CYCLE

RIDE THE ODYSSEY

In July 2026, Christopher Nolan’s next Oscar-tipped epic movie, his telling of Homer’s The Odyssey, will be released. This is your chance to make your own Odyssey and cycle the epic journey from Athens to the island of Ithaca, where Odysseus ended his own journey.

The Odyssey, composed by the ancient Greek poet Homer, is the original epic of endurance, grit, and the long way home. It follows Odysseus—war-weary, stubborn, brilliant—as he battles storms, monsters, temptations, and gods across the islands and seas of Greece. His journey is a test of spirit as much as strength, demanding courage, cunning, resilience, and an unshakeable desire to keep moving forward when every force tries to drag him back. And after ten long years of wandering, the Odyssey ends where all great quests do: in Ithaca, his rugged island home, where perseverance finally triumphs. It’s the ultimate reminder that the greatest adventures don’t take the straight line - they take the heroic one.

Join us to make your own eight-day Odyssey by bicycle - from Athens, over the highest mountains in Greece, by boat to cycle around three islands, including Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and a stopover at Ancient Olympia. There will be two route choices per day - 80km and around 110km - allowing riders to choose which one they want to take on a day-by-day basis.

KEY INFORMATION

• 2026 Dates

• Saturday 26th September (arrival day) until Monday 5th October (departure day)

• Friday 9th October (arrival day) until Sunday 18th October (departure day)

• 8 days cycling (as below) / 9 nights

• Arrival at Athens Airport - transfer to the Corinth Canal for the start point. (direct train or arranged vehicle).

• Departure home can be from the end point - either Zakynthos or Kefalonia airports - direct to the UK or via Athens for long-haul.

MAKE BOOKING ENQUIRY

THE ODYSSEY ROUTE TO ITHACA

COSTS / WHAT’S INCLUDED

The cost is from £190 per day/night (x9) each for a shared twin or double room or £240 for your own room (x9). All rooms are sea-facing (or village centre), with a balcony, air conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom.

The cost includes all pre-trip support, transfer of luggage, ride planning and routes, guiding, locally sourced breakfast and all other items listed on our website.

All finishers will receive a special Greek ‘Odyssey’ medal.

20% of the final booking total is required as a deposit to confirm your booking, with the balance due twelve weeks before your trip.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, evening meals (we encourage riders to choose the best local tavernas and restaurants for their budget - expect around £16 per night without alcohol), ferry costs (around £15 each), transfer from Athens to Corinth for the start point and transfer of bike boxes from Corinth to the end point. (TBC dependent on group size and requirements).

CYCLE HIRE

View our 2026 selection and availability.

We have a partnership with Greece's best independent chain of cycle shops to provide the best cycle rental options - all sizes, male and female.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

The distances quoted are minimum distances for each day. A longer, personalised route can be provided.