Where to Sail: the 2 Best Shore Excursions Boat Trips Around the Mediterranean

1.From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 978 reviews · 5 hours · from $51Our pick

Travel from La Spezia cruise terminal to Pisa by comfortable coach, with an escort such as Martina, Giada, or Alessandro. You get roughly three hours in Pisa for the Piazza dei Miracoli, city walking route, lunch, or an optional Leaning Tower climb with priority entry. Maps, WiFi, and return timing are included.

“Well worth the money and convenience. Lumi and Marciamilano were courteous and helpful. Would highly recommend the leaning tower entry as it amazes you with its lean as soon as you enter the building.”

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2.Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

This four-hour English tour begins at the Mykonos cruise port and combines an air-conditioned bus ride with a guided walk through Mykonos Town. You’ll see Armenistis Lighthouse, Kalafati Beach, Ano Mera, the windmills, Little Venice, and Panagia Paraportiani. Guides such as Christina, Dora, and Andrea are known for clear stories and a warm sense of humor.

“christina is an excellent guide who is knowledgeable and charming. She is a native new yorker who lived on mykonis for 30 years--easy to listen to for an extended time period. She talked about history and contemporary life on the island; many guides only talk about a location's history. itravelmykonos is a decent tour operator; they need to improve the directions they provide tourists regarding how to find the tour guide at the port...”

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