Porto Lagos & Kavala Old Town from Kavala Port 

Discover Porto Lagos, a peaceful coastal village set between the sea and lagoon

Visit the striking Floating Monastery of Saint Nicholas, connected by picturesque wooden bridges

Enjoy a scenic stop at Lake Vistonida, one of northern Greece’s most important wetlands

Explore Kavala Old Town and enjoy panoramic views over the city, harbor and Aegean Sea

Travel to Porto Lagos and visit one of the area's most distinctive landmarks, the Monastery of St. Nicholas.

Set on small islets above the calm waters of the lagoon, the monastery is connected to the mainland by picturesque wooden bridges, creating one of the most photogenic settings in the region.

Enjoy time to walk across the bridges, explore the monastery complex and learn about its religious and cultural significance from your guide.

Continue to Lake Vistonida, one of northern Greece's most important wetland ecosystems. The lake and surrounding lagoons are home to a rich variety of resident and migratory birds.

Your excursion then continues to Kavala's historic Old Town, known as the Panagia Quarter. Enjoy a short guided introduction as you discover traditional houses, narrow streets, historic landmarks and beautiful views over the city and the Aegean Sea.

After the guided visit, enjoy free time in Kavala to explore at your own pace, browse local shops, take photographs or relax with a coffee before returning to the port.

Pickup and drop-off from Kavala Port
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Tour guide
Entrance Fees
Small Group Size - max. 16 pax

Duration - 5 Hours 

Scenic Drive to Porto Lagos – 60 min
Porto Lagos & Floating Monastery of Saint Nicholas – 40 min
Lake Vistonida Scenic & Wildlife Stop – 30 min
Return Drive to Kavala – 60 min
Kavala Old Town Guided Visit – 30 min
Free Time in Kavala – 30 min
Return to Kavala Port – 10 min

After disembarking your cruise ship, you will be transferred ashore by tender boat. Upon arrival at the port, there will be members of our team waiting for you near the Tender Boat disembarkation point (near the parked Buses), holding -AVALON TRAVEL- signs.

Important Note I: If your ship’s disembarkation procedure is by tender, we kindly ask you to make the necessary arrangements with your cruise line and carefully follow their instructions so that you can disembark as early as possible and reach the meeting point on time.
Please note that the bus can wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled tour departure time

Important Note II: If you are staying at a hotel in Kavala, please clearly mention your hotel name when making the booking.

We will then contact you with the exact meeting point and pick-up time for your tour..

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestones and uneven surfaces

The tour involves mostly flat and well-maintained pathways, making it suitable for all fitness levels 

To access the Monastery of Saint Nicholas and the Church of Panagia Pantanassa, you will walk across wooden bridges over the lagoon. The bridges are stable

Ensure knees and shoulders are covered for monastery visits.

Cruise Friendly Refund Policy

Avalon Shore Excursions offer a full refund if:

• Your cruise ship arrives late, causing you to miss the excursion.
• The ship changes its arrival date and rescheduling isn't possible.
• The ship skips port or the cruise is canceled.
• You cancel before the Cancellation Deadline on your confirmation voucher.

Avalon Travel guarantees that you will get back to your ship on time

The guarantee does not apply to customers who have changed or deviated from the original itinerary of the Shore Excursion on their own. It also does not apply if the delay in returning to the ship was due to their own fault or actions.