Day Trip to The Drogarati & Melissani Caves in Kefalonia

Name: Day Trip to The Drogarati & Melissani Caves in Kefalonia
Brand: Avalon Travel Kefalonia
SKU: 26039
Price: 40 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Activity

Sightseeing & Bus Tours

Languages

German, English, Italian

Included

Transfer

Note

No licence needed

Meeting place

Argostoli - Hotel/Port Pick-up

We individually arrange a pick-up from Argostoli Port and multiple accommodations after you completed the booking.

Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity

Details

Embark on an epic adventure to the Drogarati and Melissani Caves in Kefalonia for a day filled with jaw-dropping natural wonders. Our journey will with a 45-minute scenic drive to across the Greek countryside to the Drogarati Caves. Nestled nearly 60 meters below the surface, it was discovered 300 years ago as an earthquake revealed it. We will do a 40-minute tour of the cave, where you can contemplate the breathtaking rock formations illuminated by hidden lighting, and step into the magnificent “Sala of Apotheosis”, a grand hall within the cave. On your way to Lake Melissani, we will pass by Mount Ainos, one of Greece's highest peaks, while our guide tells you all about the stories and fun facts of the island. Once there, we will descend into the heart of the cave and hop aboard a short rowboat to explore the crystal-clear waters of the Melissani Cave. Lastly, we will do a 10-minute photo stop at the incredible view point of Myrtos Beach and Ionian Sea before heading back to your pick-up location.

Highlights - Guided tour of the awe-inspiring caves of Drogarati & Melissani - Scenic drive of the Kefalonia countryside, mountains, and beaches - 12-minute row boat ride in Melissani Cave - Photo stop at Myrtos Beach viewpoint

Itinerary - Departure to Drogarati Cave (45 minutes) - Drogarati Cave (40 minutes) - Scenic drive to Melissani Lake (20 minutes) - Melissani Cave (1 hour, including 15-minute boat tour) - Scenic drive to Myrtos Beach viewpoint (20 minutes) - Myrtos Beach viewpoint (10 minutes) - Transfer back and drop-off (45 minutes)

How to get there We meet 15 minutes before departure at the Port of Argostoli. We individually arrange a pick-up at the port or place of accommodation after you completed the booking. At the end of our adventure, we will take you back to the pick-up point. Note that the pick-up time from hotels or meeting places situated away from Argostoli is additional to the scheduled tour duration.

Characteristics of the bus - Number of passengers: 100 - Sun-protected area - No restrooms - Air-conditioned - Luggage carrier

Included services - Port/Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Local guide - Entrance fee to the caves

Not included - Food & drinks

Requirements - This activity requires climbing 150 steep steps carved out of rock

Bring along - Comfortable clothing & footwear according to the season

Good to know - The exact time of departure will be confirmed via email after your booking - Not accessible to strollers - Not accessible to wheelchairs - No pets allowed