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The Ionian Islands: Corfu to Kefalonia: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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4
days
230 km
distance
15.8 h
in transit
16
curated stops

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Day 1 Corfu

4 curated stops
Transit
0h27
Finish
~13:55
Temperature
20.8°C–26.2°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
14.8h
09:00
Achilleion hppc.gr read more map ↗
Walk through Achilleion’s sculpture-lined gardens while the palace interior remains closed for restoration.
50 min · Corfu
open: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00
10:05
Pontikonisi read more map ↗
Spot the iconic miniature islet, a city landmark.
50 min · Corfu
11:05
Mon Repos Estate read more map ↗
Stroll through a neoclassical villa with royal history.
50 min · Corfu
open: Winter: Tue-Sun 08:00-15:00; summer: daily 08:00 to 16:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
12:05
Old Fortress read more map ↗
Walk through the ruins of a Byzantine-era fortress.
50 min · Corfu · €6 adults, €3 students/seniors
open: November to March: 08:30-15:30, April to October 08:00-20:00
12:55
Roda Park rodapark.com map ↗
Savor traditional Greek dishes like fresh fish and kleftiko, with lively music and dancing on Wednesdays.
60 min · Corfu
open: Daily 12:30-00:00; appears to be seasonal opening, so assume this applies to May-Sep
Overnight here
e.g. Castelli Cottage · Kaiser Bridge Hotel
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Day 2 Around Corfu

4 curated stops
Transit
2h08
Finish
~16:15
Temperature
20.8°C–26.2°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
14.8h
09:00
Angelokastro Byzantine Castle read more map ↗
Explore a dramatic cliffside Byzantine fortress.
50 min · Corfu
10:40
Sidari read more map ↗
Walk through the Canal de l'Amour's natural arches.
90 min · Corfu
13:25
New Fortress read more map ↗
Visit Venetian-era barracks, stoas, and water ducts atop San Marco Hill.
50 min · Corfu
14:25
Museum of Asiatic Art matk.gr read more map ↗
Discover over ten thousand objects from Asia in a neoclassical palace.
50 min · Corfu · Full: €6, reduced: €3, everyone pays reduced price from November to March. Free for EU citizens 25 and under
open: Daily 08.00-20:00
15:15
Alexandros Greek Taverna alexandrosroda.com map ↗
Enjoy local specialties in a charming roof garden, with a variety of set menu options available.
60 min · Corfu
open: Daily 08:00-02:00
Overnight here
e.g. Castelli Cottage · Kaiser Bridge Hotel
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Day 3 Lefkada

3 curated stops
Transit
7h29
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
20.3°C–26.7°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
14.7h
Travel connectionsIndicative times · check before travel

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 05:40–06:00
    Transfer
    Corfu → Corfu ferry terminal
    Reach the passenger-ferry terminal from the central Corfu route anchor and be ready for the early sailing.
    Planning allowance: 20 min
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  2. 06:00–12:15
    Public transport
    Corfu ferry terminal → Lefkada ferry terminal
    Lefkada Palace passenger ferry via Paxos — verify the current operating period and reserve before travel
    Departs 06:30 · At the gate by 06:00
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  3. 12:15–12:45
    Transfer
    Lefkada ferry terminal → Lefkada
    Continue from the ferry arrival with locally arranged road transport on Lefkada.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
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12:45
Porto Katsiki read more
Walk down to sandy shores framed by towering white cliffs.
90 min · Lefkada
14:30
Perigiali read more map ↗
Savor calm waters sheltered from the wind with nearby restaurants.
90 min · Lefkada
16:15
Egremni read more
Descend to a long Lefkada beach edged by clear turquoise Ionian water.
90 min · Lefkada
Overnight here
e.g. Aqua Lora
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Day 4 Kefalonia

3 curated stops
Transit
5h44
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
21.7°C–25.3°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
14.6h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:00–09:00
    Transfer
    Lefkada
    Continue with the separately arranged road vehicle used on Lefkada.
    Planning allowance: 0 min
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  2. 09:00–09:50
    Road estimate
    Lefkada → Vasiliki ferry terminalCheck source
  3. 09:50–10:20
    Transfer
    Vasiliki ferry terminal
    Return or park the Lefkada vehicle, check in as a foot passenger and confirm the booked sailing.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
    Check source
  4. 10:20–11:20
    Ferry
    Vasiliki ferry terminal → Fiscardo ferry terminal
    Cross from Lefkada to Kefalonia on the booked Vasiliki–Fiscardo ferry.
    Check source
  5. 11:20–11:50
    Transfer
    Fiscardo ferry terminal
    Collect separately arranged road transport for Kefalonia after disembarking.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
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  6. 11:50–12:50
    Road estimate
    Fiscardo ferry terminal → KefaloniaCheck source
12:50
Melissani Cave discovergreece.com read more map ↗
Cross Melissani’s blue-lit underground lake in a shared rowing boat beneath the cave’s open roof.
50 min · Kefalonia
open: May-Oct; daily hours vary by date; confirm before visiting
14:25
Myrtos Beach read more map ↗
Pose on powdery sand ranked among the world's finest beaches.
90 min · Kefalonia
17:05
Corgialenios Library corgialenios.gr map ↗
You will see a collection of ceramics, sculptures, textiles, silver utensils, and rare books.
50 min · Kefalonia · There is a small entrance fee
open: Mo-Th,Sa 09:00-14:00; Fr 09:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Su off

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