ITHACA WALKS GUIDED TOURS AND WALKS WITH KATRINA PARSEY

 

The island of Ithaca provides a refreshing holiday destination for those wanting to stay in a small, friendly community away from crowds, traffic lights, airports and motorways.
 
There is one road linking the north of the island to the south. Small country roads and tracks bear off and lead to hidden hamlets, hilltop monasteries, sleepy seaside villages, deserted beaches and a peaceful and natural landscape of olive groves and pine forest.

 

Katrina Parsey is an English poet with a passion for exploring Greek islands on foot. Katrina has lived on Ithaca for the past twelve years and has been leading walks in more recent years. Her daily walks will introduce Ithaca’s more inquisitive visitor to the island’s history, mythology, churches, vineyards, beaches, olive presses, windmills, flora and fauna. At a relaxed pace to suit all ages, there will be opportunities to listen to Katrina’s island stories, enjoy stunning views and discover Ithaca’s hidden beauty.

 

Here are just some of Katrina’s weekly walks:

 

Folklore and local history walk  - Kioni/Rachi
Popular stroll through olive groves, setting out from Kioni’s Spavento Bar, to discover Kioni’s past and present lifestyles. Visit an old olive press, windmill, cemetery and church. Find out about olive, wheat, coffee and raisin production.  Walk along hidden peaceful tracks, where time stands still and visit a traditional shop for a relaxing drink. Local cheese and wine tasting.
TUESDAY 18.00 Duration: 2 hours. Easy. 

 

Nature hikes
A selection of undulating mountain trails. Explore the island’s indigenous flora and fauna in remote, dramatic landscapes; reach the highest point of Ithaca, Mount Neritos; visit Anoghi via a series of goatpaths from Rachi; see the sun set into the sea and walk to the church hidden in a cave on the island’s Odysseus trail.

WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY 09.00 Duration: 5 hours. Moderate.

 

Classical tour
Visit the island’s intriguing Mycenaean site, “Odysseus’ palace”, where myth meets reality. An interactive tour from Penelope street on an Homeric path to Melanthrios. Hear stories and myths of Odysseus, Penelope and her suitors. Within the excavated ruins of the settlement, explore the fortress, courtroom, ancient stores and springs and listen to the poetry of Homer’s tale.
THURSDAY 18.00 Duration: 2 hours. Easy.

 

Katrina’s walks cost 15 Euros per person for the shorter walks and 25 Euros per person for the longer walks. Please see our Ithaca Representative for further details to include meeting points etc. Walkers are advised to have sturdy shoes or boots, long trousers, water and sun cream.

 

Please call 020 8232 9780 for more information and booking