Secrets of Zante with Blue Caves visit and local tastings
Excursions & day trips

Secrets of Zante with Blue Caves visit and local tastings

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$55.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • There are so many sides of Zante to discover by land and sea on this full-day tour
  • At the Medieval Greek Orthodox Anafonitria Monastery there are stunning frescoes to admire
  • You'll cruise along Cape Skinari in the north of the island to swim off the Blue Caves
  • In remote villages you can mingle with locals and taste organic olive oil at a family-run olive mill
  • Your expert local guide will share the secrets of Zante's countryside communities and flavours
What to expect

It's easy to see why the Venetians called Zante the ‘Flower of the East'. This tour takes in some of the island's prettiest villages and the remote Anafonitria monastery, too. And there are local speciality tastings, plus a boat trip to the Blue Caves. Konstantina, one of our local guides, says, ‘This tour has it all – a monastery, the Blue Caves, olive oil and wine. But my favourite part is when guests ask me for more info so that I can share the secrets of Zante with them.'

You'll kick off at Bochali lookout point for camera-grabbing views over the Ionian Sea. Next, you'll get a flavour of the Zante countryside with a visit to a family-owned organic olive oil mill and museum. Learn about the pressing process and sample some of their liquid gold. The next taste is a traditional sweet treat in Kampi, a hamlet nestled in olive groves. Then it's on to the 14th-century Anafonitria Monastery, famed for its frescoes. With its rustic stone exterior and rural setting, it's a real blast from the past.

In the afternoon, there's a stop for local speciality tastings – wine, honey and more – in a village shop en route to Cape Skinari, the island's northernmost point. Here, you'll hop on a boat to the Blue Caves, one of the deepest points in the Med. Carved into white cliffs, its sea-smoothed walls reflect the azure waters like a mirror. There's also a swim stop, where you can cool off near the caves.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • If the boat trip is cancelled due to high winds, there'll be a coffee stop instead
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Lunch not included
  • Please provide passport/ID details of all guests at time of booking, you won't need it on the day
  • This tour will be guided in Dutch, German, Polish or English by native speaking tour guides
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • This is one of our private TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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