Best of Lefkas

Day 1 - Day of arrival - Lefkas

On arrival at Preveza Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Lefkas.

This super little hotel ticks all the right Sunvil boxes – right on the beach; family-run and friendly; modern, comfortable rooms with brilliant views; quietly located yet within a few minutes’ walk of Nidri’s atmospheric waterfront and a wide enough choice of restaurants, café-bars and shops to satisfy all tastes. The ground floor garden terrace is where a light buffet breakfast is taken each morning. In the daytime the hotel’s snack bar means you can enjoy a drink, an ice cream or a light meal served to you either on the terrace or in the pretty gardens leading onto the beach.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Day 2 - Waterfalls, vineyards and olive oil

You will start today day with a refreshing walk (3km) through nature to the gorgeous cascading Dimossari Waterfall on the outskirts of Nidri. It takes about 40-50 minutes, and once there you can take in the scenery and get a coffee. From here the minibus will take you to the Lefkadatiki Gi Winery where you can learn about winemaking and try the delicious local wines. Afterwards you will visit the historic Sivros Monastery to look at the frescoes and learn about the Greek Orthodox Church. From here you will visit the Fabricca Olive Oil Museum in Sivros to see how olive oil is made and sample the different olive oils. You have a an opportunity to have lunch either in Sivros, a traditional Greek village or in Sivota, where you can try the local seafood in a harbourside taverna.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Lefkadatiki Gi Winery

Day 3 - Mount Skaros

Today you have two walking options up to Mount Skaros. From the village of Kolivata (above Nikiana) follow one of the red-dotted trails up into oak woods. The walk is approximately 10km round trip. To reach the highest point, you can take the minibus from Englouvi and the walk is approximately 11.5km. It is rocky in places so ensure you have good walking boots. Here you'll come across grazing pigs, buzzards, paved footpaths, olive groves and vineyards, wild flowers and waist high bracken in spring, and spectacular views over the east coast from the summit mast. Lunch can be taken taverna at Englouvi or at Kolivata or Karya.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

View from Mount Skaros

Day 4 - Sunset trip

Today's Sunset Trip begins at 4:30pm where you will travel along the south coast, through Vasiliki and upwards to the west coast. During this afternoon's journey you will stop at a local honey farm to learn about bees and their products, and to sample different types of honey. From here you will visit the island's only nunnery, which features ancient beehives and has wonderful views of the neighbouring islands of Meganissi and Ithaca. As the light fades, continue your journey to Cape Doukato and the lighthouse at the southern tip of the island where you can take in the views of Ithaca and Kefalonia and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and a snack while watching the sunset over the Ionian Sea. To end your day, there is the option to have dinner at a traditional taverna.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Cape Doukato

Day 5 - Boat trip to Kastos and Kalamos

Today you will sail the azure blue waters of the Ionian onboard the M/S Christina, a Turkish-style gulet operated by an Anglo-Greek couple, Stelios and Jane. This trip offers a classic tour from Nidri that includes the often overlooked islet of Formekula, along with Kastos and Kalamos. This well-organised, full-day excursion starts around 08:00am and ends at 18:00pm, featuring multiple swim stops, a delicious buffet lunch with wine, and a snack break at the Windmill Cafe on Kastos.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Island of Kastos

Day 6 - Day at leisure

Today you can discover the picturesque harbour town of Nidri, take a scenic boat trip to the nearby island of Meganissi or simply have a day of relaxation on the beach in front of your hotel.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Nidri, Lefkas

Day 7 - Tour of Lefkas

On your final day of your itinerary, after breakfast you will depart for a minibus tour of the island, including a walking tour of Lefkas Town. You will visit the Fanoremeni Monastery, with superb views of Paxos and a museum showcasing ancient books and manuscripts. You will stop at the charming coastal village of Agios Nikitas on the West coast with its picturesque harbour. Here you can take in the views with a coffee or snack or browse the selection of small shops. Afterwards you will head to the long, sandy Kathisma Beach for a refreshing swim before lunch at Rahi in Exanthia with its scenic views. The day ends with a drive through the island's centre to Vasiliki, where you can browse boutique shops, enjoy ice cream on the harbour front while watching windsurfers and dinghy sailing.

Overnight at Palm Trees Hotel, Nidri

Agios Nikitas

Day 8 - Day of departure

Today you will have the opportunity to spend the morning relaxing at your hotel before your flight home in the afternoon. Alternatively, why not extend your holiday in Lefkas, the neighbouring island of Meganissi or our mainland resort villages of Sivota and Parga just up the coast.