Attractions & guided tours

Kefalonia Island guided tour with wine tasting

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£48.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 7 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the main sights of Kefalonia in one day
Visit St. Gerasimos Monastery
Admire the Cave of the Nymphs and Melissani Lake
See Drogarati Cave and its stalactites and stalagmites
Visit Robola winery and taste its local wine

What to expect

Explore the whole island, taste local wine, and visit the most impressive sights, starting from Robola winery where you'll have the opportunity to taste this locally made wine.

Your next stop will be at Agios Gerasimos Monastery, the largest and the most important of all the island of Kefalonia. Leaving the Monastery, you'll head towards the magnificent Drogarati Cave, where you can see the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. A visit to the fabulous Cave of the Nymphs, Melissani Lake follows next, heading after to the cosmopolitan village of Fiscardo, which still stands as a model of the old port, untouched after the great earthquake of 1953. Stroll around the village to explore its many hidden gems.

Finally, a photo stop of the stunning beach of Myrtos which the view from above is truly breathtaking. Your local guide will inform you of the history of the island, inside tips and many more. A perfect day to explore Kefalonia’s highlights!

What's included

Guided tour
Wine tasting
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses

Where

Meeting point:

You'll receive details about your pickup time and location 24 hours prior to the excursion date.

What to remember

You'll receive instructions for arranging your pickup after booking
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing

Provider

G.& E.MICHALAKIS SA -GEM TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Maria was an excellent guide. Very knowledgable and welcoming
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2025

Great
Overall rated
4/5

bit rushed and a long day but did get to see some interesting things
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - May 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide Maria was very good and we saw some beautiful parts of the island. We were based to the east of the island and were the first on the bus. T ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was a very interesting tour that took in a huge part of the island. Katerina, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the island - hist ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A fabulous full day tour, seeing all the stunning sights of Kefalonia with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Organisation beforehand was very g ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A most fantastic day! We had a brilliant guide and the day was well organised and with every penny!

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