Explora JOURNEYS Guide to

Fiskardo (Kefalonia)

Beautiful, energizing, mesmerising and meditative. 

Where bohemian days meet soirees of luxury wonder. 

GRFIS
GRFIS
  • Time Zone: (GMT +03)
  • Language: Greek
  • Currency: EUR
Experience the vibrant, cosmopolitan charm of Kefalonia. Wind through the crescent-shaped Venetian architecture surrounded by the sounds of classical music. Head to pebbled coves, bijoux boutiques and gelato caverns, or snorkel, dive, kayak and hike through nature in all its Mediterranean glory, surrounded by the scents of pine, lavender and cedar. Slip across to the secluded beaches of Ithaca – home to Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ and vibrant underwater reefs. And relax at lavish seafood eateries and sip robola as you mingle amid refined, elegant guests.
Which journeys call at Fiskardo (Kefalonia)
Here are the bookable journeys which visit this city
A Journey of Robola Wine, Red-Tile Roofs & Gondoliers
A Journey of Robola Wine, Red-Tile Roofs & Gondoliers
From: 5425.0
Embarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Duration: 10.0 Nights / 10.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-05-05 - 2025-05-15
Awash in wonders, from Turkish baths to Venetian canals, we swim through a myriad of the Med’s marvels. An overnight in Istanbul delights with Whirling Dervishes before we find the divine in Thessaloniki, which sits in the long shadow of Mount Olympus, then climb mythical landscapes in Volos where monasteries tetter atop rocky promontories. We clasp the colours of Croatia—red tiles and blue lagoons too vivid to fathom—then jump with both feet into Ravenna’s divine cultural and culinary inspirations.
A Journey through Classical Antiquity & Botanical Beauty
A Journey through Classical Antiquity & Botanical Beauty
From: 4200.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 7.0 Nights / 7.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-08-29 - 2025-09-05
From Athens we slingshot the azure Aegean to far-flung Samos, walking beautiful ruins in the shadow of greats from Hera to Herodotus, and then time travel from the Peloponnese to the stadiums and temples of 776BC as we reimagine the first Olympic Games. The Venetians weave a trail from Corelli’s Kefalonia to Puglia’s capital and Dalmatia’s Zadar, summoning us to La Serenissima.
A Journey to Peak Perfection & Capitals of Cool
A Journey to Peak Perfection & Capitals of Cool
From: 4535.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 7.0 Nights / 7.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-07-05 - 2025-07-12
Slip back into classical antiquity as we move from the Acropolis to Katakolo, gateway to Ancient Olympia, and step among the ruins of temples, colonnades and stadia, reliving the first ever games held in 776 BC. From the Peloponnese to Corelli’s Kefalonia, cast into the Ionian, where we pick up a thread woven by the Venetians leading us to lagoons of La Serenissima via the unfolding, never-ending charms of Puglia, Dalmatia and lesser-travelled Istria. 
An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels
An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels
From: 8870.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 17.0 Nights / 17.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-04-28 - 2025-05-15
Anchored by early-summer sojourns in Athens, Istanbul and Venice, this sailing is high on wish-list wonders. Along the way we’ll delight in Thessaloniki’s divinity and Volos’s mythical landscapes and clifftop monasteries; island hop from Mykonos' chic to Corelli’s Kefalonia; and trace the Turkish and Croatian Rivieras, until the vibrant colours of the Adriatic conjures us to its Queen.
An Extended Journey from Antiquity to the Queen of the Adriatic
An Extended Journey from Antiquity to the Queen of the Adriatic
From: 8925.0
Embarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Duration: 14.0 Nights / 14.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-06-28 - 2025-07-12
Time travel on this journey from the Aya Sofya on the banks of the Bosphorus to classical Athens and Katakolo, gateway to Ancient Olympia, where we relive the first ever games held in 776 BC. Betwixt and between we’ll visit ruins scattered among sandy shores and gorgeous Greek islands, ending with an Adriatic adventure that delivers us to Venetian lagoons at dawn.
An Extended Journey of Classical Wonders and Eye-Catching Canals
An Extended Journey of Classical Wonders and Eye-Catching Canals
From: 10920.0
Embarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Duration: 19.0 Nights / 19.0 days
Disembarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-05-05 - 2025-05-24
Journey through Mediterranean marvels from glorious Turkish baths to graceful Venetian waterways. We’ll swirl from the Aegean to the craggy coved allure of the Adriatic, discovering Istria, Croatian archipelagos, papal borderlands and Baroque palaces. Delight in Whirling Dervishes and monasteries in the shadow of Mount Olympus and kick back on picture-perfect beaches in a kaleidoscope of beautiful blue.
An Extended Journey to Classical Antiquity and Adriatic Jewels
An Extended Journey to Classical Antiquity and Adriatic Jewels
From: 9730.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 14.0 Nights / 14.0 days
Disembarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-08-29 - 2025-09-12
Skim across the azure Aegean to far-flung Samos and ancient Katakolo, gateway to Olympic origins. Follow Venetian footsteps from Kefalonia to Puglia and the red rooftops of Zadar, prequel to La Serenissima’s enchanting scenes. Skirt a trio of Adriatic idylls in enchanting Rovinj, Dante’s Ravenna and high-walled Dubrovnik, before exploring Brindisi’s lively lungomare and Lefkada’s olive-strewn hilltops, as Athens awaits.
An Extended Journey to Ancient Olympia and Eternal Seas
An Extended Journey to Ancient Olympia and Eternal Seas
From: 9440.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 14.0 Nights / 14.0 days
Disembarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-07-05 - 2025-07-19
Journey into antiquity from the Acropolis to Katakolo, gateway to ancient Olympia, then onward to Corelli’s Kefalonia. Weave through the Ionian to La Serenissima via the eternal charms of Puglia, Dalmatia and lesser-travelled Istria. The Adriatic unfolds towards Ravenna, Dubrovnik and Brindisi revealing baroque beauty and Italy’s best beaches, before the Aegean carries us to lush Lefkada and sumptuous Santorini. 
An Extended Journey of Turkish Treasures & Classical Antiquity
An Extended Journey of Turkish Treasures & Classical Antiquity
From: 7235.0
Embarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Duration: 13.0 Nights / 13.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-08-23 - 2025-09-05
Squeeze through the Dardanelle Strait towards Syros and boho Bodrum, then follow cultural colossi and modern nomads to Rhodes and Paros. Journey from artistic Athens to Venice via the ruins of sleepy Samos with her anthology of ancients, and storied Katakolo, where Olympian legends were born; calling in at Corelli’s Kefalonia, red-roofed Zadar and Venice.
A Journey from Venetian Elegance to Stunning Nature & Tranquil Harbour Hues
A Journey from Venetian Elegance to Stunning Nature & Tranquil Harbour Hues
From: 4380.0
Embarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Duration: 7.0 Nights / 7.0 days
Disembarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Ship: EXPLORA II
Dates:
  • 2026-08-10 - 2026-08-17
  • 2026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
Golden canals wind through gilded palazzos in Venice, a city that warmly invites us to explore its far-reaching heritage as we sail onwards to Rovinj’s charming Croatian sparkle. In Dubrovnik, medieval walls give way to azure waters that stir your soul, and Brindisi opens your heart to Puglia’s historic natural beauty. Explore the quaint harbour of Fiskardo, Kefalonia’s pine-fringed gem and absorb Santorini’s iconic cliffs and caldera views before drawing into the city buzz of Athens.
A Journey of Mythical Landscapes & Blue Lagoons
A Journey of Mythical Landscapes & Blue Lagoons
From: 4485.0
Embarkation: Thessaloniki, Greece
Duration: 7.0 Nights / 7.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-05-08 - 2025-05-15
We find the divine in Thessaloniki, which sits in the long shadow of Mount Olympus, then climb mythical landscapes in Volos where monasteries tetter atop rocky promontories. We clasp the colours of Croatia—red tiles and blue lagoons too vivid to fathom—then jump with both feet into Ravenna’s divine cultural and culinary inspirations.
An Extended Journey of Spectacular Gems and Grand Shorelines
An Extended Journey of Spectacular Gems and Grand Shorelines
From: 13350.0
Embarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Duration: 21.0 Nights / 21.0 days
Disembarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-06-28 - 2025-07-19
Where East meets West in Istanbul, our adventure begins. From the peace and charm of Bozcaada, meander through the delights of the Cyclades and Dodecanese that punctuate the crystalline waters. The ancient legacy of Olympia greets you before you discover Corelli’s Kefalonia, Puglia’s allure and Dalmatia’s beauty. Coast to the Adriatic’s fine beaches and stop by the lush peaks of Lefkas. When the Aegean calls, warm to the seductive soul of Santorini and, finally, the beating heart of Athens.
An Extended Journey through Ancient History and Stunning Scenery
An Extended Journey through Ancient History and Stunning Scenery
From: 12750.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 21.0 Nights / 21.0 days
Disembarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-07-05 - 2025-07-26
Sail into classical antiquity from the Acropolis to Ancient Olympia, where echoes of history reveal their tales. Lured by Kefalonian sunsets and the clear waters of Istria, we glide to Venetian canals, then across the Adriatic, pausing to relax on scenic shores and explore enticing towns. When Greece’s spectacular landscape beckons, enjoy Mykonos’ nightlife, then retreat to Patmos, Volos and Thessaloniki. Kavala rises from the gentle waves, with Istanbul’s bustling hub beyond the Dardanelles.
An Extended Journey of Timeless Treasures and Coastal Glamour
An Extended Journey of Timeless Treasures and Coastal Glamour
From: 13275.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 21.0 Nights / 21.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-06-21 - 2025-07-12
Cast away to explore astounding architecture in Mykonos, Skiathos’ lush beauty and the history-suffused vibrancy of Volos, Thessaloniki and Kavala. Across the Dardanelles, the sultry streets of Istanbul and serene vineyards of Bozcaada beckon. Meander through the Cyclades, pausing to hear ancient whispers in Athens and Olympia. Relax on the peaceful beaches of Kefalonia, then explore Puglia and Istria's hidden gems. Finally, we drift into the timeless elegance of La Serenissima.
An Extended Journey of Whispered Legends, Picturesque Lagoons and Lively Island Culture
An Extended Journey of Whispered Legends, Picturesque Lagoons and Lively Island Culture
From: 14490.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 21.0 Nights / 21.0 days
Disembarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-08-29 - 2025-09-19
From Athens, we follow a trail of legends across the Aegean to mystique-filled shores and the site of the first ever Olympic Games. Step into Venetian influences and architecture in Kefalonia, Bari and Zadar, then embrace the beauty of La Serenissima herself. Onwards to the bright hills of Rovinj and Dubrovnik’s lemon-scented fortress city, Monemvasia’s Peloponnese finery, and vibrant Mykonos, Volos and Thessaloniki. Istanbul’s splendour shines on the horizon as you slip through the Dardanelles.
An Extended Journey through Hues of Blue to Peaceful Olive Groves
An Extended Journey through Hues of Blue to Peaceful Olive Groves
From: 13810.0
Embarkation: Istanbul, Türkiye
Duration: 20.0 Nights / 20.0 days
Disembarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-08-23 - 2025-09-12
From Istanbul’s iconic landmarks to the serene streets of Syros and Bodrum and the sun-soaked shores of Rhodes and Paros, immerse yourself in a rich blend of heritage and natural delight. Revel in Athens’ energetic atmosphere before lingering in the lush landscapes of Samos and the historical echoes of Olympia. Experience the magic of Italy’s Adriatic coast, Rovinj’s medieval heart and Dubrovnik’s romantic allure. The Ionian beckons, with spectacular views across the olive-dotted hills of Lefkas.
An Extended Journey of Ancient Myth, Bohemian Streets and Natural Beauty
An Extended Journey of Ancient Myth, Bohemian Streets and Natural Beauty
From: 12000.0
Embarkation: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Duration: 20.0 Nights / 20.0 days
Disembarkation: Fusina (Venice), Italy
Ship: EXPLORA I
Dates:
  • 2025-08-16 - 2025-09-05
The timeless marvels of Athens guide us to buzzing Mykonos, spiritual Patmos and beyond, to the heritage of Volos, Thessaloniki and Kavala. Glide through the Dardanelles to Istanbul’s stunning architecture, then relax in charming Syros. Experience Bodrum’s allure, Rhodes’ medieval gems and Paros’ Cycladic beauty. Verdant vineyards and enigmatic ruins await us in Samos before we meander through the architectural treasures of Olympia, Kefalonia, Bari and Zadar, and reach the enchantment of Venice.