Places we 'll visit - Highlights
Old Vlachata
The village, which in the past had the most beautifull architectural style, and was full of life.
Now its abandoned due to the earthqaukes, but still keeps its particular beauty, the atmosphere of the past and the majic .
Old Vlachata village gathers people from allover the world once every year, while the Saristra festival takes place.
Melissani Lake cave
Melissani lake is a wonderful underground lake with sublime stalactites, where some kind of worship of God Pan took place in historical times
Ainos Mountain
Ainos mountain, the sacred mountain of kefalonia. 1628 meters hight, dedicated to Ainisios Dias- Zeus,
From the top you can see all Kefalonia island, and on the way to Ainos you can see goats, and wild horses if you are lucky enough !
Antisamos Beach
Antisamos beach, the famous beach from the movie “The Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, which reveals the magic of Kefalonian landscape. The route fascinates visitor, as we cross one of the greenest parts of the island with towering pine trees.
Pick up in the morning and visit the sacred mountain of Ainos. The view from the top is amazing ! You can walk for approx. 15 minutes and see all Kefalonia island from the top. ( need reasonable shoes, water, and sun cream )
Next destination is the famous and colorful Melissani lake dedicated to the nymphs, and ancient Greek God Panas. The tour on the boat is about 10-15 minutes.
An ideal walk back to the history, … the old Vlachata village is an abandoned place now – due to the earthquakes, but it’s still is one of the most beautifull places to walk within old huge trees – stones – doors and windows.. It’s like the Ghost village and well known for the Saristra festival that takes place every summer.
Last stop is Antisamos beach – the famous Captains’ Corelli beach , from the well known film about an Italian Captain in kefalonia during the war, were you can swim/ enjoy snorkelling, and have free time for a snack.
Duration 6-7 hrs
Departure time: To be arranged.
Included : Luxury Air Conditioned Vehicle, with an English Speakind driver. English speaking guide upon availability, Snorkelling equipment, Beach towels, Sun umbrellas, Child seats, Bottles of water, Shoft drinks. Pick up / Drop off : Argostoli, Lassi, Livatho, from your hotel/villa/resort
Not Included : Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, Caves, whatever is not mentioned in the excursions.