Top Cephalonia Art & Culture

Discover all the wonder and amazement on Kefalonia Island, a well-preserved, unspoiled paradise on this guided day trip. Take in the deep blue sea, historic monasteries, wineries and quiet fishing villages as you learn about the history and culture of the island.

MetaxArt offers the unique experience of outdoors painting workshops. Under the coolness of the foliages at MetaxArt garden or a nearby location, artists discover the millions of hues which are revealed by the clarity of Cephalonian light. MetaxArt provides all the art supplies and materials for your painting experience while you are enjoying the unique greek weather. This inspirational workshop helps to enrich painting abilities in a variety of ways, such as: – organizing the composition of the painting space – how to transfer the vast and chaotic surroundings on the canvas – understanding perspective and painting depth – grasping the extensive scales of the Kefalonian light – discover the dynamic range of warm-cool hues and bright-dark values – enhance your visual memory The art workshops are designed by the artist Natasha Metaxa, an experienced and successful tutor of Visual Arts to all ages, abilities and levels. She is an active artist and has given many solo and group exhibitions

Join us for 2 DAYS PAINTING WORKSHOP! Are you travelling to Cephalonia? Grab the opportunity to bring out the artist in you, and book One or Two Days Painting Workshop! Live the experience of the pure light and let your imagination be motivated by the endless hues of the landscape when you are visiting Cephalonia! Artist Natasha Metaxa welcomes art lovers in MetaxArt Studio, located by the seaside in the picturesque Poros village in Cephalonia island. This painting class is open to all artistic levels. Don’t worry MetaxArt provides all the art supplies and equipment! MetaxArt workshops are organised according to the needs of the students. We can arrange 2 days painting workshops, on special dates under your request which could be held either at Poros or at a place indicated by you. The duration of the One Day Workshops is 5 hours and they begin at 9.00 in the morning.

We were born and grew up in the Kefalonia. We are also travelers from all over the world. We know our story and live it every day. We know and explore every day all the points of our island. Focus Plan Our goal is to be able to tell our story. Feel the hospitality of being a local on the island. Enjoy our traditional food. Let us answer all the questions and joyfully travel to all of our city together!!

Grab the opportunity to bring out the artist in you. Follow art courses designed and organized by Natasha Metaxa, an accomplished artist and very successful art tutor with great experience. Learn about water colour, acrylics, oils, composition, painting techniques while your soul rejoices during your Summer holidays, Spring or Autumn short break vacation. The picturesque village of Poros is situated along the East coast of Cephalonia Island, it has a beautiful sea and mountain scenery and is a very friendly place with lots of taverns, bars and shops. Has a lots of sunshine and great weather. MetaxArt is located at the centre of the village in front of the sea shore, so participants can paint and whenever they feel like, can go for a little swim or a walk, lunch break and come back to continue painting. Book your creative holidays now and get inspired by Cephalonia's unique light and landscapes. MetaxArt provides all the art supplies and equipment and makes your travel easier!

Take a plunge into the Greek underworld -- literally -- with this guided boat tour of the underground lake Melissani. Then drink in the amazing turquoise waters of Myrtos Beach, one of the most photographed beaches in the world.

Grab the opportunity to bring out the artist in you. Follow art courses designed and organized by Natasha Metaxa who is an accomplished artist and very successful art tutor with great experience. Learn about water colour, acrylics, oils, composition, painting techniques while your soul rejoices during your Summer holidays, Spring or Autumn short break vacation. The picturesque village of Poros is situated along the East coast of Cephalonia Island, it has a beautiful sea and mountain scenery and is a very friendly place with lots of taverns, bars and shops. Has a lots of sunshine and great weather. MetaxArt is located at the centre of the village in front of the sea shore, so participants can paint and whenever they feel like, can go for a little swim or a walk, lunch break and come back to continue painting. Book your creative holidays now and get inspired by Cephalonia's unique light and landscapes. MetaxArt provides all the art supplies and equipment and makes your travel easier!

What better way to get to know a place than going straight to its roots? Greek villages connect all Greeks to their roots. Every Greek has a special feeling when going “back to the village”, memories of childhood, images of the past, the mouthwatering smells of food, all resurface in an emotional encounter. This tour connects you to what makes Greece an authentic destination. Through this visit, you will feel the ‘aura’ of a Greek village, you will meet lovely openhearted people, you will experience the purity of Greek nature, and of course experience authentic products and tastes.

After a convenient hotel or cruise port pickup, travel in an air conditioned private vehicle with a personal driver and experience the Ionian island of Kefalonia. Visit sites made famous in the Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz movie ‘’Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. See the distinctly beautiful Lake Melissani, the Drogarati Cave, Myrtos Beach, and the village of Fiscardo, a historic town with traditional Venetian houses and a picturesque harbor.

Discover the highlights of Kefalonia on your 5-hour day trip. Kefalonia is a well-preserved, unspoiled paradise with lush vegetation, dazzling beaches with breathtaking contrasts of deep blue, white and overwhelming green colors, romantic sunsets and scenic landscapes.

Don't miss the chance to visit the must see attractions of tke Kefalonia Island , the undergound Lake of Melissani and cave of Drogarati

Ride a traditional ‘kaiki’ boat to the Keri Caves and Marathonissi Island while watching for turtles on this Zakynthos cruise trip. Settle into a wooden ‘kaiki’ and sail to the Keri Caves to admire and snap photos of the blue-watered grottoes. Then, enjoy a swim stop off Marathonissi before cruising Laganas Bay to look for rare caretta-caretta turtles. This family-friendly boat trip includes pickup and drop-off at selected Zakynthos resorts.

Experience some of Kefalonia's breathtaking scenery and iconic sites. **This tour operates under new operation guidelines with limited participation (50% of the seated bus), no guide and no visits on crowded places or attractions

Behold the natural attractions of Cephalonia, including those beneath the surface, such as the Drogarati Cave and subterranean Melissani Lake.

You will get an insight into Kefalonia's famous geographic phenomenon, wine tasting and Myrtos beach. **This tour operates under new operation guidelines with limited participation (50% of the seated bus), no guide and no visits on crowded places or attractions

This relaxing tour takes in some of Kefalonia's iconic landmarks - Katavothres, St Theodoroi's Lighthouse, the village of Koukoumelata, the Kastro Village - the home of St George's castle, an organic farm and restaurant, Koutavos lagoon & De Bossett bridge

Travel to the island of Ithaca and learn about its myths with ease on this tour. Travel comfortably from your hotel and make your way to the island in a boat and on an air-conditioned coach. Hear about the stories and history of the island as you visit Kathara Monastery, the harbor of Vathi, Kioni village, and the Cave of Loizos.

This relaxing tour takes in some of Kefalonia's iconic landmarks - Katavothres, St Theodoroi's Lighthouse, the village of Koukoumelata, the Kastro Village - the home of St George's castle, an organic farm and restaurant, Koutavos lagoon & De Bossett bridge

Experience the Ionian islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos on this guided excursion. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, enjoy activities that include visiting the sacred monastery of St. Gerassimos, exploring Melissani Lake-Cave by boat and Drogorati Cave by foot, savoring a delicious lunch in Aghia Efimia, and enjoying a swim at the town’s picturesque beach.

You will get an insight into Kefalonia's famous geographic phenomenon, wine tasting and Myrtos beach. **This tour operates under new operation guidelines with limited participation (50% of the seated bus), no guide and no visits on crowded places or attractions

Experience some of Kefalonia's breathtaking scenery and iconic sites. **This tour operates under new operation guidelines with limited participation (50% of the seated bus), no guide and no visits on crowded places or attractions

We can assure you that Kefalonia a gem in the Ionian Sea. Kefalonia’s culinary tradition, history, traditional villages, upbeat nightlife, and pristine beaches will make you fall in love with the island. There’s far more to it than meets the eye, and visitors are bound to be seduced by this island on many levels, from its crystal-clear waters, stunning stretches of sand, picturesque villages, and rich biodiversity all the way to its medieval castles and monasteries.

Experience the enchanting island of Ithaca, believed to be the ancient kingdom of the Mythical hero Odysseus.Listen to magical tales as you take in the outstanding scenery across the aquamarine water leading to coves, bays and picturesque fishing villages. Visit the monastery of Kathara, which is built high up on the peak of mount Niritos and has a breathtaking view of Vathy. Explore the beautiful horseshoe shaped harbor of the capital, Vathi. Red roofed houses are set amongst enchanting scenery and is a photo opportunity of twisting streets, picturesque cafes and little shops. From Vathi you will head to Kioni, a very pretty waterfront village for lunch. Stavros Village is your next stop. Stavros was founded in the 16th century by the inhabitants of the mountainous villages of Anogi and Stavros, since the attacks of the pirates had started to decrease. A road from the village leads to the picturesque Polis Bay with its lovely port. On its left coast stands the Cave of Loizos.

We are inviting you to discover the biggest town and capital of the island is Argostoli. It is a town built around a hill and still, you can find various types of entertainment here - like in a megapolis: different shops, numerous cafes, bars and restaurants with an amazing sea view. Some places on the island where you can meet unique Venetian architecture. Your local guide will do the best to introduce this city to you and to show you all the hidden streets and secrets of this amazing place.