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

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

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£101.00
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
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, if you've booked the tour option that includes lunch, you'll drop into a family-run taverna for a meal 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
  • This excursion is also bookable without lunch
  • 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
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.

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