Welcome to your Ionian Island holidays! Ionian Symphony is a 14-day vacation package, carefully curated for those travelers who seek to explore all Ionian highlights. A mixture of Byzantine, Medieval and Arab influences, still evident in the island’s architecture, food and art. Let your holidays unfold gently through olive groves and vineyards, Venetian towns and emerald shores. 

Enjoy, as your holidays become a living, breathing tale of exploration and connection. Taste exquisite wines, learn the secrets of local cuisine and surrender to the azure tranquility of the Ionian Sea. Delight in dinners that linger under lavender skies and the leisurely pace that island life dictates. Here, there is space to breathe, to indulge, to reconnect. To savor the luxury of everyday moments.

With every detail curated, every moment considered, this unique holiday package is an ode to the Ionian way of life. A pure Ionian Symphony that you get to experience not as a mere spectator, but as the orchestral conductor.

Overview

Duration:

14 days | 13 nights

Locations: 

  • Corfu (4 nights)
  • Paxos & Antipaxos
  • Zakynthos (4 nights)
  • Lefkada (5 nights)

Highlights:

  • Corfu’s Old Town (UNESCO).
  • Achilleion Palace & Mon Repos (Corfu).
  • Private cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves.
  • The Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves (Zakynthos).
  • Solomos and Kalvos Museum (Zakynthos).
  • Medieval Castle of Agia Mavra (Lefkada).
  • Visit the lush Dimosari Gorge (Lefkada).
  • Wine tasting experience (Lefkada).
  • Private Cruise to Meganisi, Kalamos & Kastos.
  • Optional cooking class experience with local chef (Lefkada).
  • Phonograph Museum and the Monastery of Faneromeni (Lefkada).

Accommodation Style:

Stay in top-tier hotels

  • Corfu (4 nights): A luxurious resort with a private beach, infinity pool, full-service spa and exquisite restaurants for fine dining.
  • Zakynthos (4 nights): An elite retreat by The Leading Hotels of the World, offering private pools, gourmet cuisine and panoramic views of the Ionian Sea.
  • Lefkada (5 nights): A luxurious beachfront retreat, where elegance meets tranquility, perfect for immersive Ionian Island Holidays.

Included:

  • Breakfasts: All breakfasts
  • Dinners: 10 dinners at selected restaurants.
  • Activities: All guided tours, wine tastings, and cruises.
  • Transfers: Private transfers to/from airports, hotels, and restaurants.

Cost per person:

  • From €7,800 (flights to and from Athens not included)
  • From €8,000 (including flights to and from Athens)

Day 1: Arrival in Corfu

Your holidays in the Ionian Islands begin the moment you land in Corfu. There, greeted by your private driver you will be transferred to your first luxury retreat. After check-in, settle in this dreamlike corner of Greek luxury, and relax into the island’s rhythm. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant overlooking the tranquil sea. A final toast, the scent of sea and citrus in the air, a sense of excitement for what tomorrow will bring. Today was the perfect start to your Ionian holidays.

Day 2: Exploring the Spirit of Corfu

Your day begins with a guided exploration of Corfu’s Old Town (UNESCO). Marvel at the grandeur of Achilleion Palace, and serene Mon Repos. In the afternoon, let the local flavors of Corfu surprise you with a visit to a local winery for wine tasting. Continue your exploration with a visit to an olive mill for a tour and olive oil tasting. Dinner awaits at a charming local restaurant, renowned for its traditional Corfiot cuisine.

Day 3: Private Cruise to Paxos & Antipaxos

After breakfast, you travel to Kavos or Agios Georgios to embark on a private cruise to Paxos and Antipaxos. Dive into the crystalline waters of the Blue Caves and dine by the sea in a quaint Paxos taverna. Return to Corfu bathed in golden light as the sun sets behind the Ionian horizon. 

Day 4: Relaxation Day - Rest, Replenish, Reconnectionian symphony paxoi day 4

Today, time is yours. Do you crave a day of relaxation and wellness? We can help you curate a leisurely day at your resort’s spa, selecting and booking your choice of rejuvenating treatments. Otherwise, you can enjoy your day at the resort’s private beach. For those seeking a deeper connection to local culture, an optional cooking class with a local chef is also available. As the sun sets, dine barefoot by the shore at the hotel’s beachside restaurant.

Day 5: Into the Blue - Transfer to Zakynthos

Transfer privately to the airport for your flight to Zakynthos, where your next chapter of Ionian exploration unfolds. Upon arrival, settle into your luxurious seaside retreat. When evening falls, a gourmet Mediterranean dinner awaits to awaken your senses.

Day 6: Zakynthos Unveiled

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Today, your Ionian holidays take you to the Zakynthos’ crown jewels: the Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves, before winding through the artisan village of Volimes. Return in time to toast the sunset with a dinner that gazes over the sea. Here, the only thing richer than the cuisine is the view.

Day 7: Flavors of the Land - Zakynthos Wine Routes

After breakfast, set out on a 5-hour curated wine route through traditional estates and model wineries. Taste rare local varieties and meet the people behind the labels. The day concludes at a Mediterranean restaurant, an elegant finale to a day of discovery.

14 days ionian symphony zakynthos day 8Day 8: Zakynthos Life & Legacy - Town, Tradition, Music

Today, you experience the poetic soul of Zakynthos at the Solomos and Kalvos Museum. As you wander the streets of town, you marvel at the treasures you discover. The spirit of Ionian temperament is evident in every artifact created with meráki. When night falls, a traditional taverna welcomes you with live music and meze, a celebration of island life.

Day 9: Transfer to Lefkada

After breakfast, your private transfer takes you to the port, where a scenic ferry ride brings you to Lefkada. Here, as you settle into your new luxurious coastal retreat, the third chapter of your Ionian Island holidays commences. Your evening unfolds with dinner at one of the hotel’s restaurants as you immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lefkadian scenery. Timeless, elegant, unforgettable.

ionian symphony winery leukada day 10Day 10: Exploring Lefkada’s Untamed Heart

Today, you discover the secrets of Lefkada, with a private tour through its historic town. First, explore the medieval Castle of Agia Mavra, and the lush Dimosari Gorge. Then, you visit a local winery for a taste of the island’s unique grape variety, Vertzam. There, you discover Bardea and Chlori, two of the endemic endangered varieties of grapes local producers are trying to save from extinction. As night falls, dinner is served at a rustic taverna, rich in local character.

Day 11: Private Cruise to Meganisi, Kalamos & Kastos

Today the sea is yours! Take a deep dive into Ionian Island life with a cruise to the lovely islands of Meganisi, Kalamos, and Kastos. Stop at secluded beaches along the way where nature remains authentic and raw. Enjoy each island’s beauty, the perfect blend of green and blue and then savor lunch in one of Meganisi’s few villages. Return to Lefkada for a relaxed free evening.

Day 12: Relaxation and Wellness

Shape today as you wish. An invitation to explore Lefkada at your own pace. You may choose to wander through the fragrant paths of a nearby herb farm, where the secrets of wild lavender and mountain sage are shared. Or perhaps you’d prefer to explore an inland village like Karya, where artisans still weave, carve and paint by hand. Or you may simply choose to let the day unfold gently at your hotel’s private beach, with a good book and the soft rhythm of the waves. As evening falls, a sunset aperitivo and leisurely dinner await at your resort’s restaurant. Enjoy the night as music, laughter and the island spirit drift through the warm summer air. This is Greece at its most intimate: Authentic. Leisurely. Liberating!

Day 13: One Last Stroll

Today, you visit the quirky Phonograph Museum and the Monastery of Faneromeni with its graceful charm. Then, stroll through the town one last time, gathering keepsakes and memories. The day is yours to soak in Lefkada’s enchanting beauty. The journey closes with a farewell dinner, accompanied by live music that bids you goodbye, until next time.

Day 14: The End of the Symphony

On the last day of this Ionian Symphony, your driver awaits to take you to Preveza Airport. Your dedicated concierge assists you with check-in and any final queries you may have, ensuring a carefree flight home. The rhythm of the sea and the scent of wild herbs still linger in the air around you. Whispers of an Ionian Symphony. You realize that the concept of luxury in Greece, is understood not with the mind but with the senses. Your heart is full as a child’s, your eyes luminous as the Greek light! The memories of your Ionian Island holidays carry you home, until we meet again.

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