Myrtos Beach & Melissani Lake Transfer from Argostoli

Myrtos Beach sits ringed by cliffs 800 meters of white pebble and blue water, voted Greece's best eleven times.

A day trip from Argostoli to Myrtos Beach and Melissani Lake with private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a guided boat ride through the underground cave. The tour runs about four hours and includes time to swim and explore both sites. Entrance fees to Melissani are not included in the price.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Argostoli and a drive north to Myrtos Beach, 30 kilometers away in the municipality of Pilares. You get free time at the beach to swim in the blue waters and rest on the white pebbles. The beach is organized with a canteen, umbrellas, sun beds and a lifeguard on duty. Myrtos has held the Blue Flag award and been voted the best beach in Greece by thalassa more than any other, a distinction that shows in the clarity of the water and the way the surrounding cliffs frame the cove.

After Myrtos, the route takes you to Melissani Lake near Karavomilos. The lake sits inside a cave system 3.5 kilometers long, 40 meters wide and 36 meters high, created over millennia as water dissolved the limestone. You reach the lake by walking through an underground tunnel, then board a boat with a guide who takes you across the water to see the stalactites and the cave's crystal blue-green color. The cave was a place of worship in antiquity, dedicated to Pan and the nymph Melissani. Archaeologists found clay figures and relief plates here, now held in the Argostoli Archaeological Museum. A big section of the cave roof collapsed long ago, which is what opens the space to light and makes the underground lake visible at all.

Your private air-conditioned vehicle and driver are included for the full day, with hotel pickup and drop-off from Argostoli. Entrance fees to Melissani Lake are separate from the tour price.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Argostoli.
• a guided boat ride through Melissani Lake cave.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

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GroupPrivate

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KOULOUMPIS TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel in Argostoli means you don't need a car or a rental to reach either site. The driver handles the 30-kilometer route to Myrtos and the onward trip to Melissani, leaving you free to swim and explore without managing the drive.

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Top questions

How far is Myrtos Beach from Argostoli?

Myrtos Beach is 30 kilometers north of Argostoli, in the municipality of Pilares. The drive takes you through the northern part of Cephalonia to reach the beach.

What can I do at Myrtos Beach during the tour?

You have free time to swim in the sea, rest on the white pebbles, and use the beach facilities. Myrtos is an organized beach with a canteen, umbrellas, sun beds and a lifeguard on duty.

What is Melissani Lake and how do I see it?

Melissani Lake is an underground lake inside a cave system created by water dissolving limestone over thousands of years. You walk through an underground tunnel to reach the lake, then board a boat with a guide to explore the cave and see the stalactites and blue-green waters.

Does the tour include entrance fees to Melissani Lake?

No, entrance fees to Melissani Lake are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at the site.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Argostoli, with private air-conditioned transport for the full day.