21 days in Zakinthos, Kefalonia & Athens Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): examine the collection at Callinico Winery Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Museum of the Monastery of Strofados, then surround yourself with nature on Cavo Grosso Travel, and then take a pleasant ride with EcoZante.

To find more things to do and more tourist information, go to the Zakinthos online day trip planner.

Washington, USA to Zakinthos is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Lixouri.

Once serving as a favorite summer retreat for the children of the royal family, Lixouri today attracts crowds of holidaymakers to its narrow, paved streets, busy waterfront, and lovely central square surrounded by old-fashioned cafes.

On the 31st (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at Paliostafida Beach, then kick back and relax at Ammes Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Makris Gialos Beach, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church Of Panagia Sissiotissa. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Statue of Nikos Kavvadias, contemplate the long history of Memorial Acqui Division, take a memorable tour with Tours, then take in the pleasant sights at Drapano Bridge (De Bosset), and finally kick back and relax at Petani Beach.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Lixouri day trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zakinthos to Lixouri. In July, daily temperatures in Lixouri can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Fiscardo.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): make a trip to Assos and then kick back and relax at Myrtos Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Kimilia Beach, kick back and relax at Emplisi Beach, and then take in the pleasant sights at Fiscardo Harbor.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Fiscardo tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Lixouri to Fiscardo in 1.5 hours. In August in Fiscardo, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 72°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Skala.

Mass tourism has transformed the once-sleepy village of Skala into a modern seaside resort, its major attraction a well-developed beach that happens to be one of the longest and sandiest on the island of Cephalonia.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Antisamos Beach and Boat Tours & Water Sports. You'll get in some beach time at Skala Beach and Kato Lagadi Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Skala: Port of Sami (in Sami) and Drogarati Cave (in Chaliotata). There's lots more to do: stroll through Kaminia Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Mounda Beach, make a trip to Monastery of Agios Gerasimos, and take an in-depth tour of Roman Villa of Skala.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Skala trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Fiscardo to Skala by car takes about 2 hours. August in Skala sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Step off the beaten path and head to Spas and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Visiting Alykes Beach and Lake Vouliagmeni will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Asteras Glyfada Beach (in Glyfada), Water Fun (in Corinth) and Seahorse Dive Center (in Vari). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Corinth Canal, get to know the fascinating history of Philopappos Hill, wander the streets of Anafiotika, and get great views at Mount Lycabettus.

For photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Athens trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Skala to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In August, daytime highs in Athens are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.