Ionian Islands Bike & Boat

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights boat

• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches*, 2 dinners (does not include drinks). The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the meals. *Note that the included lunches and dinners may be swapped, your tour guide will inform you locally when these will be include

• 7 nights accommodation, motorised vessel in a twin cabin below deck with private bathroom (supplement applies for above deck or single cabin). The compact cabins have a double bed or a double bed with additional single bunk bed. Excellent discounts apply

• 21 speed hybrid bike rental with pannier (electric bikes available on request - a supplement applies - limited supplies). The guides will carry bike locks for the group when cycling, or individual locks can be provided on request if you decide to bike alo

• Bottled water on board and during all activities ashore

• Guided cycling tours on the islands and mainland

• Experienced crew of 4 including English speaking tour guide

• Bed linen and towels

• Entries to museums and archeological sites for group visits

• Information pack including overview maps per cabin

• Travel to and from Corfu

• Transfer from Corfu airport or hotel to the boat on embarkation and disembarkation days - reservation on request for an additional cost, ask our office for details

• Meals not listed as included, drinks onboard

• Special diets including lactose free / gluten free / vegan require payment of a supplement of 70 euro - must be requested in advance and paid on board.

• Upgrade to a cabin on deck or single cabin – supplement applies, please ask our office for details

• Travel insurance - mandatory *cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer

• Helmets - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however we cannot guarantee their suitability

• Tips for the guide and crew

• Optional Bicyle insurance - payable in cash locally. EUR20 per person for trekking bike, EUR30 per person for electric bike. Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes. If you do not take out bike insuranc

• The boat does not offer a Wifi connection. If you need to connect during the tour we recommend taking your portable electronic device to a cafe or bar in the harbour as free wifi is available almost everywhere on purchase of something to eat or drink.

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from Corfu

  Travel to and from Corfu is not included.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfer from Corfu airport or hotel to the boat on embarkation and disembarkation days is available on request for an additional cost.
  
  

• Cabin Upgrades

  Upgrade to a cabin on deck or single cabin is available for an additional cost.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory and may require cruise cover.
  
  

• Helmets

  Helmets are mandatory on all bike tours.
  
  You are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
  
  A limited number of rental helmets are available on board.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for the guide and crew are not included.
  
  

• Optional Bicycle Insurance

  Optional bicycle insurance is payable in cash locally.
  
  EUR10 per person for trekking bike, EUR20 per person for electric bike.
  
  

• WiFi

  The boat does not offer a WiFi connection.
  
  Free WiFi is available in cafes or bars in the harbour.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Drinks

  Drinks including mineral water on board and meals not included.
  
  Bottled water for the week costs EUR25 per adult and EUR15 per child up to age 16, paid locally.
  
  

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

GRADE 4 - The trip requires a good level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from steady cycling. If you are concerned about your fitness for this tour we recommend you consider an e-bike - supplement applies. The day-tours from 23 to 39km / 14 to 25mi will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain (and will be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master some steep climbs (the cycle tours will have an altitude of 300-600m (1,000-2,970 ft) during which you may need to push the bike. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled on outside the holiday seasons. Each day you can either decide to cycle alone, using the information and maps provided, or join the tour guide or other participants. It is considered suitable for active children who are experienced cyclists (minimum 10 years, height minimum is 1.4m or 4.6ft - minimum height for e-bike is 1.5m / 5ft). The cyclists on regular bicycles determine the pace. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that the regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills. We thank you for your understanding.*For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

Mode of Transport

Travel by a comfortable sailing boat, with transfers from Corfu airport or hotel to the boat available on request. The tour includes guided cycling tours on the islands and mainland, with bike rentals provided.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with a private bathroom. Cabins are compact with a double bed or a double bed and a single bunk above. Upgrades to a cabin on deck or single cabin are available for a supplement.