Diamond Collection - Private Tours
See the Best of Zakynthos in One Day
Discover the beauty of Zakynthos in just one day with our exclusive Diamond Collection, featuring two options to choose from.
Enjoy a luxurious cruise around the island aboard a private speedboat, where you will explore the memorizing Shipwreck Bay before the crowds and see the Caretta-Caretta loggerhead turtles in an eco-friendly way. Get swept away by the beauty of the majestic rock formation the Mizithres, explore the love cave, and discover the secret coves while enjoying the comfort of your private speedboat skippered by our local captain while your Nefis host of the day will capture the picture-perfect moments for you.
Or have the enjoyment of a perfectly seamless blend of land and sea, combining a luxury minivan journey with a speedboat adventure. Journey through the sea diamonds in the North and South and embrace Mother Nature at its best. While on land, you will be travelling in comfort, uncovering the roots of Zakynthos, from its history and culture to its local flavors. To top it off, the breathtaking view of Shipwreck Bay from the viewing platform will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Option 1
Sea Package
Private Cruise Around the Island - Whole Day Excursion (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pick-up from your accommodation in a Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking guide.
Enjoy a scenic speedboat ride with stunning Ionian Sea views.
Chance to catch a glimpse of dolphins and seals.
Relax in the therapeutic waters of Xigia Sea Spa.
Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Caves.
Visit the enchanting Shipwreck Bay.
Discover private beaches like Porto Roxa beach and famous sea caves along the west coast.
Venture to the sea coves of Korakonisi and Porto Limnionas.
Admire the stunning Mizithres rock formations.
Explore the Love cave and go through the secret passage to Piscines beach.
Snorkel in the turquoise waters around Turtle Island.
Spot Caretta Caretta turtles in their natural habitat.
Have a traditional Greek lunch in Keri village with panoramic views (optional).
Swim in the magical Keri Caves.
Enjoy your private speedboat, skippered by a local captain, as your Nefis host captures picture-perfect moments.
We will make our way to Xingia sea spa. The turquoise blue sea here contains traces of sulfur and collagen. The sulfur and collagen pours down from the mountains into the sea and has been proven to offer significant health benefits. A swim in the healthy waters will revitalize your energy and polish your skin. Many visitors have reported feeling younger and relaxed due to this natural phenomenon in the North of Zakynthos.
Next on the itinerary is a stop into the beautiful Blue Caves, to take photos of the sea caves and arches, as well as the stunning translucent blue waters. Those who wish to fully experience the phenomenon of the Blue Caves can take a dip in the blue waters. Your whole body takes on the blue hues but do not worry though, this is just an optical illusion and the blue hue will disappear once out of the water. We then sail towards shipwreck bay and as one of the first arrivals to Shipwreck Bay, we enjoy a very peaceful, and often exclusive out here.
After the fascinating views and stories told about the Shipwreck, it’s time to explore more of our beautiful island as we set sail on the West Coast. We will pass and explore many famous caves and private beaches, like Porto Roxa, an untouched pearl situated in a small fjord outlet. To elevate the level of picture-perfect moments, we will make sure to explore the breathtaking Love Cave and pass through the secret passage, leading you to the Piscines beach. This amazing part of Zante offers a serene escape and is known for its unbelievably tranquil vibe. We will explore the outstanding beauty of the rock formation the Mizithres, when we sail in between those two iconic rock formations on our way to the picturesque harbor of Keri.
Keri is a charming fishing village that retains a strong traditional character combined with an enchanting boulevard. Here you could enjoy an amazing lunch ( optional ) at one of the Greek local taverns with rooftop excess, which lends itself to one of the most breathtaking, panoramic sea views over the Marine Park of Zakynthos, the Bay of Laganas. Back on board we sail to the photogenic Marathonisi island, better known as Turtle island. Here the boat stops for photographs while your guide explains all about this amazing white sandy beach and island, known for its importance as a nesting area of the Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles. From here we go for the last part of the tour as we create your turtle spotting adventure, we nearly always have the chance to take a snapshot of these enchanting animals up close, in an eco-friendly manner.
Our private cruise around this island is an amazing odyssey, of Mother Nature at its best; a unique Zakynthian trip that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Option 2
Land & Sea Package
Private Cruise & Tour Around the Island by Boat and Minibus - Whole Day Excursion (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Pick-up from your accommodation in a Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking guide.
Scenic drive through coastal views, mountains and traditional villages.
Arrive at a picturesque harbor and board a luxury speedboat.
Visit the iconic Shipwreck Bay before the crowds.
Chance to catch a glimpse of dolphins and seals.
Swim and snorkel at Agios Andreas island and the Blue Caves.
Admire Shipwreck Bay from above at the famous lookout platform.
Enjoy an optional lunch at a traditional Greek taverna with mountain views.
Learn interesting facts and local stories of the island.
Visit a roadside market to taste local Greek products.
Go eco-friendly turtle spotting in the National Marine Park.
Sail to Turtle Island and swim in its turquoise waters.
Explore the popular Keri Caves.
See the spectacular Mizithres rock formations.
Enjoy your private speedboat, skippered by a local captain, as your Nefis host captures picture-perfect moments.
You will board on a luxury open speedboat or small yacht and cruise to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Shipwreck beach of Zakynthos. As the first travelers of the day, we can enjoy the serenity of this iconic bay, without the crowds. On this journey you can indulge yourself in the amazing blue colors of the Ionian sea with opportunities to enjoy a swim and snorkel at Agios Andreas island and the Blue Caves, as that will be our next stop; bliss! Having enjoyed the beautiful crystal waters of Zakynthos, we continue the journey by minivan to the panoramic platform in the North of the island. From here you can take the famous picture of the Shipwreck Bay. This is every keen photographer’s highlight and one of the most famous sites in Greece. Everyone is enchanted by the amazing array of blue colors in the waters around Smugglers Bay. Here your guide explains the intriguing story of the Zakynthos Shipwreck – a fascinating tale.
After this enchanting Kodak moment, it’s now time to relax and have lunch (optional) at a traditional Greek tavern, while overlooking the Green mountains of Zakynthos. We now make our way to a picturesque traditional Greek roadside market where you will enjoy your free Greek snacks and wine-tasting: A slice of village bread, dipped in olive oil, with olives, oregano and local Zakynthian cheese called Ladotiri. This is an ultimate place for local products including: honey, oils, sweets, hand-made carpets and tapestries.
After this wonderful tickling of our taste buds, we will make our way to the south of Zante. At the harbor our Nefis captain will be waiting for you to board a private speedboat to cruise to one of the most beautiful beaches and caves, situated around Turtle Island also called Marathonisi, to swim and snorkel in the most extraordinary turquoise waters and you will have time for an eco- friendly turtles spotting adventure. And last but not least we tick off the bucket list while we Sail towards the two iconic rock formations, the Mizithres. These rock formations reveal an enchanting serenity and are among the top three most popular photographed places on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The ultimate place for a 'picture perfect' moment.
With the carefully selected program of this unique tour, you can see all the highlights of Zante in one day. 'Diamond Zakynthos Highlights' is a unique Zakynthian trip that will create memories to last a lifetime.
