Zakynthos Tours

Shipwreck Cruise Saturday Full Day

  • You will be picked up and transferred to the main harbor of Zante town, where you will join the cruise boat for an unforgettable experience cruising around the Island.

    There will be a guide/escort on board. The crews are friendly and professional, offering a good standard of service.

    The boat will cruise past the residential area of Krioneri, the resort areas of Tsilivi, Alykanas and Alykes, up to Skinari, the most northern part of the island, where you can see the lighthouse. Also, just off the port of Agios Nicholas at Skinari there is a small island in the shape of a turtle, officially belonging to the Vatican as it was not ceded to Greece along with the rest of the Ionian Islands in the 18th Century. From this point our closest neighbor, Kefalonia, can be seen.

    Continuing, the boat sails fairly close to the famous Blue Caves discovered in 1897. The name comes from the color of the water, a mixture of aquamarine and turquoise. This area is also the deepest part of the Mediterranean called the Well of Ionysos, which is about 4,500 meters deep.

    Heading onto Smugglers Cove, where the wreck of the ship “Panayiotis” can be seen, and a stop for a wonderful swim in the lovely blue waters. Those strong swimmers wanting to swim ashore can do so with the captain’s permission, as there is no dock. The beach is not sandy, it has small white pebbles. Smugglers cove is only accessible by the sea. (Docking and swimming is weather permitting)

    The boat will now turn around and will cruise around the north coast and the captain will make other swim stops during the afternoon before sailing back to the port in Zakynthos Town.

    Here you will be met and transferred back to your resort.

  • Every Saturday from May 23rd

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel

    • Visit the world famous “Panayiotis” shipwreck

    • Swim in the crystal clear waters of Smugglers Cove

    • Enjoy the fantastic scenery whilst cruising around the whole island

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

  • Adult 40 euros per person

    Child from 3 up 11 years old 20 euros per person

    • Snack bar on board for refreshments, pay locally

    • Swimwear, towels, sunscreen, hats, cameras

    • Sensible footwear as pebbles on beach can be a bit uncomfortable underfoot

    • It should be noted that stopping at the Shipwreck is weather permitting and that the captain has the safety of the guests as his uppermost priority.

    • Rotation could be changed at the discretion of the Captain. Due to Port Police regulations it is not possible to transfer non- swimmers to the shore by small boats at any swim stops.

    • Cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours before the start of the excursion.

Turtle Island Cruise

  • Having being picked up from your resorts, your day will begin at the port of Agios Sostis, where your kaiki boat will await you. Here you will embark on your 3 hour trip taking in the beautiful scenery. Sailing south to the stunning Keri Caves for your first stop where you will have some fantastic photo opportunities (Approximately 20 minutes).

    From here you will cruise to the small island of Marathonissi. The island is situated in Laganas Bay. There are seven discrete nesting beaches for the Loggerhead Turtle, one of them being Marathonissi. The nature  on this tiny island is purely exotic as there are no inhabitants. Here you will have approximately 30 minutes swimming stop, in the clear blue waters.

    Back on to the kaiki now, where you will gently cruise around Marathonissi and Laganas Bay for turtle spotting. The Caretta-Caretta is a protected species and is one of Zakynthos’ most famous inhabitants.

    Returning to Agios Sostis port, where your coaches will be waiting to return you to your resorts.

  • Thursday & Sunday from May 15th.

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel
    • Boat ticket

    • Tour guide

    • Explore the stunning Keri Caves

    • Swim in the crystal clear waters

    • Chance to see the Loggerhead turtles in their natural habit

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

  • Adult 33 euros per person
    Child from 3 to 11 years old 16 euros per person

    • Snack bar on board for refreshments, pay locally

    • Swimwear, towels, sunscreen, hats, cameras

    • Turtle sighting not guaranteed as they are wild animals

From  Zakynthos to Kefalonia Day Tour

  • Guests will be picked up from their resorts to connect with the boat from the port.

    St George’s castle was the capital of Kefalonia until the end of the 17th Century. The Byzantines started the work in the 12th Century but it was the Venetians who gave the castle its present day look. It is this dunce’s-cap of a hill which gave the castle an almost impregnable position. St George’s castle was to remain the capital of Kefalonia right up until the Napoleonic wars. Rumour has it that there were even tunnels that once connected the castle to Argostoli some 5km away. These, of course, collapsed in the 1953 earthquake!

    First stop will be the monastery of St. Gerassimos, the patron of the Island. St Gerassimos was known for his miraculous abilities to cure people with mental illness. The monastery is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Kefalonia and is situated under the imposing Mount Ainos. Today the monasteryhas been reconstructed and it is an imposing building with a newly built church.

    Next you head to the impressive Drogarati Cave, located outside of Sami, with its fine stalactites & stalagmites. Experts estimate that the cave is about 150 million years old. A natural balcony was created in 1953 from the earthquake, overlooking a chamber with about 100 square meters of floor, making it possible to hold concerts for up to 500 people. (30 min stop).

    Continuing on to Melissani Lake and Cave. Explore by boat, the cave stalactites, which are over 20,000 years old. Following a roof cave-in, an impressive sight has been created causing the colors of the water to be reflected onto the walls of the cave. Important archaeological finds were also discovered on the lake’s sandbank, one of them is a figurine of the nymph Melissanthe after whom the cave is named, and another is a clay figurine of the God Pan. (30/40 min stop).

    Lunch will be at the town of Aghia Efimia – before the 1953 earthquake it was one of the island’s important trade centres, with stately homes, these were rebuilt with help from the French. Today it’s a wonderful town with a small harbour. You will have time here for lunch, a stroll or souvenir shopping. After lunch, we drive towards Myrtos Bay, one of Kefalonia’s famous beaches, for a photo-stop.

    Finally a visit to Argostoli, the capital of Kefalonia, here you can take refreshments, relax in the square, or have a walk and explore before reboarding the coach to start your journey back to the port.

    The boat departs at 17.30 and arrives back in Zakynthos at approx 19.00. You will then be transferred back to your resort.

  • Every Wednesday from May 25th

    Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel
    • Visit the monastery of St Gerassimos, the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia

    • Tour around Drogarati Cave

    • Boat trip to Melissani Lake and Cave

    • See the sights in Argostoli, the capital city of Kefalonia

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

    • Entrance fees Drogarati Cave & Melissani Lake

    • Drogarati Cave entrance fee 4€ Euro and Melissani Lake entrance fee 6€ (prices may change)

  • Adult 66 euros per person
    Child from 3 to 11 years old 46 euros per person

    • 118 Steps at Drogarati cave to walk down, then obviously up, so comfortable walking shoes.

    • Swimwear, towels, hat, sunscreen and money.

    • Change money before tour, as no money exchange en route.

Ancient Olympia – A Full Day Tour From Zakynthos

  • You will be picked up early morning and taken by coach to Zante Town. Then we will   travel over to the mainland of Greece by ferryboat, taking about one and a quarter hours. On the boat there is a snack bar. You will also find toilet facilities on board.

    On arrival at Kyllini port you will rejoin your coach and guide and after a 50 minute drive south we will reach the wonderful site of Olympia.

    We arrive in Olympia for the highlight of the trip, the Archaeological site. There will be an official guide from the site to take you on a fully guided tour of some of Greece’s treasures. You will see where the Temple of Zeus stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the Temple of Hera,where the statue of Hermes was found and the original position of the Olympic flame and the original Olympic stadium, to name but a few historic points. You will also visit the museum at Olympia.

    We return to the village of Olympia for lunch and shopping where time allows. Olympia is wonderful for cut price gold, leather goods, books, and souvenirs. There may also be enough time so you can also visit the medals museum dedicated  to the modern 1896 Olympics if you choose to.

    Leaving Olympia we make the journey back to Kyllini port and the boat should arrive back into Zakynthos port at around 18:30 pm, and you will rejoin your coach to travel back to resort.

  • Every Saturday from June 4th

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel
    • Explore the archaeological museum to see significant artifacts from the site

    • See the location of one of the seven wonders of the world

    • Tour escort and English speaking official guide for the site

    • Boat tickets

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

    • Entrance fees for museum and archaeological site Site & Museum entrance 12 €.

    • Children under the age of 18 years free entry and OAPS over 65- 6 €, ID must be provided.

    • Students from within the EU – free entry and students from outside the EU – 6 €.

  • Adult 71 euros per person
    Child from 3 to 11 years old 49 euros per person

    • Camera, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, bottled water

    • Take Euros. There is a cash machine in the Village but sometimes it does not work!

Vip Shipwreck & Blue Caves

A unique tour to discover the Shipwreck Bay without mass tourism surrounding you

  • Our journey begins early in the morning with a scenic guided bus tour with 48 passengers to the North-East of Zakynthos. At the enchanting beach of Makris Gialos, we have 2 speedboats waiting for us, where you board on a 25 passengers seated glass bottom speedboats and sail to the crystal blue bay of the famous Shipwreck, while dolphins might bid you a pleasant day. We arrive before the influx of other tourists on larger tour boats begins.

    After 45 minutes in the breathtaking Shipwreck bay, we leave for our visit to the Blue Caves. With our right size speedboat we can go inside and explore the Blue Caves, which are situated on the East side of Zante. Here you’re able to enjoy a swim and take pictures.

    If you choose to swim in the magical Blue Caves, you’ll become as blue as a Zakynthian Smurf. You can enjoy lunch (optional) in charming seaside village with a panoramic view over our neighboring island Kefalonia. After lunch we board back into the bus on our way to the last stop Xingia Spa Beach, a beautiful small sandy bay. The turquoise blue sea here contains traces of sulphur and collagen. The sulphur and collagen pours down from the mountains into the sea and has been proven to offer significant health benefits.

    A swim in the healthy waters, combined with a sand scrub, will revitalize your energy and polish your skin. Our unique Tour is the ultimate way to escape the crowds and enjoy some of the most beautiful places that Zakynthos has to offer.

  • From April until the half of May: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

    From the half of May until the end of September: Daily.

    From the end of September until the end of the season: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel in some areas only  is free of charge

    • Visit the world famous “Panayiotis” shipwreck

    • The excursion includes a guided bus tour to the north of the island with a picture stop of 5-10 minutes.

    • The Shipwreck and Blue Caves boat trip consists of a 3 hour speedboat tour with 2 swim stops at Shipwreck Bay and at the Blue Caves.  We will stop for lunch and have a visit at the Xingia beach and Sea spa for 1 hour

    • There will be steps involved to Xingia.

    • We visit Xingia bay 

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

  • Adults 46 euro 

    Children up to 12 years old 29 euro

    • As the season moves to the autumn months the sun’s rays will take longer to reach the Shipwreck beach.

    • The time we are allowed to spend in the Shipwreck bay area will depend on weather conditions and compliance with local by laws.

    • The 2 beaches we will visit are stony so please think about your foot wear!

    • We visit Xingia bay after lunch, meaning by bus from the road side not by boat.

Vip Eco Friendly Turtle Island Tour

We care, we offer more….

  • Join us, with a member of the Sea Turtle Protection Society, who provides a presentation of the Caretta Caretta Turtles as we cruise in the National Marine Park. We abide strictly to the eco friendly manner in observing the Caretta Caretta turtles, in this way assist in their preservation. Have the opportunity to take unique snapshots of these enchanting animals from up close, without disturbing them! You will enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the extraordinary turquoise waters, of the most spectacular excluded, with sand-pebble beaches, away from the crowds, situated around Turtle Island and the famous Keri Caves. Your guide will share lots of information about the area and its history. If required, the children on board can participate in a pirate game, where they learn about Greek mythology, whereby they obtain a pirate certificate. Getting acquainted with the sea turtles and their habitat & swimming and snorkeling in the turquoise sea, will provide the ultimate vacation day!

  • Tuesday – Wednesday – Friday – Sunday morning   

    In the high season also afternoon routing available

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel in some areas only  is free of charge

    • Boat ticket

    • Tour guide

    • Swim in the crystal clear waters

    • Chance to see the Loggerhead turtles in their natural habit

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

  • Adults 30 euros 

    Children up to 12 years old 22 euros

    • The tour contains a guided bus tour to the south of the island.

    • The tour contains 2 swim stops.

    • There’s a little snack bar on board with coffees, crisps, ice creams, sandwiches and snacks at normal prices.

    • Toilets are on board.

    • The swim stops are always close to the beach, but not on the beach.

    • There will be 2 volunteers on board from Archelon – The Sea turtle protection.

Vip Champagne Sunset Tour

Sunset Evening cruise

  • Join our Sunset Champagne cruise and feel your worries melt away as you enjoy the amazing panoramic views of Zakynthos, better known as Zante as well! The VIP trip starts late afternoon when you are collected by bus, to be transferred to the South of the island. Upon arrival the relaxation begins as you board the cruise in the picturesque harbor of Agios Sostis and sail towards the setting sun, as the salty air flows freely through your hair. As the sunset cruise leaves Agios Sostis harbor, passing the famous Cameo Island (where our Mama Mia weddings take place) you will see the beautiful harbor skyline as the bright turquoise seas of the Ionian Beckon. We’ll now sail towards the photogenic Marathonisi Island, better known as Turtle Island, where the boat stops for photographs while your guide explains all about this amazing white sandy beach and island, known for its importance as a nesting area of the Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles. Leaving Marathonisi Island we’ll sail around the stunning coastline towards the South-West exploring the fantastic views of stunning white cliffs. On this journey you can indulge yourself in the amazing blue colors of the Ionian Sea with the opportunities to enjoy an evening swim and snorkel at the Keri Caves; bliss!

    Back on board the boat, it’s time to harmonize with the final chords of our Sunset tour as we sail towards the outstanding beauty of the rock formation, the Mizithres. It’s here where we raise our champagne glasses to the good things in life, as we watch the sun go down between these iconic rock formation, the horizon lighting up with swirls of pink and orange, finally fading to blue and purple across the Ionian Sea saying goodbye to the sun.

    The Sunset Champagne Cruise, adorned with blue LED lights, guided by the last light of the day, sails back to the harbor of Agios Sostis surrounded by the pinned-studded mountains, the sunset and the endless blue sea all combining to create the ideal setting for an amazing sunset tour. Join us on this Odyssey to experience Mother Nature at its best; a unique Zakynthian trip that will create memories to last a lifetime!

  • Thursday

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel in some areas only  is free of charge

    • Visiting Marathonisi island, better known as Turtle Island

    • Evening swim and snorkel at the Keri Caves

    • Champagne Glass

    Not Include

    • Food and Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

  • Adults 40 euros 

    Children up to 12 years old 33 euros

Vip Kefalonia

Day trip by luxury coach

  • The unique factor of the Kefalonia excursion is that we travel by luxury coach with an original program unique designed in a way to avoid waiting in line with many crowds. During this day trip, we travel to the traditional villages untouched by time and are charmed by the locals with their Kefalonian hospitality. During the course of the day we will also visit the more commercialized and beautiful natural highlights of Kefalonia like the Melissani Lake and the Drogerati Cave, but always planned in a way, that you would not wait in line with the crowds! The VIP Kefalonia island tour will be a very interactive and flexible experience with freedom to explore and enjoy at your own pace. Kefalonia with her rich mythical history and many legends, has one big question that remains, where did King Odysseus live? Kefalonia or Ithaca? Join us on this Odyssey.

  • Wednesday
    In the high season also on Saturday

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel in some areas only  is free of charge

    • The prices are including the ferry tickets.

    • Lunch at the picturesque seafront tavern

    Not Include

    • Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

    • Not included in the price are the entrance fees for the Melissani Lake €7 and the Drogarati Cave €5.

  • Adults 57 euros 

    Children up to 12 years old 44 euros

  • • This tour involves walking up steps at the ferryboat, Drogarati cave and a slope going downhill at Melissani Lake.

    • If you would like to swim please bring dry clothes.

    • The time spent on Kefalonia is subject to change due to prevailing sea conditions.

    • This tour is not suitable for most children aged below 6 years old.

Vip Olympia

Enjoy Olympia with a small group!

  • Our unique trip to Olympia takes place in a small group. Not only do you travel as a VIP, but your tour provides a totally different experience than experienced by those who travel on a large group. To share your time with your guide in the museum and archeological site of Olympia with a small group, will benefit to a truly VIP Olympia feeling, you will feel like an ancient winner yourself. This guided tour is very flexible and interactive, will give you plenty of information concerning the ancient Olympic Games, and give the chance to explore and enjoy all the beauty around you, at your own pace. We have free time in the modern village of Olympia for refreshments and souvenir shopping before we start our return journey.

  • Sunday

  • Include

    • Transportation from / to your hotel in some areas only  is free of charge

    • Ferry tickets to the mainland of Greece

    Not Include

    • Drinks not included

    • Personal expenses

    • Tips

    • The lunch is not included in the excursion price.

    • The entrance fees for the Archaeological Site and the Museum are not included in the price (A combination ticket is €12 – free of charge are children till 18 years old and 65 plus have a 50% discount – copy of passport needed).

  • Adults 73 euros 

    Children up to 12 years old 50 euros

  • • The tour involves walking from the Museum to the Ancient site.

    • At the Ancient site of Olympia you will be walking on a gentle sloop.

    • This tour is not suitable for most children under the age of 6 years old.

    • It’s your own responsibility to be in time at the pickup point for departure for Zakynthos at the end of the day.

    • Make sure you have a bottle of water with you as they don’t sell water at the Ancient site.

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