Travel Zakinthos Island Itinerary:2 days Must-do list in Zakinthos Island

Day 1 | Morning

Venetian Castle

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Venetian Castle, Mpochali 291 00

The Venetian Castle is located at the commanding heights of the town of Zakynthos. It is a place suitable for climbing and overlooking, where you can overlook the entire beautiful town of Zakynthos and the blue coastline in the distance. The castle was built by the Venetians in the Middle Ages, and the flying lion icon on the main gate of the castle is the symbol of the Venetian dynasty. With the outbreak of war and subsequent destruction by a major earthquake, the castle was severely damaged. After the invasion of the British, the castle was rebuilt. Today, the stone vaulted prison, several church ruins and fortresses can be seen in the castle.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos.

Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon,Sun;Open on Tue-Sat,8:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 4 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 3, Sq. Solomou, Zakynthos, T.K. 29100, Zakynthos

The Byzantine Museum is located next to the square by the sea in Zakynthos Town. It was established after the earthquake in 1953 and officially opened to the public in 1960. The museum exhibits different styles of mythological and religious artworks rescued from the ruins of the church destroyed by the earthquake, including wood carvings from the 16th to 19th centuries, and frescoes from the 12th to 13th and 17th to 18th centuries. There is also a replica of the St Andreas Monastery in the museum, with restored monastery frescoes on display.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Chris & Jo Villas is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Chris & Jo Villas

Property Location Located in Zakynthos, Chris & Jo Villas is minutes from Museum of Solomos and Kalvos and Akrotiri Beach. This 4-star villa is within close proximity of Byzantine Museum of Zakinthos and Dimokratias Square. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.

Day 2 | Morning

Navagio

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Navagio, Greece

Shipwreck Bay is located on the northern west coast of Zakynthos Island. It is a well-known scenic spot on the island. It is well-known to the Chinese because the popular Korean drama "Descendants of the Sun" was filmed here. The bay is named for the wrecked ships that ran aground on the beach, and the entire Shipwreck Bay can be overlooked from a hilltop viewing platform a few hundred meters high from a nearby cliff. Steep cliffs surround the white sandy beach on three sides, and the surrounding sea water is from far to near, from deep to shallow, showing three different levels of blue: sapphire blue, fluorescent blue, and cream blue, as beautiful as being in a fantasy fairyland. Such beautiful scenery not only attracted the filming crew of "Descendants of the Sun", but also the famous Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki. inside the animation.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Navagio, don’t forget pay a visit to Blue Caves.

Blue Caves

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Porthmos Zakinthou, Greece

The Blue Cave is not a single cave, but a row of naturally formed karst caves along the coastline. It is one of the well-known attractions on the island. These blue caves are located on the east coast of the northern part of Zakynthos Island. The water in the caves is very translucent, emitting a faint light like crystal, which is fascinating. The crystal clear sea water came into view, as if the blue ink had been knocked over, which was very surprising. There are many glass boats on Zakynthos Island to visit the Blue Hole. You can take a cruise here. You can see the fluorescent blue fine sand and plankton on the bottom of the sea clearly through the bottom of the glass boat. On a hot summer day, you can go for a swim in the sea, and your whole body will be refracted into fluorescent blue, which is really amazing.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: fantastic area along the cliff by boat. You could pass the split hole by the boat. good experience.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.