20/05/2026
🌍 Explore the Best of Greece with Our Curated Shore Excursions! 🇬🇷✨
Make the most of your Celestyal cruise with carefully selected excursions at every port of call. From picturesque island villages and world-famous sunsets to sacred monasteries and ancient Minoan palaces, each destination offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
📍 Available Excursions:
🇬🇷 Mykonos
🚶 Mykonos Town Walking Discovery
Tour Description:
Discover the charm and history of Mykonos' traditional way of life reflected within its city limits, and often unappreciated sites by many of its visitors. Venture off the beaten path as your guide shares the local lore, and dig into the town's ancient and cultural roots, by walking through the city streets and reliving some of its memories.
One of several places you will explore is Manto Square. It is here where you will find the famous monument of Manto Mayrogenous, a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence. Right after, you will wander past whitewashed buildings to the flower-draped Matogianni area, where famous boutiques line the streets with renowned fashion brands.
As you continue walking, you will come across three identical 18th-century wells, The Tria Pigadia, the home of Manto Mavrogenous, and the Maritime Museum. From there, you will continue your walk towards Gioras bakery to taste freshly made treats from their warm wooden oven which will be an additional cost not included in the tour before heading towards five in row windmills, which still stand proudly as a local attraction.
Crossing the narrow winding paths, through the castle of the Chora and the Scarpa area, you will find Little Venice which is famous for its picturesque medieval two-story houses. From there you will find the Panagia Paraportiani, a church famous for its architectural structures in Greece, and as you continue your walk, you will come across the Folklore Museum.Entrance fees to the Archaeological musuem or the Folklore museum will be an additional cost.
As you are heading back, gaze at the blue-domed Agios Nikolaos Church at the old port. Few churches in the area are as quaint and picturesque as Agios, and the blue dome of this Cycladic church matches the water in the Old Port leading to the Aegean Sea.
🇬🇷 Santorini
🌅 Scenic Santorini and Oia Village
Tour Description:
The excitement begins as soon as you hit port and take a cable ride to the town of Fira. Take advantage of the scenic drive to grab photos of the magnificent cliffs painted in various colors and streaked with petrified lava.
Your guide will then take you to your bus and your group will head to Oia. The bus will begin its journey by going to the top of the cliffs, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Caldera, a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater. From there you will head to Oia, the most famous and most photographed village in Santorini. This location offers the most beautiful view of the island as well as Insta-worthy shots of the area's typical neoclassical architecture, including the ever-popular white-walled cave houses and shiny blue domes. Enjoy some free time in town to walk the streets, stop in the art galleries, and purchase local crafts or jewelry in one of the many boutique shops.
Continue to Fira, Santorini's capital city, perched high on the edge of a cliff. From this vantage point, you can score excellent photos of the submerged volcano. While here, pass under the arches of the convent of the Dominican Sisters in the Catholic Quarter in Firostefani, the town's oldest neighborhood. Then spend some free time exploring Fira and its commercial area before your return trip back to port. Book this 4-hour tour now to get up close and personal with the world-renowned beauty of Santorini.
🇬🇷 Patmos
⛪ Private Patmos Monastery & Cave of St. John
Tour Description:
The Sacred Island of Patmos lies at the northwestern extremity of the Dodecanese between the islands of Ikaria and Leros. An island of rare beauty captivating the visitor at first glance, with its picturesque harbor dominated by the imposing Monastery of St. John standing on the hill above.
Leaving Skala harbor, you take a drive to the impressive village of Chora. The Monastery of St. John is situated amongst gleaming white houses forming a startling contrast to its dark mass.
The Blessed Christodoulos, Servant of Christ, built the Monastery in 1088.
It has thick, high walls crowned all around with battlements and a total of eight chapels. The courtyard is laid with pebbles and decorated with arches through which one can see the intricately designed frescoes adorning the chapel entrance.
The museum houses a magnificent collection of jeweled chalices, crowns and crosses. In addition, there are old writings dating back as far as 1073, icons and religious paintings including an original El Greco. Many exhibits from
the library, which unfortunately is not open to the public, can also be viewed in the museum.
The tour then continues with a visit to the Grotto of St. John, taking the form of a 17th century Monastery built around the cave where St. John lived for two years (95-97AD) during his writings of the Apocalypse. Inside one can see the stone which he is said to have used as a pillow.
After this memorable tour, you will embark the coach for the short ride back to the port.
🇬🇷 Heraklion, Crete
🏛️ Heraklion Archaeological Museum Discovery and Knossos Palace
Tour Description:
Treat yourself to a thrilling half-day adventure, immersing yourself in the rich history of Crete, from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to the ancient Minoan Palace of Knossos. With a professional guide leading the way, you'll uncover the mysteries of the past and the enchantment of Heraklion, Crete's largest city and renowned cruise port.
From the get-go, you'll be captivated by the treasures held within Greece's second-largest museum, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Here, you'll marvel at the oldest Cretan artifacts dating back to 6000 BC, traversing history through the famous Minoan palaces of Knossos, Festos, Mallia, and Zakros. As you journey through time, you'll also discover fascinating objects from cemeteries, shrines, and houses, culminating in the awe-inspiring Minoan frescoes of Knossos.
Next, we'll transition from the museum to a short 5 km journey southeast to the grand Knossos Palace, an advanced architectural marvel constructed between 1700 to 1400 BC. Amid the ruins of this ancient Minoan civilization, you'll explore a sprawling complex with up to 5-story buildings, discover 1,300 interconnected rooms, and peek into extensive storerooms hiding treasures beneath piles of dried fish, beans, olives, and grains. Experience the thrill of walking the same corridors unearthed by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans in 1900 AD, and let the ancient world come alive around you.
As your guided tour concludes, you'll return to the port, enriched with unforgettable insights into the historic splendors of Crete. Indulge in the allure of ancient civilization and hidden treasures, give yourself the gift of time-travel, and add a dash of adventure to your Heraklion stay.
✨ Whether you prefer guided walking tours, scenic island explorations, religious landmarks, or archaeological wonders, we offer guaranteed departures and private excursions tailored to your preferences.
🏨 We can also arrange:
• Private transfers
• Pre- and post-cruise hotel stays in Athens
• Customized travel services
📩 Contact us today for full tour descriptions, pricing, and personalized recommendations.
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