Glide by rowing boat across the underground lake of Melissani Cave, its collapsed roof pouring sunlight into cathedral-like chambers of midnight-blue water, then descend to Myrtos — Greece's most photographed beach — for a private afternoon in paradise.
What to expect
Your private guide collects you at the Argostoli pier and drives the winding mountain road to Melissani, arriving precisely when the sun angles through the collapsed ceiling to illuminate the lake. A wooden rowing boat ferries you across the still water in hushed reverence. The afternoon unfolds at Myrtos, where dramatic white cliffs frame one of the Ionian's most spectacular seascapes. The return journey winds through traditional villages for a stop at a local winery producing Kefalonia's prized Robola white.
Good to know
Kefalonia (Argostoli) is a primary port of call for Ionian itineraries. Book the private guide in advance — this combination is highly sought. Melissani is most spectacular 12:00–14:00; plan your cave visit accordingly. Myrtos has limited shade — bring a parasol.