Things to do in Cephalonia
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Cephalonia: Argostoli Boat Cruise & Three Beaches with Wine★ 4.94 (1,283) · 7h
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Kefalonia Wine Tour: Vineyards, Olive Groves & Local Tastings★ 4.97 (403) · 4h–5h
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Kefalonia Airport to Argostoli: English Driver & Private Taxi★ 4.95 (420) · 1h–8h
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Kefalonia Island Bus Tour: Wine, Caves & Fiscardo★ 4.79 (381) · 8h€ 40View ›
Kefalonia Boat Trip: White Rocks, Xi Beach & Lunch Cruise★ 4.93 (347) · 8h€ 65View ›
Cephalonia: Melissani Cave, Assos & Fiskardo with Myrtos Beach★ 4.82 (246) · 8h€ 45View ›
Kefalonia: Private Shore Excursion with Caves, Lake & Myrtos Beach★ 4.93 (177) · 5h€ 55View ›
Cephalonia sunset cruise: Swim, dinner, Vardiani Islands★ 4.93 (131) · 4h€ 45View ›
Kefalonia Full-Day Tour: Myrtos Beach & Island Highlights★ 4.92 (116) · 7h 30m€ 188View ›
Full-Day Kefalonia Tour: Melissani Cave, Myrtos Beach & Fiskardo★ 4.84 (114) · 8h 30m€ 44View ›Top rated (3)
Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves Speedboat TourYou’ll ride a speedboat along Zakynthos’ northwest coast with just 10 guests, swim in crystal waters at Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves, soak up views from hidden cliffs, and share lunch overlooking vineyards in Kampi. Expect salty hair, laughter with locals, and moments you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.
Kefalonia to Ithaca Day Cruise: Swim, Snorkel & Greek LunchYou’ll sail from Kefalonia to Ithaca with a small group, stopping at Gidaki Beach for swimming and snorkeling in clear waters before enjoying traditional Greek lunch at Skinos Bay. Try paddleboarding or just relax on deck while your friendly crew takes care of everything—including snacks, drinks, and all gear. You might even spot dolphins if you’re lucky.
Private Kefalonia day tour: Myrtos Beach, Fiskardo & wine tastingA private all-day tour of Kefalonia covers the island's main sights, beaches and villages in eight to ten hours with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. You swim and do water sports at Antisamos beach, taste local wines at a production site, walk through a pre-earthquake village, photograph Myrtos Beach, and end with dinner and a walk in Fiskardo. Soda, water and transport are included; the tour is not guided—you set the pace and choose what to linger on.Is it for me?The day runs eight to ten hours with walking at several stops and time on your feet in villages and at the beach—it suits travelers who are comfortable with a full day of movement and want to see multiple sides of the island without a guide narrating each one.
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Melissani Lake Cave by Boat: Kefalonia Sightseeing TourThis four-hour shore tour of Kefalonia combines a boat ride on Melissani Lake inside a dramatic cave, a stop at Myrtos Beach viewpoint, and a pass by Argostoli Lagoon where sea turtles swim. You travel by air-conditioned bus with a live English-speaking guide who provides commentary and takes photos; hotel pickup and bottled water are included. The cave itself sits just outside Sami, and rowing boats hold about ten people each for the lake crossing.Is it for me?The live English commentary means you follow the guide's explanations of the cave and the landscape without needing to read a pamphlet or manage an app—the information comes to you as you move. This works well if you want to understand what you're seeing without doing research beforehand.
Kefalonia: Private Full-Day Tour with Melissani Lake & Myrtos BeachYou’ll explore Kefalonia at your own pace with a private guide—visiting St. Gerasimos Monastery, tasting wine at a local distillery, drifting across Melissani Lake by boat, swimming at Myrtos Beach, and wandering colorful villages like Fiskardo and Assos. Expect sensory moments: cool caves, warm bread, laughter with locals—and plenty of time to soak up island life.
Katakolo Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with Lunch Near OlympiaIf you want to get beyond the usual cruise stop, this tour lets you taste real Greek olive oil at its source and enjoy homemade food in villages most travelers miss.
Private Ancient Olympia tour from Katakolo: Bee farm & wineryThis private tour departs from Katakolo cruise port and visits the ruins of Ancient Olympia, the Archaeological Museum, a working bee farm, and a family winery, with a live guide in English, German or Greek on request. Your driver picks you up at the port by name and returns you on time for your ship; the route, stops and pace are yours to adjust. General admission to the archaeological site and wine tasting are separate charges; the bee farm entrance is optional.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Katakolo and want to see Ancient Olympia without renting a car or joining a group—your driver handles the route and timing, so you focus on the ruins and the stops that interest you, and you're back at the port when you need to be.
Katakolo to Ancient Ilis: Private Tour with Local LunchYou’ll ride from Katakolo or Kyllini Port with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way. Explore Ancient Ilis’ ruins and museum, climb Chlemoutsi Castle’s ramparts, then relax over lunch by the sea or stroll golden sand beaches before heading back — it’s all flexible and feels genuinely local.
