Premier Kefalonia tour with Lake Melissani, boat trip and taverna lunch
Excursions & day trips

Premier Kefalonia tour with Lake Melissani, boat trip and taverna lunch

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 304 reviews
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£110.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This full-day tour will spark your imagination in Kefaloina, a land that inspired love stories
  • You'll glide by boat along the underground Lake Melissani, or Cave of Nymphs as it's known locally
  • You can garb photos of Myrtos beach, the scenic setting of Captain Corelli's Mandolin
  • There's plenty of time on and in the water, with a boat trip to Fiskardo and a swim in Amoudi beach
  • Over lunch at a family-run taverna, your expert local guide will share stories about Kefalonia
What to expect

Kefalonia was just one of seven beautiful Ionian islands until Captain Corelli came along with his mandolin and sprinkled some Hollywood glamour on its shores. But there's more than silver screen glitz for you to uncover on this fun tour. Jane, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You'll hear all about the fascinating history, Greek mythology and love stories of Kefalonia.'

Your adventure kicks off underground at Lake Melissani. The ancient Greeks called it the Cave of the Nymphs. It's quite the experience to glide over its glistening waters, piloted by a friendly local. We'll then pass Sami, the fishing village in which Nicolas Cage's Italian soldier fell in love with local doctor's daughter Penelope Cruz. Next up is a pit stop at Agia Efimia, where you'll have some time to poke around the shops before boarding a boat for a cruise.

We'll sail along the northeastern coast of Kefalonia – all pine-clad hills punctured by hidden coves of pebbly beaches. There'll be a pit stop on Amoudi beach for a chance to swim, before docking in Fiskardo, where you'll drop into a family-run taverna for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients. This tiny port of pastel-coloured houses and flower-filled stone streets is ‘proud of its Venetian architecture and Roman heritage', says Jane. In the afternoon, you'll visit the untouched perfection of the village of Assos and stop by Myrtos beach – one of the stars of Captain Corelli – for a photo. 'Many rate it as one of the world's most beautiful beaches', adds Jane.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch and coffee
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Swim stop
What to remember
  • There's a donation to the TUI Care Foundation for every excursion sold
  • Swim stop is subject to sea and weather conditions and could be at another beach
  • Guests staying in Lixouri will receive tickets for the boat on the day from coach driver
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • This is one of our private TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 304 reviews from verified customers

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  • James Smith

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ithaca was nice but would have liked some time at Myrtos beach. Lunch would have been better if fish dish was offered.Also meat pie was dry wuth no gr ...

  • JC

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Awful lunch - looked like leftover slops. Rushed from one stop to the next. No chance to properly explore. Not with the money at all

  • LR

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Rere

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The Tui rep was amazing, gave loads of information on the coach about everywhere we went pass the island. Our girls would have liked the swim stop to ...

  • Chris

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The lake was a bit boring and we would have liked to stay longer at Assos. Everything else was great.

  • Anniversary holiday

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    It was an enjoyable day, but I feel an awful lot was packed in. I would have preferred more time in Fiscala as we only had time for lunch then it was ...

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