Greece · SHORE EXCURSIONS
The 15 best shore excursions tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Mykonos highlights in four hours, from Armenistis Lighthouse and Kalafati Beach to Ano Mera and the whitewashed old town.
“The guide was very knowledgeable, and we saw a lot of Mykonos and had a great lunch after in town. Definitely recommend!”
See Paleokastritsa Beach, the Virgin Mary Monastery, and Corfu Old Town on a practical five-hour cruise port tour.
“The tour was great and Maria was lovely and friendly and kept everyone updated by WhatsApp which is a good idea, the only problem was it was raining”
See Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera by open-top bus, with flexible stops, audio commentary, and practical cruise-port tips.
“This is a nice tour, you get to see most of Athen’s main attractions. Tour lasts around 2h. We recommend”
See Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, and Santorini’s black beach on a small-group cruise excursion with ship-return protection.
“Easy to find, tendering is a little annoying, but nothing to be done. Zeus was very funny and showed us plenty of hidden local gems. Do this tour instead of riding the donkeys!”
See Kefalonia’s caves, beaches, villages, and Robola wine on a six-hour shore tour from Argostoli, with cruise-port pickup included.
“Costas was a great guide. he was punctual and very passionate about showing us around Kefalonia, his home town. we were only a group of 4 so very easy going, we were able to go at our pace, stop when we wanted and we never felt rushed. We would highly recommend this tour as it was great value for money”
Review of Athens private full-day tour covering the Acropolis, Agora, museums, stadium, viewpoints, and port transfers.
“Excellent experience! We really enjoyed our day with Vasiliy and saw all the key highlights we hoped to see during our 1 day port stop. He was on time, profesional and helpful. We were pretty exhausted from prior group tours during other cruise stops and the private car was a welcome change of pace. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and air conditioned as advertised. All in all a great day.”
Explore Kefalonia by private vehicle, from turtle-filled Argostoli and two remarkable caves to Assos and Myrtos Beach.
“The island of Kefalonia is one of true beauty. We went on the boats inside the cavern and walked down to see the stalactites and stalagmites. The only caution is the steep and wet steps leading down to the cavern to see the stalactites and stalagmites. You have to be physically able to make the treck.”
Review of Athens’ Acropolis shore excursion, with port transfers, expert guides, city sights, walking demands, ticket choices, and booking advice.
“This was awesome. We had our guide named Sophia, and I hope I had her name right. She was very knowledgeable with the histories and spoke a good English. She made sure to answer any questions if our group had any.”
See Mykonos by minibus and on foot, from Armenistis Lighthouse to Little Venice, with two guides and guaranteed return to your cruise ship.
“The tour guides were great. Took us to the top of the island for great photos. Explained the history very well. Helped us with photos and tailored our excursion to our group. The second tour included the windmills and the area of Little Venice which was very informative and great.”
Review of Katakolon’s private Olympia shore excursion, with ancient ruins, family winery, beach views, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Had an amazing day with Stathis! We booked him over a cruise excursion. He picked us up right at the port in Katakolo to, in his words, “minimize our walking”. We avoided long lines at Olympia under his guidance. He then drove us to a local winery and olive oil marker. The wine was phenomenal, but the olive oil and their selections are out of this world. Magna Grecia has a multi-year record of one of the best olive oil lineups in the world by the way. He then drove us to a beautiful beach for a drip and drink. Should we be back in Katakolo and Olympia, we’ll be…”
See Santorini’s top villages, beaches, and viewpoints in six hours with hotel or port pickup, water transport, WiFi, and flexible guiding.
“Super happy we booked a 6 hour private tour of Santorini! We got to see all the famous views without getting lost or feeling rushed. Our guide took a bunch of great pictures for us and was really responsive to what we wanted.”
Explore Kefalonia’s Drogarati and Melissani caves, stop at Myrtos Beach, and taste local wine on a five-hour shore excursion.
“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 been useful. Overall a great trip out and would recommend”
Explore Rhodes with a private driver, from Lindos and the Medieval City to Haraki Beach, Filerimos, and scenic island views.
“We had a wonderful time with our guide Michael. The company is responsive. Our guide was passionate about Greek culture and history and gave us a great overview. He selected a superb restaurant for lunch. He listened to our needs and was considerate. A lovely experience.”
See Santorini your way with a private driver, flexible stops, caldera views, beaches, villages, wineries, and port pickup.
“This was a great day tour! All expectations were met and exceeded. Our guide Theodore was great in avoiding crowds when he could and showing us all the high of Santorini”
Explore northern Corfu by 4x4, from Pantokrator Monastery and mountain views to Old Perithia, village coffee, and Greek lunch.
“Big thanks to our amazing guide Nikos! We had a lovely day, with lots of variety and interesting and fun facts and info. The day went by so fast! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to discover the northern part of Corfu.”
Pick a coastline, a ruin or a kitchen.
