The 6 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Cephalonia, Ionian Islands

October 28, 2021 Florencio Paulino

The sapphire waters of Cephalonia are steeped with history. The large Greek island was home to Odysseus, the legendary king hailed in Homer’s The Odyssey. Fortunately, it won’t take you ten years to get there. Explore the enchanting caverns of the Drogarati caves, sail to Ithaca on a glass-bottomed boat or marvel at the ancient artifacts inside the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli, Cephalonia’s main town. Or just hide from it all at one of the island’s many private beach coves.
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1. Best of Kefalonia: Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour

La Rotta Transfers & Tours
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Moving through the mount of Ainos we will explore the most representative attractions of the island. We will learn about the culture of this island, will taste local products, will travel at unique nature sceneries and take photos of the landmarks of the island. This is a private tour and can be fully customized according to your needs. No lines, no wait for others! Luxury minivan with professional English speaking driver will be at your services. The duration of the tour is about 5 hours.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Port pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting, English Speaking driver

Exclusions: Entry/Admission - Melissani Cave, Entry/Admission - Drogarati Cave, Tour Guide, Extra charge for pick up from hotels located in distant places from Argostoli

Reviewed By gulliver50

Such lovely people. I confused my booking and they had to make the journey to collect me twice- they were so kind and didn’t charge me extra. The van was very luxurious and spotlessly clean. Excellent English speakers too. I totally recommend this service. Thank you, Charis!!

2. Original Full day Boat Tour to Lefkada beaches and the islands

Unnamed Road, Meganisi 310 83, Greece LEFKADA TOURS
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This private boat tour is ideal for small or bigger groups of people, families, couples, etc. (between 6 and 10 people). It is completely customized according to your needs and the sightseeing that you wish to see. This can include (optionally) Madouri, Scorpios, Meganisi, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Paxos islands and the famous Lefkada west coast beaches like Porto Katsiki, Egremni and Gialos (according to the weather forecast). Obviously it is impossible to visit all the spots, so try to fix a good time schedule in order to focus on what you want to see. It is also a nice activity to fill up your day and get memories as there is a photo shooting on board during the day. After the tour, you will receive 20 professional digital pictures from us as a memory of this great time. Local wines for wine tasting, fruits, cold bottled water and local tastes included.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Seasonal fruits, Local home-made wines for wine tasting, Refreshments, Traditional local tastes, Photo shooting, All taxes included

Exclusions: Gratuities, Fuel surcharge, Price for the Skipper (100Euros), Non-listed drinks

Reviewed By weau

Perfect traditional recipe for sourdough bread! Marina conserved the recipe from her granny-in-law not only of the bread nur also of Melanzani and spicy feta-spread and Tsatsiki

3. Private Discover Kefalonia

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The tour starts following the beautiful sea side road of Fanari with a photo stop at the location of Katavothres and the sink holes, a geological phenomenon first observed in 1835 and the Lighthouse. We continue to the lovely village of Assos, one of the most beautiful villages of Kefalonia. Next stop is the cosmopolitan Fiscardo, a seaside village, which still stands as a model of the old port, untouched after the great earthquake of 1953. Leaving Fiscardo and after a photo stop at the spectacular Myrtos Beach, we will meet another beautiful location surrounded by sea and fir tree cloaked mountains, Agia Efimia - a very pretty fishing village. Continuing we will have the chance to visit two of the most idyllic places, the subterranean lake of Melissani, where small boats carrying visitors to admire the spectacular sight of the stalactites and the changing kaleidoscopic colors of the water and Drogarati Cave, discovered 300 years ago.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes, Wine tasting, Tour Information folder (Documents with details of the tour and all the visited places)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up service for the areas of Fiscardo,Assos, Ag. Efimia and Sami, Entrance Fees to Drogarati & Melissani

Reviewed By 827milm

This is the second time we have booked accommodation through Avalon Travel. This time we came back to Cephalonia to get married and the gorgeous Nickolette, stamo and Mark took such good care of us and our family and friends whilst we were here. Nothing was to much trouble, they sorted out coach hire for us and our party to and from the airport and to the location of our wedding on the day. The apartments were clean and well kept, we cannot recommend Avalon travel highly enough. Thank you so much. Paul and Hilary.

4. Highlights of Kefalonia

Kefalonia Excursions

Passing through the Mount Ainos you will find and discover the famous monastery of St Gerasimos, the patron saint of Kefalonia. Next, to the Monastery, you will visit the Robola Winery and gain insight into the production methods of the famous and rare Robola wine. Leaving the winery we will head towards the Drogarati Cave with amazing stalactites and stalagmites. Passing Sami, where Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was filmed, we will end up at the Melissani Lake, an underground lake fed by subterranean channels with water. Leaving Melissani we will head to a quiet little fishing village of AgiaEfimia. Departing from Ag.Efimia and on the way back, the spectacular and breathtaking Myrtos beach is waiting for you to capture photos you cannot go home without.

Inclusions: Pick up from the hotel, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Wine Tasting , Drop off at the hotel

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Food & Drinks

Reviewed By marrineri01

Great trip which included a range of experiences across the island. Visited a number of key locations which were introduced and explained well by the guide.

5. Wine Tour - Kefalonia

Athinais Tours, Kefalonia

Ideal for wine lovers. We’ll visit private wineries where we can be informed about preparation methods and of course we’ll taste different types of local wines. The excursion ends with rest and swimming on the beautiful Petanos Beach.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: This is not a guided tour. If you want a tour guide please let me know

Reviewed By 64Kay2602

Having contacted Nikos via his website I can thoroughly recommend his tour and transfer service . Vangelis was a great guide on the day tour taking us to other places not mentioned on the tour details , even stopped off at Lidl for us on way home . Nikos has also been great with our numerous airport transfers , so friendly and punctual . Thank you !

6. Traditional Kefalonian Cooking Class Experience

Kavadias, Argostolion 281 00, Greece Kefalonia Excursions

Have you ever wondered how daily life in a traditional Kefalonian village is like? How about learning the inside tips of traditional cooking and local dishes? If you ever had the curiosity then this excursion is just right for you! Prepare yourself to immerse in the most authentic Kefalonian experience you could ever imagine where village life is slow, it's authentic, it's traditional! In this 5 hour journey, you will taste, feel and learn the true meaning of authentic Greek hospitality.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water, Local wine, Local honey tasting

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By marrineri01

Great trip which included a range of experiences across the island. Visited a number of key locations which were introduced and explained well by the guide.

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