Southern Exploration: Kefalonia, Sami

Visit an ancient Greek island where pirates once roamed and saints retreated in search of serenity


Attractions and things to do - Southern Exploration: Kefalonia, Sami

Spend a leisurely day on the island of Kefalonia, where stone castles and venerable monasteries evoke an age of military sieges and religious reverence.

Walk through the hulking stone ruins of St George’s Castle, which once sheltered villagers from marauding pirates.

Visit a Byzantine monastery where the remains of Saint Andrew’s right foot are enshrined.

Lunch in a picturesque port town where a Hollywood blockbuster was filmed

£31.24

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