KEFALONIA SHORE EXCURSIONS
Highlights of Kefalonia

Explore the spectacular Drogarati Cave and its unique acoustics

Take a boat ride through the magical Melissani Lake

Stroll through the picturesque harbor of Agia Efimia

Enjoy a local tasting of wine, honey, and olive oil

Capture unforgettable photos at Myrtos Beach Viewpoint

Tour Descripsion

Experience the very best of Kefalonia in a single, unforgettable day.

This extended half-day tour combines the island’s most iconic caves with authentic local experiences and breathtaking coastal views. Begin your journey at the Drogarati Cave, a 150-million-year-old natural wonder famed for its dramatic stalactites and cathedral-like acoustics.

Continue to the enchanting Melissani Lake, where a short boat ride reveals sunlight shimmering through turquoise waters deep inside a hidden cave.

After exploring Kefalonia’s underground beauty, unwind in the seaside village of Agia Efimia.

Enjoy free time to stroll along the harbor, relax with a coffee, or browse local shops. Next, indulge in a tasting of traditional Kefalonian products — local wine, olive oil, honey, and handmade sweets — capturing the island’s true flavor.

End your tour with a photo stop at the world-famous Myrtos Beach viewpoint, where white cliffs meet vibrant blue seas for one of Greece’s most breathtaking panoramas.

Inclusions

♦ Port Pick up & Drop Off
♦ Local Guide
♦ Entrance Fees
♦ Transportation by air-conditioned coach
♦ Tasting of local products (Wines, Olive Oil, Honey)

Itinerary / Duration

♦ Duration - 6 Hours

♦ Transfer St. Gerasimos Monastery - 40min
♦ St. Gerasimos Monastery - 15min
♦ Transfer to Vassilakis Winery - 5min
♦ Vassilakis Culture Boutique – 30min
♦ Transfer to Drogarati Cave - 10min
♦ Drogarati Cave - 30min
♦ Transfer to Melissani Lake - 15min
♦ Melissani Lake - 60 to 80min
♦ Transfer to Agia Efimia - 15min
♦ Agia Efimia Village - 45min
♦ Transfer at MyrtosView Point - 20min
♦ Photo Stop - 10min
♦ Return Transfer - 50min

Meeting Place / Pick Up

Meeting place and pick-up is at the Argostoli Cruise Terminal.
When you disembark the ship, you will have a short walk along the pier and out of the gated/restricted area.
A member of our team will be waiting for you—please look for the Avalon Travel sign.

Need to Know

♦ The tour is available in English and German, or both languages combined. For guests arriving on MSC or COSTA Cruises, guiding can also be provided also in Italian

♦ Vessels at Lake Melissani are 12-man rowboats with rower. Passengers may experience crowds while boarding the boats during the high Season of July & August

♦ The boat ride, spanning approximately 10-15 minutes, includes entry to the cave, the duration of which depends on the number of visitors in the queue

♦ Visitors are not permitted to swim in the Lake, in order to preserve the natural environment and protect the site

♦ We recommend that you bring sun cream, a sun hat, and bottled water with you, as at times it can get extremely hot. Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as it involves some walking on uneven ground.

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Shore Excursion Policy

Cruise Friendly Refund Policy

Avalon Shore Excursions offer a full refund if:

Your cruise ship arrives late, causing you to miss the excursion.
The ship changes its arrival date and rescheduling isn't possible.
The ship skips port or the cruise is canceled.
You cancel before the Cancellation Deadline on your confirmation voucher.

Avalon Travel guarantees that you will get back to your ship on time

The guarantee does not apply to customers who have changed or deviated from the original itinerary of the Shore Excursion on their own. It also does not apply if the delay in returning to the ship was due to their own fault or actions.