Overview
This half-day tour offers 5 hours of wandering in the South part of Zakynthos where you can discover the wonderful Cameo Island and its wooden bridge. Join us in the turquoise waters of Laganas Bay, and experience visiting the area of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos.
Marathonisi Island is one of the nesting beaches for the famous Careta Careta turtles. Hop on a glass-bottom boat to explore the scenery around you and capture photos of these magnificent sea creatures. Snorkel, swim at the Keri caves, relax, and enjoy the sun at Turtle Island. The tour ends by visiting the Aristeon eco olive oil press museum to taste some local delicacies.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Olive oil tasting
Entrance to Cameo Island
Full insurance
Boat ticket to Marathonisi island
Food or drinks
Towels, Sunscreen, Snorkelling equipment.
Extra charge 25€/booking if your hotel is more than 10-20km from our office Lomvardou 20 Zakynthos
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our office is located in the center of Zakynthos in the same building as the Dali Luxury Rooms & Restaurant.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Cameo Island
30 min
After a convenient pickup from your hotel, head to the small port of Agios Sostis on Zante's southern shores where you will pass and take some amazing photos of the famous wooden bridge of Cameo, and explore this small idyllic wedding island, for a short swim or refreshment (There is a small extra charge of 5€ if you want to enter the island). You can also visit the small church that is built inside this peculiar rock formation and from which this port took its name.
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National Marine Park of Zakynthos
1 hour
Next, board the glass-bottom boat sit comfortably, and enjoy the views around you. The captain will start immediately to look out for the turtles so get ready with your cameras. You will be informed when turtles are going to surface to breathe, or when they pass under the glass bottom of the boat.
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Marathonisi
1 hour
We are heading to Marathonisi, known as Turtle Island, an exotic, green, and coincidentally turtle-shaped island. Enjoy an hour on the golden sandy beach where you can swim and snorkel.
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Keri Caves
1 hour
Sailing towards Keri Caves, carved by time, tides, and wind. Follow the coastline, admiring the white beaches, rock arches, forested hills, and enormous limestone cliffs that fall into the sea. Pass through the famous rock arch, Kamara. We will stop for 20 minutes here, you can swim outside some amazing caves or snorkel admiring the sea life.
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30 min
Our last stop is the Aristeon Olive Press Museum, where we will learn little things about olive trees and their products as we will enjoy a free tasting of local olives and traditional bread with different flavored extra virgin olive oils (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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Please wear your swimming suit under your clothes. The places that you will visit on this tour include water interaction.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Zakynthos Half Day Tour to the Turtle Island, Cameo & Keri Caves
Can I cancel Zakynthos Half Day Tour to the Turtle Island, Cameo & Keri Caves for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Our office is located in the center of Zakynthos in the same building as the Dali Luxury Rooms & Restaurant. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Olive oil tasting
- Entrance to Cameo Island
- Full insurance
- Boat ticket to Marathonisi island
What's not included?
- Food or drinks
- Towels, Sunscreen, Snorkelling equipment.
- Extra charge 25€/booking if your hotel is more than 10-20km from our office Lomvardou 20 Zakynthos
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cameo Island, National Marine Park of Zakynthos, Marathonisi, Keri Caves.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, German, Greek, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Dali Tours Zakynthos
