Mystical mountains, verdant valleys, secluded coves and azure waters that glitter in the sunlight. Kefalonia is a beauty. Take the ferry across from Zante for the day and then hop on a coach for a tour of the island's most picturesque spots, including Melissani Cave and Myrtos Bay.

Just north of Zante, Kefalonia is an island that's big on beauty. You'll cruise over, watching the mountains and cliffs rise high from the sea to Pessada harbour. Your first stop is Drogarati Cave, where you'll step inside a vast cavern and be dazzled by the numerous stalactites and stalagmites. We'll continue to Lake Melissani for a boat trip across this underground lagoon with aquamarine waters that glisten in the sun.

Next, we'll head to the seaside village of Agia Efimia. Here, you'll have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, there's a photo stop at Myrtos Bay – a famous filming spot from Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Rounding off the trip is some free time in Argostoli, the island's capital.

A great way to see another Island as a bonus on top of Zante. The Melissani cave lake experience was amazing with the vivid colours and Kay was a great guide for the whole day. From end to end this is a 14 hr experience - with 3hrs on a large ferry and 5 or 6 hrs on a coach - a fantastic day but some stamina needed! Thanks TUI team.

Enjoyed the trip, I did feel it expensive didn’t include lunch and would have been nice to be offered water as it was extremely hot

Guide Bianca hat sehr viele Informationen über die Reise und den Inseln Kefalonia und Zakynthos erzählt. Die Reise war nie langweilig und Bianca hat zur Guten Stimmung aktiv beigetragen. Unser Busfahrer war ein Vollprofi der Situationen sicher und gelassen gemeistert hat, in denen ich mit einem PKW, die Nerven verloren hätte. Dickes Lob für beide, immer gerne wieder.

Prachtig eiland Kefalonia. Bianca is een leuke en gezellige reisleidster Erg lang moeten wachten bij het varen in de grotten. Had meer verwacht van het varen.

I enjoyed all the historical facts about the island and the whole experience was excellent

Unsere Reiseleiterin Bianca war super! Die Planung war super und durch unsere zeitigen Anreise hatten wir keine lange Wartezeiten. Ihre Erläuterungen waren spitze und sehr informativ. Das einzige, was man besser machen könnte, für jeden Gast ein Übersetzungsgerät, damit sie nicht alles 3x sagen muss.

Why you’ll love this…

Hop the ferry from Zante for a coach tour of Kefalonia's best bits
Visit Drogarati Cave and Agia Efimia
Subterranean Lake Melissani boat trip

Important to know

Not suitable for younger children and guests with reduced mobility
Lunch and entrance fees to caves not included
Programme may be in a different order depending on ferry times
Pick-ups are available from selected hotels in the following resorts:
- Keri
- Porto Koukla
- Agios Sostis
- Laganas
- Kalamaki
- Argassi
- Tsilivi
- Tragaki
- Kypseli
- Amoudi
- Alykanas
- Alykes
Every Saturday the excursion will be guided in German and Dutch language
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Ferry ticket
Guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Simon H
Travelled as a couple
14 September 2026
5
United Kingdom
A great way to see another Island as a bonus on top of Zante. The Melissani cave lake experience was amazing with the vivid colours and Kay was a great guide for the whole day. From end to end this is a 14 hr experience - with 3hrs on a large ferry and 5 or 6 hrs on a coach - a fantastic day but some stamina needed! Thanks TUI team.
J
Jeanette
Travelled as a couple
11 September 2026
5
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the trip, I did feel it expensive didn’t include lunch and would have been nice to be offered water as it was extremely hot
R
RB
Travelled as a couple
14 September 2026
5
Germany
Guide Bianca hat sehr viele Informationen über die Reise und den Inseln Kefalonia und Zakynthos erzählt. Die Reise war nie langweilig und Bianca hat zur Guten Stimmung aktiv beigetragen. Unser Busfahrer war ein Vollprofi der Situationen sicher und gelassen gemeistert hat, in denen ich mit einem PKW, die Nerven verloren hätte. Dickes Lob für beide, immer gerne wieder.
E
Ellebel@
Travelled with a group of friends
7 September 2026
5
Netherlands
Prachtig eiland Kefalonia. Bianca is een leuke en gezellige reisleidster Erg lang moeten wachten bij het varen in de grotten. Had meer verwacht van het varen.
R
Racheal
Travelled with family
27 August 2026
5
United Kingdom
I enjoyed all the historical facts about the island and the whole experience was excellent
F
Freyline
Travelled with family
24 August 2026
5
Germany
Unsere Reiseleiterin Bianca war super! Die Planung war super und durch unsere zeitigen Anreise hatten wir keine lange Wartezeiten. Ihre Erläuterungen waren spitze und sehr informativ. Das einzige, was man besser machen könnte, für jeden Gast ein Übersetzungsgerät, damit sie nicht alles 3x sagen muss.