| Shore Excursion from Argostoli, 5-6 hrs

  • Argostoli 

  • Orealios Gaea Winery

  • Drogarati cave

  • Sami

  • Antisamos

  • Melissani lake

  • Agia Efimia

  • Myrtos beach

  • Assos peninsula

  • (approx 6 hours, optional swim stop or lunch)


Argostoli – Orealios Gaea Winery – Drogarati cave –  Sami  – Antisamos – Melissani Lake – Agia Efimia – Myrtos beach – Assos peninsula ( approx 6 hours, optional swim stop or lunch )


Duration: 5-6 hours

Pick up / Drop off from/to  Argostoli Cruise Ship Pier or Argostoli town


Argostoli
Argostoli has been the capital of the Kefallonia Region since 1757. It is the island’s commercial and administrative centre, and has beautiful neo-classical buildings. It’s a modern city with a remarkable historic and cultural tradition. Argostoli, built amphitheatrically with a view to the Lagoon of Koutavos, overlooks the fir tree-covered Aenos. Viewing Catavothres which is one of the rarest phenomena: large quantities of seawater penetrate the land at the location of Agii Theodori at Lassi without retrogressing, re-appearing by the village of Karavomylos near Sami.

Orealios Gaea Winery

You can taste local wines among them the famous Robola.

Visit Drogarati Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful natural sights nearby Sami. According to archeologists, Drogorati Cave is aged over 100 million years. The depth of the cave is about 60 meters, with an average temperature of 18 °C and fairly high humidity (90%).

We are moving towards Sami and Antisamos beach, the famous beach from the movie “The Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, which reveals the magic of Kefalonian landscape. The route fascinates visitor, as we cross one of the greenest parts of the island with towering pine trees. We will stop at an appropriate place to take some photos. The beach is pebbly with white sand and surrounded by green hills. The waters of the beach are azure crystal. The beach is organized with snack bar, sun loungers, umbrellas and water sports. Always honored with the distinction of a blue flag.

Visit Melissani Lake – short tour by rowing boat.
Melissani lake is a wonderful underground lake with sublime stalactites, where some kind of worship of God Pan took place in historical times. When illuminated by the sun’s rays, sublime colors are reflected on the lake water.

We reach the picturesque village of Agia Efimia. It’s a quiet town sporting wide streets and good urban-planning, with a port where numerous yachts from all over the world flock in the summertime.

Myrtos beach ,(photo stop) the most beautiful beach on the island and one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, with snow white sand, a paradise on earth is protected by high rocks while the sea offers sublime combinations with colours ranging from blue green to deep blue.

Assos  is built amphitheatrically around the peninsula, which is surrounded by lush areas. The village retains its authentic traditional Ionian architecture and rich greenery of tall pines and cypress trees meets the blue waters of the Ionian sea, composing an idyllic landscape that only nature could create.

Argostoli


Please note that you can adjust and manage you tour as you wish. You can add or remove destinations etc

* It takes more hours to visit both Assos Penisula and spend also time to Antisamos beach so probably you have to choose.  Of course you can extend your tour.

  • Pick up and drop off from the cruise ship pier

  • Water & refreshments

  • Experienced driver

  • Taxes

  • Air conditioned vehicle

Not included:

    • Entrance fee

    • Personal expenses

    • Food & drinks

    • Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the arranged pick up time.

    • Arrange and manage the tour as you wish.You can add or remove destinations etc.

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Tour language upon request.

    • This tour includes approximately 1 hour of moderate walking; however, surfaces inside the cave are natural, uneven and can be slippery.

    • Participants must be able to enter and exit the small boats at Melissani Lake with limited assistance.

    • The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and not considered suitable for those with mobility concerns.

    • Comfortable clothing, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and flat walking shoes are recommended.

    • Temperatures in the cave can be cool so a light sweater or jacket is also suggested.