What to do and see in Cephalonia, Ionian Islands: The Best Walking Tours

October 29, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

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. Walking or Biking Local Day Tour in Greece

Andrea Laskaratou, Lixouri 282 00, Greece Local Tour Lixouri
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

We were born and grew up in the Kefalonia. We are also travelers from all over the world. We know our story and live it every day. We know and explore every day all the points of our island. Focus Plan Our goal is to be able to tell our story. Feel the hospitality of being a local on the island. Enjoy our traditional food. Let us answer all the questions and joyfully travel to all of our city together!!

Inclusions: Information Book

Exclusions: Experience of Local

2. Fiscardo by Night

Avalon Travel

Discover the Kefalonia’s most stylish & elegant place with the local expertise of a personal guide. Fiscardo has a vibrant nightlife the visitors from all across the world get delighted with, offering a divergent selection of restaurants, bars and chic boutiques to cater to all tastes and preferences. Stroll through narrow streets, paved paths, houses painted in salmon, pink and yellow with terracotta tiled roofs and feel this place like a fairytale landscape. Meander through the white washed streets with your private guide who will reveal some hidden corners, the best boutique shops for authentic Greek goods and exquisite eating and drinking spots. Cap the early evening off with an Ionian sunset from one of the harbor’s best viewing terraces. All our local tours are limited to intimate small groups.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Customers have the feedom to explore and eat when and wherever they choose

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.

3. Assos Village...a Hidden Gem

AVALON TRAVEL, Leof. Antoni Tritsi 26, Argostoli 281 00, Greece Avalon Travel

One of the most beautiful driving routes in Kefalonia starts from the port of Argostoli towards to Assos peninsula and Myrtos Bay on the northern part if the island. Assos is a tiny hamlet of pastel-colored houses with a population of just one hundred. It nestles, at the base of a hill on a small peninsula, on the north-west coast of Kefalonia and is surrounded on three sides by the stunning blue of the Mediterranean Sea. The village is almost hidden amidst thick pine forest, ringed by tall cypress trees and overlooked by a ruined 16th-century castle built high on the peninsula by the Venetians who then governed the island. It has a pebble beach and small marina lined with traditional restaurants. Wonder around the village, swim at the little pebbly beach or walk up to the remains of the Venetian Castle. **This tour operates under new operation guidelines with limited participation (50% of the seated bus), no guide and no visits on crowded places or attractions

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water provided on bus, Insurance, Tour Information folder ( Documents with details of all the visited places )

Exclusions: Food & Drink

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. Shore Kefalonia

Kavadias, Argostolion 281 00, Greece Avgerinos Travel Experience

It is the best way to see the highlights of Kefalonia Island, specially created for the cruise liners they will have limited time on the island. Best value for money tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By calypso45

Perfect as ever thanks again Vicky and crew lots o& information and genuine love from the Greek people again. See you next August

5. Street Stories Of Argostoli Tour With Local Tastes & Ouzo Meze Samples

Cruise Ship Terminal Argostoli, Leof. Antoni Tritsi 26, Argostoli 281 00, Greece Kefalonia Excursions

Uncover Argostoli the capital of Kefalonia in this 4-hour walking tour with your experienced local guide. Explore the beautiful streets of Argostoli, its rich history and many tales, sample the appealing local delicacies, and learn the making of the local sweets. Visit the Korgialenio History Museum and discover the history & folklore of the island from the 16th century to 1953 where a devastating earthquake destroyed the island! The vibrant pedestrian street of Lithostroto,smell the aromas of the many local shops & take a photo at the famous Bell Tower. Learn the history of the De Bosset Bridge which is the largest stone bridge on a seawater body in the world and has been in existence since 1813! Finish off this tour at the waterfront tavern where you can taste local mezedes ( appetizers) & have the opportunity to meet the islands famous Caretta Caretta Turtles which love swimming near the coast where you can take many pictures!

Inclusions: Experienced Escort/ Guide , Sample of local Ouzo Meze, Small Traditional Gift, Personal Map, Bottled Water

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Entrance to Korgialenio Historic And Cultural Museum

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.

6. Private Assos Village...A Hidden Gem

Avalon Travel

One of the most beautiful driving routes in Kefalonia starts from the port of Argostoli towards to Assos peninsula and Myrtos Bay on the northern part if the island. Assos is a tiny hamlet of pastel-colored houses with a population of just one hundred. It nestles, at the base of a hill on a small peninsula, on the north-west coast of Kefalonia and is surrounded on three sides by the stunning blue of the Mediterranean Sea. The village is almost hidden amidst thick pine forest, ringed by tall cypress trees and overlooked by a ruined 16th-century castle built high on the peninsula by the Venetians who then governed the island. It has a pebble beach and small marina lined with traditional restaurants. Wonder around the village, swim at the little pebbly beach or walk up to the remains of the Venetian Castle. **This tour operates under new operation guidelines with limited participation (50% of the seated bus), no guide and no visits on crowded places or attractions

Inclusions: Bottled water provided on bus, Insurance, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Information folder (Documents with details of the tour for the visited places)

Exclusions: Food & Drink

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.

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