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Mykonos: Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

1. Mykonos: Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

This shore excursion for cruise ship passengers starts with a convenient pickup directly at the Mykonos Port gate. You'll be greeted by a passionate local guide and board a modern, air-conditioned vehicle that will take you on a journey you'll never forget. Our tour begins at the Armenistis Lighthouse, where you'll enjoy the spectacular iconic sight of Mykonos Island. Next, we'll visit Kalafati Beach, a pristine stretch of sand famous for its kitesurfers and parasailers. One of the highlights of the tour is the peaceful village of Ano Mera. Here, you'll explore the Panagia Tourliani Monastery, which houses holy icons in a complex with a striking bell tower. While you're here, why not stop for a Greek iced coffee in a rustic taverna? The tour will end in the heart of Mykonos Town, where you'll stroll through narrow, dazzling white streets and see the distinctive windmills. Fall in love with Little Venice, a romantic district of elegant houses balanced precipitously on the edge of the sea. Don't forget to snap a shot of Panagia Paraportiani, one of the most photographed churches in the world. And before you head back to the ship, make sure to grab a souvenir or two from one of the local shops. At Vexperio, we have decades of experience organizing shore excursions all around Europe. You can trust that your tour is adjusted to ship docking times and arrives with plenty of time to spare before the ship's departure. Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the island of Mykonos. Book your tour today!

Mykonos: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

2. Mykonos: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

Organize your very own personal photographer on Mykonos and bring home incredible photographs of your time away. Push away the stress of capturing perfect vacation moments and pre-organize your photo shoot based on your own unique requirements, whether it be a family getaway, a romantic trip or a livelier one with friends. Then, simply meet the photographer on location on the day and let them work their magic, capturing your travels in a contemporary and candid style. You have the added benefit that your photographer is a local expert, and will share their knowledge of the city with you like an old friend. Once your photo tour has finished, receive a link to your own personal online gallery (password protected) within 5 working days, containing your professionally edited images, all free to download.  Look back over your travels with fond memories, so you make sure you have mementoes that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Mykonos: Full-Day Off-Road Safari

3. Mykonos: Full-Day Off-Road Safari

Get behind the wheel of a jeep and spend the day exploring the rugged landscapes of Mykonos. Access parts of the island that other vehicles can't reach. Depart from the Old Port of Mykonos Town and drive along the coast to Houlakia Beach. Continue up to the lighthouse for some panoramic views, and then make your way through Marathi. Pass Panormos Beach on the drive to Agios Sostis Bay. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Ano Mera, and stop to admire the ruins of Gyzi Castle, a Venetian castle at Paleokastro. Discover an old abandoned mine as you explore the area around Ano Mera, far from the hustle and bustle of Mykonos Town. Stop for lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing along the south coast past Kalafatis and Kalo Livadi. Continue through the lush green area of Halara. Take in the stunning views from Agrari Beach, where you can enjoy a coffee and cool down with a swim in the sea. Head back to Mykonos Town via the old castle and get dropped off at the Old Port.

Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

4. Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

Explore the sites in Mykonos with this shore excursion tour. Snap pictures at Kalafatis Beach and admire the Panagia Tourliani monastery in the town of Ano Mera. Take a guided walking tour through the top attractions in the charming white-washed town of Mykonos.  Choose to be picked up from the cruise ship terminal in Mykonos New Port or the disembarkation point for the cruise tender boats. Sit back and relax in the air-conditioned van on the way to the iconic Armenistis Lighthouse. Admire views of the sea and the island from the lighthouse.  Continue to the Kalafatis Beach where you will have some time to get out and capture some photos. Head inland to the village of Ano Mera, home to the restored 16th-century monastery Panagia Tourliani. Spend some free time strolling around the village square or visiting a café.  Continue to the town of Mykonos for your guided walking tour. Dive into sights like the 16th-century windmills and the 15th-century Greek orthodox Paraportiani church.  Take in the romantic atmosphere as you walk through the elegant old houses that line the sea in the district of little Venice. Finish your tour in at the Mykonos waterfront. 

Mykonos: Private Jeep Tour with Myrsini beach and Ano Mera

5. Mykonos: Private Jeep Tour with Myrsini beach and Ano Mera

Armenistis Lighthouse (Faros Armenistis) built in 1891 stands in its silence, as a tribute to the rich maritime history of Mykonos island. Its strategic position offers scenic views of the surrounding areas and is well worth visiting to get a sense of the island's fascinating history and enjoy its spectacular beauty. The adventure has just begun and passing by Ftelia beach, climbs dirt roads stops at chappels and reaches Myrsini beach. The beach is isolated, so you won't find many other people around. Whether you want to lay and sunbathe or swim, this is the perfect little spot. When you will be ready to leave you will have the option either to visit Ano Mera the second biggest town on the island for a lunch stop or visit some of the famous beach bars of the island.

Mykonos: Sunset Trekking Experience

6. Mykonos: Sunset Trekking Experience

After being collected from your Mykonos accommodation, you will visit the old lighthouse of Armenisti. There you will learn about its history, including stories about how hard was to be a lighthouse guard back in the day. You will then gO trekking up through a very old path that even few Mykonians know about. Interact with nature, whilst also learning about the local herbs. You will also be able to see amazing 360-degree views from the tallest mountain of Mykonos. From there you will be free to take photos at the Prophet Ilias Church, which provides a fantastic backdrop for capturing holiday memories. You can then relax whilst watching the sunset accompanied with some homemade juice and a small Mykonian snack possessing traditional Greek flavors.

Armenistis Lighthouse Visit

7. Armenistis Lighthouse Visit

Experience the old lighthouse, which stands like a sentinel over the Armenistis area and is a testimony to Mykonos' maritime history, while still remaining fully functional today. In order to visit the Armenistis lighthouse, take the road from Agios Stefanos. At the location of "Fanari" which translates to "lantern" in Greek, the scenic coastal road also offers some of the most spectacular views on the island just 6.5km from Mykonos Town. Learn a lot of interesting facts about the light house, which was manufactured in 1891. The altitude of tower is 19 metres and the height of focal plane is 184 meters. The mechanism of the first lamp of "Armenistis" is exposed outside by the building of Aegean Naval Museum. Visit the Armenistis lighthouse because of the breath-taking scenery around it. From there you can see all the boats arriving at and departing from Mykonos, while Tinos island looks as if it is right next to you. Its strategic position offers scenic views of the surrounding areas and is well worth visiting to get a sense of the island’s fascinating history and enjoy its spectacular beauty.

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What people are saying about Armenistis Lighthouse

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 100 reviews

This tour was one of the best I had on my trip to the Greek Islands thanks to our tour guide. Andrea shared both historical facts and her personal experiences as a long time Mykonos resident. She answered all our questions and showed genuine interest in getting to know people from the group. Will definitely recommend her to anyone. As far as the service, bus was on time, she explained all the logistics of the tour and the time spent at the different locations was more than enough to admire the vista and take pictures.

The tour takes you to the most beautiful and remote corners of Mykonos. Beautiful and far away from mass tourism. The 4x4s are really fun, we even had one to ourselves.

Andrea was an excellent tour guide. Much insight into life on the island. Very interesting. Highly recommend this tour.

Nice, affordable, quick trip to the lighthouse. Spectacular views! Well worth it!

Andrea was a great guide - interesting info on Mykonos.