Lake Melissani & Fiskardo
Lake Melissani & Fiskardo
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Description
Points of Interest
- Lake Melissani
- Fiskardo
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Indulge in a half-day, moderately active guided excursion via air-conditioned motorcoach to see the best of Cephalonia. Enjoy a scenic drive through the lush Greek countryside rich with vineyards, olive orchards, and cypress groves. Traverse the slopes of Mt. Ainos and journey past Ainos National Park en route to Sami, the island's busiest port and the setting for the film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin." Visit Fiskardo, a picturesque port lined with pastel-colored houses, for free time to explore the quaint shops, cafés, and tavernas on your own. Take a rowboat cruise of Lake Melissani, the island's largest cave lake. View dramatic stalactites and other rock formations that border its aquamarine waters. Enjoy a photo stop at Myrtos Bay, a gorgeous overlook which features sweeping views of the white pebble bay and Cephalonia's finest beach, where the sea color changes from aquamarine to cobalt blue, contrasting the rocky white cliffs nearby.
Special Notes:
Vessels at Lake Melissani are 12-man rowboats with rower. Participants may experience crowds while boarding the boats. Passengers must negotiate a number of steps at the lake and be able to enter and exit the boats without assistance.Not recommended for passengers with limited mobility.
This tour travels narrow and winding mountain roads. Passengers who suffer from motion sickness should take this into consideration before booking this tour.
Bring Euro or credit cards for additional purchases.
Sequence of tour stops may vary.
The distance from the port to Fiskardo is approximately one hour and 20 minutes each way.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.