Kefalonia Half-Day Private Tour: Myrtos Beach & Caves

Five hours on Kefalonia's quietest roads, stopping where you want and skipping what you don't.

A half-day private tour of Kefalonia in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver, tailored to your interests. You visit Myrtos Beach for photos above the white sand and turquoise water, watch sea turtles at Argostoli Harbour, and choose from caves, lakes, and traditional villages: the itinerary adjusts to what you want to see. Pickup is included; children from age 1 are welcome; bottled water and an island map come with the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kefalonia's Natural and Cultural Highlights

• Visit Argostoli Harbor and see sea turtles
• Tour Drogarati Cave and admire stalactites
• Boat ride on Melissani Lake
• Walk around Karavomilos Lake
• Photo stop at Agia Efimia Village
• Stroll through Assos Village
• Enjoy views at Myrtos Beach

The experience

Five hours in a private van means you set the pace. The driver speaks English and knows the island well enough to answer questions about what you're passing through. You'll start at Argostoli Harbour, where sea turtles move through the water near the fishing boats: a moment to watch without the crowd a shared tour brings. From there, the route opens up: Myrtos Beach is the famous stop, and you'll view it from the high vantage point above the cliffs rather than down on the sand, which keeps the time flexible and the photos uncluttered.

The caves and lakes are optional. Drogarati Cave sits 60 meters underground with stalactites and stalagmites formed over 150 million years. The main chamber has acoustics sharp enough that it's called "The Concert Hall." Melissani Lake is a boat ride on turquoise water inside a cave with an open ceiling: sunlight hits the water and the rock walls glow. Karavomilos Lake is calmer, fed by underground seawater and freshwater springs meeting beneath the island. If caves aren't your preference, the driver can take you to Assos Village instead, where the traditional houses and the castle above it make for the kind of photographs that need no filter, or to Agia Efimia for a quieter port-side walk.

The van is air-conditioned and carries bottled water. You'll get an island map and the flexibility to add a wine tasting, visit a monastery, or stop for a swim if the day and the water temperature suit it. Because it's private, the timing doesn't hinge on anyone else's interests. If you want thirty minutes at one stop and five at another, that's how the five hours divides. Cruise passengers can arrange pickup from the port. Island visitors get picked up from their hotel.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private van.
• English-speaking driver.
• hotel or port pickup.
• bottled water.
• island map.
• five hours of flexible routing to stops of your choice, which may include Myrtos Beach viewpoint, Argostoli Harbour, traditional villages, and optional caves or lakes depending on your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 16

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by KEFALONIA TOURS

Is this one for you?The five-hour window and the private van mean you move at your own pace without waiting for a group to gather or a schedule to hold: useful if you're a cruise passenger with a fixed port time or if you want to linger at one stop without shortening another. The driver adjusts the route to what you want to see, so you're not paying for stops that don't interest you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

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 Myrtos Beach like when we get there?

Myrtos Beach is one of Europe's most famous beaches, known for its white sand, clear turquoise water, and dramatic cliffs rising behind it. On this tour, you view it from a high vantage point above the cliffs rather than walking the sand itself, which gives you the full landscape in photographs and keeps the tour moving through other stops.

Can we visit both Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake in the same tour?

The caves are not included in the standard itinerary, but you can add them at checkout if you want to spend part of your five hours underground. Melissani Lake is a boat ride inside a cave with an open ceiling. Drogarati Cave is a descent 60 meters down with stalactites and stalagmites. The driver will help you choose based on how much time you want to spend and what interests you most.

Is there time for a swim during the five hours?

Yes, if you want one. The itinerary is fully flexible, so you can ask the driver to stop at a beach or a spot along the coast where swimming is safe. The five hours includes all travel time, so a swim shortens time at other stops. The driver will help you balance it.

What happens at Argostoli Harbour?

Argostoli Harbour is where you watch sea turtles moving through the water near the fishing boats and their fresh catch. It's a chance to see the turtles in their natural habitat without disturbing them, and the local fishermen's colorful boats add to the scene.

Do we need to book the caves in advance, or can we decide on the day?

You can add the caves when you book, or ask the driver about availability on the day: either Drogarati or Melissani, depending on what appeals to you. If you don't want caves, the driver can take you to villages like Assos or Agia Efimia instead, or arrange a different mix of stops.

Is the van air-conditioned, and what else is provided?

The van is air-conditioned and carries bottled water for the tour. You'll also get an island map. The driver is English-speaking and included in the price, along with pickup from your hotel or cruise port.