Captain Corelli's Kefalonia Tour
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Captain Corelli's Kefalonia Tour

4.5/5

Excellent
94 reviews
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£51.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Hop the ferry from Zante for a coach tour of Kefalonia's best bits
  • Visit Drogarati Cave and Agia Efimia
  • Subterranean Lake Melissani boat trip
What to expect

Mystical mountains, verdant valleys, secluded coves and azure waters that glitter in the sunlight. Kefalonia is a beauty. Take the ferry across from Zante for the day and then hop on a coach for a tour of the island's most picturesque spots, including Melissani Cave and Myrtos Bay.

Just north of Zante, Kefalonia is an island that's big on beauty. You'll cruise over, watching the mountains and cliffs rise high from the sea to Pessada harbour. Your first stop is Drogarati Cave, where you'll step inside a vast cavern and be dazzled by the numerous stalactites and stalagmites. We'll continue to Lake Melissani for a boat trip across this underground lagoon with aquamarine waters that glisten in the sun.

Next, we'll head to the seaside village of Agia Efimia. Here, you'll have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, there's a photo stop at Myrtos Bay – a famous filming spot from Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Rounding off the trip is some free time in Argostoli, the island's capital.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Ferry ticket
  • check Guide
What to remember
  • Not suitable for younger children and guests with reduced mobility
  • Lunch and entrance fees to caves not included
  • Programme may be in a different order depending on ferry times
  • Pick-ups are available from selected hotels in the following resorts:
    - Keri
    - Porto Koukla
    - Agios Sostis
    - Laganas
    - Kalamaki
    - Argassi
    - Tsilivi
    - Tragaki
    - Kypseli
    - Amoudi
    - Alykanas
    - Alykes
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
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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 94 reviews from verified customers


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  • M

    Matt

    Verified booking

    5

    24 September 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    This excursion was honestly the best one you could do while in Zante, the island is beyond beautiful and the two activities you can do too more than worth it. You do have to pay for both in addition which is 6 euro for caves per person and 10 euro for lake per person but well worth the price!

  • S

    Steven b

    Verified booking

    4.6

    1 September 2025

    Travelled with family


    Sent a lot of time on the bus, was a beautiful island and the only thing I could say negative was that there wasn’t enough time in the main town at the end and was dropped there when there all in siesta and 90% of the shops where closed. But with ferry time booked time was tight

  • K

    Kjc

    Verified booking

    5

    29 August 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The only downside is the early start and long day but it’s expected due to the distance being traveled The guide and driver were very informative and helpful throughout the day

  • S

    Stuart

    Verified booking

    4.2

    16 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Our guide Konstantina and driver Demitrious were excellent. The tour stated 8 hours yet it was 13. This was a very long day. Queuing for 90 mins for the Messalina lake was ridiculous as was 30 Euros for 2 adults and a teen for a 15 min experience. Lunch was wolfed down in a bakery at 15.30, way too late after such an early start. We had a pathetic 20 mins in the capital due to the ferry leaving at 18.00. Agastoli looked lovely yet we saw virtually nothing of it which was disappointing.

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    Wendy

    Verified booking

    3.8

    15 August 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    30 mins at the caves is not long enough, by the time you climb down, run round run back up the steps, which is steep understandable, takes away the pleasure of what you have had to quickly look at, needs to be a hour, certainly no time to buy a souvenir.

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    James M

    Verified booking

    4.6

    2 August 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Kefalonia is a beautiful island. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The two cave tours were interesting, but there was a fair amount of time spent waiting in line, and both were very busy (maybe as there were cruise ship tours also in Kefalonia that day). The ferry ride was quite lengthy (approx 90 minutes), but there was ample space to sit inside or outside.

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