Kefalonia Bus Tour The Essence of Kefalonia

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you ready to experience the culinary traditions and history of Kefalonia by bus? Then The Essence of Kefalonia Tour is perfect for you.

We meet at the meeting point in Argostoli and hop into the bus. After a half-hour drive, we reach the village of Vlachata to visit Michalatos Honey, a family-owned bee farm where we learn about local bee products and taste pure honey from their own apiary. We continue to Liocharis Olive Mill for a presentation given by a local specialist about the olive‑to‑oil process and an elaborate tasting. Next, we visit Saint George’s Castle ruins, once Kefalonia’s capital, offering panoramic inland views and a nearby 16th‑century church.

Your final stop is Gentilini Winery for a tour and wine tasting.
Back at the meeting point, we conclude fulfilled.

What's Included

At Michalatos Honey, we will taste pure honey from the bees' own apiary.
At Liocharis Olive Mill, we will taste olive oil with complementary bites.
0.5 L
Air-conditioned vehicle
A 4-wine flight and parings are part of the tasting.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Cruise Ship Terminal Argostoli

We will meet up and go on the bus at the cruise ship terminal.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kefalonian Honey Michalatos

    Michalatos Honey is a a family-run bee farm. Here, in one hour, we explore what types of products the Kefalonian bees produce and taste the purest honey in the world, collected directly from their own apiary.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Liocharis Olive Oil

    Liocharis Olive Mill is a local olive oil producer known for its high-quality and cold-pressed olive oil. In one hour, one of the owners presents the process from olive to olive oil. After this interactive presentation, we continue the visit by tasting the olive oil from a virgin perspective.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Agios Georgios

    Saint George’s Castle was built in the Byzantine Era and once the capital of Kefalonia. According to many locals, the panoramic view from this castle on the inland region of Livathos surpasses the view from Myrtos beach. Nearby the castle, we see a beautiful and well-loved church that was built in 1580.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gentilini Winery & Vineyards

    Your last (but not least) stop brings us to Gentilini Winery and Vineyards, one of Kefalonia’s most renowned family-owned wine estates. Here, we enjoy a guided tour of the wine production and vineyards, followed by a tasting of local wines. What better way to end this cultural day than with wine? Children could enjoy grape juice instead.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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