Shore Excursion: Historical & Cosmopolitan Kefalonia
Visit the most historical sights of Kefalonia & enjoy some free time in the cosmopolitan village of Skala
What better way to discover Kefalonia’s rich history and also visiting the vibrant village of Skala. Your tour will begin in your comfortable air-conditioned car where you will have the opportunity to view the unspoiled scenery! Beginning from the breathtaking St George’s castle, exploring the ruins with its fascinating views! Visiting the ancient Mycenean Tomb the largest known beehive-shaped tomb in the Ionian Islands and is unique of its kind. Next, visit Skala Village, known for its natural beauty and unspoiled green landscape. There you will have free time to stroll around the village or drink a coffee by the beach, surrounded by lovely pine tree forests and rock formations. Continue with a visit to the Roman Villa with magnificent mosaic floors dating back to the 2nd century BC. After a day full of history and relaxation, your tour will conclude with a drop-off at the cruise ship terminal where you were picked up.
The tombs had been ransacked previously and the domed chamber smashed. The objects found there – jewelry, figurines, gold – not only suggest that the tombs were for the wealthy but also that the area was a flourishing Mycenaean center around 1350 BC.
There you will have free time to stroll around this beautiful village, drink a coffee, shopping or enjoy a lunch.
The ruins of six spaces have been revealed, including the courtyard, and on the floor, one will notice some interesting mosaics. One of them depicts a man who is about to sacrifice a bull on an altar.
It seems that a fire destroyed the villa sometime centuries ago, while in the early Christian times, a church was constructed on top of part of it. The owner of the land accidentally discovered the existence of the villa, and subsequently, excavations began in 1957.
Drop-Off at cruise ship terminal
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Entrance Fees
Experienced English / Italian / Spanish Guide
Bottled of water
Personal Map
Food & Drinks
Mycenaean Tholos Tomb - Visit
Skala Village - Free time
Roman Villa of Skala - Visit
We highly recommend having:
Comfortable clothing/ shoes
Hat
Sunscreen
Camera
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
Transportation vehicles are regularly sanitized
Guides are required to regularly wash their hands