Mykonos, Greece

Kalafatis welcomes you with a wide, well-equipped beach that's ready to be enjoyed: sunbeds, umbrellas, a bar, and all the space you need to make the most of being by the sea, however you like. Then it's time to move on to local specialties, including louza, eggplant dip and local wine, before getting into the spirit of sirtaki, as you dance alongside the dancers and capture a photo to remember your experience. The day continues in Mykonos Town, with its white-washed alleyways, little boutiques and the island’s most famous attraction: the pelican that wanders around looking quite at home.

• Kalafatis beach with food tasting
• City of Mykonos: white houses and blue roofs

• Get ready to walk on the sand at Kalafatis, a large beach with loungers, beach umbrellas and bars. You'll have a few hours to do what you want and enjoy the beach at your leisure.
• A selection of local dishes awaits you. A few examples are: Louza, a local sausage, and melitzanosalata, an eggplant salad. And, obviously, local wine.
• Soundtrack: sirtaki, the typical local dance, which you can even learn to dance for yourself. And not only that, you'll take home the best souvenir of your vacation: a photo of you with the sirtaki dancers, which we'll deliver to you on board.
• Finally, a visit to the City of Mykonos, for a stroll among the whitewashed houses with blue roofs, Orthodox churches and town squares dotted with craft workshops. You'll have some free time here. Don't be surprised if you come across the odd pelican on the streets of the capital! What are they doing here? Search for the moving story of Petros the pelican to find out.

• Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.
• We provide umbrellas and beach loungers for adults. Children will share their parents' beach lounger.
• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
• Tour ends in Mykonos town, where you are free to enjoy free time for leisure and shopping before returning back to the ship by shuttle service or tender boats
• This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.

On this off-road tour of the island you'll discover that the most exciting roads to travel are dirt roads. And there are viewpoints where you'll want to take a thousand selfies. They include the Armenisti Lighthouse and its marine headland. Do adventures make you hungry? Discover what taramosalata is in a typical taverna in Ano Mera.

• Armenisti headland lighthouse
• Agios Sostis: sightseeing tour
• Ano Mera, Monastery of Panagia Tourliani and food tasting in a typical taverna
• City of Mykonos

• Some roads on Mykonos can only be reached by car, preferably in an SUV. You'll board the SUV at the port after a briefing with our local guide.
• Get ready: with all the photos and videos you'll post on Instagram, your friends will know every detail of your holiday before you even get back home.
• In the north, after bouncing around a little on the local dirt roads, you'll find yourself at a headland on which stands the Armenisti Lighthouse, with the Aegean Sea and the Island of Tinos in the background. Here, far from the bustle of the city, the only sounds you'll hear are the birds, toads and wild rabbits.
• Your SUV answers the call of the road: here you are in the small, untouched bay of Agios Sostis. Before you lies the large bay of Panormos and a distinctive little white church with a red roof.
• Then it's onward to Ano Mera. With a stop to visit the village and the monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Here you will also experience a food tasting in a local taverna to try taramosalata, a creamy fish roe meze.
• Next, shift gears to climb the highest point of Mykonos, where you can see the island's white houses and windmills.
• And then straight to Chora. If the island's capital feels like a maze, that's because it was done on purpose to discourage pirates. Don't miss Little Venice.

• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information.
• Before departure, all drivers must show a valid driver's license and sign a rental agreement that includes insurance.
• To be able to drive, you must be at least 23 and have held a driver's license for at least 3 years.
• The SUVs have manual or automatic transmissions
• Minimum age: 4 years.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
• The vehicle model may vary according to availability.
• The vehicle is 4 seats and shared, each couple will drive one way. 

A journey that takes you from the iconic sights of Mykonos to its most authentic flavors: from the windmills to “Little Venice”, and from the dirt tracks of Chora to the village of Ano Mera with the monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Between scenic stops, free time and a tasting at a traditional tavern, you'll also be treated to a little Greek kit: a surprise that arrives when you least expect it.

• City of Mykonos 
• Tour of Kakafati beach
• Village of Ano Mera and Monastery of Panagia Tourliani
• Tasting of typical dishes

• In Chora, or Mykonos Town, you'll see windmills that are more than 400 years old. You'll also see the area of Alefkandra, known as Little Venice, a neighborhood where the houses look directly out onto the sea. But that's not all: you may also come across a few pelicans along the way.
• In Mykonos Town, you will have some free time among the maze of streets deliberately designed to thwart pirate attacks,
• A guided sightseeing tour with a photo stop at Kalafati beach, 
• On the way to the next stop, it's time to collect a surprise:  the Greek Kit**. We'll leave you to discover what it contains.
• In Ano Mera, a quiet village where the architecture is typical of the Cyclades, you'll see Panagia Tourliani, a monastery built in 1542 with a white marble façade, bell tower and fountain.
• You will reach an ancient tavern to taste some of the local specialities.

• Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries.

How about an out-of-the-ordinary experience of Mykonos? Saddle up and visit Ftelia Beach, one of the island's most authentic beach destinations, on horseback. Your instructor will explain everything to you, so put on your hard hat and enjoy a simple, safe horseback ride with stunning views. This is a premium experience also designed for people who have never ridden before: the scenery opens out onto the sea, the sand is golden and there's all the time to take the perfect photos. This ride is like an 'amazing'' version of a film, and you're the main character.

• Horse riding on Ftelia Beach, one of Mykonos's most authentic locations.
• Hard hat and equipment provided for your safety, and the assistance of a professional instructor included
• Time to take some memorable seascape photos
• Unspoilt landscapes, golden sands and crystal-clear waters

You'll reach Mykonos with a pressing question on your mind: “What shall I do today that's really special?”
The answer: horse riding on the beach just like the epic scenes of the films you've always loved.

Your experience as the main lead starts with a meeting with a professional instructor, who will explain everything — from the posture to the basics, calmly and safely, making this experience suitable even for beginners.
So it's on with the hard hat and into the saddle. The first part of the experience will take you across the sands of Ftelia Beach and straightaway Mykonos is even more fantastic.
The beach is unspoilt, immense and bright, and as you ride your horse along the shoreline, you'll feel that combination of calm and adrenaline that only unique experiences can give you.
Then it's time for photos: you, your horse and the sea in the background… you'll be raring to update your Instagram feed with a typical image, that will get lots of comments, like “WOW… but where are you?

A horseback riding experience is perfect if you're seeking something different, elegant and memorable.
Once you've finished, you'll smile and think “Yes, this is a memory to cherish."

• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the experience.
• Bring just the essentials with you. Don't forget sun glasses, a sun hat and a full water bottle.
• The excursion is not suitable if you have back problems or are pregnant.

It's just a short journey to Paradise Beach, the most famous beach in Mykonos. Here, you set the pace: relaxation, water sports, pedalo boats, banana boats... or a trip to the beach bars for music and drinks at any time of day. Paradise Beach is to be enjoyed in pure Mykonos Style: you decide what to do; the beach sets the mood.

• Super Paradise Beach

• After a short sightseeing trip by bus, you'll reach the southern end of the island, where  Super Paradise Beach, the most famous beach on Mykonos, awaits.
• Here you can find everything you need to make yourself comfortable: beach loungers and chairs, umbrellas, cabins… as well as water sports, pedalos, banana boats and much more.
• The beach bars serve drinks and music at all hours.

• Music at the Super Paradise Beach resort may be played at high volume.

• Naturism is practiced on several of the island's beaches.

• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information.

• Beach umbrellas and loungers included.

• Water sports not included.

First, relax on a fully-equipped beach that does its job perfectly. Then, we’ll take you to Ano Mera, where you can admire Panagia Tourliani with its marble, carvings and unexpected details. An ouzo tasting will get things moving again, and we'll finish up in Chora: windmills, little white houses and the famous “Little Venice”. Mykonos pulls out all the stops, in just one day.

• Beach
• Monastery of Panagia Tourliani and Village of Ano Mera
• Tasting in Ano Mera
• Kalafatis beach: photo stop
• Mykonos Town, the island's capital

• Your day on Mykonos begins in a peaceful and well-equipped beach surrounded by rocks. We'll provide you with beach loungers and umbrellas so you can enjoy your beach time in utmost comfort.
• The tour continues in the center of the island at the village of Ano Mera, where you'll go on a guided tour of Panagia Tourliani, an imposing monastery both outside and in, with sculpted marble and carved wood, Byzantine frescoes, crystal chandeliers and a gilded pulpit.
• This will be immediately followed by a typical tasting of local snacks, including dolmades, stuffed vine leaves, Kopanisti cheese served in a preparation called ”mostra”, and a glass of ouzo.
• Then it's back on the bus to Mykonos Town, otherwise known as Chora. Among white houses, flowers on balconies and windmills, you'll also see Little Venice, a neighborhood of houses that look directly out onto the Aegean.

• We provide umbrellas and beach loungers for adults. Children will share their parents' beach lounger.
• Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.

If you think you know Mykonos, get ready to change your mind: we'll take you to the real heart of the island, where life still follows the pace of the local fishermen, with its whitewashed alleyways, perfect contrasts and… if we’re lucky, even the odd celebrity pelican. You’ll walk to Little Venice, with its houses perched above the Aegean Sea and the waves lapping against the windows, and then continue to the famous windmills, a symbol of the island for centuries. Finish up with a visit to the Orthodox church of Paraportiani, a masterpiece created by merging five churches together: minimalist, white, photogenic. Just like Mykonos… when it really surprises you.

• Walking tour in Mykonos old town
• Little Venice
• Church of Paraportiani (external visit)
• Windmills
• Manto Square

• Forget the chaos and fashionable location that attracts tourists, movie stars, artists and jet-setters: together with our guide we'll show you the other side of Mykonos, with its peaceful fishing village.

• Among the downtown streets, the color contrasts and the odd pelican strutting around, will ensure your photos get a stream of likes. Walk to Little Venice, a neighborhood of houses that look right out onto the Aegean. Once home to rich merchants, they are now the perfect location for an aperitif by the water's edge.

• Not far from here there are windmills: thanks to its position, Mykonos was the ideal place to mill the wheat traded from Venice to Asia. External view of the Orthodox church of Paraportiani. It's a fusion of four churches, above which a fifth was built.

• This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
• The excursion can take place in the morning or in the afternoon
• The walk through the streets of Mykonos involves small climbs and walking on uneven ground, it is therefore recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
• The excursion is not recommended for those with mobility difficulties.

Half a day to discover that Mykonos isn’t just beach clubs and high heels in the sand. We'll make our way to Ano Mera, the village that seems to say, “we don’t even know what chaos is”, with the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani discreetly taking center stage. Next, it's time to stop off at Kalo Livadi, where the sea is so blue you’ll wonder if you’ve applied a filter. Finally, an unmissable classic: Little Venice, with its whitewashed alleyways and windmills for the perfect “Hi everyone, I’m in Mykonos” photo.

• Ano Mera

• Monastery of Panagia Tourliani: external visit

• Kalo Livadi : scenic stop

• Walk around Mykonos, Little Venice and the windmills

• The tour starts with a sightseeing of the island by bus. 
• In the center of the island you'll visit the traditional village of Ano Mera, one of the few places unspoilt by modernity. In the main square stand the bell tower and the red dome of the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, which you will see from the outside. 
• Returning to the coast, there'll be a photo stop at Kalo Livadi
• Last stop is the City of Mykonos, a maze of whitewashed houses: the buildings of Little Venice which look out onto the Aegean and the windmills will complete your gallery.

• This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.*The excursion can take place in the morning or in the afternoon

Kalafatis welcomes you with a wide beach and plenty of space to enjoy the sea however you prefer. Then it's time to move on to some local specialties, including louza, eggplant dip and local wine, before getting into the spirit of sirtaki, as you dance alongside the dancers and capture a photo to remember your experience. The day continues in Mykonos Town, with its white-washed alleyways, little boutiques and the island’s most famous attraction: the pelican that wanders around looking quite at home.

• Kalafatis beach with food tasting
• City of Mykonos: white houses and blue roofs, free time

• Get ready to walk on the sand at Kalafatis, a large white beach . You'll have a few hours to do what you want and enjoy the beach at your leisure.
• A selection of local dishes awaits you. A few examples: melitzanosalata, an eggplant salad. And, obviously, local wine.
• Soundtrack: sirtaki, the typical local dance, which you can even learn to dance for yourself. And not only that, you'll take home the best souvenir of your vacation: a photo of you with the sirtaki dancers, which we'll deliver to you on board.
• Finally, the City of Mykonos, for a stroll in freedom, among the whitewashed houses with blue roofs, Orthodox churches and town squares dotted with craft workshops. You'll have some free time here. Don't be surprised if you come across the odd pelican on the streets of the capital! What are they doing here? Search for the moving story of Petros the pelican to find out.

• Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.
• Umbrellas and beach loungers are not included
• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information.
• Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
• Tour ends in Mykonos town, where you are free to enjoy free time for leisure and shopping before returning back to the ship by shuttle service or tender boats
• This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.

It's just a short journey to Paradise Beach, the most famous beach in Mykonos. Here, you set the pace: relaxation, water sports, pedalo boats, banana boats... or a trip to the beach bars for music and drinks at any time of day. Paradise Beach is to be enjoyed in pure Mykonos Style: you decide what to do; the beach sets the mood.

• Paradise Beach

• After a short sightseeing trip by bus, you'll reach the southern end of the island, where Paradise Beach, the most famous beach on Mykonos, awaits.
• Here you can find everything you need to make yourself comfortable: beach loungers and chairs, umbrellas, cabins… as well as water sports, pedalos, banana boats and much more.
• Alternatively, get swept up by the bass drum dance beat at the eternal beach party that has made this beach so famous. With a mix of young people looking for fun, club culture diehards and outlandish characters: there are no taboos at Paradise Beach.
• The beach bars serve drinks and music at all hours.

• This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.

• Music at the Paradise Beach resort may be played at high volume.

• Naturism is practiced on several of the island's beaches.

• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information.

• Beach umbrellas and loungers are not included.

• Water sports not included.

You'll sail towards Delos on a typical boat and let the day unfold at a leisurely pace: enjoy a welcome drink, the crystal-clear sea, ruins dating back thousands of years and then on towards Mykonos, passing Little Venice, with its windmills and reflections in the water.

• Cruise on a traditional boat with welcome drink and food tasting
• Island of Delos and its ancient ruins viewed from the sea
• Mykonos and Little Venice

• According to legend, the light was born on the island of Delos. We’ll chase it aboard a traditional wooden boat. A welcome drink is waiting for you on board.
• In front of you Delos, a real open air archaeological museum.Total silence reigns on this virtually uninhabited island, now covered in ruins.No one except for archaeologists is allowed to stay, here.
• Close your eyes and you'll immediately feel you're in the Golden Age. Open them again and you'll be sailing between Delos and Rheina: a dip in the sea and then straight towards Mykonos and its Little Venice, with windmills and houses reflected in the water.
• A taste of local food is a must: the local salad, tzatziki dip and broad bean purée. You'll feel like a real Greek now.

• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information.
• This is one of the most popular excursions, so book early.

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Starting from the port, you¿ll enjoy a scenic 30-minute drive toward the southern coast of the island, taking in stunning panoramic views of Mykonos along the way. Your destination is Elia Beach, a gorgeous stretch of sand famous for its crystal-clear Aegean waters and lively yet laid-back atmosphere.<-p>

Here, you get around three hours to relax however you like - whether it¿s lounging under your own sunbed and umbrella (included in the price), sipping a coffee or refreshing drink from the beach bar, or diving into the water for a swim. For those craving more excitement, water sports are available at an extra cost.<-p>

When the beach time winds down, a short 15-minute walk brings you to a charming beach taverna where you¿ll spend an hour enjoying a freshly prepared buffet-style lunch, surrounded by the peaceful seaside setting.<-p>

The day continues with a guided walk in Mykonos town lasting about an hour. You¿ll visit famous landmarks like the iconic windmills and picturesque Little Venice, with its colorful cafés and waterfront views. This part of the tour also includes some free time to explore the town¿s unique shops, perfect for picking up souvenirs or gifts.<-p>

Finally, a 15-minute shuttle boat ride takes you back to the port, rounding out a perfect day of sun, sea, culture, and good food.<-p>

Important Information:<-strong>Sunbeds (one each adult) and umbrellas are included in an area nearby the restaurant. Children will share sunbeds with adults. The tour runs from June to September and depends on weather conditions. Guests are recommended to bring a hat, sunscreen, and towels. Although a part of the beach is reserved for MSC guests, the reservation might not include the first three rows near the shore. Depending on the weather conditions on the day of the excursion, the beach may be very windy. Part of the beach is reserved for nudists. The tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or strollers. Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call. Please note that the fee for landing ashore is not included in the excursion price.<-p>