Travel & Hotels

Travel Note

Traveling to Ithaca, Greece

OPTION 1: FLY TO GREECE – FLY TO KEFALONIA – FERRY TO ITHACA Logan, JFK, and Newark offer direct flights to Athens. Flight duration: ~9.5-10.5 hours. Since Ithaca does not have an airport, the closest airport is on Kefalonia (EFL), an island just west of Ithaca. Once you land in Athens you will have to take a connecting flight there. Flights from Athens to Kefalonia operate daily. Duration: ~1 hour. Airlines: Aegean Airlines (Olympic Air) and Sky Express From the airport in Kefalonia, take a taxi to the port of Sami (~40 minute drive), then take a ferry to Pisaetos, Ithaca. Ferry duration: ~45 minutes. Ferry operators include: Levante Ferries - https://www.levanteferries.com/en/ Ionian Pelagos - https://ionionpelagos.com/en We highly recommend checking ferry schedules in advance and booking tickets. OPTION 2: FLY TO GREECE – DRIVE TO PATRA - FERRY TO ITHACA Logan, JFK, and Newark offer direct flights to Athens. Flight duration: ~9.5-10.5 hours. Bus or Rental Car + Ferry from Athens to Patras to Ithaca If you are renting a car you can drive or take a KTEL bus (from Athens’ Kifisos Bus Station) to the port of Patras (~2.5 hours drive). From Patras, take a ferry to Pisaetos, Ithaca. Ferry duration: ~5 hours Ferry operators include: Levante Ferries - https://www.levanteferries.com/en/routes/patra-sami-ithaki/ We highly recommend checking ferry schedules in advance and booking tickets.

Travel Note

Transfer Assistance

For any guests arriving as a group who would like assistance with booking transfers can contact our wedding planner Sue directly. Please mention you are travelling for our wedding. Email: sue@ithakiweddings.com Mobile #: +30 6944 289428

Hotel

Mentor Hotel

The 4 suites, 30 double-bed and 2 single rooms are equipped with bathroom, air condition, TV, mini bar, safe box, and wi-fi connection. Located in downtown Vathy.

Hotel

Perantzada Hotel

A neoclassical mansion dated back to 1811 filled with unique artwork and vibrant colors and a modern wing with a stylish design twist, blend together in perfect harmony to create the ever- inspiring 17 room and suite offering, thoughtfully decorated to accommodate you. Located in the heart of Vathy.

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Aithon Palace

Aithon Palace features 3 suites and 4 studios with a wide range of facilities, services, and activities. Not in walking distance to downtown Vathy.

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Odyssey Apartments

Has two three room apartments available as well as one studio. Beautiful views and pool overlooking the port of Vathy. Not in walking distance to downtown.

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Nymfes Villas Ithaca

Offers one 2-bedroom villa and one 1-bedroom villa. Not in walking distance to downtown.

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Lazareto Palace

Lazareto Palace is very attractive with great location and stunning views of the beautiful bay of Vathy, is tastefully decorated with details and is the ideal place for a good stay in a wonderful relaxing environment. Walking distance to downtown.