Port guide · Greece
The capital of the Cyclades, far calmer than Santorini. Ships berth in Ermoupoli harbour: a few minutes' walk takes you to marble-paved Miaoulis Square, and on the hilltop you can see the medieval village of Ano Syros.
Ships berth in Ermoupoli harbour, with the town right by the pier. A 5–10 minute walk along the waterfront brings you to Miaoulis Square. Ano Syros sits on the hilltop, with slopes and lots of steps: best to go up by taxi and walk down.
Time: 10 min to the squareApprox. price: Free
Along the harbour, past shops and cafés
Time: 10 min to Ano SyrosApprox. price: Fixed price before you get in
They wait at the port and drop you at the village entrance, which you explore on foot
The lanes of Ano Syros are narrow and full of steps, with no car access: wear comfortable, non-slip shoes.
Route 1
Miaoulis Square and the town hall
A marble square presided over by the neoclassical town hall
Apollo Theatre
A small theatre modelled on La Scala in Milan
St Nicholas and the Vaporia quarter
Below the blue-domed church, captains' mansions sit on the rocks by the sea
Taxi up to Ano Syros
At the top, the Catholic cathedral of St George, with views over the whole bay
Walk down to the port
Route 2
On the west coast, Galissas and Kini are quiet beaches with small fishing villages, about ten kilometres from town. A half-day tour or hired taxi lets you see several, with a guaranteed return to the ship.
Want it easy? Join an official MSC shore excursion, timed around the port call. If you booked your cruise with VIAJES FH, ask your advisor to add it for you.
Your advisor can add shore excursions, drinks packages and onboard internet.
Contact an advisor
Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
Cover photo: Hans Peter Schaefer / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0