Kefalonia private tour: Eight stops from Myrtos to Fiscardo

Eight Kefalonia landmarks in one day without driving yourself

A private full-day tour of Kefalonia covers eight major sites (from the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos and Drogarati Cave to Melissani Lake, Robola Winery, Myrtos Beach, and the harbourside villages of Fiscardo and Agia Effimia) with hotel or airport pickup, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. The itinerary moves through coastal towns, underground caves, and viewpoints, ending in Fiscardo.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kefalonia's key attractions

• Visit Monastery of Saint Gerasimos
• Tour Robola Winery
• Explore Drogarati Cave
• Drive through Sami town
• Visit Melissani Lake cave
• See Karavomilos Lake
• Pass Agia Effimia village
• Stop at Myrtos Beach for photos
• Visit Assos village
• End tour at Fiscardo village

The experience

Kefalonia's most representative attractions fit into a single eight-hour loop when a guide handles the route and the driving. The tour starts from your hotel or the airport and moves through the island's interior and coastline without backtracking. An air-conditioned vehicle carries up to a small group, with bottled water provided throughout the day.

The Monastery of Saint Gerasimos opens the day: a pilgrimage site where three plane trees planted by the saint still stand, along with his underground hermitage accessible by a narrow staircase. From there, the route reaches the Robola Winery, which processes 85% of the island's Robola wine production and sits in the mountainous terrain that gives the grapes their character. Drogarati Cave comes next: a 60-meter-deep formation of stalactites and stalagmites discovered 300 years ago and opened to the public in 1963, with a constant temperature of 18°C. The cave's geology dates back 150 million years.

The coastal portion includes Sami, a fishing town of 1,000 people with Venetian buildings and a working waterfront; Melissani Lake, an underground lake inside a cave just outside Sami where a boat ride crosses turquoise water lit by daylight filtering through the cave roof; and Karavomilos Lake, which connects to Argostoli's underground cave network and hosts endemic species. Agia Effimia, a small fishing village on the eastern coast facing Ithaca, and Assos, a hidden village 36 km north of Argostoli, provide stops for quieter moments. The tour includes a photo stop at Myrtos Beach, one of the most photographed places in Greece, and ends in Fiscardo, a protected fishing village 49.5 km north of the capital, where harbourside taverns and a working marina fill the waterfront.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Kefalonia resort, port or airport.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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€ 28

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by AutoRez Private Tours & Transfer Services

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel or airport means you avoid renting a car or navigating between eight scattered sites on unfamiliar roads. The guide's route connects them without backtracking, and the full day fits into a single loop without the logistics of planning it yourself.

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Top questions

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 inside Drogarati Cave that makes it worth visiting?

Drogarati Cave holds formations of stalactites and stalagmites across a 60-meter depth, with a constant temperature of 18°C and 90% humidity. The cave is approximately 150 million years old and was discovered when an earthquake revealed its entrance 300 years ago.

Can I take a boat ride on Melissani Lake?

Yes. Melissani Lake lies inside a cave just outside Sami, and the tour includes a boat ride across its turquoise waters. Daylight enters through openings in the cave roof, illuminating the lake and the surrounding trees and forests.

What does the Robola Winery produce, and why is Kefalonia known for it?

The Cephalonia Robola Wine Cooperative produces Robola wine, which the winery exports worldwide. Kefalonia's mountainous terrain, altitude, sunshine, varied microclimates and marine air create conditions for high-quality vineyards with low yield per acre: the cooperative processes almost 85% of the island's total Robola production.

Does the tour stop at Myrtos Beach?

Yes. Myrtos Beach is included as a photo stop. Located 29 km north of Argostoli, it is one of the most photographed places in Greece and has been recognized among the world's most beautiful beaches.

What is Fiscardo like at the end of the tour?

Fiscardo is a protected fishing village 49.5 km north of Argostoli, set in hills carpeted with cypresses and olive trees. The harbourside holds a working marina, plentiful taverns, bars and shops, and is densely packed with yachts in summer.

Which villages does the tour visit besides the main attractions?

The tour stops in Sami, a coastal town with a working port and Venetian buildings; Agia Effimia, a fishing village on the eastern coast facing Ithaca; and Assos, a small artistically beautiful village 36 km north of Argostoli known for its picturesque setting.