Book the Astakos–Ithaca and Igoumenitsa–Corfu ferries online a week ahead in summer — limited sailings, cars fill up fast

Greek archaeological sites close 15:00 in winter, 20:00 in peak summer — always double-check the day before

Carry cash for small villages and tolls; the Rio-Antirrio bridge (~€13) is the big one

Summer crowds at Voidokilia explode after 11:00 — go early or late-afternoon golden hour

Day 7: 8h total driving — plan rest stops