from 0 review
8 Hours
Daily Tour
45 people
English, Greek, Italian
Discover Lefkada and Meganisi aboard the Odysseia, a handcrafted ancient Greek-style boat combining swimming, culture, storytelling and authentic Greek hospitality.
⚠️ One of the most authentic and cultural sailing experiences in Lefkada.
Join the Odysseia Boat Tour Lefkada and spend a full day sailing through the beautiful islands of Lefkada, Meganisi and the Prince’s Islands on a unique handcrafted wooden boat inspired by ancient Greek ships.
Departing from Nidri Harbour, this 8-hour cruise combines swimming, culture, storytelling, local history, Greek hospitality and a delicious beach BBQ lunch with unlimited local wine and soft drinks during lunch.
Sail aboard the Odysseia, a 20-meter wooden boat designed in the traditional “Perama” style and transformed into a replica inspired by ancient Athenian triremes. During the day, you will visit Papanikolis Cave, explore Spartohori village, swim in secluded bays, enjoy ouzo with olives onboard, relax at Klimaki Beach and admire Skorpios Island and the Prince’s Islands.
This is not just a boat trip. It is a journey through history, mythology, local traditions and the breathtaking nature of the Ionian Sea.
Adult €70 • Child (3–11) €40 • Infant Free
Vegetarian, vegan and alternative menus available upon request when booking.
Meet the crew at Nidri Harbour and board the Odysseia, a unique handcrafted wooden ship inspired by ancient Greek vessels.
Begin your full-day cruise through the Ionian Sea surrounded by the beautiful islands of Lefkada and Meganisi.
Cruise towards the spectacular Cave of Papanikolis, one of the largest marine caves in Europe.
Guests have the opportunity to swim inside the cave and admire its crystal-clear waters and impressive natural formations.
Step back in time while visiting Spartohori, a traditional village on Meganisi Island with panoramic views over the Ionian Sea.
Enjoy a guided walking tour through the village and visit the historic 300-year-old Orthodox church.
Back onboard, enjoy traditional Lefkadian ouzo served with homemade olives by the captain and crew while continuing the cruise.
Arrive at the secluded Klimaki Beach for the longest stop of the day.
Swim, snorkel or relax under the umbrellas while the crew prepares a delicious beach BBQ made with local products.
Unlimited local wine and soft drinks are included during lunch.
Continue the cruise towards the famous Skorpios Island, once owned by Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy.
Swim in the turquoise waters and admire one of the Ionian Sea’s most exclusive island locations.
Help the crew raise the magnificent traditional sail and enjoy a peaceful sailing experience through the Prince’s Islands and Madouri Island.
Relax onboard while experiencing the authentic atmosphere of traditional Greek sailing.
After a full day of swimming, culture and sailing, return to Nidri Harbour in the afternoon.
The Odysseia is a 20-meter long and 6-meter wide handcrafted wooden motor and sailing boat inspired by ancient Greek commercial and war vessels.
Its traditional “Perama” construction style descends from ancient Greek naval architecture and creates a truly unique sailing atmosphere.
The ship includes:
Itinerary Map
Meeting point at Nidri Harbour just in front of Odysseia boat. (Check here)
Cancellation policy available according to supplier terms and conditions.
The Odysseia is a handcrafted wooden ship inspired by ancient Greek vessels and traditional Perama shipbuilding techniques.
Yes, a beach BBQ lunch with unlimited local wine and soft drinks is included.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan and alternative menus are available upon request when booking.
Yes, multiple swimming and snorkeling stops are included throughout the day.
The guided storytelling and tour are available in English, Italian and Greek.
Yes, masks, snorkels and floating equipment are available free of charge onboard.
Check all the Yotomu Experiences in Lefkada here other than Odysseia boat tour
Thanks Yotomu – Your Favourite Service for Travellers
Code: YID17507 – ODYSSEIA Lefkada
Meeting point 08:45 before at the port of Nidri just in front of Odysseia boat
Departure at 9:15
Papanikolis cave - 30 minutes. We sail out of Nydri port to reach the beautiful Papanikolis cave. We will swim inside one of the largest caves in Mediterranean sea. It will be a unique opportunity and an unforgettable experience. From here you can enjoy an amazing view of Kefalonia island, Ithaca and Cape Lefkada.
Spartohori village - 1,30 minutes. visiting Spartohori village, on Meganissi island, will be like taking a trip with the time machine. We will take you on a guided tour of this picturesque village. The stunning panoramic view over the bay and the ancient traditions here are still alive and you can still see the old women working on their handcrafted goods. A guided tour inside the village, comprehensive explanations about the way of life and finally a visit to the old Orthodox church.
Back aboard the ship Odysseias! It's time for an aperitif with Ouzo from Lefkada and homemade olives!
Klimaki beach - 2,30 hours. It's time to dive into the crystal clear waters of a unique secluded bay! Take our free umbrellas, snorkel, masks and beach toys from the crew so you can relax and swim around in this natural paradise. While you enjoy the beautidul sea and soft sand, the crew will prepare a delicious barbecue with meat and vegetarian choice using only local natural products. The meal will be accompanied by unlimited wine and soft drinks.
Skorpios island - 40 minutes. We will visit Skorpios island, the private paradise of Onassis. We will swim at the famous beach of Jackie Kennedy.
Sailing back to Nydri port. Are you ready to help Captain Gersimos and the crew raising up the huge 45 m2 sail? Enjoy sailing in silence. Relax in the afternoon breeze as we make our way back to Nidri passing the magnificent Mandouri Island and the Princes Islands.
Meeting point 08:45 before at the port of Nidri just in front of Odysseia boat
Make sure you are at the port in front of the wooden boat "Odysseia" no later than 8:45am for boarding!
We will cook traditional lunch for you with unlimited drink included. We will provide you also sun umbrellas, lasks, snorkels and beach toys. Bring with you just swimming suit, towel and sun cream.
If a tour is canceled due to bad weather or other operational reasons please contact us via email or form indicating your booking code and tour date.
All requests received within 30 days of the tour date will be processed.
After 30 days you will lose any right to a refund
• Cancellations made up to 48 hours before the cruise date will be eligible for a full refund.
• Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours of the cruise date will be eligible for a 50% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the cruise date will not be refunded.
• In case the owner or the captain decide to completely cancel the cruise due to bad weather conditions or other factors, all passengers are eligible for a full refund, if rescheduling the reservation for another day is not possible.
0 review
0 review
0 review
Chat with YOTOMU on WhatsApp
Leave a review