Kefalonia Highlights: Wine, Monastery, Caves & Assos
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We can organise this tour privately for your group, on request. Send us a request and we'll reply with a quote.
Discover the best of Kefalonia in one full day — underground caves, a mythical lake, Robola wine tasting, a sacred monastery, the charming village of Assos, and the iconic Myrtos viewpoint.
- Robola wine tasting at Orealios Gaea winery
- Monastery of Agios Gerasimos
- Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake
- Lunch stop in Sami, free time in Assos
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
About this experience
Discover Kefalonia's most iconic highlights in one unforgettable day.
Begin at Orealios Gaea Winery in the Omala Valley, where you'll taste Robola — Kefalonia's signature white wine — and learn about the island's winemaking traditions from the people behind them. Nearby, visit the Sacred Monastery of Agios Gerasimos, dedicated to Kefalonia's patron saint. Explore the peaceful grounds, admire the Byzantine architecture, and discover the island's deep spiritual heritage.
Descend into the earth at Drogarati Cave, a geological wonder formed over 150 million years. Walk through cathedral-like chambers filled with ancient stalactites and stalagmites as your guide brings the underground world to life. Then step into myth at Melissani Lake, where sunlight pours through a collapsed roof to illuminate an underground lake of extraordinary turquoise blue — a boat ride across its surface is one of the most memorable moments in all of Greece.
Lunch follows in Sami, the harbour town on Kefalonia's east coast, with waterfront tavernas serving fresh seafood and local specialties. From there, continue north to charming Assos, nestled on a dramatic peninsula beneath a Venetian fortress. Wander its pastel-colored streets, take in the crystal-clear bay, and soak in a pace of life that feels untouched.
The day closes at the Myrtos viewpoint — one of Greece's most photographed landscapes, with its sheer white cliffs and impossibly blue waters. A final image to carry home.
Your guide brings the stories. The island does the rest.
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup
Departure from Argostoli/Lassi area (pickup times vary by location)
Orealios Gaea Winery (30 min)
Start the day at Orealios Gaea Winery in the Omala Valley. Sample Robola, Kefalonia's acclaimed indigenous white wine, and learn about the island's winemaking heritage directly from the producers.
Monastery of Agios Gerasimos (20 min)
Visit the island's sacred religious center, dedicated to the patron saint of Kefalonia. Explore the peaceful monastery grounds and admire Byzantine architecture and iconography.
Drogarati Cave (45 min)
Descend into the earth to explore Drogarati Cave, a geological wonder formed over 150 million years. Walk through vast subterranean chambers adorned with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites.
Melissani Cave Lake (45 min)
Step into myth at Melissani Lake, where a collapsed cavern roof lets sunlight illuminate an underground lake of breathtaking turquoise blue. Take a guided wooden boat ride across its mystical waters.
Sami — Lunch Stop
Lunch stop in Sami, the harbour town on Kefalonia's east coast. Free time to eat at a waterfront taverna (meals at your own expense).
Assos Village (45 min)
Wander the pastel-colored alleys of picturesque Assos, a village tucked beneath the ruins of a Venetian fortress on a pine-clad peninsula. Enjoy time for coffee, photos, or quiet reflection by the sea.
Myrtos Beach Viewpoint (10 min)
Conclude the day high above Myrtos Beach, capturing panoramic photographs of its iconic white cliffs, sparkling turquoise surf, and dramatic Ionian seascape.
Return to Hotel
Comfortable return journey to your designated drop-off point with memories of Kefalonia's very best sights.
What's included
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Professional English-speaking guide
- WIFI
What's not included
- Melissani Lake entrance fee — €10 adult / €5 child (2026 price, paid on site)
- Drogarati Cave entrance fee — €6 adult / €3 child (2026 price, paid on site)
- Food & Drinks
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup — included
We pick you up from a designated point near your hotel. Your exact pickup point and time are confirmed by our team after booking.
Prefer to come on your own?
You can also meet us where the tour starts: Argostoli Express Market, Leof. Ioannou Metaxa 54, Argostoli 28100, at 09:30.
Check availability & book
Prefer it private?
We can organise this tour privately for your group, on request. Send us a request and we'll reply with a quote.
Check availability & book
Prefer it private?
We can organise this tour privately for your group, on request. Send us a request and we'll reply with a quote.
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