Argostoli Tour

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Enjoy this private tour around Argostoli starting from the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore, a famous landmark and well worth a visit. The 8-meter tall lighthouse with Doric elements is a romantic spot, ideal for stunning photos. Next stop is Katavothres Water Sinkholes, a geographical phenomenon which happens where the sea water through the rocks at the shore and disappears underground only to resurface at the Melissani Lake cave on the other side of the island, roughly 15 kilometres away. Afterwards, we visit St George’s Castle, built on a vantage point in Peratata outside Argostoli in the 12th century BC by Byzantine Emperors.

Gentilini Winery & Vineyards, our next stop, is a place where passionate people make exquisite wine. Here we will offer you the chance to try the limited edition of wines, offered by the winery, along with a tour around the premises. Finally, Makris Gialos Beach will allow you to relax under the glorious sun. It is one of the busiest beaches of Kefalonia, boasting golden sand and crystal clear waters. It is surrounded by dense vegetation and trees that complete the exotic atmosphere. It is a well-organised beach, with water sports available.

Detailed Itinerary

1st stop: Lighthouse of Saint Theodore

The lighthouse of Saint Theodore is a famous landmark of Argostoli and well worth a visit. It is located on a man-made peninsula close to the town. The white, 8 meter tall lighthouse with Doric elements is a romantic spot, ideal for stunning photos.

2nd stop: Katavothres Water Sinkholes

Katavothres is a geographical phenomenon which happens where the sea water rushes through the rocks at the shore and disappears underground only to resurface at the Melissani Lake cave on the other side of the island, roughly 15 kilometres away. This unusual phenomenon was discovered in 1963 when some purple dye was added to the water and then appeared in the cave 2 weeks later.

3rd stop: St. George's Castle

The castle of Saint George was built on a vantage point in Peratata outside Argostoli in the 12th century BC by Byzantine Emperors. The perimeter of the walls, completed in 1504, is 600 metres. This Castle was the capital of Kefalonia before Argostoli was made the new capital in 1757.

4th stop: Gentilini Winery & Vineyards

No trip to Kefalonia is complete without a visit to the Gentilini Winery & Vineyards where passionate people make exquisite wine. Here we will offer you the chance to try their limited edition of wines, along with a tour around the premises.

Final stop: Makris Gialos Beach

Makris Gialos is a popular tourist resort around a beautiful bay. It is one of the busiest beaches of Kefalonia, boasting golden sand and crystal clear waters. It is surrounded by dense vegetation and trees that complete the exotic atmosphere. It is a well-organised beach, with water sports available.