Permis photo inclus
Visite en transports en commun
Excursion en bateau sur le canal incluse
Billets de train inclus
Convient aux petits enfants
Visite accessible en fauteuil roulant
Billet musée inclus
Collation légère incluse
Déjeuner inclus
Transport inclus
Visite à pied
Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia (the largest on the island), is an attractively laid-out Greek town, with small squares and courtyards, and some steep, narrow side streets.
What's included
- Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- English Guide
- Bottle of Water
Highlights
Itinerary
10:00
Begin this tour with a scenic island drive, passing through olives groves, thick cypress glades, and vineyards. Traveling along the beautiful seaside road of Fanari, where you will stop at Katavothres for a photo opportunity of the sinkholes. This is a geological phenomenon observed in 1835, with seawater entering the cracks close to shore it follows a long path underground flowing into the lake of Melissani & Karamomylos area.
We will continue the scenic drive to the Robiola Winery, passing through the Villages of Livathi and the imposing castle of St George, situated in the Omala Valley, which is famous for the production of Robiola, a Kefalonian local wine. Situated next to the winery under the slopes of the Ainos Mountian is the Monastery of St Gerasimos, who was the patron saint of Kefalonia, the Monastery is a sacred place for Kefalonia citizens. The relic of the Saint are kept in a glass case placed above the Saint’s Tomb.
Continuing the tour passing through the town of Sami with its vast harbor and lovely buildings we will arrive at Karavomilos, a small and pretty fishing village, with a narrow beach and great views across to Ithaca. Situated on a small circular lake you will find the local water mill which the town was named after. This area attracts lots of wildlife including ducks, swans, and herons, due to being surrounded by lush vegetation.
A short drive from Karavomilos is the pretty fishing village of Agia Efimia, surrounded by sea and fir tree coved mountains, this small but beautiful village has lots to offer from traditional Greek waterside cafes, tavernas and a great selection of shops. A traditional character of this town is the house’s red-tiled roof’s which spread around the natural bay.
On the return to the port, you will have the chance to take some postcard-worthy photos from the top of Myrtros Bay of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, due to its exotic scenery and wild beauty.