorter route that takes you directly to the picturesque fishing village of Katelios. From here we return to Moussata.
Day 4: Moussata – Karavados – Agia Efimia (49km; +600/-750m)
Your journey to discover the island of Kefalonia by bicycle takes you back to Argostoli today. From here we follow the scenic road along the Bay to the famous viewpoint of Myrtos beach. Along the itinerary you will pass through the village of Pelagia, the character played by Penelope Cruz in the 2001 film Captain Corelli's Mandolin. From Myrtos beach you pass through an island and several traditional villages, before descending to the quaint fishing village of Agia Efimia, where you will spend the next three nights.
Day 5: Agia Efimia – Sami – Agia Efimia (35km; +/-450m)
A short stage by bike will take you to discover the surroundings of Agia Efimia. You will skirt the Bay of Karavomilos and aboard a Kaiki (small boat) you will sail the turquoise waters of Lake Melissani, where the Drogarati Cave is located, a real natural wonder, which houses an underground lake. Then pedaling through vineyards and olive groves, you will climb towards the traditional villages of Poulata and Chaliotata, perfect for a Greek coffee break. Finally, descend towards Sami from where, slightly lengthening the itinerary and descending about 150 meters above sea level, you can reach Andisamos beach, also a set for the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Return to Agia Efimia along the Bay of Karavomilos.
Day 6: Agia Efimia – Fiskardo – Agia Efimia (61km; +/-1000m or 41km; +/-700m)
Today's stage is certainly the most suggestive of your tour of the island of Kefalonia by bicycle. The itinerary will take you to the fishing village of Fiskardo, at the northern tip of the island. You will pass by the peninsula of Assos, with its castle built by the Venetians, reachable with a small detour. The coastal road will offer you wonderful views up to Fiskardo, the only village on the island to have survived the 1953 earthquake and surrounded by a dense cypress forest. From here you resume pedaling along the east coast, between some small villages and splendid views of Ithaca until you return to Agia Efimia. Possibility of shortening the stage by about twenty kilometres, cutting off the Fiskardo itinerary.
Day 7: Agia Efimia – Argostoli (43km; +/-800m)
The last stage of your Kefalonia island cycling trip will be a little more demanding than the others, but it will be worth it! Once you leave the hotel, you will start cycling along the coast towards Karavomilos. We then climb through vineyards and olive groves to the villages of Poulata and Chaliotata, from where you will enjoy beautiful views of Sami. A demanding climb will take you to the pass of Mount Aenos, after which you will quickly descend towards the Omala Valley, a famous wine area. In fact, Robolla is born here, a fruity white wine known and appreciated internationally. At a local winery you can see how it is produced and of course taste it. Also right next door is the Monast