All the highlights and hot spots in just one day. Pay your respects to the island’s patron saint, Ag. Gerassimos, indulge in a spot of wine tasting. Visit the breathtaking cave of Drogarati and the magical underground lake of Melissani. Savour a traditional lunch at the fishing harbor of Ag. Efimia. Return via the west coast, the most scenic part of the island and photograph the stunning beach of Myrtos, one of the most photographed beaches in Europe.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced English Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Drogarati Cave & Melissani Cave Lake
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We spend around 2 hours of the trip traveling from one attraction point to the other always with our friendly and happy to help guides describing and explaining the lovely scenery!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our first stop of the day is at the Monastery of St Gerasimos, Kefalonia’s patron saint where we will stay for approximately 20 minutes. Saint’s body is housed in a silver and glass casket in the smaller of the two churches, which was built over a cave where the saint once lived as a hermit.
20 minutes
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Orealios Gaea - Vine Growers of Robola
Once everyone is on board the coach, we will make our way from the outskirts of Argostoli and a 25 minute drive will take us to the Omala Valley area. Our first stop of the day is at the Monastery of St Gerasimos, Kefalonia’s patron saint where we will stay for approximately 20 minutes. Saint’s body is housed in a silver and glass casket in the smaller of the two churches, which was built over a cave where the saint once lived as a hermit.
We will then continue with a spot of traditional wine tasting at the Robola Winery located next to the monastery. A 30 minute visit includes a guided tour through the factory where we will see the wine making process and also have the opportunity to taste and purchase the products.
30 minutes
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Drogarati Cave
Leaving the Omala valley, we continue to our next destination which will be the breathtaking cave of Drogarati. A 40 minute stay allows time to explore the large underground chamber filled with stalactites and stalagmites
40 minutes
4
Melissani Cave Lake
Enjoy a boat ride around the cavern, where the sunlight hits the crystal clear water and fills the cave with an amazing blue light while the boat-man will point out the various rock features. We will stay here for approximately 60 minutes.
1 hour
5
Agia Efimia
A short drive through Karavomilos and along the eastern coast will bring us to the picturesque village of Agia Efimia. We will stay here for 1 and a half hours allowing time for lunch and to explore the village.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Myrtos Beach
On leaving Agia Efimia, we will begin our return journey via the western coast of the island. We will make a short stop for photographs overlooking the stunning beach of Myrtos and a 40 minute leisurely drive will return us to Argostoli.
40 minutes
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Kefalonia
The rest of the time is spended driving from one attraction to the other with the friendly and helpful voice of out tour guides describing the lovely scenery and explaining the history of every spot!
All the highlights and hot spots in just one day. Pay your respects to the island’s patron saint, Ag. Gerassimos, indulge in a spot of wine tasting. Visit the breathtaking cave of Drogarati and the magical underground lake of Melissani. Savour a traditional lunch at the fishing harbor of Ag. Efimia. Return via the west coast, the most scenic part of the island and photograph the stunning beach of Myrtos, one of the most photographed beaches in Europe.
