Argostoli Sightseeing - History , Nature & Flavours
Argostoli Sightseeing - History , Nature & Flavours
This tour has all you need to see and taste if you wish to discover the highlights of this region with our local guide.The tour starts from the port of Argostoli and follows the scenic Fanari coastal road with a photo stop at the Katavothres Water Wheels and the Lighthouse. Through the beautiful Livathos villages our next stop is the Monastery of St. Andreas.Some of the best views of the island and of neighbouring island Zante can be seen from the traditional village of Katsro and the Venetian Castle of St.
George ( Optional).Koutavos Lagoon, our next stop, lies at the head of Argostoli Bay and is a nature reserve for wildlife.Next roam the pedestrian Lithostroro street at the most historical side of this, the Bell Tower square and make your own story of flavors inspired by the traditional kefalonian tsoureki, mandolas, biscuits and many other desserts at the oldest bakery in the town, the homemade ice cream, the aroma of the Greek coffee in some of the most stylish café in the town
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Sinkholes of Argostoli
Photo stop at the water wheel and sump holes where the water enters from the sea and then works its way through the island before then appearing at Melissani Lake 14 days later. Then a short drive to the iconic lighthouse for photos.
10 minutesSt George's Castle
Visit the Kastro village. Explore this traditional village with it's cobbled streets and the medieval church of Evangelistria built in 1420. Entrance into St George's castle is optional and is an additional cost
45 minutesKOUTAVOS LAGOON ARGOSTOLI
Photo stop at the natural lagoon with it's various birds and the native loggerhead turtles. Views of the Drapano bridge.
15 minutesLighthouse of Saint Theodoroi
The lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi in Argostoli Kefalonia: The lighthouse of Saint Theodoroi lies on a man-made peninsula close to Argostoli village, the capital of the island. It is a circular structure with 20 columns and its tower is 8 m tall. The building has a rather simple and Doric architectural style, while its focal plane is 11 m. It was originally built in 1828 by the British administrator Charles Napier, who ruled the island that time.
10 minutesMonastery of Agios Andreas
The monastery named after Apostle Andrew was founded during the Byzantine era but was reestablished in 1579 when Apostle Andrew started a small nunnery at this place. It was then privately owned by three spiritual sisters, Benedict, Leondia, and Magdalen.
15 minutesKampana Square
Kambana Square is the historic town centre of Argostoli. It was here that the Venetian Libro d’oro (“Golden Book” listing the island’s nobility) was burned, ushering in a new age without titles and distinctions. The square’s present name is derived from its imposing bell tower, whose clock once set the pace of life for the town’s inhabitants. Following the 1953 earthquake, the square was rebuilt several times before finally being raised to the level of the surrounding pedestrian streets
1 hourIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pick-up and Drop-off included
- Multilingual Guides
- Insurance
- Gift - Local product
- Entrance fees for St. George Castle
Not Included
- Food & Drinks
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We kindly request that all guests please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time listed above. If you cannot reach the local representative on the day of tour, please call our Emergency line at (0030) 6941543334.
- For Customers of Cruise Ships Please Note: These excursions are not provided by the cruise line. Please do not assume these excursions are affected by any changes the ship's shore excursion department makes to their excursions.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.