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The 15 Tours in Kefalonia That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Good tours in Kefalonia fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

"Dreamy cruise"Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat - Vardiani Island and a slower middle stop
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“Dreamy cruise”Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat

1.“Dreamy cruise”Daily Cruise from Argostoli harbour with a traditional Greek boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Cruise from Argostoli with the Dreamy Cruises crew for three swim stops at White Rocks Beach, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach. You get homemade Greek food, snacks, water, unlimited local wine, swimming gear, and time to relax. Stefano and the crew keep the day friendly and easygoing, with a small tender for anyone who needs help reaching shore.

“Overall experience was fantastic, the boys running it were great - highly recommend for all travellers from families, friends and solo travellers”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch - White Rocks Beach: clear water and a gentle start
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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

2.Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours aboard a traditional Greek boat with Captain Vagelis and his crew, stopping at White Rocks, Vardiani Island and Xi Beach. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, spot for dolphins, and enjoy homemade Kefalonian pie, salad, tzatziki, fruit, wine and water. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly meals are available with advance notice.

“Sea swimming was lovely beautiful beaches! Great friendly crew and delicious meat pie. Went with a 3 & 5 year old who loved swimming with the floats provided and also enjoyed the food.”

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Kefalonia Wine Tour

3.Kefalonia Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Julia in a small group for a four to five hour tour through Kefalonia’s wine country. Walk among family vineyards and ancient olive trees near Mount Aenos, eat local food at her family cottage, then taste eight wines at Orealios Winery with views of St. Gerasimos Cathedral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Wow!! If you enjoy wine you must do this tour Julia takes you to her family’s vineyards, explains everything you need to know and lots more You get to taste a number of excellent wines and enjoy a typical Greek lunch Highly recommended”

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The Caves ....Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake - Taking the short boat ride at Melissani Lake
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The Caves ….Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake

4.The Caves ….Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Argostoli to Drogarati Cave, Melissani Lake, and a Myrtos Beach viewpoint. Guide Sandra, Kathryn, Maria, and others have been praised for clear island commentary. Expect shared transport, steep cave steps, a 10 to 15 minute boat ride, and a four-hour schedule.

“People should know about the queue and that you might wait two hours like we did to get into the lake”

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Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo - St. Gerasimos Monastery in the Omala Valley
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Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo

5.Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

See Kefalonia’s major sights in one full day by air-conditioned coach. Taste local Robola wine, visit St. Gerasimos Monastery and Drogarati Cave, boat across Melissani Lake, stop in Fiskardo, and photograph Myrtos Beach. Guides such as Duska, Maria, and Katerina add useful stories about island life, mythology, and history.

“This trip was amazing, start to finish. Beginning with wine tasting at 10am was a first for me and I actually really liked it! The wines we sampled were excellent and learning about the history of the specific grapes they used made it even more interesting and memorable. The views from the vineyard certainly didn’t hurt either! The drive to Drogarati and Melisani caves was beautiful, Kefalonia is probably one of the most scenic places I have had the pleasure to visit. Melisani cave was a standout- I’d seen pictures online prior to visiting and assumed that they were heavily edited but they were not. It’s actually that stunning and…”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine - White Rocks Beach and its limestone cliffs
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Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

6.Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $76

Spend 7.5 hours aboard Queen Bee or Queen Bee II with crew members such as Petros, Panos, George, and Gigi. Swim at White Rocks, Vardiani Islands, and Xi Beach, use the paddleboards and snorkeling gear, and enjoy Mama Angelika’s homemade moussaka with wine, coffee, and water.

“It was a wonderful day. Amazing sights, incredible service & delicious food from mama Petros. To the crew: thank you so much for making my first day cruise experience so positive and pleasant. Definitely created some core memories.”

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"QueenBee" Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch - White Rocks and the value of a sea-only beach
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“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

7.“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Petros, George, Nikos, and the Queen Bee crew for an eight-hour cruise from Argostoli. You’ll visit secluded beaches such as White Rocks, swim in clear Mediterranean water, use paddle boards and snorkel masks, and enjoy homemade Greek food, wine, soft drinks, and coffee. A dinghy helps less confident swimmers reach shore.

“George and his brother are the perfect hosts to this trip and actually are what makes it a truly special day. Would recommend as a must do if staying on Kefalonia”

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Kefalonia: Assos and Fiscardo Guided Tour - Melissani Cave and its short underground boat ride
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Kefalonia: Assos and Fiscardo Guided Tour

8.Assos and Fiscardo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $41

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring northern Kefalonia by air-conditioned coach. You will visit Melissani Cave, walk through Assos and Fiskardo, and stop above Myrtos Beach. Guides such as Wendy, Maria, and Duska share island history, myths, food tips, and practical directions, while an experienced driver handles the narrow mountain roads.

“We had a great day trip on this excursion! Maria and driver Dimitris were excellent. Maria was so friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the wonderful island. Dimitris was a fantastic driver!! The tour allowed enough time at each stop, and Maria changed the schedule so that we would not be queuing or waiting at busy times. 100% recommend this trip. The island is beautiful.”

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Kefalonia: Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo - Agios Gerasimos Monastery gives the day a spiritual start
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Kefalonia: Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo

9.Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 9 hours · from $42

Spend nine hours crossing Kefalonia with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Robola Winery, Agios Gerasimos Monastery, Drogarati Cave, Melissani Lake, Fiscardo, and Myrtos Beach. Guides such as Maria, Duska, and Katerina have led recent departures. Cave tickets and lunch cost extra, and Drogarati requires steep steps.

“A very well organised trip that introduces you to lots of different parts of the island and its history. It was a long day, but Duska our guide kept us well informed and entertained, and it was great to see some of Kephalonia's key sites and taste some delicious wine.”

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Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine - Vardiani Islands and the Rabbit Island stop
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Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine

10.Argostoli: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Set out from Argostoli harbor with Petros, Peter, Yannis, or the Queen Bee crew for a four-hour evening cruise. Swim near Vardiani Islands and Xi Beach, use paddle boards or the dinghy, then eat homemade moussaka and Greek salad with wine while the sun sets. Routes and boats can change with weather and availability.

“Tha captain and all the crew were very friendly, the food was lovely and so was the wine. Best trip on Kefalonia in my opinion.”

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Assos and Fiscardo Island Tour - Assos: colorful lanes and a difficult castle choice
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Assos and Fiscardo Island Tour

11.Assos and Fiscardo Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel across Kefalonia by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, visiting Melissani Cave, Assos, Fiskardo, and the Myrtos Beach viewpoint. Guides such as Maria, Duska, and Caterina are praised for clear island history and legends. The €10 cave ticket, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Enjoyable experience, guide very knowledgeable and helpful, told us lots of history about Kefalonia.”

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From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour - Orealios Gaea Winery and the taste of Robola
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From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

12.From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Travel from Argostoli by air-conditioned van to Melissani Lake, Drogarati Cave, Antisamos Beach, Agia Efimia, Myrtos Beach, and Orealios Gaea Winery. English-speaking guides such as Martin, Isadora, and Costas add local stories and can sometimes adjust stops. Antisamos may be replaced by Assos.

“The tour was excellent...guide and driver were extremely friendly and knowledgeable..he took special care of my daughter who is 11 and always happy to answer any questions we had...I made some good friends in the tour...definitely and highly recommend 😊 ❤️”

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Kefalonia: Road Trip to Myrtos Beach, Assos & Fiskardo - Myrtos Beach: beautiful, bright, and not especially gentle
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Kefalonia: Road Trip to Myrtos Beach, Assos & Fiskardo

13.Road Trip to Myrtos Beach, Assos & Fiskardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 9 hours · from $64

Spend about nine hours exploring northern Kefalonia by air-conditioned minibus. Swim at Myrtos Beach, enjoy free time and lunch in seaside Fiskardo, then stroll through flower-lined Assos. An English-speaking guide such as Vanna shares island history while an experienced driver handles the mountain bends. Food, drinks, and entry fees are extra.

“just loved it, friendly, informative and a really unforgettable day.”

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From Argostoli: Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach Tour - Myrtos Beach gives the tour its breathing room
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From Argostoli: Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach Tour

14.From Argostoli: Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 150 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide for a five-hour Kefalonia outing from Argostoli or nearby hotels. You’ll ride a shared boat beneath Melissani Lake’s open cave roof, then spend about 90 minutes at Myrtos Beach. Guides such as Sandra, Lucas, and Katrin have been praised for clear island commentary, while beach umbrellas and port pickup make this a practical cruise-day choice.

“We were picked up at the port, which was nice because we came in on a cruise ship. Katrin was our guide for the day. She was super knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting facts about the island. She also placed an order for our lunch. And they brought it to the beach for us. Everything was absolutely beautiful. It was very nice to have an air conditioned comfortable bus to be in. I highly recommend this tour.”

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From Kefalonia: Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop - Poros Port and the first 40 minutes at sea
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From Kefalonia: Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop

15.Blue Cave Boat Cruise & Shipwreck Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

From Poros Port, cruise from Kefalonia to Zakynthos for the Blue Caves, Navagio Shipwreck Beach, swimming stops, and free time in Alykanas. The English-speaking crew handles the boat and safety gear, while you bring water, food, sun protection, and a towel. This is best for active visitors who can manage boarding and a full day on the water.

“One of the best days my husband and I have ever had. Shipwreck beach and the blue caves were absolutely stunning. The tour guides were very personable and made the trip that much better. By far worth the money!”

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