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 an excellent tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us plenty of time in each location.”
Cruise ship day trip by air-conditioned bus to Paleokastritsa Beach and Corfu Town. Free time, audio guide, and scenic stops.
“Excellent tour. Tour guide and the driver were very good.”
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.
“Listen carefully to the audio in order to capture everything ... however, the music played in between stops did take away from the experience”
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.
“We like that she took us around all the hot spots and she was very nice and informative about the history of the islands . I like to talk with her and learn about the history . That was the best thing for me because I love history. I also like that she gave us…”
Van tour from Argostoli featuring Melissani Cave by boat, Drogorati Cave, Antisamos and Myrtos beaches, and Robola wine tasting.
“Dimitri the guide was simply wonderful, the car is spacious and comfortable, we had a wonderful day”
Private Athens full day from your port or hotel with Acropolis priority, A/C car, and ticket-skip service. Great shore excursion.
“Our driver/guide was a pleasure to spend the day with. He was very professional and taught us so much about the ancient history, Greek culture and the city of Athens.”
Private Kefalonia half-day shore tour with sea turtles, two caves, Assos, and Myrtos Beach views, including pickup and transport.
“There are a lot of stairs to climb to get down to the cave. Wear comfortable shoes. It is well worth the time and stair climb if you are energetic enough.”
Athens shore excursion with port pickup and an expert guide for the Acropolis, Syntagma Metro relics, Parliament highlights, and Plaka free time.
“Wonderful tour to get a quick overview of Athens and visit the Acropolis. The tour guide was an encyclopedia of knowledge, with the right amount of entertainment and cynicism. It was very hot and he broke down the stops to make sure we had breaks in the Acropolis climb and as much shade as possible…”
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.
“Victor was an excellent guide with great knowledge of Santorini! He helped us navigate it timely on foot and take beautiful pictures, without waiting in the long lines of those seeking a similar shot. He had wonderful recommendations for cocktails, coffee, gelato, sweets, shopping, and more! Our driver Nikolas was extremely accommodating as he made…”
Small-group Mykonos shore excursion with port pickup, lighthouse views, and a guided walk through Little Venice and Paraportiani.
“the tour and tour guide were excellent however the meeting point was extremely far from the cruise terminal . We walked for roughly one mile to meet the tour only to find out we had to walk all the way just to start the walking tour”
Private Katakolon shore day to Olympia, a family winery tasting with snacks, and Saint Andrew beach, with port pickup and skip-the-line access.
“This private tour is amazing! Stathis was great! He took us to a local winery with appetizers, ancient archeological sites and the local beach! This was by far the best excursion we’ve been on!”
5-hour Argostoli shore excursion to Drogarati and Melissani caves, Melissani boat ride, Myrtos beach photos, and local wine tasting.
“Amazing tour with an amazing hostess thanks so much would love to do again!”
A 6-hour Santorini highlights tour with cruise/hotel pickup, onboard WiFi for photos, and quick stops in Fira, Oia, Pyrgos, beaches, and Megalochori.
“Nicolas was a wonderful guide! He was so knowledgeable and took us to all the beautiful sites, plus took pictures for us.”
Private Rhodes shore excursion: pickup, Lindos, Rhodes Old Town, Haraki Beach and Filerimos. Up to 4 in an AC Mercedes.
“This was an interesting experience. The driver was incredibly accommodating and kind. Anything we asked, he was able to provide. This experience is probably amazing normally but it was the off season. Many areas were closed. Due to this, I would have expected the company to have better alternatives for us. I would also focus…”
