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Premier Kefalonia Tour with Lake Melissani, Boat Trip and Taverna Lunch

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£111.00

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Meal included

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Glide along the underground Lake Melissani on a short boat trip
Enjoy a scenic boat trip along the north coast of Kefalonia from Agia Efimia to Fiskardo
Swim in Amoudi beach and See Myrtos beach, star of Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Savour a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run taverna
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Kefalonia and its people

What to expect

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.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Lunch and coffee
Entrance fees
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.

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

Shocked Travellers
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Bad
Overall rated
1/5

I think it’s a bit obvious what we didn’t enjoy and actually really insensitive that we received this email to rate the trip as someone died on our tr ...
Torakoda
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Very well done! The Tui rep was excellent and the driving was smooth. I would recommend the tour as good value.
Lou
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

For an all day trip it didn’t feel like we spent too much time on the coach. The stops were fairly close together and the boat trip was a great way to ...
Penny
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The guide was fantastic telling us stories and information throughout the whole trip. This increased our knowledge of the island. The lake is beauti ...
Kenneth
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Disappointing due to weather conditions we were not allowed to swim in the sea so the allocated time for the swim was not used. so instead of staying ...
Worth upgrading to premium tour
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The coast arrived on time, Spiros, the driver was simply amazing getting a large coach down roads and in places you wouldn't believe a coach would fit ...

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