A guide will take you to some incredible sites to learn the origins behind the start of western civilization.

Wander the narrow, picturesque streets of the capital, also known as Chora, for a fascinating deep dive into history. You’ll get to see ancient excavations dating back to the 25th-century BCE, plus visit churches and windmills that have become iconic trademarks of Greece’s architecture. Enjoy the gorgeous seaside of shops, boutiques, and stunning buildings where you can choose to stay once your Shore Thing has ended now that you're familiar with the area, or return back with your guide.

Energy Level

Duration

2.5 Hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

See the spaces where western civilization began through the labyrinthine streets of Mykonos
Explore the areas of the city including the picturesque port, churches, and renowned windmills
Visit the area where the island celebrity, Petros the Pelican, hangs out, and if you're lucky, maybe even see him IRL

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This Shore Thing involves long periods walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tenders will be used when/if the ship is anchored. Tender rides add up to 30-minutes each way — please plan accordingly
Sailors on Shore Things do not need to book a tender — visit the Sailor App to review meeting time/locations
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

Experience shores the Virgin way

Local & Immersive Tours
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Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Mythical Mykonos City Walkabout

A guide will take you to some incredible sites to learn the origins behind the start of western civilization.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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