Private
Wildlife & nature
The Caves ....Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake
4.5 from 439 Viator reviews4 hoursViator
- Worry-Free
- Private
The Caves ....Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake is a 4-hour wildlife and nature excursion in Argostoli, booked through Viator. From $74. Starts 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.
- Photo 3 of 9
- Photo 4 of 9
- Photo 5 of 9
- Photo 6 of 9
- Photo 7 of 9
- Photo 8 of 9
- Photo 9 of 9
About this excursion
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.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Entrance Fees
- Local guide
- Port / Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Short rowing boat ride inside Melissani Lake
Not included
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
Health & fitness
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Other
- 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.
- Total driving time during the tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- 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
Where this excursion starts
Meeting point & pickup
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.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm.
Schedule checked Nov 1
More in Argostoli
More wildlife & nature excursions in Argostoli
Private
PrivatePrivate Tour Kefalonia: Melissani & Drogarati, Myrtos & Fiskardo
5.0(3)6 hoursViatorCheck availabilityFrom$252
PrivateFrom Fiscardo Area Private Shore Excursion Highlights Tour
5.0(2)6 hoursViatorCheck availabilityFrom$140
Private
Private
PrivatePrivate Beach Retreat with Kefalonian Wine & Food Tasting
4 hours 30 minutesViatorCheck availabilityFrom$691
Private- 16See all →
Other ways to spend the day
Ready when you are
The Caves ....Drogarati Cave and Melissani Lake
From $74Free cancellation
Check availabilityOpens Viator's site