Enjoy a 5-hour tour through the southern areas of Zakynthos. See the notable sights on the island, and then embark on a boat cruise to Marathonisi, also known as Turtle Island, and the Keri Caves.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Greek, Arabic
Pickup included: Your driver will pick you from your accommodations from within the designated pickup areas. The first pickup point will be at Dali Tours Office in Lomvardou and the most northeastern point you can be picked up is Alykes.

Highlights

Discover the beautiful island of Marathonisi
Go in search of the amazing Caretta turtles in Laganas Bay
Swim near the Keri Caves on the south side of the island of Zakynthos
Visit the Aristeon Olive Oil Press and learn about the history of olive oil production on the island

Full description

Start with pickup from your hotel and discover the highlights of the southern region of Zakynthos. The first stop will be at Kalamaki Beach to learn about the turtle nests in the area. Next, embark on a 3-hour boat cruise from the port in the town of Laganas. Stop at the nearby island of Marathonisi where you can admire its beautiful caves and white sand beaches. Keep a look out for the Caretta turtles who inhabit the surrounding waters. Continue by sailing to the Keri Caves located on the southern coast of Zakynthos, where you can enjoy a stop for swimming. Return to the port, and travel to the Aristeon Olive Oil Press. Learn about the long history of olive oil production on the island and taste some samples. Finally, be returned to your hotel on Zakynthos to finish the tour.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (within 10 km of the activity provider's office in Zakynthos)
Cruise
Visit the Aristeon Olive Oil Press
Olive oil tasting

Food and drinks
Snorkelling equipment

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel
Biodegradable sunscreen

Know before you go

You have to wear your bathing suit under your clothes
There are no toilets on Marathonisi Island
There are many floating canteens at Marathonisi Island, where guests can buy snacks and refreshments

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 105 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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The trip was a lot of fun for us. The organization worked flawlessly. Very quick response to messages/questions via email. The bus driver/guide was very friendly and guided the trip well and provided information. The boat captain was very personable and the boat trip was the highlight! Beautiful bays, Marathonisi island and the sea - just gorgeous! Only the long drive around the poor turtle was not that great and unnecessary.

August 24, 2022

While there was a bit of a delay with getting on the boat not the drivers fault, once on the boat we had a fabulous time. Plenty of opportunities to swim, we got to see a turtle and the driver was careful to not get too close. I thought it was a great day.

August 14, 2022

Had to wait a long time for the bus. However, being on the water in a small speed boat with captain Angelo fully made up for it - we even got to swim in one of the caves. The olive factory was also quite interesting. All in all very good value for money (and we spotted a lonely turtle in the end ).

August 7, 2022

Zakynthos: Half-Day Trip to Marathonisi and Keri Caves

Zakynthos: Half-Day Trip to Marathonisi and Keri Caves

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