Panoramic Tour and Melissani Cave

Pickup at the port of Argostoli by our guide identified with the Shore2Shore sign.

Our tour begins at the port of Argostoli, surrounded by mountains. We will make a first stop at the Monastery of Saint Gerasimos, located on the top of a hill in the Omalos valley, dedicated to the memory of Agios Gerasimos, the island’s patron saint, whose mortal remains rest in the church.

Next, crossing the Mount Ainos, the highest mountain in the Ionian Islands and declared a National Park, we will arrive at the Melissani Cave.

This cave is a natural wonder, included among the ten most fabulous underground lakes in the world. The visit is made on small boats, and the crystal-clear waters leave no visitor indifferent.

After the visit to the cave, we will continue our tour and make a stop in the village of Santa Eufemia, which will allow us to admire the island worldwide known as the homeland of Ulysses (Ithaki). This village is also one of the most photographed on the island with a large tourist influx.

Before returning to Argostoli with the best memories of the island, we will make a photo stop at the Myrtos Beach viewpoint to admire the Ionian Sea waters in all their splendor, as well as the village of Assos and the Venetian Castle.

We will return to the port for boarding.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4-5 HOURS DEPENDING ON THE SHIP'S STAY.
• THE SERVICE INCLUDES FREE TIME OF APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MINUTES THAT CAN BE ENJOYED AT THE END OF THE EXCURSION.

SUPPLEMENTS to be paid on site

• Melissani Cave (MANDATORY): €10.00 per adult, €5.00 for children from 6 to 16 years old, children under 6 and disabled persons free. The cave fee is set by the municipality and may vary without prior notice. Please bring exact change.
• Monastery: FREE.
• The Monastery of San Gerasimos is a residence for monks, so visiting hours and access permissions inside depend on them and not on Shore2Shore. They may allow or deny access on the day of the excursion, sometimes without prior notice.
• All supplements are paid directly on site.
• The itinerary may vary in the order of visits.

NOTES

• Easy level / Panoramic / Cultural.
• Please note that access to the cave is by small boats, which do not have access for wheelchairs or baby strollers.
• Appropriate clothing is required for entry to the Monastery.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.