14 Cephalonia & Lefkada Tours That Are Worth the Day

Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace - Porto Katsiki: a quick first look

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,518 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard Makedonia Palace with Captain Costa, swimming at Egremni and Afales, visiting Fiscardo, and seeing six Ionian Sea highlights. Lunch includes pork gyros, Greek salad, and bread. Drinks cost extra, and the large boat can feel crowded.

“Very large boat with a mix of people enjoying the day. It's a long day but went in a flash with some great stops, the beach stops were stunning. The captain is so much fun & got people (cross generations & nationalities) singing & dancing on the top deck in the afternoon. It was an enjoyable day, with a few elements that could have been better. Longer in Fiscado would have been great, just a personal opinion. Getting off the board at beach stops took too long! The big negative was the lunch which came as part of the package, it wasn't good particularly the veggie option, so would recommend…”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Set out from Argostoli at 10 a.m. on a traditional Greek boat with Captain Stefano and crew. Swim at White Rocks Beach, Vardiani Island, and Xi Beach, then enjoy homemade Greek food, snacks, water, and unlimited local wine. A dinghy, life jackets, noodles, and paddle boards help less confident swimmers.

“Beautiful day on the boat to visit the area east of Kefalonia. Very beautiful the cove of White Rocks, without infamy and without praise the second stage in Vardiani and fun the third stage in Xi with Sludge Processing. Stefano the captain and his crew were Top.. we drank good wine and ate delicious Greek food.Auto-translated”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

3.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. Swim at White Rocks, explore Vardiani Island, enjoy Helen’s homemade Kefalonian pie, then try Xi Beach’s natural clay spa. Snorkeling gear, paddle boards, fruit, water and wine are included.

“We had an incredible day and highly recommend this day trip. The crew were fun and we enjoyed a delicious lunch, the Kefalonia pie was delicious. Could not fault anything. White Rocks and XI beach were beautiful and we enjoyed the paddle boards.”

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From Argostoli: Melissani Lake & Drogarati Caves Tour

4.From Argostoli: Melissani Lake & Drogarati Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 454 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

From Argostoli, visit Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake with an English, German, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll ride a shared rowing boat, hear island stories, and stop above Myrtos Beach. Guides such as Catherine, Sandra, Maria, and Katrina are praised for helpful queue management and lively commentary.

“Knowledgable, impressive and kind tour guide. Man rowing the boat in the cave was a hoot. Good tour thanks”

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Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

5.Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

From Mikros Gialos, guides Yiannis and Yannis lead a small-group sea-kayak trip along Lefkada’s southeast coast. Paddle about 10 kilometers to a hidden Blue Cave, stop at quiet beaches for swimming and snorkeling, spot red starfish, and enjoy lunch, fruit, and biscuits by the Ionian Sea.

“It was our first time visiting Lefkada and we chose to do this tour last minute. I’m so happy we did! Yiannis the owner greeted us with such enthusiasm and Yiannis our tour guide was experienced and made sure we were having fun the entire time. The waters were the bluest I have ever seen in my life. Our stop at the blue cave was the highlight for us. Make sure to jump out and swim. Then we stopped to snorkel at two beaches and enjoyed lunch with our feet in the Ionian Sea. Definitely do this tour. You won’t be disappointed!”

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Kefalonia Wine Tour

6.Kefalonia Wine Tour

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

Spend four to five hours in rural Kefalonia with Julia, a local grape grower and olive farmer. Visit her family’s vines and olive trees, taste homemade wine and grappa with Greek snacks, then sample eight wines at Orealios Winery beside St. Gerasimos Cathedral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Julia is a wonderful host - being a wine grower and olive farmer herself she was able to give a great insight into the Kefalonian wine industry and village life. Visits to her vineyard, family home for some delicious Greek snacks (and wine of course!) and then a full wine tasting experience at the local winery made an excellent afternoon trip - could not recommend this excursion enough, especially with Julia.”

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Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo

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

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

Travel across Kefalonia by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Duska, Maria, or Katerina. Taste Robola wine, visit St. Gerasimos Monastery and two striking caves, eat in Fiskardo, and stop above Myrtos Beach. It is a full island sampler, not a relaxed beach day.

“This was my boyfriend and I’s first time at Kefalonia and the tour helped us view the highlights of the island and learn about its rich history. Duska was a wonderful tour guide - she was very knowledgeable and gave us so much interesting insight into the island.”

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Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

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

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

Spend 7.5 hours aboard Queen Bee I or II with crew members such as Petros, Panos, Gigi, or George, depending on the day. Swim at White Rocks and Xi Beach, snorkel and paddleboard, visit Vardiani Islands, and enjoy Mama Angelika’s homemade moussaka with wine and coffee.

“We would just like to reach out and say a massive thank you to all of you.Our trip today was amazing 🤩 from start to finish we throughly enjoyed every moment and Momma’s Moussaka was beautiful 😍.I actually said to Gi Gi we didn’t want to leave and felt like staying on for the sunset 🌅 trip.We will be back again for sure and will do it all again.Thank you all once again for making it special.💙❤️xx Neema & Michael ** absolutely nothing at all could be improved what’s so ever.** It was perfect in every way.”

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“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

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

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

Sail from Argostoli on the family-run QueenBee for about eight hours. Petros, George, and the crew take you to secluded beaches, including White Rocks, with swim stops, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, a dinghy transfer, home-cooked lunch, wine, and soft drinks.

“From the moment we arrived, hosts Peter, George and the entire crew welcomed us and for the duration of the cruise checked in with all the guests regularly to ensure we were comfortable and having a good time. The cruise was great: stops beautiful, included use of paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, good lunch, drinks etc… and the experience was made even more outstanding due to the hosts and the crew!”

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Kefalonia: Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo

10.Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo

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

Spend nine hours touring Kefalonia by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking local guide. Taste Robola wine, visit Agios Gerasimos Monastery, descend to Drogarati Cave, row across Melissani Lake, enjoy free time in Fiscardo, and stop for photos above Myrtos Beach.

“Our guide Maria was very informative and so friendly. We learnt so much about Greek history, myths and legends. The places we visited were very interesting and even though we visited a lot of places in one day, it didn’t feel rushed or exhausting because it was so enjoyable. Yiannis our coach driver looked after us well and drove nice and steady. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience some of the highlights of the island.”

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Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

11.Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Spend eight hours aboard Ionian Star from Nydri, swimming inside Papanikolis Cave, exploring Spartochori, eating a beachside pork souvlaki BBQ, and stopping near Skorpios. English-speaking guides, including Katja and Captain Spiros, provide stories, drinks with lunch, umbrellas, and local hospitality.

“A fabulous family outing. It was superbly organised. Loved the authentic Greek music, the delicious food and true Greek hospitality.”

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Luxury Day Cruises to Ithaca – swimming, snorkeling food and more !

12.Luxury Day Cruises to Ithaca – swimming, snorkeling food and more !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Set out from Agia Efimia at 9:00 a.m. for an eight-hour sailing day to Gidaki, Skinos Bay, and Talaros Beach. Vangelis and Evia host up to 10 people, serving Greek food, drinks, and snacks. Snorkeling gear, a SUP, Wi-Fi, and a restroom are included.

“Oh my what a perfect and special day. Vangelis and Evia made it heaven on earth for us! Jumping into gin clear water in bays only accessible by boat. Eating lovely food and drinking wine. A total highlight we would do again and again Thank you so very much Ken and Sarah”

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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

13.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $43

Visit two remarkable Kefalonia caves, ride a small boat across Melissani Lake, stop at Myrtos Beach viewpoint, and spend 105 minutes tasting local wine by the sea. Guides such as Maria add island stories, while pickup is available from Argostoli Port and selected hotels.

“OMG! What a lovely day and what a brilliant host Mary. One of the highlights of our 52 day holiday. Kefalonia is magic!”

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Argostoli: Melissani & Drogarati Cave Tour with Wine Tasting

14.Argostoli: Melissani & Drogarati Cave Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

See Kefalonia’s two famous caves by guided bus, ride a wooden boat across Melissani’s clear underground lake, pause at Myrtos Beach, and finish with a local wine tasting. English, Italian, and Spanish guides are available, with cruise-port pickup and hotel transfers.

“el tour fue estupendo, el recorrido fue mas de lo que esperábamos, los lugares hermosos, pero sobretodo Katherina fue una excelente guía, con muchos conocimientos y mucha pasión y amor por lo que hace, nos hizo el tour en un italiano perfecto. Recorrimos gran parte de la isla en aproximadamente 3,5 horas (nosotros no quisimos hacer la cata de vinos, preferimos ir a recorrer el centro de Cefalonia). Nos fueron a buscar y a dejar al crucero. Hermosa experiencia! muy recomendable.”

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14 Cephalonia & Lefkada Tours That Are Worth the Day

Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

1.Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

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

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

Argostoli: Full-Day Traditional Boat Cruise with Lunch

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

From Argostoli: Melissani Lake & Drogarati Caves Tour

4.From Argostoli: Melissani Lake & Drogarati Caves Tour

Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

5.Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

Kefalonia Wine Tour

6.Kefalonia Wine Tour

Kefalonia Island Bus Tour- Wine Tasting, Melissani & Fiscardo

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

Argostoli: Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch & Wine

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

“QueenBee” Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

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

Kefalonia: Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo

10.Wine Tasting, Melissani, Drogarati & Fiscardo

Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

11.Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

Luxury Day Cruises to Ithaca – swimming, snorkeling food and more !

12.Luxury Day Cruises to Ithaca – swimming, snorkeling food and more !

Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

13.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

Argostoli: Melissani & Drogarati Cave Tour with Wine Tasting

14.Argostoli: Melissani & Drogarati Cave Tour with Wine Tasting

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