Kefalonia Highlights: Robola Winery, Melissani Lake & Fiscardo

Robola Winery, a 100-million-year-old cave, and a boat ride through underground waters

A full-day tour of Kefalonia covering the island's natural and cultural highlights: Robola Winery wine tasting, the Monastery of Agios Gerasimos, two cave systems with stalactites and stalagmites, a guided boat through Melissani Lake, the village of Fiscardo with lunch by the harbor, and a photo stop at Myrtos Beach. Includes hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. Entrance fees for the caves are an optional add-on at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kefalonia's top attractions

• Wine tasting at Robola Winery
• Visit Monastery of Agios Gerasimos
• Walk inside ancient cave
• Boat tour at Melissani Lake
• Lunch or coffee in Fiscardo village
• Photo stop at Myrtos Beach

The experience

Robola Winery opens the day with a tasting of the local Robola variety, the island's signature white wine. From there the route moves through Kefalonia's interior to the Monastery of Agios Gerasimos, a pink brick Byzantine structure set on the heights and surrounded by tall trees: the patron saint's monastery draws pilgrims year-round, especially on his feast day. The two cave systems come next: Drogarati Cave, over 100 million years old, lets you walk among its stalactites and stalagmites. Melissani Lake sits inside a cave reached by underground tunnel, and a boat guide takes you across the crystal blue-green water to see the natural sculpture the limestone has carved.

Fiscardo, one of Kefalonia's most recognizable villages, is where you stop for lunch or coffee by the harbor. The waterfront is lined with colorful houses and has the kind of cosmopolitan feel that makes it a draw for visitors. Before heading back, the tour includes a photo stop at Myrtos Beach, which sits on the coast with multiple shades of blue and has won awards for its beauty year after year. The full day runs seven hours with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup happens from your hotel or the nearest meeting point.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• wine tasting at Robola Winery.
• access to the cave systems and Melissani Lake (with boat included).
• time in Fiscardo for lunch or coffee.
• photo stop at Myrtos Beach.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 May 2027

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 16

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kefalonia Sightseeing & Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace across seven hours with walking inside the caves and a boat ride on Melissani Lake, so moderate fitness helps you enjoy all the stops without strain.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Monastery of Agios Gerasimos and why does it matter to Kefalonia?

Agios Gerasimos is the largest and most important monastery on the island, and Agios Gerasimos himself is the patron saint of Kefalonia. The monastery, built in Byzantine style with a pink brick exterior, sits on the heights surrounded by large trees and draws pilgrims throughout the year, especially on the saint's feast day.

Can I actually go inside Melissani Lake cave, or is it just a viewing stop?

Melissani Lake is explored by boat with a guide, so you travel across the water inside the cave itself to see the stalactites and the crystal blue-green waters up close rather than viewing from a fixed point.

Are the cave entrance fees included in the tour price?

Entrance fees for Melissani and Drogarati Caves are optional add-ons you can choose at checkout. They are not included in the base tour price.

What is Fiscardo like, and how much time do we spend there?

Fiscardo is a village famous for its colorful harborfront houses and cosmopolitan atmosphere. You'll have time there for lunch or coffee by the water, though the exact duration depends on the day's pacing.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. If your accommodation is outside the standard pickup zone, the operator will arrange the nearest meeting point.