Volos: all 5 tours and excursions for your cruise

This half-day tour heads into the lush slopes of Mount Pelion for a hands-on Greek cooking class. Portaria, Mount Pelion, Karaiskos FarmDepart from the pier in Volos and travel by coach on a 45-minute drive to the picturesque village of Portaria on Mount Pelion. Your destination is Karaiskos Farm, a family-owned estate dedicated to sustainability and the flavors of Thessaly region. On arrival, meet the farm team for a warm welcome and introduction to the day’s fresh, seasonal produce that...

This half-day tour rides the historic “Moutzouris” vintage train across the lower slopes of Mount Pelion. Ano Lehonia, Vintage Wooden Train, Pagasetic Gulf, Pelion LandscapeDepart from the pier in Volos and travel by coach on a short drive to Ano Lehonia, the starting station of Pelion’s famed narrow-gauge line. Board the vintage wooden train for a leisurely mountain run toward Milies, passing terraced olive groves, arched stone bridges, and traditional hamlets such as Ano Gatzea,...

Discover the premiere attraction in Volos and explore the city's ancient past during this picturesque, full-day journey to the spectacular Meteora Monasteries.Depart the pier for the approximate 2.5-hour, 85-mile (137-kilometre) drive inland to the Meteora Monasteries. En route, proceed through the fertile plain of Thessaly and Larissa, the provincial capital, before reaching Kalambaka. This quaint country town provides a convenient base for visiting the Meteora area and its monasteries, the main...

Experience one of the most beautiful and historic regions in Greece during this memorable visit to Volos, Mount Pelion and Makrinitsa.Volos and the Archaeological MuseumDepart the pier for the scenic drive along the waterfront to Volos. Upon arrival, proceed to the Archaeological Museum, which is housed in a century-old Neo-Classical building. During your guided visit, view numerous exhibits that include Palaeolithic artefacts, vases and figurines from the Neolithic Era, splendid, 3,500-year-old...

Volos sits in the shadow of Mount Pelion, one of the most beautiful and mountainous areas in all of Greece. Visit two local villages in the region on this half-day sightseeing excursion.Makrinitsa Your scenic drive will take you along the waterfront, leaving the modern town of Volos behind and ascending the slopes of Mount Pelion as you pass traditional villages that have remained unchanged for centuries. This is one of the most beautiful regions of Greece, with lush vegetation and abundant trees....