Zante Island Tour

from 49€

We depart from Pessada port to Ag. Nikolaos port, where you can choose either to swim and relax at the Xigia beach or to take the boat for a mini cruise at the famous Shipwreck beach. After that our journey to the island of Zante begins! First stop is to admire the Shipwreck beach from the top. Make sure that you have your cameras ready! Next stop is to visit the great monastery of Anafonitria, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Then visit the Greek Orthodox church of St Mavra at the traditional village of Machairado and the Olive Oil Factory. Pass by the famous Caretta-Caretta beach, finish up a lovely tour with free time in Zante Town.

Days Available: Monday
Price: Adult 49€ |Child 25€

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    All about the Zante Island Tour.

    Arrival to Ag. Nikolaos port, where you can choose either to swim and relax at the Xigia beach or to take the boat for a mini cruise at the famous Shipwreck beach.
    After that our journey on the island of Zante begins! First, stop to admire the Shipwreck beach from the top. Make sure that you have your cameras ready!
    Next stop to the great monastery of Anafonitria, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
    Free time for lunch.
    Visit the Greek Orthodox church of St Mavra, at the traditional village of Machairado, and to the Olive Oil Factory
    Pass by the famous Caretta-Caretta beach. Free time in Zante Town
    Agios Nikolaos port
    Shipwreck beach (optional)
    Swimming at Xigia beach (optional)
    Anafonitria monastery
    St Mavra church, Maxerado Village
    Olive Oil factory
    Zante town – free time

    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

    • Pick up from the hotel
    • Bus transfer by an experienced driver in an air-conditioned coach
    • Tour guide
    • Ferry tickets
    • Insurance
    • Drop off at the hotel

    Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

    • Lunch/Coffee
    • Personal Expenses
    • Snacks & Refreshments
    • Cruise at Shipwreck beach

    1. Pick up from around Argostoli Start the Tour

      Pick up from your Hotel or closest pick up point.

    2. Agios Nikolaos port Arrival at Zante
      Agios Nikolaos Volimon port  is located in the northen part of the island. From Agios Nikolaos Volimon port also, it’s recomended to join  a cruise with a small boat To the shipwreck beach and the Blue Caves.

       

    3. Shipwreck beach (optional) Cruise with a boat

      Without question Navagio beach (Shipwreck beach) is the most beautiful beach of the island and one of the most photographed beaches in the world.

      The crystal blue color of the sea, together with the white sand and the steep cliffs  surrounding, are consisting an amazing site. In 1982 a small cargo ship aground  there, and since then its rusty keel “decorates” perfectly the beach.

      The only way to get to the beach is by boat. There are daily cruises, which you can join that  starts from Agios Nikolaos Volimon port and get a chance to combine a visit to Blue Caves on your way to Navagio beach.

    4. Xigia beach (optional) Swimming

      Xigia Beach is one of Zakynthos less advertised beaches. Maybe because it is not easily accessed since some walking down is involved…

      Xigia is a great discovery. Some 6kms Northwest of Alykes on the west coast of the island, the so called rocky coast, a small secluded heaven is well hidden away.

      Looking down to it from the top of the hill the view is breathtaking.

      A tiny sandy beach with fine golden sand and clear turquoise waters with sulphur inviting everyone for a dive in.

      Xigia is a definite must for those wanting to experience the real Zante!

    5. Anafonitria monastery Visit Inside

      Holy Monastery of Panagia Anafonitria, dedicated to Virgin Mary, is a Byzantine monument with interesting architecture. It was founded in the middle of the 15th century, during the Venetian occupation of the island.  The Monastery was built in the middle of the 15th century in honour of Panagia Vrefokratoussa (Virgin Holder of the Newborn) but took its name after the miraculous icon of Our Virgin Anafonitria it is housing. This icon was brought to the monastery from Constantinople, when the town was captured by the Turks. Several buildings are forming this monastery, as well as a tower that was built for defensive reasons and is used today as a belfry

    6. St Mavra church, Maxerado Village Short Visit

      The village of Maherado is the second largest village of Zakynthos with a population of about 1,000 inhabitants most of whom are engaged in agriculture and farming. The beautiful mountainous village is located 10 km south of Zakynthos Town. Its main attraction is the 14th century Church of Agia Mavra with its impressive Venetian belfry and collection of fine frescoes and icons. The church is famous for housing the miraculous icon of Agia Mavra which is surrounded by various offerings among which is the valuable and beautiful jewel of Queen Olga. Source: www.greeka.com

    7. Olive Oil factory Inside Visit -Oil Tasting

      Make sure to visit this olive oil press museum at Pantokratoras village, near Lithakia. Here, you will have the opportunity to get a guided tour of the production process of olive oil step by step, starting from the woodenpress in the 18th century to today’s modern centrifuge machinery. You will be greatly rewarded with having the opportunity to dip some home baked bread in premium Zakynthian quality olive oil. Here, you can also buy olive soaps, various different quallities and flavours of olive oil as well as other local products. Entrance to the museum is free.

    8. Zante town Free time

      Zakynthos Town is the main town on the island,

      Zante town is the capital and commercial center of the island, with interesting museums and a Venetian Castle on top of the hill above.. The houses, shops and buildings were rebuilt in the traditional Venetian Style after the destructive earthquake of 1953, that ruined the majority of the buildings in Zante town and forced the inhabitants to rebuilt them, giving significant emphasis on the protection against earthquakes.

    9. Drop off End of Tour

      Return to Kefalonia (Pesada port)

      Drop off at the hotel or at the closest drop off point.

    Navagio Beach
    Zante town