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Excursions & Tours

Highlights of Kefalonia

Melissani Lake and Drogarati Cave

Argostoli Sightseeing

Discover Assos Village

Myrtos Marvels From Beach Bliss to Countryside Cuisine

Argostoli Stroll

Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach Tour

Private Argostoli Discovery Walk

Private Beach and Culinary Wine Tasting

Private Cave and Lake Exploration with Flavors of Kefalonia Village

Private Culinary Canvas and Culture of Kefalonia

Private Cultural Argostoli and Charming Villages

Private Historical Kefalonia and Natural Splendors

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Private Argostoli Sightseeing

Argostoli greece tours & ionian islands excursions.

Argostoli is a town on the island of Kefalonia, one of several Ionian Islands in the Ionian Sea near Greece. Argostoli is also the capital of Kefalonia. As a result of a 1953 earthquake that destroyed nearly all structures built on Kefalonia, Argostoli's rebuilt streets feel very new. And though it might lack much architectural gravitas, it has a lively buzz about it, with Lithostroto, a long pedestrian-only shopping street, running through a gauntlet of stylish shops, boutiques, souvenir shops, and cafes. Other popular stops on Lithostroto are the Catholic Church of St. Nicholas and a tiny museum dedicated to the Italian Acqui Division - who fought against the Germans in World War II.

The main focus of the activity in Argostoli is in charming Plateia Valianou, where locals come to chat and eat at the many restaurants. Greek food, such as the famous traditional Kefalonian meat pie, is easy to find here, so try to visit if you can. In the summer, kantadoroi (serenaders) wander the streets singing kantades, traditional Greek songs accompanied by guitar and mandolin.

If a day on the waters is what you're looking for, take a trip to Myrtos Beach or Melissani Lake. Myrtos Beach is famous for its mile-and-a-half arc, deep blue waters, and white pebbles. You can soak in the sun, enjoy a drink, or go for a swim. Melissani Lake, an underground lake hidden in a cave, is also a popular tourist destination. The waters from the lake of Melissani Cave lead to the sea in Karavomylos. Take a tour through this beautiful lake of crystal clear waters while rays of sunlight beam through the top of the cavern.

Only a short distance from Melissani Lake is the Drogarati Cave in Sami, Greece. This is a wondrous cave full of beautiful stalagmites rising from the ground and stalactites dropping from the ceiling and is believed to be around 150 million years old. This limestone cave was discovered only 300 years ago after an earthquake created an entrance and revealed its existence. It has a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit) which feels great in the hot summer months. Drogarati Cave also has an event space where concerts and events are sometimes held due to the fantastic natural acoustics.

You can also enjoy nature by visiting the Koutavos Lagoon's nature preserve, where you can spot endangered Loggerhead sea turtles swimming out into the seawater.

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Tours, Cruises & Activities in Kefalonia

Private full day tour

Melissani lake,Fiskardo,Assos, Myrtos Beach and more, approx 8 hours

Private half day tour

Melissani lake, Drogaratti Cave, Myrtos Beach and more, approx 5 hours

Private Shore Excursion I

Private shore excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers , approx 6 hours

Private Shore Excursion II

Private shore excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers , approx 7 hours.

Private Argostoli and Surroundings

Sightseeing, History, Tasting, Beach and more.. 4 hours.

Private Tailor Made Tour

Create your desired tour, chose the places you would like to visit.

Private Assos & Fiskardo tour

Myrtos - Assos - Fiskardo and more.. 7-8 hours.

Melissani lake cave & Myrtos beach

The amazing lake cave decicated to Nymph Melissani 4-5 hrs

Private Discover Ithaca

Explore home of the mythological hero Odysseus. 9 hours .

Lixouri Peninsula Tour

Explore and enjoy Paliki's penisula beauties.

Southern Kefalonia

Kateleios, Skala, Poros and more 6 hours .

Ouzo & Meze Tour

Melissani Lake – Vouti beach or Atheras bay for Ouzo & Meze

Kefalonia Wine & Vineyards Tour

An unforgetable Kefalonia wine experience

Melissani & Drogaratti Tour

Private tour. Melissani Lake and Drogaratti Cave.

Historical-Christian-Leisure Tour

Italian monument, Saint Gerasimos, Antisamos... 6-7 hours.

• Ithaca Cruise from Sami

Amazing scenery through the magnificent Ithaca Cruise

• Zante Cruise

Ship Wreck beach, Blue Caves included to that exciting Zante Cruise

Myrtos Sunset Tour

Do not leave Myrtos until watching the sunset, it’s a unique experience.. 6 hours

• Private Motor Yacht Day Cruise

Put some spice in your life by chartering a yacht

Private Sailing Boat Cruise

Εnjoy a sailing cruise, visit secluded bays and hidden beauties

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Kefalonia tours.

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• Fiskardo Island Tour
• Discover Ithaca Tour
• Private Half Day Tour
• Private Full Day Tour
• Private Wine Tour

Kefalonia Cruises

• Lefkada Cruise
• Kefalonia Coast cruise
• Private MY Yacht Cruises

Kefalonia Activities

• Jeep Safari
• Sea Kayaking
• Horse Riding
• Coasteering

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With Seven Tourism agency you have the opportunity to travel in small groups and to de- stress completely. You will be able to unwind on and return relaxed and satisfied back to your accommodation. What we do, what we say, and what we say we do, has created memories for alive time….

Best things to do in Kefalonia but also some of the best guides in Kefalonia and Greece. We create new tours away from, crowded places and commercialism. We have been lucky to create a dream team of professionals who have been working in Tourism on Kefalonia for many years. In de winter the team meets and shares their experience from the summer to upgrade our customer service and tours.

Due to our 24-7 philosophy, we can help to create the most suitable package for you. By email massages we can take our time to listen to your travel wishes and guide you with the right information for a Tailor-made package for you. With our multiple booking discount affordable to suit every budget. Find affordable Best things to do in Kefalonia

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Dear Visitor, we are happy to welcome you to our website www.kefaloniantours.com. This site owned by Seven - Kefalonia Tourism Services an agency which is based in Argostoli, Kefalonia. As persons we have many years of experience working in the tourism field offering high quality travel services. Through our website we provide reliable, high quality and good value for money tours, cruises and activities in Kefalonia. We are a family running agency we want to offer you best services at the best cost thats why we work hard with the best local tours, cruises, and activities suppliers in Kefalonia to provide you excellent services. We hope to give us the chance to serve you and trust us for your tours in Kefalonia. We wish you unforgettable Kefalonia Holidays!

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Capital of Kefalonia is the city of Argostoli. An attractive little city with a population of around 10,000 inhabitants. Argostoli is surrounded by low green hills and is located in the middle of the bay of a natural harbor, which is one of the safest in the Mediterranean. At the edge of the bay next to Argostoli lies the  lagoon of Koutavos , with lush vegetation and a forest with very tall eucalyptus trees.

When coming to Kefalonia and its capital Argostoli do not miss out visiting the historic 19 th  century bridge of Argostoli, the so called  De Bosset Bridge . It is the largest stone bridge over the sea. In the middle a four-sided obelisk in honour of its constructors, prevails. Until this day it retains its majesty and remains a visible boundary between the sea and the lagoon of Koutavos.

In Argostoli you will find many attractions, museums, public services and banks, as well as public transportation for the entire island of Kefalonia .

The heart of the city is beating in “ Lithostroto “; a wonderful pedestrian street in the heart of the city, which incorporates the major shopping pulse of the capital city. Here you will also find enough cafes, tavernas, restaurants and bars to relax or party after you daily shopping. afterwards one can enjoy a walk in the great  Rizospaston Avenue , also known as the plam road, resulting in a small park full of pine trees. Among the biggest attractions in Argostoli are the  Theatre of Argostoli “O Kefalos” , the   Korgialenios Library  which is the third richest library in Greece and the  Garden of Napier with its great variety of trees.

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Immerse yourselves in the lifestyle and culture of Kefalonia and indulge your senses with its flavors. Our exciting private Kefalonia Tours and Kefalonia Shore Excursions ,range from classical hits of the island to off-the-beaten path tours and are available throughout the year.

Our aim is to create authentic local experiences that often, in their purity and simplicity, will capture your heart. Our Kefalonian private sightseeing tours,are a great way to experience Kefalonia Island (Cephalonia) at your own pace. Each itinerary we design is made to embrace your passions, fulfil your desires, and satisfy your curiosity for the uncharted and can be customized for you specifically, to suit your needs, your holiday wish lists, your preferred style of travel, your interests and your schedule.

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– We focus on quality, not quantity – All our Kefalonian daily  tours & excursions lead by locals – Choose between a huge variety of activities – We don’t sell tours, but authentic experiences – Flexible 48 hours cancellation policy (full refunds)

Most Popular Kefalonian island Tours

Kefalonia Shore Excursion For Cruise Ships Passengers / Kefalonia Half Day Highlights Tour

Duration :5 hrs

From 180 € per group

Pick up from Cruise Ship Pier or your Accomodation Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure Private Tour -Only your party will participate

Kefalonia Full Day Private Tour – Kefalonia Panorama

Duration : 8-9 hrs From € 240 per group

Private Tailor Made Tour

Duration :4-9 hrs

From € 160 per group

You can select places you want to visit

Ithaca Private Tour

Duration : 10 hrs

Departure from Argostoli 07:30 / Return to Argostoli 17:00

Wine Tasting Private Tour

Duration : 5-6 hrs

Taste The best Kefalonian Wines

Half Day Private Tour

From 175 € per group

Kefalonian Wine,Olive Oil & Honey Tour

From 175 €  per group

Learn everything about Olive Oil

Experience the life of a Beekeeper

Taste local Wines

Sunset Tour & Fiscardo By Night

Duration : 6 hrs

Myrtos Beach  - Assos - Fiskardo

Kefalonia Caves Tour & Myrtos Beach

From : 160 €

Duration : 4 hrs

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Private Sailing Boat Day Cruise

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Full Day Private Cruise from Agia Efimia

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Private Sailing Boat Day Cruise from Argostoli

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Full Day Cruise from € 600

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Kefalonia Tours, Transfers, Cruises, Argostoli

Fast, safe and comfortable transfers in kefalonia island.

“Athinais tours” is a tourist agency established in 2017 which aims to share the beauty of Kefalonia with the Island’s visitors. Our priority is to respect the personality of each individual, to ensure safety, flexibility, and the prevalence of a friendly environment. Our pleasure derives from the achievement of making our island an unforgettable memory for our guests.

FEATURED TOURS in Kefalonia, Argostoli

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Embark on a breathtaking boat tour around the stunning island of Kefalonia, Greece, aboard a charming 5-passenger boat that promises an intimate...

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All Day Tour

Recommended to visitors who want to explore all the beautiful sights of the island in one day. Swimming, water sports activities and...

Ideal for wine lovers. We’ll visit private wineries where we can  be informed about preparation methods and of course we’ll taste different...

HISTORY TOUR

If you are a history lover this tour is just for you. We’ll visit areas of historical interest. The excursion is combined...

TRADITION TOUR

Guided tours in places that produce traditional wine, oil, honey and soap. Information is provided on the methods of manufacturing local products. Guests can...

SUNSET TOUR

The tour starts after noon and ends in the evening. It includes a stop on the beautiful Myrtos beach, stroll in the...

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FEATURED CRUISES in Kefalonia, Argostoli

Explore Kefalonias hidden gems by boat. “EUPLOIA” is a fully renovated 45 passenger sailing boat ready to sail.

Sunset cruise

Departure from Argostoli port at 17:00 and returning at 22:00. During the cruise passengers have the opportunity to swim in the...

Platia Ammos Cruise

Departure from Argostoli port at 09:00 and returning at 17:00 This includes stops at White Rocks Beach, Platia Ammos and Xi....

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Catalina perry.

This was a perfect service for out trip. Stress free travel top Fiskardo and Myrtos beach in a very comfortable car. Our driver also organized a few other transfers...

Charlotte Johns

A perfect day in Fiskardo, wonderfull and friendly, very clean cars. If we are back in Kefalonia we’ll book them again, every thing was perfect.

We had one person in our party that had to leave for the airport at 4 am and two for 6 am. They arrived on time for both parties.

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We booked from airport to Poros port, from Argostoli to Skala, and from there to airport. Fair price, accurate, pleasant.

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This is a tour worth going on and the best of our trip. If you don’t want to waste your money and feel not overly tired when you get...

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Kefalonia Sightseeing & Tours

The specialists in shore excursions in kefalonia island..

Kefalonia Sightseeing & Tours is Kefalonia's exclusive sightseeing tour operator specializing in shore excursions , shared & private island tours, boat trips and activities.

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We offer tours where we visit wineries of the island, we learn about the wine & taste the varieties growing in the fields & edges of the great mountain of "Ainos" like the famous "Robola"

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We invite you to experience the joy of a trip to our island's gastronomical culture! A great chance to enjoy & taste delicacies, enhance your skills & learn about techniques & ways of cooking.

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Argostoli – Capital City Walking Tours

Argostoli, our beautiful capital city!

The island’s capital city of Argostoli offers many attractions and activities to the visitor. Its relatively compact nature, neat street layout and gentle undulations mean it’s a great city for walking around. The city is easy to navigate, it’s interesting and full of life: from the bustling harbour and market, local craft and souvenir shops, traditional cafes and tavernas, to high-end shopping, trendy bars, coffee shops and restaurants.

The city is also the administrative centre of the island so the major government bodies, the court house and major banks are also located here. There are many important collections held in museums throughout the city. Argostoli is surrounded by water – a harbour for fishing boats, yachts and day tour boats, a larger port for passenger ferries and cruise ships, several small beaches and a beautiful lagoon. We propose three walking tours to cover all the ‘must-see’ things to do in our beautiful capital city!

First of all how to get getting there:

By car/ferry

From the northern regions of the island ( Erissos , Pylaros & Sami ) there are three different ways to drive to Argostoli.

1. Take the mountain road from Sami (a shorter route for those in that region) called Argostoliou-Samis, that passes the junctions for Ainos Mountain , Saint Gerasimos Monastery and the wineries.

2. This route begins at the main junction at Divarata (the village above Myrtos ). It is a wider, more recently constructed road taking you to Argostoli through the Falari mountains (a shorter route if you are staying in the Pylaros region).

3. The coast road that runs from Erissos all the way down into Argostoli is a longer route. You can stop at the viewing point at Myrtos and over Agia Kyriaki bay for amazing views and nice photos. The road is winding but offers some good scenery.

From the Paliki region you can drive around the gulf and join the coast road south.

From the eastern regions of Livathos and Elios-Pronnoi you can drive along the southern coastal road.

By public transport

The Greek bus service KTEL run bus routes covering the major villages and towns of the island to the bus station in central Argostoli. Check their website for detailed timetables.

From the Paliki region you can take the car/passenger ferry across the gulf from Lixouri town straight into Argostoli.

This tour is divided into 3 parts, you can choose to do part of it or all of it according to your schedule and interests:

Koutavos Lagoon (south side)

Estimated walk time: approximately 1.5 hours*

Arriving at the entrance of the city, take in the view of Koutavos Lagoon , spanned by the De Bosset (Drapano) bridge , with the low-lying city beautifully spread out in front of you. Once you have driven around the lagoon you can usually find a parking space just after the sports centre, or closer to the bridge, to start your walking tour.

Once an impassable swamp, Koutavos Lagoon and the newly renovated De Bosset bridge today is a magical sight and a wonderful walk for locals as well as holiday makers. You can walk, or cycle, along the coastal path and enjoy the peaceful environment, a feeding ground for the turtles Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtles), wild ducks, black headed hens, swans, and a variety of fish. The lagoon is also an important stop off for many migrating  birds. Rent a boat, hydro bike or pedal boat from Argostoli Lagoon Activities and explore this unique environment from a different perspective.

On this side of the town you can find the educational Environmental Center of Mount Ainos   where you can learn about local environmental issues (contact them for opening times). Then cross the beautiful De Bosset (Drapano) bridge to get a wide angle view of the city and the port. Almost halfway along the bridge stands a stone column (obelisk) built by the British to commemorate their stay.

Argostoli Town Center 

estimated walk time approx 2h*

Walk along the coastal road towards the center of the city and pass the fish and fruit market to reach the black and white, palm lined, cobbled coastal road, and take a seat at one of the benches and watch the local residents going about their daily business. Here the fishermen moor their boats to sell fresh fish. Very often you will get the chance to see the loggerhead turtles coming to eat fish from the boats.

The road passes the Nautical School and the small quay where the ferry boats connect to the town of Lixouri (this is an alternative way to get to Lixouri avoiding the round driving tour, the ferries leave around every 30 mins).  Look out for the statue of Nikos Kavadias , a famous Greek poet, who can be found gazing out to see at the harbour in Argostoli, which is quite apt as he was known as “The Poet of the Sea”. When you reach the cruise ship moorings I suggest you turn left up one of the vertical streets to get to the city center. The main attractions and shopping areas are limited on the first two parallel streets up from the coastal road and the small vertical streets crossing them. The first street called Siteboron Str. has various shops but continue to the main shopping street called Lithostroto (paved street) where you can find a selection of souvenir, jewellery and clothing shops .

On the south side of this wide pedestrianised street sits Kabana (Bell) Square with it’s historic Clock Tower. The tower was re-constructed after the devastating earthquake of 1953. When the French came to Kefalonia they burned the Libro D’oro (the Golden Book of Noblemen) and planted the tree of freedom signing the end of the Venetian occupation and the birth of the radical movement.  On the other side of Lithostroto towards the main squares, you can find the Catholic church on the left, and next to it a small exhibition for the Acqui Divison .  Continuing along the Lithostroto you will find Saint Spyridon Church with a variety of coffee shops to enjoy while the kids play around, make sure to keep a look out for local and traditional products, especially sweets. At the end there is a square with the Court Building and Kefalos Municipal theatre which holds performances, screenings and exhibitions throughout the year. If you take the street from the side of the left theatre you will find Korgalenios Library and Museum of Folklore History  , where you can explore all facets of urban and rural life (i.e. dress code, costumes, household furnishings and fittings, family and social life, entertainment, folk and popular art, etc), as well as ecclesiastic art and the worship rituals of Kefalonians. Just next to the Museum you can see a traditional building that has not been destroyed by the earthquake.

Back on the main road again – at the extension of the Lithostroto towards the main square, you will pass the Archeological Museum (temporarily closed after structural damage), the Municipality building on your right and then Focas Cosmetatos Foundation  with personal collections and publications as well as a great collection of photos from before the earthquake of 1953.

Now you have reached the main square of Argostoli. Vallianos Square is named after one of the greater benefactors of Kefalonia, you can see his statue here. Some of the main events of the year take place in the square, such as the Carnival, concerts, and Christmas village. The square has a number of open air cafes where one can relax while the kids can play around. The road of the palm trees has a big selection of restaurants and bars and ends up at the Municipal Swimming pool and on your right you will find the Tourist Information Center .

Katavothres & Fanari  (north side)

estimated walk time to Katavothres is approx 15min, to Fanari extra 15min*

From the Tourist Information Center you can begin another tour by taking the beautiful Fanari coastal road, either on foot, bicycle or by car . At the Kotsanas Museum you can find working models and fine examples of Ancient Greek Technology, located at Maistratos Port. On the way you will see the ruins of Thalassomilos that was cleaned and painted this year and holded many festivals and events, make sure to visit the water wheel and the strange geological phenomenon of Katavothres , and then head off to Saint Theodore lighthouse / Fanari . Following the road you can stop to see the Memorial of Acqui Division , in this area there are three little beaches that you can cool down for a while and then explore the area, these are the suburbs of Argostoli.

*times are approx and are calculated without any stops

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