Panoramic Tour of Argostoli and Melissani Cave
Shore excursion from port of Argostoli, Greece
- Duration 4h 30min
- Activity level low
What you'll do
Our Shore2Shore Excursions guide will meet you at the Port of Argostoli where we board an air-conditioned coach to take a guided tour.
Our first stop will be at the Monastery of San Gerasimos, located on the top of a hill in the Omalos Valley.
After the Monastery, we will drive to the Melissani Cave. The cave is located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami. In Greek mythology, Melissani was the cave of the nymphs. The cave features a sky-blue lake covered with stones at the bottom. The cave was rediscovered in 1951 by Giannis Petrocheilos. Melissani cave is a typical feature of karst environment in coastal carbonate aquifer. The vertical shaft gives access to the water table (where you can do a round trip on a small boat!).
We end our tour with a photo stop at the picturesque beach of Myrthos. Myrtos has been described as "one of the most dramatic beaches in Greece", with its "mile-and-a-half long arc of dazzling white pebbles."
We will then return to the Port of Argostoli so you can re-join your ship for onward passage to your next port of call.
Details
GENERAL INFORMATION
- DURATION: COACH AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4–5 HOURS, DEPENDING ON SHIP STAY.
- THE SERVICE INCLUDES FREE TIME OF APPROX. 30–45 MINUTES THAT YOU CAN ENJOY AT THE END OF THE EXCURSION.
SUPPLEMENTS payable on site
- Melissani Cave (MANDATORY): €10.00 per adult, €5.00 for children from 6 to 16 years old; under 6 years old and disabled visitors free of charge. The cave fee is set by the municipality and may change without prior notice. Please bring the exact amount.
- Monastery: FREE.
- The Monastery of Saint Gerasimos is a residence of monks, so visiting hours and access permits to the interior do not depend on Shore2Shore; it is their decision to grant or deny us access on the very day of the excursion, sometimes without prior notice.
- All supplements are paid directly on site.
- The itinerary order may vary.
NOTES
- Easy/Panoramic/Cultural level.
- Please note that access to the cave is by small boats, which are not accessible for wheelchairs or baby strollers.
- Appropriate clothing is required to enter the Monastery.
- Comfortable footwear is recommended.