Shore Excursion: Melissani Lake & St. Gerasimos Monastery with Spanish-Speaking Guide
Discover the enchanting beauty of Kefalonia on a shore excursion from Argostoli. Visit the Melissani Lake, Myrtos Beach, and Agios Gerasimos Monastery with a Spanish-speaking guide.
Join a Spanish-speaking guide for a shore excursion from Argostoli Port and discover the enchanting beauty of Kefalonia. Visit the mesmerizing Melissani Lake and the serene Agios Gerasimos Monastery, all while enjoying a comfortable journey across this stunning island.
Begin your adventure as you’re warmly welcomed at the Argostoli cruise ship terminal and board a modern, air-conditioned bus. Your first stop is the captivating Melissani Lake, an underground wonder featuring a crystal-clear blue lake inside a cave. Enjoy a short boat ride through this magical site as your guide shares the fascinating mythology and natural history behind Melissani.
Continue to the Agios Gerasimos Monastery, a deeply spiritual site dedicated to the island’s patron saint. Explore the beautiful grounds, the historic church, and the cave where St. Gerasimos lived and prayed, while learning about the monastery’s cultural and religious importance.
After exploring two of Kefalonia’s most iconic locations, relax on the comfortable return journey to Argostoli. You’ll arrive back at the port with plenty of time before your ship’s departure, ensuring a smooth and memorable day ashore.
Air-conditioned bus/coach
Live commentary
Food & Drinks
Entrance fee for Melissani Lake (10€)
St. Gerasimos Monastery - Visit, guided tour
The boats at Lake Melissani are 12-person rowboats with a rower. Passengers might encounter crowds when boarding during the peak season in July and August.
The boat ride lasts around 10-15 minutes and includes entry into the cave. The duration may vary depending on the number of visitors waiting in line.
To preserve the natural environment and protect the site, swimming in the Lake is not allowed for visitors.
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.
