Kefalonia Private Wine Tour: Robola tastings at three wineries

Sip Robola straight from the barrel and hear stories only locals share

A private or semi-private wine tour of Kefalonia that visits three working wineries (Sarris in the southwest near Avithos beach, the Kefalonian Robola Wine Cooperative at the heart of the Robola zone, and Gentilini near the airport), where you taste Robola, white, rosé and red wines on-site and talk directly with the winemakers about their methods and history. Hotel pickup is included. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Kefalonia wineries and taste wines

• Pick up clients
• Visit Sarris Winery near Avithos beach
• Taste various wines and mezes
• Learn about wine making history
• Visit Kefalonian Robola Wine Cooperative
• Discover local winemakers and vineyard
• Visit Gentilini Winery near airport
• Taste premium wines with mezedes
• Meet locals and learn their stories

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel and heads to Sarris Winery in Svoronata, in the southwest corner of the island near Avithos beach. There you taste across their range (Robola to white, rosé and red), and learn how they make each one. Mezes and Greek snacks come with the tasting, so you're not drinking on an empty stomach. The winemakers are there to answer questions about their traditions and what sets their wines apart.

The second stop is the Kefalonian Robola Wine Cooperative, built in 1982 by dozens of winemakers from Omala and the surrounding villages to protect and promote the region's vineyard. This is the heart of where Robola grows, and it's where you see how the cooperative model works to support the local producers. The final stop is Gentilini Winery near the airport at Minies, founded by Spiro Kosmetatos and named after his grandmother Marianna. Here the range is wider (Robola, Notes, red, rosé and white wines) all paired with mezedes like olives, feta cheese and other Greek food. The winemakers talk about their history and their connection to the island, and you get a sense of how wine brings people together in these communities.

You can book this as a private tour or semi-private, depending on your preference. A qualified driver handles the route between stops so you can focus on the tastings and the conversations. The whole experience runs four to five hours, which leaves the rest of your day open.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• wine tastings at three wineries.
• mezes and Greek snacks at Sarris.
• mezedes, olives and feta cheese at Gentilini.
• conversation with winemakers at each stop.
• qualified driver for the route between stops.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by SEVEN Sailing & Tourism Services - Tours & Excursions Kefalonia

Is this one for you?Four to five hours means you can fit this into a morning or early afternoon and still have the rest of your day free for other parts of the island. If you want to spend longer at the wineries or explore nearby beaches like Avithos, book this early and plan a relaxed afternoon after.

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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 Robola wine and why is it famous from Kefalonia?

Robola is the signature white wine of Kefalonia, grown in the Omala zone and surrounding villages in the island's interior. The Kefalonian Robola Wine Cooperative, founded in 1982, was created specifically to protect and promote this vineyard's potential, and dozens of local winemakers still produce it using their own methods and traditions.

Do I taste wine at all three stops or just one?

You taste at all three wineries. Sarris offers Robola, white, rosé and red wines; the Robola Wine Cooperative showcases the region's signature wines; and Gentilini has an even wider range including Robola, Notes, red, rosé and white, all paired with Greek mezedes and cheese.

Is food included with the wine tastings?

Yes. Mezes and Greek snacks come at Sarris, and at Gentilini the wines are paired with mezedes including olives, feta cheese and other Greek food. These are included in the tour price.

How does the pickup work?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour. After you're collected, the qualified driver takes you to each of the three wineries in order, so you can relax and focus on the tastings without worrying about the route.

Can I do this tour if I'm under 18?

No, the minimum age for this tour is 18 because it centers on wine tasting.