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We have a Mykonos stop on our Greek Island round and get this- the ship is anchored overnight! There was already a buzz on the ship where an excited chatter from people planning to party hard later in the evening. This came from the passengers and crew alike.
What got me excited was the prospect of being able to get there early in the morning to see Mykonos in its calm state and having very few people around. I checked the cruise schedule and was glad to see that in the early mornings before 7am , there were no other ships except us.
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Seeing Mykonos
This was a leisurely stop for us and we planned to get to Mykonos later in the day. This was because we have already visited Mykonos years ago spending a few nights in one of the luxury hotels with a private beach.
Exploring Mykonos on a luxury stay
This time round we decided to exclude other further parts of Mykonos and focus on the old town. If you want to make full use of your time in Mykonos – you can check out some private tours with your preference below
Getting from the cruise ship to Mykonos
We were tendered to shore by boat and only later I found out that cruise ships were either docked at the new port or parked by the bay. Apparently it was not a sure thing which it would be – if the dock was already occupied at the time. Here is a short summary:
*new update: I got to know that the tender boats from the cruise ships drop off directly at Mykonos old Town or drop off at the Mykonos old port – abt 1km away from the old Town
Tender Boats drop off at Old Port (#3-on map)
Some tender boats send the cruise ship guests to this stop which is about a 1km walk away from Mykonos old Town. The walk itself is quite pleasant as it is always by the beach. Besides walking there is the sea bus station to directly get to the old town.
A quick note that some of the buses here at the North Station do go to the beaches – here is a useful link for schedules.
Tender Boats directly to Mykonos old Town (#4-on map)
Honestly I prefer the tender boats that took us directly to the old town. We were parked out on the bay which gave us a fabulous outlook of Mykonos town and to catch that famous sunset too. However the conditions of the sea are not always optimal and the tenders could be affected by that. If particularly rough waters – the tenders will not run. Cruise ships have been known to skip Mykonos due to weather conditions. If you are on a tender , it is good to be prepared with some seasick pills although the trip is rather short.
Docked at new port and getting to Mykonos old Town (#1-on map)
My most preferred option is to take the sea bus which costs 2 Euros/way. An economical direct drop-off at the Mykonos old Town which incidentally would be where to take the boat to Delos for an excursion as well. Check the link here for more information on the Seabus.
Otherwise depending on the cruise ship some free , others paid option shuttle buses running to the bus stop (#3-on map) in Mykonos 3km away , from there additionally is about a 1km walk to the old town.
Walking around Mykonos old Town
I fell in love with the white washed buildings decorated with beautiful bougainvillea while walking through paved narrow streets of white. Very characteristic of Greek islands and the poster child of many travel post cards make Mykonos very recognizable. The nice thing is to get lost and explore the pretty alleys and discover interesting shops along the way.
Catching an epic sunset in Mykonos
On our previous visit we caught an amazing sunset from the waterfront near the Windmills. This time round: since our cruise ship was perfectly situated – we decided to just catch it from the comfort there. We were serenaded with great music as we watched the sun go down and the colours of the skies after it disappeared from sight were top-notch.
Summary
We are not party people but I would like to check out the famous Mykonos party scene once. This time around I saw the aftermath of the party when I walked around very early in the morning. There were still stragglers around. For now and every time I visit Mykonos – the old town with its quaint alleys and shops will always be a nice place to explore.
Travel Tuesday
When in a foreign country, here is the best way to experience the culture. Especially when it is coffee culture.
We sat at a nice coffee place and can confirm that it is really good coffee. Have you had #bosniancoffee ?
Read about our trip to Sarajevo at
Https://zeweekendtraveller.com/index.php/Europe/visiting-sarajevo/
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Travel Tuesday
Night scenes from Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. I was not expecting to be charmed by this city that I had only known as war-torn.
But charmed I definitely was by the scenes that greeted me when I first arrived and made a short walk about around the Old Town.
#zeweekendtraveller #adelevisitsbosnia #zwtinsarajevo
A moon halo sighting from my garden last night. What an amazing sight to behold.
I read up on it and is "caused by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere"
Source : www.space.com
Travel Tuesday ...
Further sharing beautiful places in Bosnia . On our journey through the Balkans in winter, we stopped at some incredible places.
While Visiting during winter meant way fewer visitors, it also meant shorter days.
Read about our adventures from the blog Https://zeweekendtraveller.com/
Travel Tuesday features the watermills of Jajce Bosnia.
Never have I .... Seen such a sight , a cluster of small watermills with a wooden platform going through the small wooden buildings that could be houses for hobbits.
If you think about how long they have been standing there, since the Austro Hungarian empire !
Our visit in winter meant we had the place to ourselves and the ducks came up to greet us . Well more likely checking if we have food ..
What a unique place that captured my heart ❤️
For Travel Tuesday : A fast introduction to some of the beauty of Central Bosnia.
This region has so much culture and historical stories tied to it that shows through its architecture and buildings that stood the test of wars and violence.
Follow along for more on Central Bosnia later this week.
In the meantime blog post is live on
https://zeweekendtraveller.com/index.php/europe/bosnia-travnik-jajce-watermills/
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Unique Reasons to visit Zagreb:
1. One of the best European Christmas Markets in Europe
2. Gas lamps in the Upper Town is still being lit manually by two official lamp lighters
3. Take the shortest funicular ride
4. Grič cannon is fired by an artilleryman at noon.
5. Changing of the guard on weekends in April - October
6. Walk through the Grič Tunnel built as shelter during World War II
7. See the painting of the Virgin and Child which legend says was spared by a big fire which destroyed everything else.
Have you visited Zagreb already ? or are you ready to put it on your list
Read more about a diary of my recent travel through some Balkan countries
https://zeweekendtraveller.com/index.php/europe/adventures-with-zwt-coastal-balkan-zagreb-day-1/
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I am starting Travel Tuesdays
To highlight interesting locations I find
To kickstart is my recent trip to Zagreb , capital of Croatia.
The Christmas market is amazing in addition to the light installations and decorations in the town.
Really puts one in a jovial and celebratory mood.. a great start to my mini Balkan travel I will be sharing too.
#zeweekendtraveller #zwtinzagreb #adelevisitscroatia #zwttraveltuesday #zagrebcroatia #zagreb #adventmarkt #christmasmarket
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