Tourlos Trip Overview
“one of the coolest, easygoing tours that you can have on Mykonos in few hours. This cruise excursion will reveal the unique charm of the town of Mykonos. Walk through the vibrant alleys, the colorful shops, the old chapels and churches and savour the real everyday life of the island.”
Starting the walking tour from Yachting Club you will follow the guide through the Old Town to the small Venice, and Windmills. On this way see the cathedral Paraportiani, the typical houses and numerous chapels. Discover the beauties of the Old Town walking along the narrow streets and alleys seeing the daily life as well as the town’s interesting architecture. Visit the Folklore Museum (near Paraportiani) to see its interesting exhibits and discover the past of this tourist island. End up the walking tour at Manto square. Enjoy free time for shopping before meeting the guide and the coach for the return to the ship
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Tourlos, Greece
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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“one of the coolest, easygoing tours that you can have on Mykonos in few hours. This cruise excursion will reveal the unique charm of the town of Mykonos. Walk through the vibrant alleys, the colorful shops, the old chapels and churches and savour the real everyday life of the island.”
Starting the walking tour from Yachting Club you will follow the guide through the Old Town to the small Venice, and Windmills. On this way see the cathedral Paraportiani, the typical houses and numerous chapels. Discover the beauties of the Old Town walking along the narrow streets and alleys seeing the daily life as well as the town’s interesting architecture. Visit the Folklore Museum (near Paraportiani) to see its interesting exhibits and discover the past of this tourist island. End up the walking tour at Manto square. Enjoy free time for shopping before meeting the guide and the coach for the return to the ship
Itinerary
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Stop At: Church of Paraportiani, Kastro-Paralia, Mykonos Town 846 00 Greece
The Church of Panagia Paraportiani is situated in the neighbourhood of Kastro, in the town of Chora, on the Greek island of Mykonos. Its name literally means “Our Lady of the Side Gate” in Greek, as its entrance was found in the side gate of the entrance to the Kastro area.
Construction of this church started in 1425 and was not completed until the 17th century. This impressive, whitewashed church actually consists of five separate churches which are joined: the four churches (dedicated to Saint Eustathios, Saint Sozon, Saints Anargyroi and Saint Anastasia) are at ground level and constitute the base of the fifth church that has been built above them.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Matoyianni Street, Mykonos Town Greece
More than a million tourists flock to the stunning isle of Mykonos every year to soak up its sun-drenched beaches, stunning sights, excellent entertainment and laid back Mediterranean charm. There’s a wealth of things to do in Mykonos, whether you want to shop til you drop, wander through picturesque streets, visit gorgeous white villages, quaint churches, lazy windmills and exquisite sandy beaches.
The heart of the island is known by locals and tourists to be Matoyianni / Matogianni Street in Chora. The street is dominated by designer stores, souvenir shops, and handmade jewellery designers / sellers..
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manto Mavrogenous Square, Serakonta, Mykonos Town 846 00 Greece
The square took its name from the Greek war heroine, Manto Mavrogenous and her statue sits in the middle.
Duration: 30 minutes
