14 Lefkada Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,518 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Review the Makedonia Palace cruise from Lefkada to Porto Katsiki, Egremni, Fiscardo, Ithaca, Papanikolis Cave, and Skorpios.

“We swam in amazing waters in secluded beaches, saw breath taking scenery, enjoyed a nice lunch, however what made this cruise different from any other was the personal interaction from the captain and the rest of the crew. The captain is very witty, and makes the day full of fun and entertainment. Our group ranged in age from 19 to 50 and we all loved it! This cruise is a must do when visiting Lefkada and is an absolute bargain!”

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2.Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Paddle from Mikros Gialos to Lefkada’s Blue Cave with snorkeling, red starfish, homemade lunch, fruit, and expert guides.

“A wonderful experience with Yannis. We booked via Viator after seeing on trip advisor. We were staying in Nydri so this was about a 25 min drive away but nice to see another part of the island and it’s a lovely little town. Would really recommend the trip, Yannis was kind, enthusiastic & helpful. We stopped to swim and snorkel and had a delicious spaghetti lunch towards the end of the trip. Would definitely recommend”

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3.Blue Cave Kayak Tour with a Taste of Greece

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Paddle Lefkada’s Rouda Bay to the Blue Cave, snorkel among red starfish, and enjoy a Greek picnic on this guided four-hour kayak tour.

“Awesome guides, super cool people. Fantastic experience swimming in the cave and delicious Greek snack. Would recommend!”

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4.Lefkada Kayak : Explore Blue Cave with a Taste of Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73

Kayak Lefkada’s Rouda Bay, swim in the Blue Cave, snorkel clear Ionian waters, and enjoy a Greek snack on this small-group tour.

“It was a great experience, with very nice guides! We enjoyed it very much. Even the snack tasted very good!”

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5.From Nydri: Boat to Kefalonia and Ithaki with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 122 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Review of the 9-hour Nidri cruise to Lefkada, Kefalonia, and Ithaki, with swim stops, Fiskardo, sea caves, and practical booking advice.

“Het was een prima boottocht, veel gezien, mooie zwemlocaties, laatste deel van de tocht wel keiharde muziek, voor ons niet fijn, misschien wel voor jonger publiek.”

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6.Nydri: Island Hopping Boat Cruise with Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Review of Nydri’s 8-hour island cruise, with Papanikolis Cave, Spartochori, beach BBQ, swimming stops, and Skorpios.

“Katja and crew are so friendly and very happy. A fun day out”

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7.From Nidri: Marine Wildlife Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $82

Small-group cruise from Nidri to Lefkada and Meganisi with wildlife talks, cave snorkeling, swim stops, BBQ lunch, and drinks.

“It was the best day of our stay in Lefkada. The captain, Ben who was the tour guide and Marieta, the marine biologist, were very friendly, informative and professional. They were making sure that everyone in the boat felt safe and comfortable. We visited beautiful places to do snorkelling, visited nice caves, nice beaches, stopped in Meganisi (Vathy) for ice cream. We had the chance to see many fishes and marine life. Food was delicious too. We booked the big boats in the past, but if you want something more intimate, personalised, more informative and do proper snorkelling, this is far a much better experience. I even learnt good techniques…”

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8.Nydri: Island-hopping Boat Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 7 hours · from $80

Review of Nidri’s 7-hour island cruise with Papanikolis Cave, Meganisi, swim stops, Greek BBQ, drinks, and practical booking tips.

“Utrolig rar båd. God plads. Ikke for mange mennesker! Virkelig lækker mad! Kunne godt have brugt lidt mere tid ved hulen og meganisis. Vi havde ikke tid til at svømme ind i hulen og på Meganisis nåede vi kun at gå op og så ned igen. Højtaleren på båden skrattede så det var svært at høre guiden. Der blev “dyttet” utroligt meget som fjernede roen og afslapningen. Musikken spillede de samme numre, og kaptajnens sms’er gik ind over musikken hele tiden. Kaptajnen lå og facetimede med høj lyd på ved stops. Det virkede lidt uprofessionelt. Men guiden var utrolig sød og imødekommende!”

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9.All Day 4×4 Adventure / Lefkada / With Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $193

Explore Lefkada by private 4x4, from oak forests and mountain views to a secluded swim, local tea, and homemade Greek lunch.

“What an amazing day. Yannis picked us up from our hotel, and we toured the island, with views to 'die for' everywhere. The off-road sections were exhilarating. We stopped in a pretty shaded area for the most delicious home made Greek Lunch, swam on a secluded beach and climbed to the Profiti Ellias Church with views of both sides of Lefkada. We drove through Oak forests and mountain villages. It was a full 10 hour trip, and is great value for money. If you want a trip to see the real Lefkada, this is the one. Yannis is knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly an expert 4x4 driver. I completely recommend…”

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10.Mountain Gems Electric Fat Bicycle Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $91

Ride Lefkada’s mountain villages on an electric fat bike, visit a monastery, enjoy local meze, and taste Greek coffee or wine.

“We had a fantastic time, George was very knowledgeable about the history and the area which made the trip interesting and enjoyable. He gave clear instructions on how to use the e bikes and we felt safe the entire time.”

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11.Nydri: Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Swim Stops & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Sail from Nydri to Skorpios and Meganisi for swim stops, homemade Greek food, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a relaxed small-group day.

“Such an amazing experience with a great boating team. Excellent food and care! Thank you for the wonderful time!!!”

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12.The Olive Oil Experience @ Lefkada Micro Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Taste award-winning Lefkada olive oil, tour an organic grove, learn healthy cooking tips, and discover how to choose genuine extra virgin oil.

“This was a very informative session While I have always used EVOO, this experience provided a good deal of information on what to look for when selecting olive oil to really enhance your meals. I took that information home with me and my taste buds are thrilled with my lunchtime salads as a result. Highly recommend.”

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13.The Olive Oil Experience @ Lefkada Micro Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $54

Taste award-winning Lefkada olive oil, tour an organic micro farm, and learn how to spot, store, and cook with better oil.

“Very curious and autentic experience. We learned a lot!”

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14.Full Day Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Review of Lefkada’s six-hour sea kayaking tour, with caves, snorkeling, island stops, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Giornata bellissima, divertente ed appagante! Attività super consigliata e molto ben organizzata. Anche il pranzo era squisito!”

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