5 Beach Tours in Kefalonia: Which One to Actually Book

1.Road Trip to Myrtos Beach, Assos & Fiskardo

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

This $64 road trip takes you from Argostoli, Lassi, Sami, or Agia Efimia to Myrtos Beach, Fiskardo, and Assos in an air-conditioned minibus. You get 80 minutes at Myrtos, two hours in Fiskardo, and one hour in Assos. English-speaking guides such as Vanna add island history and local tips, while an experienced driver handles the twisting mountain roads.

“A superb day trip and a relaxed way to see the beautiful island of Kephalonia. Vanna was a knowledgeable and warm guide while George was an excellent driver.”

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2.From Argostoli: Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach Tour

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

Travel from Argostoli or selected Kefalonia hotels to Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach in five hours. You’ll share a short rowboat ride beneath the cave roof, then get about 90 minutes at the beach. English-speaking guides such as Katrin, Sandra, and Lucas have led this trip, with umbrellas supplied.

“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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3.Argostoli: Melissani Lake, Drogarati Cave, and Myrtos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 135 reviews · 4 hours · from $58Best value

Travel from Argostoli with an English or Greek-speaking guide to Drogarati Cave, Melissani Lake, and a Myrtos Beach viewpoint. Expect a short, efficient island tour, cave stairs, a boat ride whose ticket costs extra, and possible changes if Melissani is crowded. Guides may include Gerasimos, Simona, or Alexandra.

“All our family really enjoyed Gerasimos talking and guiding us all the way on the coach journey. We all learned so much about the island and about the history of the area and the caves we were about to enjoy. They were spectacular!! Enjoyed so much by ourselves and our 16 and 11 year olds. Very enjoyable Thank you so much”

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4.From Argostoli: Melissani Lake and Myrtos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

This five-hour Avalon Travel tour links Melissani Lake’s short underground boat ride with a swim stop at Myrtos Beach. English-speaking guides such as Lucas, Sandra, Eva, and Christina have led departures, with hotel or Argostoli port pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and beach umbrellas included. Expect about 2.5 hours on the road.

“Tourist trap. They take you to beach first, then tell you there is not enough time for Melissani cave so they take you to a cheaper cave that is just stalactites and have you shop and eat at that site. There was no asking us what we prefer then they say”we got tickets to the other cave”. Suspicious since we did not pay or want to see that one. If it were truly a time issue, then ask your group if they want to stay at the beach. Such a waste of the day. You will only get 1 hour at the beach. They literally trap you into doing something…”

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5.From Agia Effimia: Ithaca Cruise, Gidaki Beach, & Kioni Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

This 7-hour English-language cruise from Agia Effimia circles Ithaca with swims at Gidaki and Ammoudi beaches and stops in Vathy and Kioni. You get round-trip boat transport, harbor views, toilets, a bar, and a shower aboard. Bring food, drinks, towels, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes, since these extras are not included.

“La sosta a Kioni non l’ho trovata interessante. Ci siamo fermati solo per pranzare e perciò poteva essere evitata. Organizzando il pranzo diversamente, si potrebbe evitare la tappa e lasciare più tempo allo stare in spiaggia/acqua”

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