Levendis Estate

Location
Levendis is in Aphales bay on the island of Ithaca, which is part of the Ionian Islands to the west of mainland Greece, in the Adriatic Sea. It's a 30-min drive from Piso Aetos or Vathy, Ithaca’s two ports.

By Air via Kefalonia or Preveza:
The nearest airport is Argostoli on the neighbouring island of Kefalonia (Cephallonia), which is serviced by international charter flights in summer or year-round flights from Athens (1hr; connections available from some international flights). Levendi’s chauffeur will transfer you to Sami (45min), where a private caique whisks you across to Ithaca (45min). Or you can catch a regular ferry from Kefalonia to Ithaca if you prefer and timings are suitable: either from Aghia Efimia to Pisaetos, from Sami to Vathi, or from Fiskardo to Frikes (the hotel will advise on times).
It is also possible to fly into Preveza on the mainland, drive (using the tunnel) onto Lefkada (Lefkas) island, and then take the ferry (2 hrs) from there to Ithaca. This option would allow you to combine the 2 islands, Ithaca and Lefkada, in one holiday.

Click on the links below for a list of airlines.

By Ferry from the mainland:
From the Greek mainland, ferries come direct to Ithaca from either Patras in the Peloponnese (3-4 hours) or Astakos (1.5-2 hours), which are respectively 3 and 4.5 hours' drive from Athens.

By Car:
A car is indispensable - and thankfully a hire car is included in the price of the cottage.
If you have your own car already, ask for a small reduction. From Athens, it takes the best part of a day, either via Patras (3hrs drive + 3-4hrs ferry) or via Astakos (4.5 hours drive + 1.5-2 hours ferry).

Detailed directions will be provided when you book through i-escape.

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