Secret Zante Tour with Monastery, Blue Caves and Local Speciality Tastings
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Secret Zante Tour with Monastery, Blue Caves and Local Speciality Tastings

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 43 reviews
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£39.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the frescoes in the medieval Greek Orthodox Anafonitria Monastery
  • Cruise along Cape Skinari in the north of the island to swim off the Blue Caves
  • Enjoy an organic olive oil tasting at a family-run olive mill on Lithakia
  • Mingle with locals in remote villages and discover the flavours of their produce
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Zante and its countryside
What to expect

It's easy to see why the Venetians called Zante the ‘Flower of the East'. This tour takes in some of the island's prettiest villages and the remote Anafonitria monastery, too. And there are local speciality tastings, plus a boat trip to the Blue Caves. Konstantina, one of our local guides, says, ‘This tour has it all – a monastery, the Blue Caves, olive oil and wine. But my favourite part is when guests ask me for more info so that I can share the secrets of Zante with them.'

You'll kick off at Bochali lookout point for camera-grabbing views over the Ionian Sea. Next, you'll get a flavour of the Zante countryside with a visit to a family-owned organic olive oil mill and museum. Learn about the pressing process and sample some of their liquid gold. The next taste is a traditional sweet treat in Kampi, a hamlet nestled in olive groves. Then it's on to the 14th-century Anafonitria Monastery, famed for its frescoes. With its rustic stone exterior and rural setting, it's a real blast from the past.

In the afternoon, there's a stop for local speciality tastings – wine, honey and more – in a village shop en route to Cape Skinari, the island's northernmost point. Here, you'll hop on a boat to the Blue Caves, one of the deepest points in the Med. Carved into white cliffs, its sea-smoothed walls reflect the azure waters like a mirror. There's also a swim stop, where you can cool off near the caves.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Boat trip
  • check Wine and sweet tastings
  • check Olive oil tasting in Lithakia
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • If the boat trip is cancelled due to high winds, there'll be a coffee stop instead
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Lunch not included
  • Please provide passport/ID details of all guests at time of booking, you won't need it on the day
  • This tour will be guided in Dutch, German, Polish or English by native speaking tour guides
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • 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, 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

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4.1/5

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  • Hofer

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Wir haben diesen Ausflug mit deutschsprachiger Reiseleitung gebucht. Tatsächlich waren aber rd 80% Holländer an Bord. Gerettet hat alles unsere (TUI-) ...

  • Reisemeister

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Reiseleitern war eine Holländerin. Die Tour war für Deutsche und Holländer (deutsch und holländisch) ausgelegt. Leider waren die Erläuterungen zu ...

  • D+B6870

    From Germany - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Blue Caves absolut Top! Für Zakynthosbesucher ein Muß. Kloster + Taverne ok. Olivenölvrkaufsveranstaltung kann man sein lassen, gehört aber bei solche ...

  • Reichenhaller

    From Germany - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Leider fand die Reiseleitung zweisprachig statt (Niederländisch /Deutsch ) wobei dann das Deutsche unterging. Die Zubringung bzw. Rückbringung erfolg ...

  • Kerstin

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tolle Reiseleiterin. Bianca war immer gut gelaunt, aufmerksam, hilfsbereit, freundlich und viele interessante Informationen vermittelt. Genug Pausen ...

  • Syl

    From Germany - May 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5