A week of guided walks across Kefalonia with local guides George and Joanna, from Mount Ainos to Assos. Small groups, packed lunches and a swim at the end of most days, 17 to 24 September 2026. From £901pp for 7 nights (1 guest).
Our guided walking holidays in Kefalonia offer some of the most dramatic scenery in the Ionian. From the National Park of Mount Ainos at 1628m (higher than Ben Nevis) to abandoned hillside villages, Venetian castles and beaches you can only reach on foot, this is Kefalonia discovered properly and slowly. A real walking holiday in Greece, not a coach tour.
Five guided walks across the week with local Greek guides George and Joanna, who've walked these trails for years and know every view, every wild flower, every taverna. Groups are deliberately small (8 to 14 walkers) so we can stay flexible on route and give you a real feel for the island. We finish most days with a well-deserved swim and a cold drink.
You're based at the Lazaratos Hotel in Lixouri, a friendly family-run spot with uninterrupted views across the Ionian and the town's tavernas a short stroll away. Breakfast every morning, packed lunches on walking days, four inclusive evening meals, and a free mid-week day to rest the legs or explore on your own.
Note: Flights & transfers are not included, but we do provide a free travel planner to book both for you with ATOL protection.
RoomModern 1-room studios at Lixouri Bay with balconies or terraces, most with sea views, sleeping 2 or 3 adults plus an optional child on a camp bed.
RoomModern 1-bedroom apartments at Lixouri Bay with good-sized balconies and fantastic sea views, sleeping up to 5 including a child on a camp bed.
RoomModern 1-bedroom apartments at Lixouri Bay with a small sea or mountain view balcony, sleeping up to 4 guests.
ApartmentTwo-bedroom apartments at Lixouri Bay with sea view balconies or terraces, adjacent to the main hotel and pool.
Walking weeks run on Club Board with a twist: breakfast daily, packed lunches on the five walking days, and four inclusive evening meals. Greek guides George and Joanna always have a favourite taverna for each region you're walking through, so lunches and swim-stops often overlap with a proper local lunch too. Non-inclusive evenings are an easy walk into Lixouri town.
Breakfast daily + 4 inclusive dinners + packed lunches on the 5 walking days. Lunches on the free day and 3 evening meals are pay-as-you-go.
There's an art to a walking-week food plan: enough fuel for the walks, not so much that you're falling asleep in your plate by 9pm. The Lazaratos kitchen has been refining the formula for years. Protein-rich breakfasts, varied packed lunches, big evening salads with grilled fish or slow-cooked meat, honest wine from the hillside above Lixouri.
Popular stop with the walking group. Fresh fish, generous Greek salads, views across the bay.
Quieter harbourfront spot for a sunset evening on a non-inclusive night.
A taverna in the hills behind Lixouri. Wood-grilled lamb and incredible views. Worth booking a taxi for one evening.
George can organise a visit to a local Robola winery on the free day. Worth asking about.
Five guided walks across the week, with one free day in the middle to rest the legs. Transport to and from each walk (minibus or taxi) is included, so you can leave swim kit in the vehicle. The exact walks may be swapped based on weather.
The walking base is easy to reach: 3 hour flights to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) from most UK airports, then a 60 minute transfer round the bay to Lixouri. Flights are not usually included; we can book them as part of an ATOL-protected package (ATOL 12803).
Direct summer flights to Kefalonia (EFL) run from most UK airports, May to October. Pre-book a transfer with us on arrival, the airport can be hectic.
Pre-book the arrival transfer. For the return, some guests take the Lixouri-to-Argostoli ferry (20 min) and a short taxi for a gentler end to the week.
Excellent value for money. Hotel was lovely and the food amazing. Really enjoyed the hikes and being able to try out paddle boarding and sea kayaking for free as part of our stay. This holiday exceeded other experiences I've had with more expensive adventure holiday companies.
Five guided walks across the island, including the Mount Ainos National Park at 1,628m, Assos, the Paliki peninsula, Atheras and Sami, with local Greek guides George and Joanna.
A reasonable level of fitness is needed for full days on foot. Groups are mixed ages, singles, friends and couples, and the pace suits the group.
Deliberately small, between 8 and 14 walkers, so the route can stay flexible.
Welcome drinks and an arrival briefing, 7 nights at the Lazaratos Hotel, 5 days of guided walking, transport to and from each walk, breakfast every day, packed lunches on walking days, 4 evening meals and our guides and support throughout.
Flights, airport transfers, lunch on the free day, 3 evening meals, alcoholic drinks and spending money, travel insurance and the single occupancy supplement.
Book online from the holiday page, or call the team on 01548 288459 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm) and we will talk you through dates, rooms and extras.
Deposits are typically 25% of the holiday cost at the time of booking, with the balance due eight weeks before departure. Flights are paid in full at booking. Your booking confirmation shows the exact amounts and dates.
Flights aren't included in the holiday price, and airport transfers are included only where the holiday page says so. We can add ATOL-protected flights from your nearest UK airport and pre-book transfers for you, or you can arrange your own.
Yes. All our holidays are ATOL protected (ATOL 6306) and we also hold IPP insolvency insurance, so your booking is financially secure from the moment you pay your deposit.
Cancellation terms depend on the holiday and how close to departure you cancel, and your booking terms set them out before you pay. The deposit is typically non-refundable, which is why we recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover from the day you book.
Tell us when you book and we will pass the details to the kitchen. Most dietary needs are easy to cater for, and the holiday page notes any place that charges extra for special meals.
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