Kefalonia is one of the greenest and most diverse Ionian Islands. Azure bays, pine forests, underground lakes and villages with a gentle Mediterranean atmosphere shape the landscape here. During this 8-day journey you explore the island’s highlights, from Melissani Cave to Myrtos Beach, complemented by peaceful fishing harbours, mountain trails and small beaches that you reach only by boat. A holiday for travellers who enjoy unwinding in nature, wide-open spaces and the authentic Greek island way of life.
Day 1: Arrival in Kefalonia & explore Argostoli
Your journey starts in Argostoli, the lively capital of Kefalonia. Along the harbour you may spot loggerhead sea turtles attracted by the fishermen’s leftovers. The promenade is ideal for a first stroll, just like Makris Gialos Beach, one of the best-rated beaches near the city. In the evening, you settle into a local taverna for your first Greek dinner.
Day 2: Melissani Cave & Drogarati Cave
Today is all about two iconic sites. Melissani Cave dazzles with its underground lake, where sunlight creates shades of blue and jade across the water. In a small rowing boat you glide through the cave while the rock walls catch the light.
Nearby lies Drogarati Cave, a deep cavern filled with stalactites and stalagmites shaped over thousands of years. Its scale and silence make it an impressive place.
Day 3: Myrtos Beach, the most famous beach of Kefalonia
No holiday on Kefalonia is complete without visiting Myrtos Beach, featured on nearly every postcard of the island. The white pebbles, turquoise sea and towering cliffs form a striking landscape. You spend a relaxed beach day here, enjoy a refreshing swim and take in one of the island’s finest viewpoints.
Day 4: Hiking in Mount Ainos National Park
Today you explore Mount Ainos, the only national park in the Ionian Islands. The trails wind through fragrant forests of rare Kefalonian fir trees. As you walk, the scenery gradually opens up: wide bays, quiet villages, peaceful valleys. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Zakynthos and Ithaca.
Day 5: Fiscardo, the most charming village of Kefalonia
The north of the island has a distinct atmosphere, noticeable as soon as you arrive in Fiscardo. The village survived the 1953 earthquake and still displays its original Venetian houses. You stroll along the harbour, discover small cafés in the alleys and choose a waterside restaurant for a lunch of fresh fish.
Day 6: Lixouri & Xi Beach
A short twenty-minute ferry ride takes you to Lixouri, the quieter western side of the island. Nearby lies Xi Beach, easily recognised by its warm reddish-orange sand. The clay from the surrounding cliffs is used as a natural spa treatment: apply a thin layer, let it dry under the sun and rinse it off in the sea, simple and wonderfully refreshing. The wide shoreline and calm water make this an ideal spot for a relaxing afternoon.
Day 7: Boat tour to hidden coves
Today you experience Kefalonia from the water. A small boat carries you along rocky formations, secluded beaches and coves unreachable by car. You stop whenever the sea turns clear enough to spot the silhouettes of fish moving across the sandy bottom.
White Rocks Beach, Vardiani Island, a forgotten pebble cove… each stop feels like a new discovery. Between the swims you snorkel, sunbathe and let your towel dry in the warm breeze. On board, a simple lunch or barbecue awaits, nothing complicated, just delicious and straight from the Mediterranean tradition.
Day 8: Departure or extension to Zakynthos
Your tour ends today, unless you choose to extend your stay on another Ionian island. Zakynthos or Ithaca pair beautifully with a relaxed, sun-filled trip like this.
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