Shore Excursions
Greece, Beyond the Port
Most cruise passengers see Greece through a bus window. Our shore excursions are designed differently — small group or fully private, led by expert local guides, with access to sites and experiences that standard tours never reach.
How It Works
Your Port Day, Reimagined
We design every shore excursion around your cruise itinerary, your interests, and the time you have in port. Whether you want a private archaeologist at the Acropolis, a seafood lunch on a hidden Mykonos beach, or a sunrise drive through the Cretan countryside — we arrange it all.
Choose a small group excursion designed specifically for cruise passengers, or go fully private — your own guide, your own pace, timed precisely to your ship's schedule with ample time to return to port. No shared buses, no rushed groups, no compromise.
Shore Excursions by Port
Curated Excursions for Every Port
Acropolis & Hidden Plaka
A private archaeologist-led tour of the Acropolis before the crowds arrive, followed by a curated walk through Plaka's Byzantine lanes and a mezze lunch at a family taverna.
- Private archaeologist guide
- Early access before crowds
- Plaka neighbourhood walk
- Traditional mezze lunch
Athens Highlights & Acropolis
Join a small group of fellow cruise passengers for a guided tour of the Acropolis and its museum, followed by free time in the Plaka neighbourhood. Maximum 12 guests, expert guide throughout.
- Max 12 guests
- Acropolis & museum
- Plaka free time
- Expert guide included
Caldera & Ancient Akrotiri
Skip the cable car queues with a private transfer to Oia, then descend to the Bronze Age ruins of Akrotiri — one of the Mediterranean's most remarkable archaeological sites — with a specialist guide.
- Private transfer to Oia
- Akrotiri Bronze Age ruins
- Specialist archaeologist
- Caldera sunset views
Santorini Villages & Caldera Views
A small group tour through Oia, Fira, and Imerovigli with a local guide — the iconic caldera views, the blue-domed churches, and a wine tasting at a traditional Santorini winery.
- Max 12 guests
- Oia, Fira & Imerovigli
- Santorini winery visit
- Expert local guide
Medieval City & Lindos Acropolis
A private walk through the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Rhodes, then a scenic drive to Lindos — the clifftop acropolis, the whitewashed village, and a private lunch overlooking the bay.
- UNESCO medieval city
- Lindos acropolis
- Private village walk
- Lunch with bay views
Beyond the Windmills
Escape the port crowds with a private driver to the island's quieter villages, a visit to the archaeological site of Delos, and a seafood lunch at a family-run taverna on a hidden beach.
- Private island driver
- Delos archaeological site
- Hidden beach taverna
- Seafood lunch
Mykonos Town & Delos
A small group day combining the iconic windmills and Little Venice of Mykonos Town with a boat excursion to the sacred island of Delos — one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
- Max 12 guests
- Mykonos Town walk
- Delos boat excursion
- Expert guide throughout
Knossos & Cretan Countryside
A private tour of the Palace of Knossos with an expert Minoan specialist, followed by a drive through the Cretan countryside to a family estate for an olive oil tasting and traditional lunch.
- Minoan specialist guide
- Palace of Knossos
- Family estate visit
- Olive oil tasting & lunch
Knossos & Heraklion Old Town
A small group guided tour of the Palace of Knossos with an expert archaeologist, followed by a walk through Heraklion's Venetian harbour and a stop at the Archaeological Museum.
- Max 12 guests
- Knossos with archaeologist
- Venetian harbour walk
- Archaeological Museum
Venetian Heritage & Ionian Coast
Explore Corfu's Venetian old town with a private guide, then drive the island's dramatic coastline to a secluded cove for a private boat excursion along the Ionian shore.
- Venetian old town guide
- Coastal drive
- Private boat excursion
- Secluded cove
Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio
The Peloponnese in one extraordinary day — the Lion Gate at Mycenae, the perfect acoustics of Epidaurus, and a private walk through Nafplio's neoclassical old town with a specialist guide.
- Mycenae Lion Gate
- Epidaurus ancient theatre
- Nafplio old town
- Expert archaeologist
Sarakiniko & Sea Caves
Milos rewards those who venture beyond the port. A private boat takes you along the volcanic coastline to the lunar landscape of Sarakiniko, the colourful fishing village of Klima, and hidden sea caves.
- Private boat charter
- Sarakiniko lunar beach
- Klima fishing village
- Hidden sea caves
Two Ways to Explore
Small Group or Private — You Choose
Small Group Excursions
Join a carefully curated group of like-minded travellers — maximum 18 guests — for a shared experience led by an expert local guide. The most sociable way to explore, at a more accessible price point.
- Maximum 18 guests per group
- Expert local guide included
- Fixed departure times from port
- Always back before your ship departs
Private Excursions
Your group only. Your own dedicated guide, your own vehicle, your own pace. We tailor every detail — from the sites you visit to where you lunch — around your interests and schedule.
- Exclusively your party
- Fully bespoke itinerary
- Dedicated private guide & driver
- Flexible timing around your ship
Plan Your Shore Days
Tell Us Your Ports of Call
Share your cruise itinerary and we'll design the perfect shore excursions for every port — small group or private, timed to your ship, tailored to your interests, and guaranteed to get you back on board.