GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular shore excursions in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Mykonos cruise shore excursion with pickup. Lighthouse views, Kalafati beach break, Ano Mera monastery, and guided Old Town photo stops.
“This was a great tour. Very easy pick up at the cruise terminal. Andrea was a fun guide and we felt like we got a good view of the island.”
Cruise ship day trip by air-conditioned bus to Paleokastritsa Beach and Corfu Town. Free time, audio guide, and scenic stops.
“Excellent value money Costas and Panos was very welcoming and friendly Highly recommend Best trip of the cruise Eccentric trip”
Hop on a red open-top bus in Athens from key hubs, hear 13-language commentary, and mix city sights with port and beaches on flexible routes.
“Waste of a day. Spent hours stuck in traffic seeing nothing. Long wait for bus if you get off. Panicked getting back to ship on time.”
Santorini small-group shore tour for cruise days: Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori and black-sand beach with AC van and 19 guests.
“Very nice tour, good pace, great driver. Spiros made the experience very enjoyable with his guidance and explanations. Great stop at the black beach.”
Mykonos shore tour with cruise pickup: lighthouse photos, Kalafatis Beach, Ano Mera monastery, and an Old Town walk for $81.
“Andrea our guide was amazing, providing a lot of information and insights into the area.”
Van tour from Argostoli featuring Melissani Cave by boat, Drogorati Cave, Antisamos and Myrtos beaches, and Robola wine tasting.
“The locations selected and the professionalism of Costas.”
Private Athens full day from your port or hotel with Acropolis priority, A/C car, and ticket-skip service. Great shore excursion.
“We stopped in Athens for 2 days to acclimate to time before going on to our final destination for a 15 day trip. We had never been to Athens, and thought we’d stop to get in and be as active as possible for the 2 days. For our second day we decided this full day…”
Private Kefalonia half-day shore tour with sea turtles, two caves, Assos, and Myrtos Beach views, including pickup and transport.
“Excellent tour if you want flexibility in planning your day. We beat cruise ships to Mesalini Lake and had no line. We went to charming village of Assos and had time to hike up to castle. Lived it!”
Athens shore excursion with port pickup and an expert guide for the Acropolis, Syntagma Metro relics, Parliament highlights, and Plaka free time.
“Loved acropolis. Guides were great. Little disorganized with taxi and meeting spot at metro. The jewelry store mentioned at meeting spot was nowhere to be found. Must be a new jewelry store name that wasn’t updated. Other than that it was a great tour.”
A 4-hour Santorini shore excursion for cruise passengers: Oia photos at the Three Blue Domes, time in town, plus Fira and the cable car to the port.
“The excessive queue for the cable car was both expensive and absolutely ridiculous especially the return queue which was 21/2 hours”
Small-group Mykonos shore excursion with port pickup, lighthouse views, and a guided walk through Little Venice and Paraportiani.
“We had a Wonderful experience with the 2 Tour Guides, George and Socrates! They were very knowledgeable, helpful and professional! I would definitely recommend them to anyone!”
Private Katakolon shore day to Olympia, a family winery tasting with snacks, and Saint Andrew beach, with port pickup and skip-the-line access.
“Greece is July is hot and I mean hot. Walking on gravel and marble makes it hotter. If you can stand the heat no problem. If not target October for Greece. Tour was good and offered a mostly self guided exploration of Olympia ruins and museum. Our guide Nancy advised she was not licensed so…”
5-hour Argostoli shore excursion to Drogarati and Melissani caves, Melissani boat ride, Myrtos beach photos, and local wine tasting.
“Maria was really nice and very knowledgeable and her family history link to the island was amazing. Both venues were really good, but we did feel a bit time restricted and struggled to have our lunch. The coach could have been a bit cooler and some window blinds to keep out the sun would have…”
A 6-hour Santorini highlights tour with cruise/hotel pickup, onboard WiFi for photos, and quick stops in Fira, Oia, Pyrgos, beaches, and Megalochori.
“Very friendly toor guide, very nice and informative tour that showed is the best spots in Santorini.”
Private Rhodes shore excursion: pickup, Lindos, Rhodes Old Town, Haraki Beach and Filerimos. Up to 4 in an AC Mercedes.
“Our tour was excellent. Our tour guide Mike was a Rhodes local and was a great source of information and highlights on our day tour. We saw all the sites we wanted. Could not be happier with this tour. No hesitation in recommending it to others.”
