Night 1-3
See Tripadvisor ReviewsFelix 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.
Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour
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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!
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
Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour in Greece is run as a private tour for your group and the price depends on the kind of room you prefer.
Prices below are per person:
Departure from April 1th to May 25th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,350USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,095USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $725USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $625USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $575USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $650USD
Departure from May 26th to June 12th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,425USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,150USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $750USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $650USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $625USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $695USD
Departure from June 13th to 24th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,525USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,250USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $795USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $695USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $675USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $725USD
Departure from June 25th to July 12th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,595USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,350USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $850USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $750USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $725USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $775USD
Departure from July 13st to 26th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,750USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,475USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $925USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $825USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $775USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $825USD
Departure from July 27st to August 31st:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,850USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,595USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $950USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $875USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $825USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $875USD
Departure from September 1st to October 1st:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,525USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,250USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $795USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $695USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $675USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $725USD
Departure from October 2nd to 17th:
- Price per person staying in single room (solo traveller): $1,350USD
- Price per person staying in single room (groups of 2 or more): $1,095USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 2 or more): $725USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 3 or more): $625USD
- Price per person staying in double or twin room (groups of 4 or more): $575USD
- Price per person staying in triple room (groups of 3 or more): $650USD
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.
Night 4-6
See Tripadvisor ReviewsHotel 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.
Night 7
See Tripadvisor ReviewsHotel 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.
Hotels on Standard Tour
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
- Detailed itinerary in Englishe
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
Frequenty Asked Questions about Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour
How hard is the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour?
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.
What bike models are available to rent?
You can choose to rent a hybrid bike or an e-bike for an added supplement for this tour. The hybrid models will be either an Ideal Megisto or KTM Manhattan. For more leisurely riding, choose an e-bike, either Devron or Cube.
I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Do I need a visa to travel to Greece?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour?
4 breakfasts are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Cephalonia to start this tour?
You can reach Cephalonia International Airport (EFL) by plane or come from another island by ferry. You will be picked up from the airport or bus station at the start of the tour.
Is the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour guided?
No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour.
Where does the Explore Cephalonia Island by Bike Tour end?
The tour ends in Argostoli with a drop-off at the airport or bus station.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Greece?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Greece?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
When is the best time to travel to Greece for this tour?
The best time to travel to Greece for biking is during the warmest months of the year (May-September) but be warned that it can get very hot mid-summer (July and August).
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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.
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