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The 15 Best Shore Excursions for Cruise Passengers in Greece

23 tours  ·  from $27 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 shore excursions for cruise passengers justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal - Kalafati Beach for a short Aegean pause
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Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

1.Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

This four-hour Mykonos shore excursion combines an island drive with a walking tour of Mykonos Town. You’ll visit Armenistis Lighthouse, Kalafati Beach, Ano Mera, the windmills, Little Venice, and Panagia Paraportiani. English-speaking guides such as Christina, Dora, and Andrea lead the group, with pickup at the cruise terminal and drop-off by the waterfront.

“Our guide Cristina was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable, prompt, helpful, friendly, accommodating and well spoken. These are all of the attributes of a perfect tour guide. It never rains in Mykonos, supposedly. However, it rained all day on our tour. She went out of her way to make sure we saw everything we needed to see and learn about the important pieces of the island. She made a miserable weather day much more tolerable and enjoyable.”

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Corfu: Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion - Meeting your guide at Corfu Cruise Port
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Corfu: Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion

2.Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 704 reviews · 5 hours · from $44

From Corfu Cruise Port, an English-speaking tour leader takes you by air-conditioned coach to Paleokastritsa for two hours of beach time, monastery views, or an optional boat trip. Continue to Corfu Old Town for about 90 minutes of independent exploring, with audio commentary, landmark suggestions, and a careful return to your ship.

“Guide was so kind and helpful! Good way to see 2 parts of the island. I appreciate that they were aware of getting every one back to the cruise ship in a timely manner! Recommend this tour!”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Piraeus route connects the port with Athens
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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 617 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26Best value

Use a 24 or 48-hour mobile pass to ride Athens, Piraeus, and, from April through October, the Beach Riviera route. Start at Syntagma Square, the Acropolis, or your cruise terminal, then hop off near the Parthenon, museums, beaches, shopping streets, and harbors. Audio commentary comes in 13 languages, with Wi-Fi and headphones included.

“A great way to explore Athens! The tour provides both visual and audio guides, making it easy to learn about the city as you ride. The bus stops at all the major points of interest, giving you the flexibility to hop off, explore, and catch the next bus when you’re ready. Convenient, informative, and perfect for seeing the highlights of Athens at your own pace.”

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Mykonos: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup - Armenistis Lighthouse and the island’s open views
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Mykonos Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers — Port Pickup

4.Mykonos Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers — Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

In about four hours, a guide such as Terry, Chris, Tolis, or Stelios takes you from the cruise port to Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, Kalafatis and Elia beaches, and Mykonos Town. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, port pickup, a short walking tour, flexible timing, and a guaranteed return to your ship.

“Very nice young guide who did a great job even though it was raining. Stellios was his name. Small group of 5 people in the van.”

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The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships - Oia delivers the postcard moment
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The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

5.The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

This 4 to 5-hour Santorini shore excursion visits Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 19 people. Guides such as Victor, Gina, Alex, and Zeus have helped guests find photo stops, explain island history, and get back to the ship on time. Lunch and the cable car cost extra.

“Our traveler guide was wonderful! Very helpful and pointed out all the spectacular spots and took not just ours but all that requested him to take family photos !”

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From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour - Orealios Gaea Winery and the taste of Robola
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From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

6.From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Travel from Argostoli by air-conditioned van to Melissani Lake, Drogarati Cave, Antisamos Beach, Agia Efimia, Myrtos Beach, and Orealios Gaea Winery. English-speaking guides such as Martin, Isadora, and Costas add local stories and can sometimes adjust stops. Antisamos may be replaced by Assos.

“The tour was excellent...guide and driver were extremely friendly and knowledgeable..he took special care of my daughter who is 11 and always happy to answer any questions we had...I made some good friends in the tour...definitely and highly recommend 😊 ❤️”

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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion - Zeus, Hadrian, and the Roman face of Athens
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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

7.Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Athens by private car from your hotel or Piraeus port. Your English-speaking driver shares commentary on the way, while you visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, and more. Site tickets and a licensed guide are extra.

“Makis is great (A+). He explained the history of Athens, the acropolis, the culture and the food. We are very happy with the tour. He timed the stops perfectly and we made it back to our cruise on time. I highly recommend this tour with Makis.”

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Mykonos: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup - Armenistis Lighthouse and the island’s open views
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Mykonos: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup

8.Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · from $90

This four-hour cruise excursion takes you around Mykonos with an English-speaking local driver, often including George, Giorgos, Lefteris, Chris, or Christos. You will visit Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, Elia and Kalafatis beaches, Mykonos Town, the windmills, and Little Venice. Pickup and return are arranged around your ship.

“The guide was well informed, spoke perfect English and very well mannered. We would absolutely recommend him.”

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Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion - Drogarati Cave: Beautiful, Cool, and Physically Demanding
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Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion

9.Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $67

Explore Kefalonia by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver such as Dimitris, Spiros, or Mario. Visit Melissani Lake, Drogarati Cave, Assos, Myrtos Beach, and more. The route can adapt to your cruise schedule, walking needs, weather, and interests, with early starts useful for avoiding cave queues.

“Great tour. The company suggested we get off the ship as quickly as possible to beat the large tour groups to Melissani Lake and that worked like a charm, which saved us time for the rest of the tour, which was great. We had Christos, who is a local and very informative about the island. We had great picture stops and scenery with a lot of explaining of what we were seeing. We even got a bottle of Greek wine to take home. A very enjoyable day.”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour - National Gardens and Zappeion Megaron
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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

10.Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

This 3.5-hour Athens shore excursion links Piraeus with Syntagma Square, the changing of the guards, National Gardens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka, and the Acropolis. A licensed guide leads the walk, with guides such as Apollon, Dorina, Adonis, and Vicki praised for clear history and patient pacing. Choose carefully between ticket options.

“Tour was great. Guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was a rather long walk.”

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The Best Mykonos Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships - Ano Mera, a quieter side of the island
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The Best Mykonos Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

11.The Best Mykonos Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

This four-hour shore excursion pairs a two-hour island drive with a two-hour walking tour of Mykonos Town. A driver-guide such as Andreas or Theo handles the panoramic route, while guides such as Georgia or Renata lead you through the windmills, Little Venice, and Panagia Paraportiani. Expect a small group of up to 18, port pickup, and about 3.5 miles of walking.

“It was great to walk with Theo thru Mykonos town and then a car ride to see all the rest of the Island with a quick stop at the local beach. Andreas was a great guide.”

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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting - Pickup from Argostoli Port and island hotels
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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

12.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $43

Visit Drogarati Cave, ride a small boat across the turquoise waters of Melissani Lake, pause for photos above Myrtos Beach, and spend 105 minutes tasting Kefalonian wine by the sea. English, Italian, and Spanish guides provide pickup from Argostoli Port and selected hotels. Maria and Mary are among the guides who may lead the tour.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and drive was beautiful. Meeting point was very close to cruise terminal, so it was a quick and easy walk to arrive. They do check in day before to ensure you know where and when to meet, that was really helpful. Overall we had a great experience.”

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Corfu: Mount Pantokrator Shore Excursion - Sokraki and the first mountain views
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Corfu: Mount Pantokrator Shore Excursion

13.Mount Pantokrator Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Spend six hours exploring northern Corfu in a 4x4 with a multilingual guide such as Spiros, Richard, or Nikos. Stop for coffee in Alimmatades, visit Pantokrator Monastery, take rough mountain roads above Sinies, and eat traditional Greek food in Old Perithia. The $129 price includes port transfers and lunch, but not drinks or coffee.

“We had a great time with Xeno exploring the north side of corfu, visited small villages, shps and a good restaurant. There was always time for a drink or just walking around and enjoying the site. The restaurant served tasty local food though the table was way too small for all of it.”

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Mykonos: Guided Highlights Shore Excursion - Armenistis Lighthouse and the northern views
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Mykonos: Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

14.Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · from $123

See Mykonos beyond the port on a four-hour guided shore excursion with an air-conditioned bus and local English-speaking guide. Visit Armenistis Lighthouse, Kalafati Beach, Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery, then walk Mykonos Town, Little Venice and Panagia Paraportiani. Guides such as Andrea, Michael and Christina are praised for clear commentary and friendly help.

“Great tour guide. She was so cute and blonde and bubbly. On top of being knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. I would definitely book this company again! Very organized!”

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Katakolon: Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion - What the four-hour schedule really gives you
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Katakolon: Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion

15.Katakolon: Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Travel from Katakolon to ancient Olympia with an English-speaking escort, then explore the sanctuary at your own pace. See the temples of Zeus and Hera, the Gymnasium, Palaestra, Nymphaion, and Leonidaion. Tina has led some departures, with Elias driving, and the tour includes site entry plus a downloadable audio guide.

“This tour was essentially a transfer from port to Olympia and back.”

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