From Argostoli: Melissani Lake & Beach Relaxation

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Itinerary

1. Discover the enchanting beauty of Melissani Lake, a stunning underground lake with crystal-clear waters and mesmerizing natural light. Explore this unique geological wonder by boat as you glide through the cave’s striking blue waters. Please note: the duration of your visit may vary depending on the number of visitors and the length of the queue

   1.5 hAdmission included

2. Continue to the world-famous Myrtos Viewpoint, where you'll stop to capture stunning panoramic photographs of the iconic beach, renowned for its dramatic white cliffs and brilliant blue waters.

   10 min

3. The tour then heads to Makris Gialos Beach, one of Kefalonia's best-loved organized beaches. Enjoy approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to swim in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea, relax on the golden sand, or unwind at one of the beach bars.

   1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 87 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Trip to Argostoli

  Maria and Dimitri’s were excellent hosts in touring Argostoli. Prompt, efficient, and very welcoming. Highly recommend.

  patriciak593October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Argostoli Messilini & beach experience!

  This excursion run by Avalon tours was excellent. Clear signs as we exited the cruise ship for meeting. The tour guide Katrin was great, a lot of information about the island. The Messilini lake & beach experience was amazing!

  susan_cOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Recommended

  Maria was excellent and we were very happy

  TaniaM2482August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Trip in Argostoli

  Mariah and the other tour guide are really nice, the trip was amazing and beautiful, really worth the money

  minjuns2026July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A fantastic day exploring Kefalonia

  We had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour! Our guide, Floris, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. The visit to Melissani Cave was absolutely worth it, and the waiting time was not too long. The viewpoint over Myrtos Beach was breathtaking and one of the highlights of the day. For the price, this tour offers excellent value. We learned so much about Kefalonia and its history while enjoying some of the island’s most beautiful sights. Thank you, Floris, for making this such a memorable experience!

  L208RSpedromJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Tourist trap very misleading

  We booked this excursion because it was advertised as including a boat ride. At no point during booking did it mention that the excursion would begin with nearly an hour-long bus ride. Unfortunately, the bus had no functioning air conditioning despite temperatures being around 90°F (32°C). We then spent approximately 30 minutes sitting on the bus waiting for additional passengers to arrive, with no air conditioning. During that time, multiple passengers—including our group—asked to get off the bus because of the conditions. Around ten people requested to leave, but we were repeatedly told we could not get off. The guide explained that this was her first tour, and the situation was handled very poorly. We felt trapped on the bus and extremely uncomfortable. We ultimately chose not to participate in the excursion because it was not what was advertised and the conditions were unacceptable. The excursion consisted of only a couple of minutes of driving before all of these issues arose, so we never actually experienced the tour we paid for. We left feeling that our time and money were wasted. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this excursion.

  Ethan_HJuly 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Cephalonia

• Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 89 day trips we list in Cephalonia.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 89.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cephalonia

Cephalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands, a mountainous Greek island of white pebble beaches, caves, vineyards and the fir forests of Mount Ainos.

Cephalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, off Greece's west coast, a rugged island of limestone mountains, deep bays and olive groves. A strong earthquake in 1953 levelled most of its towns, and many were rebuilt in a plainer style; Fiskardo, in the north, was spared and keeps its Venetian-style houses around a small harbour. Argostoli, the capital, has a long waterfront and a stone causeway bridge across its lagoon.

Top-ranked sights in Cephalonia: Myrtos Beach (Paralía Mirtos).

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