Private shore excursion designed for cruise passengers

Explore Tsagkarada village and its iconic 1,000-year-old plane tree

Relax at Mylopotamos Beach, one of Pelion’s most famous beaches

Free time for swimming, photos, or relaxation by the sea

Optional seaside lunch and stroll in Kala Nera Village

Flexible pace with personalized attention and private transportation

Duration - 6 Hours 

Scenic drive from Volos Port to Tsagkarada – 80 minutes
Explore Tsagkarada village and main square – 30 minutes
Drive to Mylopotamos Beach – 30 minutes
Free time for swimming, relaxation, and photos – 90 minutes
Drive to Kala Nera – 40 minutes
Free time for optional lunch or seaside stroll – 40 minutes
Return drive to Volos Port – 40 minutes

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. 

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.

Begin your private shore excursion with a scenic drive from Volos Port, enjoying sweeping views of the Pagasetic Gulf and Pelion’s lush green slopes.

Your first stop is Tsagkarada, one of Pelion’s most renowned mountain villages. Stroll along cobblestone streets, admire traditional stone mansions, and visit the famous plane tree in the main square—over 1,000 years old and a living symbol of the region’s heritage.

Continue to Mylopotamos Beach, one of Greece’s most photographed beaches. Tucked beneath dramatic cliffs, the beach is naturally divided by a rock arch into two coves. Enjoy free time to swim, relax, or simply take in the striking coastal scenery.

Before returning to port, stop at Kala Nera, a charming seaside village on the Pagasetic Gulf. Here you may enjoy an optional lunch at a waterfront taverna or browse small shops offering local crafts and products before your comfortable return to Volos Port.