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... Walking Ithaki Programme 2008

Katrina Parsey...

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Walks Ithaca
 
Walk Programme 2008
  
 
 
 
 
Our Policy
 
 
 
 
 

Circular walks on ancient tracks.

Panoramic vistas. Local folklore and culture.

Farmers walk - Kioni/Raxi/Akrotiri - Mondays Popular walk from an old olive press and mill, then with kind permission, through ancient forest to a local farmers land and olive settlements. Complimentary living history guide, local cheese and wine tasting.

Start: 18.00 Duration: 2 hours. A gentle shady stroll .

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Homers School/Megaron of Penelope -Tuesdays

Guided tour to one of Ithaca ' s most important Mycenaean sites.

Start: 17.00 Duration: 2 hours. A gentle stroll

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Ithaca Past and Present -Wednesdays

A walk to the olive groves and Plateau of Rousanno, Ascend to the mountain village of Exoghi, visiting the monastery and gaining a unique insight into Ithaca past and present. A place for spectacular views and sunsets. Descend on a donkey track for a drink/meal in a local taverna. (Stavros/Platrethia)

Start: 15.00 Duration: 5 hours Moderate to difficult.

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Odyssean trail – Vathi -Thursdays

Start at Marathias, home of Eumaeus the swineherd and place of hiding of Odysseus. The walk continues to Spillotissa (church in the cave).A stunning walk with breathtaking views, treading on paths steeped in mythology.

Start 09.00 Duration 5 hours Moderate

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Nature walk - Fridays

A walk from Kioni to Anoghi on an old Shepherds path. A stop for lunch in the local taverna. Descend to Vigla through some of the best flora and fauna on the island, resting at an olive settlement and church. Return to Kioni for a well deserved beer, taking in spectacular views of Ithaki ' s surrounding islands.

Start 11.00 duration; Duration: 6 hours. Moderate to difficult.

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Phone Katrina to book on (00 30) 6975928240/ 2674 031175

www.creativeithaki.com ...email info@creativeithaki.com

Prices; individual walks 15/25 euros. Full weeks walking programme 95 euros Information on meeting points given at time of booking, with taxi service arranged on request. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots, long trousers, bringing water, hat and sun cream. Programme and times may change depending on weather and group requests.

  
   
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