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Zakynthos: Half-Day Tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves

4.2  / 5370 reviews
Activity provider:Dali Tours
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Zakynthos: Half-Day Tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves

Activity provider:Dali Tours
4.2  / 5370 reviews

From $60.28 per person

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
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English, Greek, Arabic, German

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover vibrant coves and white-sand beaches on Turtle Island
  • Visit the National Marine Park of Zakynthos in Kalamaki Beach
  • Swim near the Keri Caves on the south side of the island of Zakynthos
  • Visit the Aristeon Olive Oil Press and learn about olive oil production
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Spend the day at sea on this multi-stop boat tour in Zakynthos. Visit Kalamaki Beach, Laganas, Turtle Island (Marathonisi), and a local olive oil press. Meet the resident turtles, swim near the Keri Caves, and taste olive oil samples. 

After hotel pickup, start discovering 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 cruise on a glass bottom boat around the beach of Laganas. Stop at the nearby island of Marathonisi, also known as Turtle Island. Admire its beautiful caves and white sand beaches, and keep an eye out for the Caretta turtles who inhabit the surrounding waters.

Continue sailing to the Keri Caves, located on the southern coast of Zakynthos. Make a stop for swimming before returning to the port and traveling to the Aristeon Olive Oil Press. 

At the press, learn about the long history of olive oil production on the island and taste some samples before returning to your hotel.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 10km radius of the activity provider's office
  • Full insurance
  • Bottled water
  • Map
  • Boat ticket to Marathonisi island
  • Visit to the Aristeon Olive Oil Press
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Food and drinks
  • Snorkelling equipment

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • There are no toilets on Marathonisi Island
  • There are many floating canteens at Marathonisi Island, where you can buy snacks and refreshments

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 370 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – CanadaSeptember 27, 2023 – Verified booking
It is a great way to spend a few hours in Zakynthos. Keri caves are beautiful, and we enjoyed swimming off the boat in the blue water. We did see a turtle, but like others commented, we felt bad about how the boats swarmed a turtle when it came up for air. Also, the stop at Turtle (marathonisi) island was too little long for us (1 hour). The beach is quite pebbly, and there were little fish nibbling at is. The tour company does not add much value other than chauffeur to the beach and olive oil company, and helping navigate the crowds at Laganas beach (which could be quite overwhelming). If you are adventurous you could join one of the boat tours directly at the beach, and head to an olive oil place on your own (this stop was not that interesting... more of a push to buy from the olive oil producer). But overall the tour guide was very nice, decreased the stress of figuring out where to go/park, who to hire for a boat ride, and navigating the hectic parking lot.
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaSeptember 24, 2023 – Verified booking
This was an absolutely amazing activity. So relaxing and well organised. Not only were we fortunate to see turtles but we also got to swim in the most wonderful waters I’ve ever experienced; just perfect! This is a must do activity if you are headed to Zakynthos. Dali Tours are extremely professional, well organised and brilliant value! Bring your snorkel: there is so much to see below the surface!
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomSeptember 19, 2023 – Verified booking
The activity was a great way to see the beautiful Turtle Island and an Olive Oil farm. Unfortunately as we (and other guests on our tour) were coming from a cruise which was late to tender, we therefore missed out on seeing the caves and having enough time to explore the island and look for turtles. The hosts were very accomodating in waiting for us as well as ensuring we still made the most of the tour and got back to the cruise boat in time though.
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