Hi Jackie,

Just looked at the videos of the day out we spent with you on the fantastic back to the roots trip.

Watching the video brought back lovely memories of the trip - knew we had enjoyed it but it was lovely to see again.

Sorry don't think we will be in zante this year but when we do come again we will come to see you and probably go on this wonderful trip again.

Thanks again - really enjoyable.

Gill & Ian.

We have been to Zakynthos in August 2009. We have made trips with Nefis former Nefeli travel. We have done the back to the roots trip, the blue caves, Shipwrack tour and we have been horseriding in Tsivili (recommented to every one even if your don't have riding experience, it was wonderful).

Voor de Nederlanders onder ons, zeker doen de trips zijn net iets exclusiever dan de grote massa excursies en Jackie weet ontzettend veel over de geschiedenis van griekenland en Zakynthos. Back to the roots heeft zoveel indruk op ons gemaakt met als culinair en muzikaal hoogtepunt de lunch. We gaan volgend jaar terug en boeken zeker weer een excursie bij Nefis travel. Dus, gewoon DOEN!

We just want to say a big THANK-YOU for the wonderful back to roots experience.  It was a terrific day despite the weather and your knowledge and enthusiasm inspired us to buy some books on greek mythology.  We loved the whole trip, the flea market and the lovely cheese and bread breakfast, our trip to the folk museum, the wonderful views, our trip to the moutain villages, all your stories and songs and our lunch in the authentic taverna.  We would certainly recommend this trip to others.  

This trip was fantastic for all of us including two teenagers.

Hi

Sorry to be back from tsilivi but certainly not sorry we joined Jackie and Michelle on the 'Back to the Roots' Trip on 1st October 09. It was a fantastic trip and was very very interesting - Jackie has an excellent knowledge of the island and is a really lovely lady. Just to get away into the villages and see the real Greece is brilliant and lunch in the taverna on this trip was lovely espcially when Jackie sang both on her own and with the owner of the taverna, she has a beautiful voice. The place was what I personally like - what I call a 'proper taverna' as oppose to the touristy type restaurants of which there are many but never with the same lovely feel.

If I had to recommend to someone to do one trip I would say do this one - in one word 'EXCELLENT'

Gill & Ian

We went on the back to the roots tour with Jackie on 17th Sept. Had a brilliant day. So much nicer to be in a mini-bus, much more personal, get to know the people on the trip with you. Jackie made the tour very interesting and for first timers to Zakynthos, we learnt a lot about the Island. The tour by mini-bus is defenitely the way forward. Lot less time waiting for people to return to the bus and with regards our stop at Giri, probably a place a standard coach could not drive through.

Thank you Jackie for a super day we both enjoyed it. If by any chance one of the two cornish ladies is reading this, the next bit is for you. If you win that thumbs up competition with the photograph that I took of you two and Turtle Island - feel free to let me know.

Thank you and ya'mas

Hi

We went on the VIP Shipwreck and Blue Caves tour with Jackie.  The whole trip was absolutely brilliant.  From the drive to the destination, the bus driver,  the captain on the boat (who is has enthusiastic as Jackie) and the drive back stopping at the lovely fish restaurant and natural spa.. Best money we spent in Zante... 

Jackie is one on the best hosts/guides we have ever had the pleasure of accompanying on a trip.  Her knowledge of the local area and greek mythology is second to none. 

We would recommend the tours with Nefeli and Jackie to anyone.  A little more expensive than the overcrowded big boats but well worth the extra Euros for the smaller more enjoyable experience. 

Hope to be back next year to see the Turtles....

Alli & Darren Sargent, Derby 

 We have just arrived back in Aberdeenshire after our wonderful week in Tsilivi.  We stayed at the Lesante Hotel & Spa (first class) and without a doubt the highlight of our break was the VIP Shipwreck tour on Sat 5th Sept.  Jackie provided a superb day out, with 5 beautiful locations included.  Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the island is immediately apparent, and we were delighted with the whole experience.  I cannot recommend this special trip highly enough!! Terrific day out with a really pleasant guide and a great price.!!

Midden augustus hebben wij 2 weken van een heerlijke zonvakantie genoten op Zakynthos. Als je twee weken op zo'n klein eilandje zit, dien je eigenlijk wel één of meerdere excursies te doen. Zonder als je dat niet doet. Die dagen blijven je uiteindelijk ook meer bij dan al die andere dagen dat je op het strand of aan het zwembad hebt gelegen.

Als drie jeugdige mensen zijnde (want dat zijn wij met 23 tot 27jr), dachten we bij het woord excursie al aan bussen met bejaarden. Gelukkig bleek dat bij Jackie geenszins het geval! Wij waren die dag de enige Nederlanders in de volle bus met voornamelijk Engelsen, waarbij Jackie van ons echt een stel VIPS maakten (Nederlanders onder elkaar he?). Zo mochten we bij de "Blue Caves & Shipwreck" excursie vóór op de boot staan, terwijl de rest achterop plaats moest nemen. We hadden alle 3 een héérlijk Titanic gevoel, echt geweldig! En de rest maar kijken waarom wij toch zo'n speciale positie kregen haha! Het was een zéér leuke dag welke wij iedereen kunnen aanbevelen, jong en oud!

Bij de excursie naar Athene was Jackie er niet bij, maar ook die excursie was de moeite waard. Athene kwam op ons over als een vieze megagrote stad, maar het bezoek aan de Akropolis maakte alles helemaal top! Ook het hotel was uitstekend (beter dan ons hotel op Zakynthos).

Aan alle Nederlanders die dit lezen en overwegen om Jackie de excursie te laten regelen: DOEN! Er zitten op Zakynthos om te 10 meter aanbieders van dezelfde excursie, maar via Jackie geregeld is het véél beter! En mocht de prijs van een excursie uiteindelijk lager zijn dan je vooraf geregeld had, dan past Jackie automatisch de prijs aan. Heel netjes dus.

Jackie, bedankt voor jouw inzet en enthousiasme! We denken er met veel plezier aan terug!

After returning from Tsilivi one of the 1st things I want to do is recomend Nefeli's VIP shipwreck tour to anybody who stumbles upon this website.

We went on the trip and it was fantastic, you get to swim in caves, visit the shipwreck before the crowds and experience the sulphur beach (which made my skin feel amazing)! The trip was well worth the price and we couldn't of asked for a better guide, Jackie. Jackie knows anything and everything about Zante and was very interesting to listen to, such a nice lady.

The year before my boyfriend and I booked to visit the shipwreck with one of the company's that use the larger boats. We didn't get to see it because the water was too rough. This wouldn't have happened if we had booked with Nefeli 1st time round because they only use a speed boat that fits around 30ish people on it.

Book with Nefeli, you won't regret it. Jenni. x

While in Tsilivi we booked the Blue Caves and Shipwreck tour with Nefeli and we definitely got more than we bargained for.  Getting to the shipwreck beach before the masses was a bonus.  Having lunch in the fishing village then bathing in the sulphur beach, plus the tales and information provided by Jackie all helped to make this a truely memorable excursion - definitely to be recommended.

 Thanks Jackie

Laura and Peter Lee

Really recommend NEFELI TRAVEL-by far the most superior tour company on the island

 Jackie is a treasure!

Eind juni waren wij in hotel Zanta Maris, en hebben vandaar uit tochtjes gemaakt via Nefeli Travel, en Jackie was onze ned. begeleidster

Hartstikke gezellig, en duidelijke uitleg over alles wat wij zagen.

De schildpad trip een belevenis en zeker als je ook nog een schildpad boven water ziet, en op de foto krijgt.

Een eilandtoer, door alle smalle straatjes en tussenstops, het scheepswrak, op de boot naar de blauwe grotten, een hele belevenis, daarbij nog even lekker het water in.

Als je met nog meer nederlanders gaat,  Jackie,vertelt wel ,wetende dat zij zo wel het nederlands blijft spreken..

Jackie ik hoop dat je vele nederlanders het eiland mag laten zien, het is de moeite waard.

Wij hebben genoten. Groetjes Tonny en Mariet

We really enjoyed the 'VIP Pirates & Turtles' trip last week.  Everything was arranged perfectly, from booking at the office, to pick up at the coach point and transfer to the harbour and the boat.  During the transfer we learned lots of facts about Zakynthos that we hadn't previously known due to Jackie's love of the island and enthusiasm to share with her guests!. We felt welcomed and it was a great friendly atmosphere; we learned a lot about turtles from the turtle protection volunteers on board who were able to answer all our questions and gave a super presentation.  We'll definitely be booking with you again on our next holiday, many thanks!!

In juli zijn wij met Nefeli travel op excursie geweest naar het scheepswrak. Voor ons een geweldige dag met anders dan de eerdere excursies een klein gezelschap. Hierdoor was de sfeer intiemer en kwamen we op plekjes waar we anders nooit kwamen.Ook de complimenten aan reisleidster Jacky die duidelijk, en vol passie haar verhalen over het eiland verteld.We hebben genoten!!

Hans, Marion, Marjolein Meinicke

Hi,thank you again. The trip called Turtles and Pirates was really wonderful. Our little daughter really enjoyed it.Hope to meet you again. Good luck and have nice days with many tourists!

Amalie, Adela and Ondrej Elbel, CZE

Hoi Jackie

Were back in Rotterdam and we miss the beautyfull island and the nice weather. We have enjoyed the trips we made with you and from you. The turtle spotting trip was exithing and the Kefalonia tour and the Athens tour were also fantastic. The good service and advises you gave were great. The blue caves and shipwreck tour we did on our own but with you're advise were perfect. So we hope that you're company will do great and that a lot more tourists will enjoy you're expertise. We did, thanks for all and keep on going..........

Greetings from us.....Aad en Gon,  Dennis en Sandra