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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Greek
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Population: Approximately 3,000 people live on the island of Ithaca.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Ithaca is during the spring and summer months when the weather is warm and sunny.
- Visa Requirements Ithaca, being part of Greece, follows the Schengen visa policy. Citizens of the US, EU, and UK typically do not need a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Visa requirements can vary based on nationality, so it's advisable to check the latest regulations.
About Ithaca
Ithaca is a picturesque Greek island steeped in mythology and natural beauty. It is famously associated with Homer's Odyssey, where it was the home of Odysseus. The island offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with lush green landscapes, secluded beaches, and charming villages. Visitors can explore ancient ruins, enjoy water sports, or simply relax in a tranquil setting. Ithaca's unique blend of history, mythology, and natural beauty makes it a compelling destination for those seeking a relaxed and culturally rich travel experience.
Top Attractions
1. **Archaeological Site of Odysseus' Palace**: This site is believed to be the remains of Odysseus' palace, offering a glimpse into ancient Greek history. 2. **Cave of the Nymphs**: A beautiful cave associated with the nymphs of Greek mythology. 3. **Vathy**: The capital town of Ithaca, known for its charming harbor and historic architecture. 4. **Perivoli Beach**: A secluded beach with crystal-clear waters, perfect for relaxation. 5. **Marathias Beach**: Known for its picturesque setting and tranquil atmosphere.
Popular Activities
Ithaca offers a range of activities, from hiking through its lush landscapes to swimming in secluded beaches. Visitors can explore the island's historical sites, enjoy water sports, or take part in local festivals. The island's serene environment also makes it ideal for relaxation and nature walks.
Ithaca Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of New York
- Duration Range: Ithaca offers a range of activities, from hiking through its lush landscapes to swimming in secluded beaches. Visitors can explore the island's historical sites, enjoy water sports, or take part in local festivals. The island's serene environment also makes it ideal for relaxation and nature walks.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Ithaca is during the spring and summer months when the weather is warm and sunny. Visitors should pack light clothing and comfortable shoes for hiking. Cultural etiquette includes respecting local traditions and historical sites. Safety is generally not a concern, but standard precautions should be taken. Credit cards are widely accepted, but having some cash is advisable for smaller purchases.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $200
20 Available Tour Excursions in Ithaca
Our specialized custom Cycle-boat is designed with the active adventurer in mind, with 10 bicycle stations linked to a single drive train that operates a large paddle wheel in the rear of the boat, front seating for sight seeing and a small dance floor. Guests can choose to pedal up the lake or down into the canal. Don't want to pedal? no problem, we have a motor on board to allow you to relax in style and listen to our state of the art blue tooth sound system. We have knowledgeable crew members to help with history and sights around the lake. So let's go enjoy the lake life! Bring your own beverages, food, and music and come peddle with us! Great fun for couples or groups up to 16, our 80 minute, 110 Minute tours, sunset tours, or birdwatching Tours. Great for Family get togethers, Reunions, Bachelorette parties, Company team building, Graduations, or wedding parties. We have something for everyone to enjoy at an affordable price!
Price: $39.00
Duration: 1 hours
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. The "Finger Lakes Wine Tour" is a full-day tour that takes visitors on a scenic journey through the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The tour includes visits to several wineries located on the shores of Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes, where visitors will have the opportunity to taste some of the best wines in the region, learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy the stunning views of the lakes and surrounding countryside. The tour will be led by a knowledgeable guide who will provide interesting commentary about the history and culture of the region, as well as insights into the wineries visited. Whether you are a wine aficionado or just looking for a fun day out exploring the beautiful Finger Lakes region, the "Finger Lakes Wine Tour" is the perfect way to experience the best of what the area has to offer.
Price: $2,273.24
Duration: 7 hours
The "Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour" offers you the opportunity to experience the vibrant local culture and community, with the help of the knowledgeable guide on this private, exclusive tour. With its wide variety of vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious prepared foods, the market is a hub of activity every weekend. Visitors can peruse the stalls and sample the diverse range of products on offer, while chatting with the friendly vendors and learning about their unique stories and crafts. The market is not just a place to buy goods, but also a gathering place for people from all walks of life to come together and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Whether you're a foodie looking for fresh, local ingredients, a traveler interested in exploring the local culture, or just someone looking for a fun and engaging experience, the farmers market in Ithaca is sure to offer something special.
Price: $869.21
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a day of wine tasting in the world-famous Finger Lakes region as you tour the vineyards surrounding scenic Keuka Lake. Take time to enjoy tastings and purchase new bottles for your collection. Kick back with friends or family, and let your guide do the designated driving. You will visit four wineries. Choose the Kings & Queens plus Lunch wine tour to add a gourmet lunch at Bully Hill Vineyards. * Enjoy a day out in New York wine country with your group. * Taste a variety of premium Finger Lakes regional wines at four wineries. * Visit four wineries. Choose to Kings & Queens plus Lunch tour to add a gourmet lunch at Bully Hill Vineyards.
Price: $256.32
Duration: 5-6 hours
Our specialized custom Cycle-boat is designed with the active adventurer in mind, with 10 bicycle stations linked to a single drive train that operates a large paddle wheel in the rear of the boat, front seating for sight seeing and a dance floor. Guests can choose to pedal up the lake or down into the canal. Don't want to pedal? no problem, we have a motor on board to allow you to relax in style and listen to our state of the art blue tooth sound system. We have knowledgeable crew members to help with history and sights around the lake. So let's go enjoy the lake life! Bring your own beverages, food, and music and come peddle with us! Great fun for couples or groups up to 16, our 80 minute, 110 Minute tours, sunset tours, or birdwatching Tours. Great for Family get togethers, Reunions, Bachelorette parties, Company team building, Graduations, or wedding parties. We have something for everyone to enjoy at an affordable price!
Price: $45.00
Duration: 1 hours
Seneca is the largest of all the Finger Lakes by volume and depth. This makes it an ideal moderating influence for vineyards on the shores that sit largely in Conesus Loam Soils. Enjoy a day of wine tasting in the world-famous Finger Lakes region as you tour the vineyards surrounding scenic Seneca Lake. Take time to enjoy tastings and purchase new bottles for your collection. Kick back with friends or family, and let your guide do the designated driving. You will visit & taste at four wineries. Choose the Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch wine tour to add a lunch at Tabora Farms & Café. * Enjoy a day out in New York wine country with your group. * Taste a variety of premium Finger Lakes regional wines at four wineries. * Visit & taste at four wineries. Choose to Vineyards, Views and Vinifera plus Lunch tour to add a lunch at Tabora Farms & Café. * Winery venues are subject to change due to availability
Price: $259.24
Duration: 5-7 hours
With nineteen years of Winery Tour Transport , We can find Your Favorite Wines.. Best Rieslings , Pino , Ice Wines , Dry-Reds and Gold Award Winners. Wineries Lately , Have Their Customers to Schedule And prepay Their Tastings - while Talking On the phone.. Their Own Idea.. Since there are Plenty of Wineries and Taking time for most Tastings - this is about an hour Before You are At the Next Winery - That is how I suggest You Plan and Schedule Tastings.. There are two places with Pizza and They are Both in Breweries.. Standard Food prices are $12 to $14.00 per Person on the Wine Trail.. This is Why I Suggest that People should Consider bringing Food or Snacks on Their Tour.. Plus ,, Usually We lose an hour , to stop - order and eat.Please Do not wait Too late -- Maybe a Week or two Before the Tour - to make Your Chosen Choices of Wineries. Looking Forward to Your Tour.. Take Care.. Please Ask Any Questions and Read Our Reviews ! There are 4 or 5 Wineries that Require No Reservations.
Price: $420.00
Duration: 7 hours
Discover the beauty and history of Ithaca on this two-hour private, exclusive walking tour! We'll start our journey in Downtown Ithaca, a vibrant area filled with charming shops, delicious restaurants, and cultural attractions. From there, we'll visit the famous Sagan Planet Walk, where we'll learn about the solar system and the life of renowned astronomer Carl Sagan. Our tour will then take us to the prestigious Cornell University, where we'll explore the stunning campus and discover the fascinating history of its founder. We'll also have the chance to take in the breathtaking views of the gorge that borders the university's southern edge. Finally, we'll end our tour on a high note by taking a leisurely walk along the Cascadilla Gorge Trail, a popular hiking trail that winds through the heart of Ithaca's scenic gorge. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best that Ithaca has to offer!
Price: $869.21
Duration: 2 hours
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
Price: $23.20
Duration: 2 hours
Our Downtown Ithaca Craft Beverage Tour is a narrated, guided tour of the heart of Ithaca. You will visit four local businesses, sampling alcoholic libations at each. Sip craft beers, Finger Lakes wines, artisan ciders, and a cocktail crafted with local spirits, adding up to about two drinks. Along the way, enjoy delicious local food tastings paired with each beverage. Accompanying these scrumptious samplings you’ll be treated to insights about each establishment – all neighborhood favorites with a unique story and setting. In addition, you’ll discuss the unique history of each drink in New York State, exploring when it was first introduced and what has spurred on its recent popularity.
Price: $58.47
Duration: 2 hours
Experience the beauty of Seneca Lake with a private, customizable tasting tour designed just for your group of up to 4 guests. Select any combination of 4 wineries, breweries, or distilleries—or let a local FLX Chauffeur guide craft the perfect route for you from a curated list of standout venues. Travel in comfort with door-to-door pickup from Geneva, Watkins Glen, Penn Yan, or surrounding towns. Your ride is a clean, air-conditioned SUV stocked with complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed between stops. Unlike standard per-person pricing, this tour is offered at an exceptional flat group rate—a high-value alternative for those seeking a more personal, crowd-free experience. No buses. No strangers. Just you and your crew, sipping and savoring at your own pace in one of New York’s most scenic wine regions. To book, email your selected Seneca Lake stops (up to 4) and pickup address to: [email protected] FLX Chauffeur – I’ll Drive. You Unwind.
Price: $299.00
Duration: 6 hours
Small Group Taste of the Finger Lakes with Customizable Itinerary. Experience the best of the Finger Lakes on this unique small group tour select your own curated mix of a winery, brewery, distillery, on Canandaigua Lake. Travel in comfort with door-to-door pickup, bottled water, and a scenic route through the Canandaigua Lake area. With an intimate group size and a budget-friendly group rate, this is a fun, relaxed way to sample local favorites without the hassle of planning. Perfect for friends, couples, or casual celebrations! I’ll Drive – You Unwind.
Price: $299.00
Duration: 6 hours
This private, small-group tour is hosted by a local guide who personally drives you to three of the region’s best stops: a historic vineyard in Ithaca, a lakefront estate winery, and a working organic cider farm with a café. Along the way, enjoy scenic lake views, relaxed tastings, and a visit to Taughannock Falls—the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies. No party buses—just a flexible, local experience built around great drinks, great views, and even better company.
Price: $570.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Experience a magical journey through Ithaca’s Enchanted Yuletide Walk, where every step brings new festive delights. Immerse yourself in the twinkling lights and charming streets of Downtown Ithaca, transforming you into the hero of your own holiday story. Wander through the iconic Ithaca Commons, aglow with holiday spirit, and discover hidden gems in the enchanting Press Bay Alley. As you stroll through the serene Dewitt Park and admire the historic Clinton House, you’ll feel the warmth of the season enveloping you. This tour isn’t just a walk; it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories and experience the magic of Christmas in a town celebrated for its community spirit and festive cheer. This tour is the highlight of your holiday season, perfect for families, couples, and solo adventurers. Join us, and let Ithaca’s festive charm captivate your heart!
Price: $987.80
Duration: 2 hours
Comfort Arrival Transfer from Ithaca Tompkins Int Airport (ITH) to Holiday Valley Ski Resort up to 15 passengers. All Vehicles fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. On request for your tourists, we have child seats for all ages, soft drinks and free Wi Fi in the lounge. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers’ always are well dressed and always pay attention to our guests. They speak English. They will meet you with a name sign; help with luggage and on arrival to the hotel.
Price: $552.60
Duration: 2 hours
Unlock your city’s secrets with Let’s Roam—the ultimate app-led adventure experience. Roam the streets, discover hidden gems, answer trivia questions, and create unforgettable memories. Whether it’s a birthday party, team-building event, or everyday adventure, Let’s Roam guarantees laughter, bonding, and excitement. Choose your role, rally your team, and let the journey begin!
Price: $14.99
Duration: 2 hours
Book your private transfer from Ithaca Tompkins Int Airport (ITH) to Holiday Valley Ski Resort and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door-to-door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Our transfers will provide you with such services: meeting with a name plate, door-to-door delivery, no hidden fees, clean cars and professional drivers, which will make your trip more comfortable and safe. We guarantee the quality of the services provided.
Price: $1,105.19
Duration: 5 hours
Experience a journey of romance with our “Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk.” This private, exclusive tour is designed for couples looking to rekindle their love and create unforgettable memories. Wander through the enchanting streets of South Aurora, feel the pulse of love at the vibrant Ithaca Commons, and escape into the serene embrace of Hillview Park. Each step on this tour is a step closer to each other’s hearts as you explore the charming and romantic corners of Ithaca. The breathtaking views from Ithaca College will leave you awe-inspired, and the quaint atmosphere of Cayuga Street will add that special touch to your romantic adventure. Perfect for anniversaries, special occasions, or just a day out with your loved one, this tour promises an intimate experience that celebrates your love story. Join us on this romantic walk and let the magic of Ithaca strengthen the bond between you and your partner.
Price: $869.21
Duration: 2 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Ithaca's cuisine is typical of the Ionian Islands, with a focus on fresh seafood, local olive oil, and traditional Greek dishes like moussaka and souvlaki. Noteworthy restaurants often serve fresh catches of the day alongside traditional Greek cuisine. Dining customs are casual and welcoming, with an emphasis on enjoying meals outdoors in scenic settings.
Getting Around
To get to Ithaca, visitors typically take a ferry from nearby islands or ports. Once on the island, local transportation options include buses and taxis. Renting a car can be beneficial for exploring the island's more remote areas, but it's not necessary for staying in central locations.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Ithaca is during the spring and summer months when the weather is warm and sunny. Visitors should pack light clothing and comfortable shoes for hiking. Cultural etiquette includes respecting local traditions and historical sites. Safety is generally not a concern, but standard precautions should be taken. Credit cards are widely accepted, but having some cash is advisable for smaller purchases.
Culture & Customs
Ithaca's culture is deeply rooted in Greek traditions and mythology. The island celebrates various festivals throughout the year, including the Panagia Festival in August. Social customs are warm and welcoming, with an emphasis on hospitality. Visitors should respect local customs and historical sites, and learn a few basic Greek phrases to enhance their experience.
