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The 15 Best Shore Excursions in Greece

174 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Piraeus for the Acropolis, Kos for three islands, a tender into Santorini. These 15 Greek port days are priced and paced, with the tendering time built into the arithmetic.

From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands - Meeting the Odyssey at Kos Harbour
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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

1.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35Our pick

Board the blue Odyssey opposite Kos Port Police by 9:30 for a full-day cruise to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. You’ll see Vathi’s fjord, swim in clear water, enjoy a Greek buffet lunch, and watch for dolphins near the fish farms. The English-speaking crew serves low-cost drinks and cocktails onboard.

“Great trip for the price would recommend, the food included and drinks available to buy at a good price and all staff lovely and very helpful! Would go again!!”

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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos - Dolphins, Plati, and the clearest water of the day
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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

2.Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,133 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Spend about seven hours aboard Odyssey Boat Cruise from Kos, visiting Vathi on Kalymnos and Pserimos, with a swimming stop near Plati. Look for dolphins by the fish farms, enjoy souvlaki or a vegetarian lunch, and make use of the onboard bar. Captain Giannis and the crew help keep the day friendly and well organized.

“Great day out. The islands are beautiful and the ocean is absolutely stunning. Lunch was tasty and there was a lovely atmosphere on board. A great day, we would def do again!”

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Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal - Armenistis Lighthouse and the quieter side of Mykonos
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Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

3.Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

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

This four-hour Mykonos shore excursion combines an air-conditioned bus tour with a guided walk through Mykonos Town. Meet at the cruise port, visit Armenistis Lighthouse, Kalafati Beach, Ano Mera, the windmills, Little Venice, and Panagia Paraportiani, then finish at the waterfront. Guides such as Christina, Dora, and Andrea are known for clear stories and warm personalities.

“We loved our tour! It was super informative and fun! Our tour guide was lovely! She went to Mykonos on vacation, met a man the first night, fell in love, stayed and now gives the tour of her new country! Perfect English, humor, history, great stops -- it was fabulous. We had a downpour during our tour and it did not *dampen* our experience one bit. That's because of our amazing tour guide! =) Highly Recommend! =)”

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Corfu: Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion - Meeting your guide at the cruise terminal
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Corfu: Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion

4.Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion

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

Join a cruise-port pickup to Paleokastritsa for beach time, monastery views, and an optional boat trip, then explore Corfu Old Town independently. An English-speaking leader such as Natasha or Panos handles timing and local tips, while a multilingual audio guide adds context during the scenic drive. Return transport is included.

“Very nice tour. Enough time spent at each location & our Natasha our Guide was excellent. The Driver did an amazing job as well”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Acropolis stops and Plaka
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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to explore Athens by open-top double-decker bus, with routes linking Syntagma Square, the Acropolis, Piraeus, and the Riviera from April through October. Audio commentary is available in 13 languages, buses run every 20 to 30 minutes on the Athens route, and cruise passengers can board near the port.

“Terrible. Couldn’t see out the window due to advertising decals covering the window. The place to plug in the ear phones was too low to the ground and ear plugs weren’t long enough to reach my husband sitting in the aisle seat. It was a waste of money - couldn’t see and could not listen to the advertised audio tour.”

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Mykonos: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup - Armenistis Lighthouse And The Open Aegean
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Mykonos Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers — Port Pickup

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

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

Leave your cruise ship with a driver holding your name and tour Mykonos in an air-conditioned vehicle for about four hours. Visit Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, two beaches, Mykonos Town, the windmills, Little Venice, and Paraportiani Church. Guides such as Terry, Chris, Tolis, and Stelios are known for flexible pacing and island insight.

“There were only 6 of us on the tour which was nice. Guide was able to drive closer to sites since we weren’t in a bus. Wish we had used sound transmitting devices because our group tended to spread out and you could only hear him if he was next to you. Learned a lot of interesting information. Wish some history about the church and monastery had been given.”

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The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships - Firostefani and the classic blue-domed view
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The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

7.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 takes up to 19 people through Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach. Guides such as Alex, Gina, Victor, Zeus, and Spiros lead the tour in English, with an air-conditioned minibus, photo stops, bottled water, and a guaranteed return to your ship.

“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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Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup - Meeting the guide at the cruise terminal
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Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

8.Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 332 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

This four-hour cruise excursion takes you from the ship to Armenistis Lighthouse, Kalafatis Beach, Ano Mera, and Mykonos Town. English-speaking guides such as Andrea, Dora, and Christina add local stories, photo tips, and practical advice. You finish near the waterfront, with time to eat, shop, or catch a sea bus back.

“guide was very friendly. knowledgeable and passionate about her island home.”

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Mykonos: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup - Armenistis Lighthouse And The Open Aegean
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Mykonos: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup

9.Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

See Mykonos by air-conditioned van and on foot, with port pickup, an English-speaking guide, and private or small-group options. The route includes Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, Panagia Tourliani Monastery, Elia and Kalafatis beaches, Mykonos Town, Paraportiani Church, the Windmills, and Little Venice. Guides such as Terry, Chris, Stelios, Tolis, and George are frequently requested by name.

“great guide. lots to see. 45 mins at beach at end very relaxing.”

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Skip Sky Tram !!! Hassle-Free 5 Hour Tour for Cruise Passengers - Oia gives you the famous Santorini postcard
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Skip Sky Tram !!! Hassle-Free 5 Hour Tour for Cruise Passengers

10.Skip Sky Tram !!! Hassle-Free 5 Hour Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $67

Meet your guide at Santorini’s Old Port and bypass the usual sky-tram wait with boat and air-conditioned van transfers. Visit Firostefani, Oia, Finikia’s blue-domed church, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach. Guides such as Zeus and Victor add island history and humor, while weather can force a return by cable car.

“This was a very good way to see Santorini if you DO NOT want to take the cable car. (Our only issue, which is nothing to do with the tour company, was our arrival time and getting off the cruise ship to meet the tour at 10am on the quayside at Thira. However we did make it - just!) It was fantastic to get off from the cruise ship tender and simply hop on the tour boat, to be taken away from the area and potential crowds/queues for the cable car to the old port where an air conditioned, modern mini van was waiting for our group. Our tour guide…”

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SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers - A smooth start at the Old Harbor
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SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers

11.SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $47

You’ll transfer by boat from the cruise tender, then explore Santorini by air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide. The route includes Finikia’s blue-dome view, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach. Guides such as George, Zeus, Yani, and Viera have been praised for keeping the day lively, organized, and ship-safe.

“Yianni is the best tour guide we have ever had. He was full of energy, had a ton of information and stories to tell about Santorini and its culture! He went out of his way to ensure our group had optimal photo opportunities and positions. We loved that he called us "best group ever". He made sure we made it back on time to our ship. Over all he put his tour group first in every way and made the whole trip memorable. 10/10 best guide ever!”

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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port - Three hours among the ruins
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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

12.Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

Meet GREKALAND TRAVEL staff near Katakolo cruise terminal, ride by air-conditioned coach to Olympia, and spend about three hours exploring the ruins, museums, and village independently. Staff such as George, Chrysi, and Chrissy may offer helpful commentary and guide you to the ticket office, but a licensed monument guide is not included.

“Very convenient bus, the driver was very kind. Everything went on time. Very good experience. Well done.”

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Santorini: Small-Group Shore Tour for Cruise Ships - Getting from the tender dock to Fira
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Santorini: Small-Group Shore Tour for Cruise Ships

13.Small-Group Shore Tour for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 226 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $117

This 4 to 5 hour Santorini shore tour takes cruise passengers from Fira to Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Black Beach in an air-conditioned minibus. Expect local stories, photo stops, free beach time, and guides such as George, Beti, Demetri, and Joanna. Private options are available.

“We really enjoyed the private transportation to all the places. Made it so much easier than figuring out ourselves. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have spent the whole time at St George/Black Sand beach. Just a personal preference. Great tour guide and driver, learned a lot about Santorini!”

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

14.From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

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

From Argostoli’s cruise pier, explore Kefalonia by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. Visit Melissani Lake by rowing boat, Drogarati Cave, Antisamos or Assos, Myrtos Beach, Agia Efimia, and a Robola wine producer. Small groups and private tours are available, with guides such as Martin, Isadora, Costas, and Konstantinos praised for flexible local insight.

“I have been on tours all over the world. This is by far the best value for the money and I was in awe of the island. Absolutely gorgeous and I actually felt like I stayed there a week with the amount we saw and the information provided. Do not hesitate. Book it! I cannot wait to come back.”

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For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town - Meeting at the port without losing your morning
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For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town

15.For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 171 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $28

Spend about three hours at Elia Beach, then explore Mykonos Town on your own for roughly two hours. An air-conditioned transfer, driver, and beach host are included. Guides such as Christina and Elsa share island tips along the way, but this is mainly transport with free time, not a fully guided tour.

“This was a great experience. We had a few hours at the beach and a few in town. The crew stayed on time and everything went well. We learned about the island on the way to each stop.”

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