Ports of Call Tours in Greece

Discover the beautiful island of Santorini with your own personal guide on this 4.5-hour shore excursion. See the highest peak of the island, Profitis Ilias, where a monastery sits; explore the village of Oia, built on a steep slope of the volcanic caldera; and enjoy a short cable car ride in Fira to return back to the pier. Learn the rich history behind the Greek island as you follow your guide past the rocky landscapes, vineyards and views of the coast.

Get acquainted with the city of Rhodes on this private, 3.5-hour shore excursion. Meet your guide off your cruise ship when it docks in the Port of Rhodes, then head out to explore. Travel through Rhodes New Town, where you'll see the Mandraki Esplanade's modern landmarks, before heading into the UNESCO-listed Rhodes Old Town. Enjoy a guided visit of the magnificent Palace of the Grand Master and make the most of free time to explore independently. Entrance fees not included.

Leave the Port of Katakolon behind and head for the Mercouri Estate winery on this private, 2.5-hour shore excursion. Meet your guide and private vehicle off of your cruise ship, and then travel to the nearby winery, which is renowned for its rich red wines and olive oils. Explore the winery's atmospheric cellars and small, on-site museum; stroll through the estate's gardens and visit the old family home; and pamper your palate during a guided wine tasting session.

Swap the decks of your cruise ship for the narrow streets of Mykonos Old Town on this private, 2.5-hour walking tour. Meet your guide and vehicle at the port, and then travel to the glamorous Greek island's historical heart to begin your tour. Stroll along narrow streets and through cobbled alleys, passing whitewashed houses, quaint tavernas and the blue-and-white architecture that typifies the Cyclades. See, too, the waterfront neighborhood of Little Venice and Mykonos' famous windmills. You'll also enjoy free time to sightsee independently or unwind at a terrace bar.

Walk around the crater of an active volcano and luxuriate in natural hot springs on this private, 3-hour shore excursion. Begin with a boat trip across the cobalt waters of the Aegean Sea, and enjoy a leisurely walk to the summit of the volcano. Hear of the volcanic explosion that wiped out Santorini's earliest settlements, and then make the most of free time to relax in the supposedly healing waters of the hot springs.

Go from caldera to cloud-piercing peaks with this Santorini shore excursion that leaves from Fira. Led by a private guide, the tour includes a visit the famous Santorini caldera "” a half-submerged volcano "” as well as a trip to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, perched on Santorini's highest mountain. Sample local produce that's grown by the monks and enjoy a wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard. Then spend time in the idyllic village of Oia before your return to Fira.

Discover beautiful Santorini - from the bustling capital of Fira to postcard-perfect Oia - on this private, half-day shore excursion. Meet your guide and private vehicle off of your cruise ship at Fira port, and then set off to explore the sun-kissed Greek isle. See the ruins of one of the region's most important prehistoric settlements at Akrotiri; be wowed by views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea; and enjoy ample free time to explore both Oia and Fira.

Check off Santorini's premier sights on this private, half-day shore excursion. After meeting your guide at Santorini port, travel by private, climate-controlled vehicle to a local winery, where you'll pamper your palate with a wine tasting. Visit, too, the Prehistoric Museum Thira (or Thera) and see exhibits from the exavation of Akrotiri. Soak up postcard-perfect views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea from charming Oia, and make the most of free time to explore bustling Fira before returning to port by cable car.

Explore Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus while your cruise ship docks in Athens on this full-day tour. Travel from the Piraeus Cruise Terminal in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide and make your way to the Corinth Canal, the ruins at Mycenae, the town of Nafplio, and the theater at Epidaurus. Pause for lunch at a local tavern.