--- title: "Syros Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/syros description: "The Cyclades' elegant hidden capital" --- # Syros ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท Greece ยท Eastern Mediterranean > "The Cyclades' elegant hidden capital" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 111 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: May (18 sailings), Jun (18 sailings), Aug (18 sailings) ## About Syros Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades, though far less visited than Mykonos or Santorini. The port town of Ermoupoli has grand neoclassical buildings, a marble-paved main square (Miaouli Square), and a town hall modelled on La Scala in Milan. The upper town of Ano Syros, reached by a climb through narrow alleys, has a Catholic cathedral at its summit and views over the Aegean. The island has had both Catholic and Orthodox communities for centuries, with their churches visible on adjacent hilltops. The waterfront has tavernas serving grilled octopus, fried calamari, and loukoumia (Turkish delight), which is a local speciality and sold at several shops. The Apollon Theatre, a miniature version of La Scala, hosts concerts and is open for visits. Beaches are modest compared to other Cycladic islands but less crowded. The currency is the euro, and English is spoken in town. Ferry connections to other islands are frequent from the port. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.4407, 24.9408 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Syros/@37.44071,24.94077,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Syros&ll=37.44071,24.94077&z=13) ## Things to Do in Syros Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cooking class, traditional Greek cuisine, on a Greek island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0b1d3231-5fcb-46f7-b182-538b9958354d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (146) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ137 | Viator | | [Athens by Night Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/493eecb9-afbd-4d5c-99ed-2a3be64b5f59.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (40) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ95 | Viator | | [Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ad2e7e16-70d0-4308-b62b-dbbec9c23ff5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (64) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ115 | Viator | | [Ermoupolis Walking Tour (2 hours)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e8cf3d88-cb91-4c6c-9020-c486d792e533.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (36) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ30 | Viator | | [Athens and Acropolis Parthenon Half Day Tour with Tickets](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/545f91c3-9d1a-4257-a5b1-413bf985c3b1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (42) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ190 | Viator | | [Authentic Greek Cooking & Foraging Experience in Syros with Maria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6cc14a34-ef0a-4554-b633-260dcf643c18.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (17) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ186 | Viator | | [Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7b805649-d789-463a-99ff-9b327db0e0b9.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (12) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ20 | Viator | | [Private Tour St. Pauls footsteps in Ancient Corinth from Athens](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/df84b88d-1f32-49d7-a5dc-f914d9375dea.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (261) | 8h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ159 | Viator | | [Panoramic Athens Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e8d3c839-f434-421a-9e7f-9dcf113da3a6.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (7) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ88 | Viator | | [Syros Ermoupoli Cultural Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d7c013f4-c198-4697-99d7-21b0b3096b02.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (6) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ40 | Viator | | [Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/18610634-2778-4074-9f32-cede85fb579f.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (156) | 6h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ110 | Viator | | [Syros Walking Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f54dfc2-b244-4457-ac76-25d62e4ff233.md?via=markdown) | 4.3โ˜… (8) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ50 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md): 18 nm - [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md): 66 nm - [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md): 69 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-passage-kotor-mykonos-syros~MSC-LIRICA-20270410-6.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ611 per person (โ‚ฌ1,222 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Lirica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-lirica.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-10 - **Itinerary:** Cobalt Passage โ€“ Kotor, Mykonos & Syros ## Featured Cruises from Syros Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sunstone Wake โ€“ Kotor & Cyclades](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-wake-kotor-cyclades~MSC-LIRICA-20270410-7.md) | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 2027-04-10 | 7 | โ‚ฌ679 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Syros](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=syros) (111 sailings) ## Browse - [Eastern Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)