Kefalonia: Shore Excursion to Melissani and Drogarati Caves
ID: GYG446537-802888
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
See the most famous natural wonders of Kefalonia island on this half-day sightseeing tour. Discover the Melissani lake cave by boat and visit the Drogarati Cave with its stalactites and stalagmites.
Explore Drogarati cave with the remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. This magnificent cave opened to the public in 1963 and was discovered about 300 years ago. It is also famous for its excellent acoustics. Several concerts have taken place in the cave. Even famous Opera singer Maria Callas gave her appearance.
Take a boat ride into Melissani, Lake of the Nymphs, a lake – a cave of unique beauty, and see how the sun rays lighten up the crystal clear water to an unreal bright turquoise. It constitutes a unique geological phenomenon. Seawater disappears into swallow holes near Argostoli City and reappears after 15 days. The cave is shaped like a B and a part of the roof collapsed about three thousand years ago. Discover this astonishing unique cave.
Visit Myrtos Beach viewpoint and capture stunning photos of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Highlights
- Take a small boat ride into Melissani Cave Lake
- Discover the fascinating Drogarati Cave
- Learn about the history of the caves
- Take photos from one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the world
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note there are about 150 steps down into the Drogarati cave. Handrails have been installed. Some of the cave flooring is a little uneven and at times can be slippery.
There may be a line to enter Melissani Lake during the high season of July & August.
We depart from our Kefalonia Sightseeing office. Our office is 250m from the cruise ship terminal.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
