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Ionian Islands, Greece

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The Ionian Islands are a chain of seven main islands — Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Lefkada, Ithaca, Paxos, and Kythira — stretching along Greece's western coastline in the Ionian Sea. Greener and lusher than the Aegean islands due to higher rainfall, they are celebrated for their Venetian-influenced architecture, dramatic sea caves, and some of the most stunning beaches in Europe, including Zakynthos's iconic Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach. The islands are a magnet for sailors, divers, and hikers, with excellent conditions for watersports and a well-established flotilla sailing scene. Travellers are drawn here for a blend of natural beauty, relaxed village life, vibrant resort towns, and rich cultural heritage shaped by centuries of Venetian, French, and British rule.

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Ionian Islands, Greece · 10 days

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Self-Launched Ionian Island Adventure: Athens, Zakynthos, Kefalonia & Lefkada

A DIY rebuild of Private Tours Greece's 10-day Ionian island hopping tour, swapping private drivers and 3-4* hotels for public buses, KTEL coaches, Hellenic Seaways/Levante ferries and well-located hostels and guesthouses. You'll still hit the big hitters — Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach and the Blue Caves, Laganas turtle bay, Myrtos Beach, Melissani Cave, Porto Katsiki, the Acropolis and a Monastiraki food crawl — but you'll book each cruise, cave entry and guided walk yourself through GetYourGuide, Klook or the operator's own website. Costs are rough backpacker/budget estimates in GBP per person, excluding international flights.

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