PRIVATE TOURS, SHORE EXCURSIONS AND LUXURY DAY CRUISES IN KEFALONIA - TAILOR TOURS AND CRUISES AS PER YOUR WISHES
Kefalonia private tours. Explore Kefalonia with us. See the best of it by asking us organize your tours, cruises and shore excursions to Kefalonia. We offer an excellent service for those who need to tour in Kefalonia.
We hire you a private air-conditioned vehicle driven with a gentle and experienced driver to take you to all the places you want. Also we can provide some of the best guides in Kefalonia and Greece. We create new tours away from, crowded places and commercialism. We have been lucky to cooperate with a dream team of professionals who have been working in Tourism on Kefalonia for many years. English, Russian, French, German, Italian speaking guides are available.
We provide a variety of modern and luxury vehicles to choose from. Trust us for your private tour and shore excursions in Kefalonia.
Escpecially organized private tours for yachts guests and cruise ships passengers who are visiting Kefalonia.
Low competitive prices with great customer service. Best value for money services.
You can start your tour either from your yacht, hotel, apartment, cruise ship pier, airport or port in Kefalonia. Your driver will pick you up at the agreed time for the tour and drop off at the place you want at the end of the tour. During your tour, he will be waiting for you in patience while you visit the sites or having your lunch without any need to hurry.
You may also ask us advance assistance to determine your estimated tour program for which we will be happy to assist you complimentary.
Find below few of our suggested private tours, half day or full day Kefalonia tours and please also note that we also offer custom tailor tours which fit your wishes and needs. Especially organized private tours for yachts guests and cruise ships passengers who are visiting Kefalonia
Please feel free to contact us any time for more information or requesting any custom tour or transfer you would like.
HALF DAY TOUR
Argostoli – St. Gerasimos Monastery – Robola Wine Cooperative – Drogarati Cave – Agia Efimia – Melissani Cave Lake – Myrtos Beach
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.
St. Gerasimos Monastery
This is the island’s patron saint and his relics are kept in the monastery’ s smaller church in a silver sarcophagus which is opened during services for the congregation to kiss his feet .Set in the Omala valley ,known for its robola vineyards,the monastery is the island’s largest and more majestic ,with a splendid bell-tower build in the architectural style peculiar to the Ionian Islands.A small hole in the church floor leads down to an underground chamber where the saint lived as a hermit. As a sign of respect visitors should ensure the wear suitable clothing for visiting the church – a sarong is deal to cover up arms and legs.
Kefallonian Robola producers cooperative factory
You can taste local wines among them the famous Robola..
Drogaratti 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 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.
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.
Myrtos beach , 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.
FULL DAY TOUR
Argostoli – Katavothres – Lighthouse of Saint Theodore – Italian Monument – Lassi – Lakithra – Kourkoumelata – St. Andreas Monastery – St. Georges Castle – Robola Wine Cooperative – St. Gerasimos Monastery – Drogaratti Cave – Antisamos Beach – Agia Efimia – Melissani Cave Lake – Myrtos Beach – Assos – Fiscardo
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.
Continues to Katavothres (the sinks) where seawater enters cracks near the shore and disappears following an underground route across the whole island. Then moving towards the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore where two centuries ago, helped ships approaching the shore, to avoid the rocks.
The tour after continues at the monument of the Italians over the pine-tree covered “round of Lassi”. On top of the hill – a monument of modern history of Kefalonia – was created in honor of the thousands of Italians who have fallen under the fire of the Germans refusing to hand over their weapons to them.
The route continues in the popular area of Lassi, which stands out for its natural beauty, nightlife and tourist infrastructure that meet every requirement – at that area the well organized beaches of Makris Gialos and Platis Gialos are located.
Continuing for Lakithra, where philhellene poet Lord Byron inspired his poems during his stay on the island in 1823, from the location called “Kallithea” the visitor is overlooking the airport, the island of Zeus with the chapel of Our Lady of Diotissa, and the island of Zakynthos.
Driving uphill towards the village of Kourkoumelata we enjoy the panoramic view from the “High Class Area of Kefalonia!” In this village anyone can gaze at the beauty of the houses! The village features beautiful, well maintained and manicured buildings. A special feature of the village is the variety of designs in the construction of houses, which are not located by the road, but follow rules of great urban planning.
Heading towards “Peratata”, we will be visiting the Monastery of St. Andrew. The monastery was founded in the Byzantine era. Within the monastery the Ecclesiastical Museum is located and it is open to public. The nuns involved in weaving, iconography, craftsmanship as well as agricultural crops and gardens. The monastery also operates the maintenance workshop of portable icons.
Our next destination is the Castle of St. George, a remarkable Venetian castle with subsequent interventions mainly Venetian of 16th century. View to Argostoli and Livatho is stunning.
Next stop is the Robola Wine Cooperative of Kefalonia in “Omala” valley. At the winery you can visit the Museum or Robola, and taste free of charge the wines as well as choose and purchase from our wide range of wines.
Next stop on this route is the center of faith in Kefalonia, the Holy Monastery of St. Gerasimos in the “Omala” valley. There, twice a year thousands of believers attending to venerate devoutly Saint Gerasimos relic and to pray. The Saints have been attributed numerous miracles and certainly the landscape is very devout.
We are heading towards Drogaratti Cave, one of the largest and most beautiful natural sights nearby Sami. According to archeologists, Drogaratti 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.
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.
Next we will be visiting the unique cave lake of Melissani, where we meet a rare geological phenomenon. The water enters the limestone rock, erodes the rocks and creates cavities in a process called karstification. The tour of the visitor is by boat and can enjoy the magnificent spectacle of stalactites, crystal clear water and sunlight which are coexisting harmoniously.
The tour continues at the famous beach of Myrtos. The view from above Myrtos is magnificent. Myrtos beach is well known for the contrast that makes the white pebble beach with the different shades that the sea water is taking, due to sea currents, and the dark green forests of the region. The beach wins every year the blue flag, and is well organized for every aspect.
Before returning back we owe to visit two of the most famous areas of Kefalonia. The scenic villages of Assos and Fiscardo. Asso s 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.
Fiskardo is an old fishing village whose houses were left untouched by the earthquake of 1953. Today is one of the most famous tourist resorts of Greece. It has an excellent tourist infrastructure with restaurants, cafes and bars and its sheltered harbor is full of yachts. Fiskardo is also famous for its traditional architecture and the cosmopolitan port. Is the homeland of the famous poet of the sea, Nikos Kavvadias. A walk in the traditional village will fill you with unique images of aristocratic Kefalonia that cannot be found anywhere else on the island. The old preservable 18th century mansions with small balconies, narrow streets, dozens of tourist shops, taverns and cafes operating around the harbor creating pictures taken from a painting..
ITHACA TOUR
Vathy - Monastery of Panagia Katharon - Stavros - Kioni - Piso Aetos
Starting from Kefalonia this private tour is about visiting to our sister island of Ithaca, home of the mythological hero Odysseus, one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War. Departing from Sami it’s just a 35 minute ferry ride to Ithaca arriving in the port of Pisso Aetos. We first of all make our way to the capital town of Vathy where you have time for shopping, an ideal opportunity to purchase some of the hand made lace produced by the local ladies or to pay a visit to the towns archaeological or folklore museums.
Monastery of Panagia Katharon (distance 10 km.), located on the Mt. Neritos at a height of 600 meters (1,967 feet), with its spectacular views to the whole of the Southern part of Ithaca.
From there, you continue to the nearby (distance 2 km.) village of Anoghi with its renowned church of Panagia, known to have renovated to its current form at the end of the 17th century but believed to be dating back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to Panagia and its interior features notable and impressively preserved Byzantine frescos..
From there, you continue to the village of Stavros (distance 5 km.). This is the biggest town in the northern part of the island, having Ulysses’ effigy in the main square, and an interesting archaeological museum. The findings of the excavations that took place in the area are exhibited here and you will have the chance to have a short liik at this small yet most interesting collection dating from the Mycenean and Corinthian Periods.
You will then continue further to the north, to the piscturesque village of Kioni (distance 5 km.). This traditional settlement is one of the loveliest in Ithaca with typical houses built amphitheatrically round a small wind protected cove. Here, you will have some free time to explore the souvenir shops or quaint cafes, before boarding your vehicle for the return trip back to the port of Piso Aetos, [with a photo stop at the narrowest part of Ithaca (650 m.) Chani with simultaneous views to Kefalonia and mainland Greece], there should you want you can explore this beautiful traditional town with the fine architecture, small narrow roads, beautiful shops and a very interesting and organized.
PRIVATE ISLE CRUISE # 1
Vardiani Isle
Put some spice in your life by chartering a yacht and sailing on a private isle tour! Pristine sandy beaches, lush vegetation, and azure water combined, make for the perfect, idyllic cruise. The vessel is comfortable, provides excellent space both inside and out, and you are close to the water and nature.
Departure from the city of Argostoli. First stop: White Rocks Beach for swimming. Second stop: Vardiani Beach for snorkeling, drinks and snacks and exploring the premises. Third stop: Kounopetra Beach for swimming and clay spa Fourth stop: Vatsa Beach or Xi Beach for lunch. Return to Argostoli.
PRIVATE ISLE CRUISE # 2
Navagio-Shipwreck - Zakynthos
Diverse in every way, the Ionian Islands can be rugged or picturesque, vivacious or relaxed, glitzy or off the beaten-track. With a wealth of glorious destinations to choose from they can please you in whichever way you and your new-found partner desire. Visit parts of Zante, just oozing with romance around every headland. This cruise has everything that a honeymoon requires; relaxation, privacy, discovery and romance.
Departure from the city of Argostoli. First stop: Navagio Beach at Zante for swimming, snacks and refreshments. Second stop: The Blue Caves of Zante for swimming and snorkeling. Last stop: Agios Nikolas for lunch. Return to Argostoli.
KEFALONIA BY HELICOPTER TOUR
Magic Views of Kefalonia from the sky
Live the experience of a lifetime by watching over the main attractions and sights of Kefalonia by flying in a helicopter.
MANY MORE TOURS AND CRUISES AVAILABLE
ALL CRUISES
DAY CRUISES WITH A MOTOR YACHT - UP 6 PERSONS
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Put some spice in your life by chartering a yacht and sailing on a private isle tour! Pristine sandy beaches, lush vegetation, and azure water combined, make for the perfect, idyllic cruise. The vessel is comfortable, provides excellent space both inside and out, and you are close to the water and nature.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: White Rocks Beach for swimming.
Second stop: Vardiani Beach for snorkeling, drinks and snacks and exploring the premises.
Third stop: Kounopetra Beach for swimming and clay spa
Fourth stop: Vatsa Beach or Xi Beach for lunch.
Return to Argostoli.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Passion cannot be measured by degrees, and true enjoyment cannot be achieved at the push of a button. Our charming vessel sails with safety and enjoyment as the foremost and most prized considerations. Every holiday with us is more than just a cruise – it is truly a unique experience.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: White Rocks Beach for swimming.
Second stop: Zeus Islet for snorkeling, snacks and refreshments.
Third stop: Spartia Beach for swimming and lunch.
Last stop: Avithos Beach for swimming and snorkelling.
Return to Argostoli.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Kefalonia is an ideal place for short sailing trips, around the island and its impressive sights. A perfect yacht charter destination – offering turquoise waters teeming with marine life, gorgeous beaches, lush greenery and imposing mountains. It makes for an unbeatable holiday combining history, beauty, relaxation, cuisine and secluded anchorages.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: Fteri Beach for swimming.
Second stop: Porto Atheras for swimming and lunch.
Third stop: Kounopetra Beach for swimming and clay spa
Return to Argostoli.
7 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
The beauty and unspoiled nature of this Ionian island plus old world charm, makes Kefalonia one of the fastest growing charter destinations, with many great ports and attractions that are easily navigable.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: Platia Ammos Beach for swimming.
Second stop Vatsa Beach or Xi Beach for swimming and lunch.
Last stop: Gradakia Beach for swimming and snorkeling in the surrounding caves.
Return to Argostoli.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Diverse in every way, the Ionian Islands can be rugged or picturesque, vivacious or relaxed, glitzy or off the beaten-track. With a wealth of glorious destinations to choose from they can please you in whichever way you and your new-found partner desire. Visit parts of Zante, just oozing with romance around every headland. This cruise has everything that a honeymoon requires; relaxation, privacy, discovery and romance.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: Navagio Beach at Zante for swimming, snacks and refreshments.
Second stop: The Blue Caves of Zante for swimming and snorkeling.
Last stop: Agios Nikolas for lunch.
Return to Argostoli.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Prepare yourself for a day of fun in the sun. A day charter is the best way to explore the local coastline. Start the morning with a light breakfast, head to a secluded bay for a swim and then drop anchor and head ashore to one of many highly recommended restaurants and local taverns. An ideal chance to sample the amazing island cuisine!
ROUTE
Departure from the village of Fiscardo.
First stop: Scorpio Sparti and the surrounding islets of Nidri.
Second stop: Meganisi for swimming.
Last stop: Vathi for lunch.
Return to Fiscardo.
7 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Prepare yourself for a day of fun in the sun. A day charter is the best way to explore the local coastline. Start the morning with a light breakfast, head to a secluded bay for a swim and then drop anchor and head ashore to one of many highly recommended restaurants and local taverns. An ideal chance to sample the amazing island cuisine!
ROUTE
Departure from the village of Fiscardo.
First stop: Afales Ithaca for swimming and snorkeling.
Second stop: Marmakas for drinks and snacks.
Last stop: Kioni for swimming and lunch.
Return to Fiscardo.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
This diverse Greek island offers travelers a unique combination of pristine beaches with azure waters, amazing history and places of interest, quaint villages, Greek wine and mouthwatering local tastes. What Greek water cruising is all about! Natural beauty, cuisine, charm and unspoiled beaches, all in the presence of good company.
ROUTE
Departure from the village of Fiscardo.
First stop: Myrtos Beach.
Second stop: Assos Village.
Last stop: Alaties for lunch.
Return to Fiscardo.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Centuries of history, architecture and culture fuse with crystal clear waters and spectacular scenery to make Kefalonia an exciting charter destination. Beauty, class, cuisine, history, the island truly has it all.
ROUTE
Departure from the village of Fiscardo.
First stop: Agia Sofia Beach (Komitata Village).
Second stop: Antisamos Beach
Last stop: Agia Efimiafor lunch.
Return to Fiscardo.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
The first important voyage in a couple’s life is always better on a yacht! Beloved couples and honeymooners can choose to relax and celebrate their love on a wonderfully romantic cruise, as they watch the dazzling colors of the sunset painting the horizon. Famed for its tranquility and harmony the island is perfect for any couple looking to start their romantic adventure together surrounded by timeless beauty, while busy having fun or just sitting back and relaxing.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: Platia Ammos Beach for swimming, snacks and refreshments.
Second stop: Petani Beach for snorkeling and lunch on board.
Last stop: Gradakia Beach, swimming and snorkeling in the surrounding caves.
Return to Argostoli.
8 Hours Cruise
DESCRIPTION
Kefalonia is an oasis of romance waiting to be discovered and explored. The island is beautiful and with stunning scenery that provides a perfect setting for your very own love story to blossom. Beautiful beaches, intriguing history, sumptuous local tastes and a world famous, relaxed yet vivacious lifestyle, are all combined under the warm Ionian sun.
ROUTE
Departure from the city of Argostoli.
First stop: Karavados for swimming and snacks.
Second stop: Pessada Beach for swimming.
Last stop: Spartia or Avythos Beach for lunch on board.
Return to Argostoli with a short stop at White Rocks Beach
SAMPLE PRIVATE TOURS
Departure from 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.
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.
Tour of Drogarati Cave
Nature's splendor is evident in every centimetre of this unique sculpure of earth and rock. The visitor will be impressed at the very moment that he steps into this laboratory of nature, where stalactites and stalagmites have been taking shape and
We continue through Sami and Ag Efimia.
Sami is a beautiful town built by the seafront and one of the four major cities
comprising the four-state Kefallinia, was well-known from Homer’s epic poetry.
When Homer referred to the island, he called it ‘Sami’. Sami remained known in
history from its resistence to Romans. It is the second major port of Kefallinia
connecting it with Italy and one of the most important touristic sea resorts.
In 2001 Captain Corelli’s mandolin was filming at Sami.
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.
Photo stop in Myrtos
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.
Cosmopolitan Fiskardo Village, free time
Fiskardo lies 54 Km northeast of Argostoli. It is a beautiful and quiet (with the exception of August) town with Venetian houses to be situated around a beautiful harbour. Part of Fiskardo charm is being the only town in Kefalonia not to have been devastated by the earthquake in 1953. It is a major sailing port.
Back to Argostoli
Departure from 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.
Passing by Lassi we continue through one of the most beautiful villages of Kefallonia: KourkoumelataVisit the Abbey of St Andrew, dates back to the Byzantine period, with sublime frescos and an ecclesiastic museum, where additionally the saint’s right leg is kept.
St. Gerasimos Monastery
This is the island’s patron saint and his relics are kept in the monastery’ s smaller church in a silver sarcophagus which is opened during services for the congregation to kiss his feet .Set in the Omala valley ,known for its robola vineyards,the monastery is the island’s largest and more majestic ,with a splendid bell-tower build in the architectural style peculiar to the Ionian Islands.A small hole in the church floor leads down to an underground chamber where the saint lived as a hermit. As a sign of respect visitors should ensure the wear suitable clothing for visiting the church – a sarong is deal to cover up arms and legs.
Visit the Kefallonian Robola producers cooperative factory
You can taste local wines among them the famous Robola.
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.
Myrtos beachPhoto stop in Myrtos , 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.Back to Argostoli
Departure from 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.
Drogarati Cave
Nature's splendor is evident in every centimeter of this unique sculpure of earth and rock. The visitor will be impressed at the very moment that he steps into this laboratory of nature, where stalactites and stalagmites have been taking shape and form for thousands of years.
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 continue through Sami .
Sami is a beautiful town built by the seafront and one of the four major cities comprising the four-state Kefallonia, was well-known from Homer’s epic poetry. When Homer referred to the island, he called it ‘Sami’. Sami remained known in history from its resistence to Romans. It is the second major port of Kefallonia connecting it with Italy and one of the most important touristic sea resorts.
In 2001 Captain Corelli’s mandolin was filming at Sami.
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
We are now at Myrtos, the most famous 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.Back to Argostoli
Departure from 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.
Visit the Kefallonian Robola producers cooperative factory
You can taste local wines among them the famous Robola.
St.Gerasimos Monastery
This is the island’s patron saint and his relics are kept in the monastery’ s smaller church in a silver sarcophagus which is opened during services for the congregation to kiss his feet .Set in the Omala valley ,known for its robola vineyards,the monastery is the island’s largest and more majestic ,with a splendid bell-tower build in the architectural style peculiar to the Ionian Islands.A small hole in the church floor leads down to an underground chamber where the saint lived as a hermit. As a sign of respect visitors should ensure the wear suitable clothing for visiting the church – a sarong is deal to cover up arms and legs.
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 continue through Sami.
Sami is a beautiful town built by the seafront and one of the four major cities
comprising the four-state Kefallinia, was well-known from Homer’s epic poetry.
When Homer referred to the island, he called it ‘Sami’. Sami remained known in
history from its resistance to Romans. It is the second major port of Kefallinia
connecting it with Italy and one of the most important touristic sea resorts.
In 2001 Captain Corelli’s mandolin was filming at Sami.
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.
Photo stop in Myrtos
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.
Arrival to Argostoli.
Departure from 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. Lighthouse – Photostop Passing through Lassi and we continue to one of the most beautiful villages of Kefallonia, Kourkoumelata.
St. Andrew’s Monastery
Dates back to the Byzantine period, with sublime frescos and an ecclesiastic museum, where additionally the saint’s right leg is kept.
Rombola Winery
You can taste local wines among them the famous Robola.
St.Gerasimos Monastery
This is the island’s patron saint and his relics are kept in the monastery’ s smaller church in a silver sarcophagus which is opened during services for the congregation to kiss his feet .Set in the Omala valley ,known for its robola vineyards,the monastery is the island’s largest and more majestic ,with a splendid bell-tower build in the architectural style peculiar to the Ionian Islands.A small hole in the church floor leads down to an underground chamber where the saint lived as a hermit. As a sign of respect visitors should ensure the wear suitable clothing for visiting the church – a sarong is deal to cover up arms and legs.
Back to Argostoli
Departure from 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.
A scenic cruise around Lake Melissani
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 continue through Sami and Agia Efimia.
Sami is a beautiful town built by the seafront and one of the four major cities
comprising the four-state Kefallinia, was well-known from Homer’s epic poetry.
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.
Photo stop at Mythos Bay
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 Peninsula and Venetian Fortress
Much of Assos history revolves around the castle during the Medieval period when Kefalonia was under the Venetian dominion.
Plans to built the castle at Assos commenced in 1584 when the Kefalonian council sent a delegation to Venice, asking for the creation of a new fortress to protect the people from Turkish and piratical raids. In the event of a war or imminent pirate attack, the villagers would then be able to seek refuge within the fortress compound.
The Venetian’s aim was to create a powerful fortress-city,inside which a population of the community would permanently reside.
Agios Georgios was the only castle in the island at the time,but it didn’t provide adequate defence for the island , and so it was that the Assos peninsula was chosen as the location of the new castle. It was considered that the sheer cliff drops of the peninsula with aheight of 155 metres made the area naturally fort-like and virtually unconquerable. Contraction started in 1593 and the fortress was rapidly completed soon after 1595. Shortly after the castle was built. Assos became the capital of the northern Kefalonia for a few years.Fiskardo free time- lunch
Fiskardo lies 54 Km northeast of Argostoli. It is a beautiful and quiet (with the exception of August) town with Venetian houses to be situated around a beautiful harbour. Part of Fiskardo charm is being the only town in Kefalonia not to have been devastated by the earthquake in 1953. It is a major sailing port.
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Departure from 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.
Photo stop at Mythos Bay
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.
A scenic cruise around Lake Melissani
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 continue through Ag Efimia -Sami.
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.
Sami is a beautiful town built by the seafront and one of the four major cities
comprising the four-state Kefallinia, was well-known from Homer’s epic poetry.
Mountain of Ainos
As if rising from the infinite blue sea, standing tall and solid, mount Ainos features a National Park of unique beauty and rarity. The National Park of Ainos in Kefalonia is close to Argostoli and Sami and it is the smallest national park in Greece.
In the fir forest appear various specimens of bushes such as gortsies, krategi, etc. Northwest of Ainos in Roudi mountain, lush vegetation of bushes covers a ground of 46 hectares and is a separate part inside the park. In the highest rocky areas prevail briar genistas. Αpart from the rich flora of the park, its fauna is also of high importance. Mammals such as fox, beech marten, hare and others, as well as rare birds and serpents (petroperdika and fidaetos) shelter here.
Inside the Park shelter the famous wild horses of Ainos. Some claim these are descendants of the wild horses of Thessaly, one of three ancient Greek breeds now extinct, since their similarity to ancient horse sculptures is really impressive. Others reckon they are descended from escaped or released livestock.
They managed to survive in the wild nature in scant of number herds. Today only a few dozens have remained in the slopes of Ainos.
Back to Argostoli
Departure from 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.
St George’s Castle Hill
Sitting proudly high on a hill the castle offers commanding views from all around.
The castle is on a hill 7 km from Argostoli and dominates the south part of island of Cephalonia and the bay of Argostoli. The building of the castle started by the Byzantines and it was completed by the Venetians. It was the administrative center of the island until the 18th century, when the capital was moved to Argostoli.
St.Gerasimos Monastery
This is the island’s patron saint and his relics are kept in the monastery’ s smaller church in a silver sarcophagus which is opened during services for the congregation to kiss his feet .Set in the Omala valley ,known for its robola vineyards,the monastery is the island’s largest and more majestic ,with a splendid bell-tower build in the architectural style peculiar to the Ionian Islands.A small hole in the church floor leads down to an underground chamber where the saint lived as a hermit. As a sign of respect visitors should ensure the wear suitable clothing for visiting the church – a sarong is deal to cover up arms and legs.
Skala Resort
Skala is a picturesque village located in the municipal unit of Eleios-Pronnoi, some 39 km south from the island’s main town of Argostoli and 14 km SW of Poros, in the south of Cephalonia, one of the Ionian Islands of Greece.
Skala’s ‘blue flag’ beach is a three kilometre stretch of sand with a shingle foreshore with a backdrop of pine trees. It is a large sandy beach with crystal clear blue waters.The beach of Skala is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kefalonia with crystal turquoise waters and it is an ideal destination for swimming and relaxing in your holidays in the island.
Poros
Poros is a picturesque village with a lovely port, and a population of about 1100 inhabitants. It serves the harbour of Patras and the port of Killini (in the Peloponnese). It is on a small rise and has a lovely main square full of taverns, shops and traditional cafes. The dense and verdant vegetation along with the crystal blue sea make this village one of the most beautiful areas of the island.
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On a series of paths you have the chance to watch birds that either live year round in Kefalonia, or are migrational. In every situation the correct rules of bird watching are followed so as the birds are not disturbed. Kefalonia offers different biotopes, in which there is a chance to see various different species of birds. The routes are thematic and include tours of different ecotypes, where there is a chance to view birds of prey (Buzzard, Honey Buzzard etc), game birds, Cranes Bustards, Waders, Chat and Thrushes etc. The importance of Kefalonia for birds and specifically for the maintenance of specific species has been recognized and 20.000 hectares have been declared as SPA for the protection of specific species. Step into the world of the feathered inhabitants of Kefalonia. Binoculars of high magnification and field-scopes are at your disposal. A half day tour centered around bird watching which takes you around Kefalonia and especially to the parts with a high density of different bird species. The tour is a mixture of jeep transport and light walking and suitable for all levels. This tour can be tailor- made to suit your wishes.
On a series of paths there is the opportunity to meet the world of plants of Kefalonia. Specifically, you can see the rare and unique species, which are found only on the island and nowhere else in the world, see the richness of orchids, collect sage, oregano and other aromatic plants. You can taste Arbutus berry, Carob and other fruits, as you are trekking among the trees. This tour can be tailor-made to suit your wishes and can be a stand alone tour or mixed in with other tours or activities if desired. It is a mixture of jeep travel and light walking suitable for all levels.
Kefalonia has various different caves of interest including Melissani, Agalaki and Drogarati. Drogarati cave, which is 37 metres below ground and is said to be 150 million years old, has huge stalactites which hang from the roof like a veil. The red colour in the rock is from the iron content and the white from the chalk and limestone. Discover a mystical underground world on a caving adventure under the supervision of experienced guides and equipped with the latest safety equipment. We can organise these trips based on your level ranging from caves of 20 metres deep to 120 metres deep. The basic level of caving needs no prior experience and is suitable for all abilities, the caves are not narrow and there is plenty of light for a clear vision. The professional level is a much longer descent and is in Kefalonia’s largest cave. The expert level has the longest descent of 120 metres, is very steep and requires a change of equipment and ropes during the activity.
The tour starts in the direction of Mount Ainos, the Black Mountain and its national park. On the slopes of the park the unique Kefalonia fir can be seen and on Mount Roudi, Holm Oak, Arbutus, Carob and shrubs such as Heather, Thyme, Amaranth and many others. Discover rare species of trees and flowers such as the rare, wild orchid. Try to spot the wild mountain horses and enjoy panoramic views of Kefalonia. Fill your senses with sights and smells. Mount. Ainos National Park is the perfect place to take in some Mountain scenery, wildlife and plant life. It has a total length of 10 km and its highest peak is Megas Soros, at 1628m. Recently the road to the peak of the mountain was laid with tarmac allowing easy access to the top. However, the aim of our tour is to take, “The road less travelled.” We will travel through rough, track roads that are off the beaten track and most importantly away from the traditional, well worn tourist routes. You will experience Mount. Ainos in its original beauty. We will traverse the mountain from the southern part to see the wild horses and un-spoilt nature. Stopping the jeep we will walk for 20 minutes to the peak, Megas Soros, here you will have 360 degree panoramic views. Feel like one of the many birds of prey you will see, perched on top of the mountain seeing through the birds eyes surveying the beauty of Kefalonia, the shimmering sea, the greenery and the facing island of Zakinthos, a magical place where all the elements meet and fuse together to offer an absolutely breathtaking experience. Returning to the jeep we continue to the second mountain in the National Park, Mount. Routhi. Mount Rhoudi is an extension of the range to the north-west; its highest peak is Mount Yioupari, which rises up to 1125m. This mountain will give you an unsurpassed and spectacular view of the east side of the mountain with views towards Sami and the mythological island of Ithaca. You may also catch glimpses of eagles, hawks, falcons, turtles, rabbits and other mountain wildlife in its natural habitat. After Mount Routhi we head to the Omala Valley, which is well-known for its famous Monastery of Agios Gerasimos. Agios Gerasimos, a former monk, is the patron saint of the island. He founded the monastery and lived there until his death on the 16th of August 1579. On that date every year big festivals and processions take place. Many miracles are connected to the saint’s relics and icon. Over the centuries the monastery got rich and powerful and its extensive surrounding properties the delicious Robola wine grapes are grown. We travel into a ‘ghost village’ by way of an old mules track, made by the Venetians and one of the first roads ever made on the island, known by few and travelled only by knowledgeable locals. We make a stop here at the old tumbled-down houses, which were destroyed by the earthquake. You have an opportunity to see the original architecture, structure, planning and lay-out of one of the oldest villages on the island. After this we take a ten-minute break. We then move onwards to one of the fine beaches of Livathos with its beautiful, yellow sandy shores and glistening, turquoise-blue waters. Slip beneath the cooling surface and relax on the sun-warmed sand in the shade of an umbrella listening to the sound of the waves lapping the shore. We will stay here for 1 ½ hours, although you may want to stay a lifetime.
Visit to our sister island of Ithaca, home of the mythological hero Odysseus, one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War. Departing from Sami it’s just a 35 minute ferry ride to Ithaca arriving in the port of Pisso Aetos. We first of all make our way to the capital town of Vathy where you have time for shopping, an ideal opportunity to purchase some of the hand made lace produced by the local ladies or to pay a visit to the towns archaeological or folklore museums.
Monastery of Panagia Katharon (distance 10 km.), located on the Mt. Neritos at a height of 600 meters (1,967 feet), with its spectacular views to the whole of the Southern part of Ithaca.
From there, you continue to the nearby (distance 2 km.) village of Anoghi with its renowned church of Panagia, known to have renovated to its current form at the end of the 17th century but believed to be dating back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to Panagia and its interior features notable and impressively preserved Byzantine frescos.
From there, you continue to the village of Stavros (distance 5 km.). This is the biggest town in the northern part of the island, having Ulysses’ effigy in the main square, and an interesting archaeological museum. The findings of the excavations that took place in the area are exhibited here and you will have the chance to have a short liik at this small yet most interesting collection dating from the Mycenean and Corinthian Periods.
You will then continue further to the north, to the piscturesque village of Kioni (distance 5 km.). This traditional settlement is one of the loveliest in Ithaca with typical houses built amphitheatrically round a small wind protected cove. Here, you will have some free time to explore the souvenir shops or quaint cafes, before boarding your vehicle for the return trip back to the port of Piso Aetos, [with a photo stop at the narrowest part of Ithaca (650 m.) Chani with simultaneous views to Cephalonia and mainland Greece], there should you want you can explore this beautiful traditional town with the fine architecture, small narrow roads, beautiful shops and a very interesting and organized naval/cultural museum.
KEFALONIA BY HELICOPTER TOUR