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Zakynthos: Early Morning Shipwreck, Blue Caves & Viewpoint

1. Zakynthos: Early Morning Shipwreck, Blue Caves & Viewpoint

Explore the island of Zakynthos on a day trip starting from Argassi. Stop by the island's top beaches, including Navagio beach, where you'll see a shipwrecked boat up close. Sail into caves and snorkel in the turquoise waters at Sfogeio beach. Finish with lunch at a local Greek restaurant. Begin with pickup from your accommodation. Enjoy the views of the olive groves, vineyards, the diversity of the landscape, the traditional village houses, the old churches, and the stunning panoramic views of the turquoise sea waters before arriving at Porto Vromi. From the small port, hop onboard the boat which is small enough to navigate within the caves. It will take about 20 minutes to sail along the west coast and reach Navagio Beach. Land early at one of the most famous beaches of the island and enjoy the surroundings without the crowds. Snap some photos of the rusty hull of the commercial shipwreck, named, M/V Panagiotis, which grounded onshore in 1980 and lies in the middle of the white sandy beach. Then, head to the blue caves characterized by their vibrant sapphire color cast by the sunlight shimmering through the water and being reflected into the caves. Take about 20 minutes for swimming and snorkeling here. Cruise next to a secluded pebbled beach which is a characteristic sample of the natural beauty of Zakynthos, before heading along the coast to explore more caves. Arrive at the magnificent Poseidon cave. Next to it, there is a natural rock formation in which you can easily spot the stunning face of Poseidon, the god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses. Hop into a minivan to travel to the viewpoint of the shipwreck. Walk along a short stony path leading out to the clifftop to a high promontory facing the sea. Capture stunning photos of the iconic shipwreck in the background. Then, there is a stop for lunch at a traditional Zakynthian family-run taverna near Anafonitria. Enjoy delicious home-cooked, traditional dishes with fresh homegrown vegetables and homemade wine. The last stop will be the 2000 years old olive tree at Exo Chora. Admire one of the seven oldest olive trees in the Mediterranean, and probably one of the oldest olive trees in the world. Afterward, relax on your return journey with drop-off at your accommodation.

Zakynthos: Shipwreck, Blue Caves, Viewpoint VIP All-Day Tour

2. Zakynthos: Shipwreck, Blue Caves, Viewpoint VIP All-Day Tour

Spend the day touring Zakynthos in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. Swim and snorkel in crystal waters and even venture into the Blue Caves for incredible views. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch in a typical Greek tavern and visit a traditional olive oil factory for a tasting.  The day begins with pickup from Zakynthos and the surrounding areas. The first stop of the day is Bohali hill to take in splendid views of the sea and town below. Continue to Xigia beach, where the springs provide a natural spa. In the second part of the tour, will take a 3-hour cruise to Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Caves. Enjoy 20-minute stops at each location for swimming and venture into the Blue Caves by boat to admire the lights and colors.  Return to the port and head to the Shipwreck viewpoint for stunning views. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Greek tavern and take a photo stop at the 2,500-year-old olive tree at Exo Chora. Last but not least, Therianos Family Farm is an organic farm where they cultivate a wide range of fruits and vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Their Olive Oil was awarded the Gold Standard at the International Society, Olympia Awards. They also produce a selection of wines and the famous black raisins. We will visit the farm, meet the animals, and taste the local products.

Zakynthos: One Way Private Transfer between Airport & Hotels

3. Zakynthos: One Way Private Transfer between Airport & Hotels

Avoid the stress of organizing your transfer or waiting at the airport and dealing with taxis. With this private transfer, travel between Zakinthos Airport and your hotel or other prefferred location. Book your option depending on the location zone. All drivers are English-speaking and licensed professionals. The duration is usually 20-30 minutes and the service is available day and night.  For arrival transfers, your driver will wait for you at the airport lobby/port and transfer you directly to your hotel with a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. For departure transfers, you will be picked up from your hotel/villa and go straight to the airport or port.  Prices are by zone. Zone 1 includes Tsilivi, Planos, Tragaki, Laganas, Argasi, Zante Town and Kalamaki. Zone 2 includes Alikes, Alikanas, Keri and Ammoudi.  Zone 3 includes Xigia, Vassilikos, Gerakas and Maxairado. Finally zone 4 includes Volimes, Agios Nikolaos, Kampi, Skinari, Shipwreck View and Anafonitria.

Zakynthos Island: Private Tour in a Minibus

4. Zakynthos Island: Private Tour in a Minibus

Begin the tour at your hotel or cruise ship port. Your driver will take you safely through the island. Enjoy the scenic route with views of natural landscapes on the way to Xigia Beach where you can enjoy a swim in natural sea "spa" water. Next, stop on top of a mountain and enjoy the most beautiful wild landscape and views on Shipwreck Beach. See the famous shipwreck named Panagiotis and take memorable photos. Continue to the Monastery of Anafonitria where you have time to explore the architecture and the traditional Christian Orthodox artifacts. Experience life outside the cities in the picturesque village of Exo Chora afterward. Enjoy lunch at a local traditional tavern in Kabi (not included). On your route back your driver will take you to a Greek winery where you can enjoy a wine tasting (not included).

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based on 36 reviews

We had a fantastic day on the island of Zakynthos with our friendly and pleasant guides. The great thing about the private tour is that it was adjusted to meet our interests and preferences. The guides changed their standard program and we were able to see more places that we loved and get a sence of what life on the island is like. In one day on the tour we saw more of Zakynthos than during our entire visit, and at the same time thanks to the care of our guides it was a relaxing and smooth journey. I highly recommend this tour for those who look for hidden gems and enjoy getting to know local people.

Nice driver showed us many places on the island where we otherwise would not have come on our own, wonderfully private too, always the possibility to stop somewhere to take pictures. Possibility to go swimming, tasted delicious wine even though I am not a fan of wine myself and my girlfriend is a “lightweight”. Definitely recommend.

Amazing tour that allows you to visit many places in one day. Fantastic opportunity to visit the beach and swim. Using a not too big boat for the excursion you can see the Blue Caves up close and enter some ... spectacular!

Amazing experience. 100% recommend! It’s been worth every euro I paid for it! Especially the guide George was very kind and took the best photos of me! I was solo travelling and I’m glad I choose this trip.

Amazing day on Zakinthos! The whole Dali crew was amazing and George was the best guide ever and an even better human being! You can’t go wrong with Dali!