The Caves ....Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake
Description
Explore two of Kefalonia’s most impressive natural wonders on this half-day coach tour from Argostoli. Travel by comfortable, air-conditioned bus to Drogarati Cave, renowned for its dramatic stalactites, vast chambers, and remarkable acoustics. Learn about the cave’s geological formation as you walk through its atmospheric interior. Continue by coach to Melissani Lake, a unique underground lake illuminated by sunlight streaming through the open cave roof. Here, you will board a small traditional rowing boat for a short guided ride inside the lake, where the local boatman shares the mythology and history of this enchanting natural wonder. This brief boat crossing is the only boat experience included in the excursion. After visiting the caves, enjoy a scenic drive with a photo stop overlooking Myrtos Beach, one of Greece’s most iconic viewpoints. Capture the striking contrast between the white cliffs and the deep blue Ionian Sea before returning to Argostoli by coach.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Marvel at the intricate and impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations within the cave. The mineral-rich water droplets over thousands of years have created unique and intricate structures.Explore the various chambers of the cave, each offering its own array of stunning formations. The main chamber is particularly known for its size and the quality of its stalactites.
Take a boat ride across the crystal-clear waters of Melissani Lake. The boats are typically guided by experienced local rowers who navigate through the cave, providing visitors with a leisurely and informative tour. Marvel at the stunning blue and turquoise colors of the lake. The clear waters and unique lighting conditions within the cave create a magical ambiance.
Capture stunning photographs against the backdrop of its crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs, creating lasting memories.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Customers arriving by cruise ship will be collected directly at Argostoli Port. Our staff with signs "Avalon Travel" will be waiting at the Argostoli Cruise Ship Terminal. Holidaymakers staying in Kefalonia will be picked up from the listed hotels or designated meeting points. Please note that pick-up time may vary depending on the distance from Argostoli, and travel time from hotels outside Argostoli is not included in the tour duration.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour includes visits to natural caves with steps and uneven surfaces.
- The boat ride inside Melissani Lake is shared with other visitors and lasts approximately 10–15 minutes.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Total driving time during the tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- For guests selecting a pick-up outside Argostoli, the additional transfer time to and from the starting point is not included in the tour duration and will be added to the overall experience.
- During the peak summer months of July and August, and especially on days when multiple cruise ships arrive at Argostoli Port, the caves can become extremely busy. This may result in longer waiting times and queues at the entrances, even with our best efforts to organize the visit efficiently and minimize delays.
- Please note that visitors flow at the caves are managed by the site authorities
Reviews(375)
The cave and lake are both beautiful and worth seeing. Neither takes long to view though- about 20 minutes each. Most of the day is spent on the coach although I enjoyed seeing more of the island. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. There was a long wait to get into the lake- he waited in the queue for half an hour so we didn't have to but there wasn't much to do while waiting- just a small gift shop which sold refreshments.
It was a good experience. The cave was interesting and being able to get in the boat was good. However, because of the tremendous amount of people, could not be in the boat long. Which is understandable. Great experience.
Very cool experience. Guide was so sweet and kind. These caves are quite far from the cruise ship port which requires lots of bus time. Bus driver was quite skilled. Long drop offs to the side of the roads.
The excursion was wonderful. Maria was an excellent guide, who did everything to ensure that the entire group was happy and satisfied. At the Drogarati Cave, she was the only guide to accompany us inside and take souvenir photos for everyone; she also took action to get us in quickly, since we already had the tickets. At Lake Melissani, she waited in line for two hours while we stayed in the shade. The agency is reliable and provides entrance tickets; the bus is modern, equipped with an excellent air conditioning system, and driven by an expert driver. Thank you very much for this beautiful experience. You are a fantastic team!
Well done to Avalon Tours. Maria was excellent. Keep it up. Very helpful. Places we visited are excellent.
A truly exciting experience! Our guide, Maria, was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the visit pleasant and interesting. As cruise passengers, we especially appreciated the impeccable organization and the peace of mind it gave us, allowing us to enjoy the day without worrying about the time to return to the ship.
Very uncomplicated and friendly
Very good tour found it right at the port as we were coming out of a cruise. Very cheap for what we experienced. Only 50€ to visit three places and get a taste of Kefalonia. The whole tour lasted about 4,5 hours from 10 to 2:30. The tour guides were very good and they spoke both Greek and English so everybody could understand. 5 stars!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Maria was an excellent guide. She explained to us in detail everything there was to know about the places visited. Furthermore, they were punctual and, above all, the wait in line that she did for us for about an hour under the scorching sun was very much appreciated. Furthermore, they were very punctual both for the excursion departure time and for the return time to the cruise ship.
As soon as we got off our ship at the port of Argostoli, an operator from the Avalon Travel agency offered us this excursion. Maria, our very knowledgeable guide, accompanied us. Thanks to her also for waiting in the very long line for the whole group for entry to Melissani Lake. I recommend this choice for the excursion to Kefalonia
