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Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Terminal Pickup

1. Mykonos: Shore Excursion with 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: 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: Guided City Walking Tour with Photoshoot

3. Mykonos: Guided City Walking Tour with Photoshoot

Experience Mykonos on this guided walking tour. Pack your memories with you as you take stunning photos with the help of your personal photographer. At the start of your walking tour in the traditional town of Mykonos, your guide will show you the best locations to take unique photos in. Listen to photography tips and have your questions about Mykonos answered. Continue to Paraportiani Church, a historical architectural marvel built in the 16th century. There, your guide will take photos of you from unique angles to show the heavenly combination of the white church and blue sky. Afterward, walk through the narrow streets surrounded by white and blue houses and stores. Head out to Little Venice, which boasts vibrant cafe bars and an amazing view of the sea and windmills. There, visit a traditional cafe bar and meet some of the locals. Your guide-photographer will then teach you how to behave in front of the lens to take the best shots. A photo tour in the early morning is recommended because of the lighting, but sunsets can produce great silhouettes too, thanks to the vibrant colors.

Mykonos: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local

4. Mykonos: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local

Manto Mavrogenous Square This is our meeting point and first stop! Looking out over the Old Port and marking the entrance to historic Mykonos Town is Manto Mavrogenous Square the lively epicentre of the quintessential Greek Island destination. Matoyianni Street Stroll your way down Matoyianni street, with the cute but posh shops, restaurants and the lovely stone covered pedestrian alleys and get the vibe of the island's town! A must visit area, perfect street for taking pictures, with beautifully decorated corners, blossomed bougainvillaeas in the streets, and even artistic decorations in front of the local stores. Sort stop for breakfast or to take away your Cocktail. Church of Paraportiani The church of Paraportiani dates back to the 15th century making it Mykonos' oldest church. It must have occupied hallowed ground because, as its name ("church by the gate") with its unique shape and location, the Church of Panagia Paraportiani still carries the history of Mykonos in and around it. The Windmills (Kato Milli) The windmills are the quintessential features of Mykonos landscape. There are plenty of them that have become a part and parcel of Mykonos. The Windmills the most famous landmark of Mykonos with lots of people visit them from all over the world every year. Little Venice Wandering around the pretty streets, admire the old house hanging above the water and take photos of this scenic place.

Mykonos: Walking Tour & Food Tasting Beach Picnic

5. Mykonos: Walking Tour & Food Tasting Beach Picnic

Mykonos has whitewashed cubic houses with wooden coloured doors, windows and balconies, narrow streets forming a labyrinth, beautiful churches, lovely chapels and purple bougainvillaeas contrasting with the bright white of the buildings' walls. We will meet at a central location, walk around the houses of Little Venice that were built by wealthy merchants and ship captains in the late 18th c. and feel the strong northerly wind known as the Meltemi. Wandering along quiet cobbled alleys admiring the shadows cast by the island light, or enjoying the view as you would in any other Cycladic castle-town. We will take snapshots of daily life, visit public squares and church courtyards, walk around the neighbourhood of Lakka, away from the high street, and do an examination of the laundry hanging out from the window and balconies. After we will move with private transfer on the beach and enjoy a Greek - Myconian Picnic. We will meet at Manto Mavrogennous statue and we will walk through the narrow alleys in town. - Matoyianni street. - The Old Port - The Church of Paraportiani - Little Venice - The Windmills As soon as we are finished with our walk and photos in town, we'll end our time on a secluded beach and enjoy a local picnic with artisanal ingredients all of them handmade accompanied with white wine. You can wear your swimsuit and jump into the crystal clear waters of Mykonos, enjoy the sea and the sun as never before. *This tour is a great choice for your first or second day in Mykonos.

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What people are saying about Paraportiani Orthodox Church

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 12 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.

There were 14 in the group. The guide was very informative about both tourism and local life. The tour was well balanced partially on the bus and partially walking. The guide made sure to take the the time to provide everyone with photo opportunities. Excellent pickup and drop off. Our guide was pleasant and accommodating.

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

Michel our guide was extremely kind and attentive! The incredible tour and we met beautiful places! Thank you

Andrea was a great guide - interesting info on Mykonos.