VOLOS SHORE EXCURSIONS

Small-group shore excursion designed for cruise passengers

Visit Makrinitsa, the “Balcony of Pelion,” with panoramic sea views

Explore the Byzantine Museum in a historic Pelion mansion

Discover the picturesque village of Portaria

Enjoy a guided regional wine tasting with light snacks

Tour Descripsion

Discover the timeless beauty of Mount Pelion on this relaxed small-group shore excursion, designed specifically for cruise passengers calling at Volos Port.

After meeting your guide directly at the port, travel comfortably into the lush mountain landscape of Pelion. Your first stop is Makrinitsa, famously known as the “Balcony of Pelion,” offering breathtaking panoramic views over Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf. Enjoy a guided stroll through its cobbled lanes, admire traditional stone mansions, and browse small shops featuring handmade crafts and local products.

Continue your visit with entry to the Byzantine Museum of Makrinitsa, housed in a beautifully restored historic mansion. Explore a carefully curated collection of icons, manuscripts, and religious artifacts that reveal Pelion’s rich spiritual and artistic heritage.

A perfect blend of culture, scenery, and local flavors awaits you throughout the day..

Next, journey to Portaria, one of Pelion’s most charming and lively villages. Shaded by ancient plane trees and adorned with stone fountains and neoclassical architecture, Portaria perfectly captures the authentic character of the region.

Here, you will enjoy a relaxed wine-tasting experience at a local venue, sampling selected regional wines paired with light bites.

Inclusions

Volos Port pickup and drop off
Transportation by air conditioned minibus
Small group tour with a maximum of 16 participants
Entrance Fees for the Byzantine Museum
Wine Tasting Experience
English speaking local tour guide

Itinerary / Duration

♦ Duration - 4 Hours & 30min

♦ Transfer to Portaria Village - 30min
♦ Free Time at the Village - 50min
♦ Wine Tasting Experience- 50min
♦ Transfer to Makrynitsa Village -15min
♦ Free time at the Village - 60min
♦ Return Transfer to Port - 30min

Meeting Place / Pick Up

Once you disembark from your cruise ship at the Port of Volos, you will see the cruise line buses will be parked directly in front of the ship. Our Avalon Travel vehicles and staff will be located to the right side as you exit the ship.

Please look to your right and walk a short distance in that direction. Our team will be waiting there, holding Avalon Travel signs so you can easily identify them.

Need to Know

Moderate walking on uneven cobblestone streets. Some inclines and steps in village areas

Not wheelchair accessible

Comfortable walking shoes strongly recommended

Small group size ensures a relaxed pace and personalized experience

Please inform us in advance of dietary requirements or non-alcoholic preferences

The order of stops may change slightly due to local conditions or traffic

Shore Excursion Policy

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.

Adult: 13+yrs€ 200.00

Child : 6-12yrs€ 150.00

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VOLOS SHORE EXCURSIONS

Exclusive Pelion Experience - Makrinitsa, Portaria & Wine

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