Zakynthos: Marathonisi, Cameo Island and Keri Caves Tour

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5 hours (approx.)

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Overview

On this unique tour, you will visit and discover the natural beauty of Laganas Bay and its underwater paradise with a glass-bottom boat. Take advantage of the stops to swim in the stunning Keri caves and the crystal-clear waters of Marathonisi and Cameo islands. Pass through the breathtaking Keri Arch, a unique formation of rocks in the water, and dive into a big cave. You will have the opportunity to capture perfect photos on Cameo Island and walk across its famous rope wooden bridge. Finally, get in touch with our Greek cultural heritage by visiting the award-winning Aristeon eco-olive oil press & olive museum.

What's Included

Bottled water
Full insurance
Visit the Aristeon Olive Oil Press with free Olive oil tasting
Cameo Island entrance fee
Boat ticket to Marathonisi island

Towels, Sunscreen, Snorkelling equipment.
Food or drinks
Extra charge 25€/booking if your hotel is more than 10-20km from our office Lomvardou 20 Zakynthos

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Meeting and Pickup

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*Note that our Free pickup radius is up to 10km from our office at Lomvardou 20, Zakynthos town, which is also a pick-up point. For accommodations outside of this radius, and up to around 20km, we charge 25 euros in total (including both, pick-up and drop-off). If it is further you have to contact us to arrange if you like a special shuttle service or if you have transportation please inform us that you will meet us at our office.// *Please wait outside your hotel 30 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.// *The van has a sign with the logo of Dali Tours on the front windshield.// *We pick up people who come on Cruise ships from the cruise terminal, where they will be tendered. Also, we adjust the pickup/drop-off times according to the cruise ship's schedule, so they can join our tours, and be back on time for departure..//

Meeting point

Lomvardou
Zakinthos 291 00, Greece

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Zakynthos Town (Pass By)

Your unique experience will start with a convenient pick-up from the door of your accommodation or hotel throughout the island. Your very friendly local guide-driver will begin by giving you a free map of Zakynthos before briefing you with the details of your itinerary.

Cameo Island

Heading to our first stop, the dreamlike Cameo island, (known as the wedding island) which is one of the most beautiful sites of Zakynthos. You will enjoy the views of this small idyllic paradise that is located just off the coast of Agios Sostis in the south of Zakynthos. You will also admire and swim to its lovely secluded beach which is surrounded by steep white limestone and is used as a wedding ceremony area. This picturesque scenery with the famous waving white sheets above the water and the wooden bridge on the entrance are the perfect places for your photos. There is a small extra charge of 5€ if you want to enter the island.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Walking back to the port from this marvelous wooden bridge, you will meet the glass-bottom boat waiting for you to join the mini cruise to the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. Enjoy the views of the bay and look out for the turtles so you don't miss them. Get ready with your cameras as you will be informed when turtles are going to surface to breathe, or when they pass under the glass bottom of the boat.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Marathonisi

The next stop will be Marathonisi an exotic, green island, part of the National Marine Park. The captain will drive the boat inside the two impressive caves while the sunlight floods in and paints the walls with an array of blue tones. then, he will head to the other side of the island for a one-hour stop at the small, golden, sandy, and clean beach where you will have the chance to swim, snorkel, or suntan. Moreover, it is very moving and an absolute joy to see the protected nests which are obviously all roped for their protection. We ask our guests to respect the regulations to ensure that the ancient mariners' sea turtles that inhabited our planet for over 100 million years are not disturbed.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Keri Caves

The breathtaking Keri Caves are located on the southwestern part of the island and are carved by time, tide, and wind. Sailing along the coastline, you can admire the white single beaches, amazing rock arches, forested hills, and views of the huge limestone cliffs that fall straight into the sea. The professional captain is very adept not only at getting into the spectacular small-sized caves with the Glass-Bottom boat but at passing right through the famous rock arch (Kamara) as well. You will have 20 minutes to swim just outside the entrance of a very large cave. Make sure you have some snorkeling equipment with you so you can take a look under crystal-clear water and admire the unique marine life. You are more than welcome to enjoy the scenery from the boat if you do not wish to swim. Returning to the port you will board the van and head to the last but not least stop of this tour, the local Olive oil press museum.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Aristeon Ecological Olive Press

The olive tree, its olives, and olive oil are closely tied to the Greek culture. The friendly oil experts at the award-winning, Aristeon Ecological Olive Oil Press will guide you through the outdoor olive oil museum which reveals the history of olive oil making on the island throughout the centuries. You’ll be amazed by the old methods and early wooden types of equipment, as well as by the machine-run stone mill of later years and the factory’s cutting-edge productions. You will get to understand why olive oil is the gold of the Greeks and why the extra virgin oil produced here has unique healthy characteristics! You get to taste (for free) local olives and traditional village bread with different extra virgin olive flavors (most likely lemon, orange, and garlic). After five hours spent in the sea and full of images and new experiences, you will be dropped off back at your accommodation.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available

There are no toilets on the boat or on Marathonisi Island. We will stop for the toilet before boarding the boat.
There are floating canteens on Marathonisi island, where you can buy snacks and refreshments but you can bring your own.
Please wear your swimming suit under your clothes. The places that you will visit on this tour include water interaction.
Please note, that all our tours operate in (spoken) English. For any other languages please contact us to request written information.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Zakynthos: Marathonisi, Cameo Island and Keri Caves Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023