Top Shore Excursions for your Star Legend 8 Night Corinth Canal, Itea, Taranto & More Cruise
Saturday, October 23, 2027
In port from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Monday, October 18, 2027 • Departs 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 19, 2027 • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
2 hours in Corinth Canal (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, October 19, 2027 • 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM
6 hours 30 min in Itea (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2027 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9 hours in Kefalonia Island (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 21, 2027 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
13 hours in Gallipoli (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday, October 22, 2027 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9 hours in Taranto (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

In just an hour you can visit the most interesting places in the old town and in the Umbertino village. Our slogan is "the best …More
In just an hour you can visit the most interesting places in the old town and in the Umbertino village. Our slogan is "the best...
$29

It rises in the Murge plateau between the Itria Valley and the gates of Salento, it has origins of the sixteenth century. Its business has …More
It rises in the Murge plateau between the Itria Valley and the gates of Salento, it has origins of the sixteenth century. Its business has...
$51

We'll show you how to make the perfect pasta: no machine, just your hands, with simple ingredients and lots of love. You will learn to …More
We'll show you how to make the perfect pasta: no machine, just your hands, with simple ingredients and lots of love. You will learn to...
$63

Step into history as your guide leads you through the National MarTa Archaeological Museum of Taranto, home to extraordinary collections of ancient art. The rooms …More
Step into history as your guide leads you through the National MarTa Archaeological Museum of Taranto, home to extraordinary collections of ancient art. The rooms...
$286

Discover Gravina in Puglia on a walking tour that brings together history, local craftsmanship, art, and striking landscapes. With a local guide leading the way, …More
Discover Gravina in Puglia on a walking tour that brings together history, local craftsmanship, art, and striking landscapes. With a local guide leading the way,...
$40

Taranto is the gateway to the Maldives of Italy and its beautiful coastlines, and boasts not centuries, but millennia of history and culture. On this …More
Taranto is the gateway to the Maldives of Italy and its beautiful coastlines, and boasts not centuries, but millennia of history and culture. On this...
$9

Enjoy a guided tour of Gravina in Puglia, a spectacular location overlooking the beautiful Alta Murgia National Park. Begin your adventure in the heart of …More
Enjoy a guided tour of Gravina in Puglia, a spectacular location overlooking the beautiful Alta Murgia National Park. Begin your adventure in the heart of...
$324

True authenticity: experience a family-run masseria, far from mass tourism. Meet the master cheesemaker: discover the secrets of Apulian mozzarella from those who make it …More
True authenticity: experience a family-run masseria, far from mass tourism. Meet the master cheesemaker: discover the secrets of Apulian mozzarella from those who make it...
$57

Primitivo di Manduria dop was born in our cellar in 1972. In our Museum we keep bottles of "Manduria" from 1970 onwards and numerous objects …More
Primitivo di Manduria dop was born in our cellar in 1972. In our Museum we keep bottles of "Manduria" from 1970 onwards and numerous objects...
$40

A day full of emotions! The visit of the Sassi of Matera will be a unique experience! You will have the opportunity to travel back …More
Matera half day
A day full of emotions! The visit of the Sassi of Matera will be a unique experience! You will have the opportunity to travel back...
$148

We'll spend 8 hours aboard our Gozzo Sorrentino boat exploring the Taranto coast. Departing at 10:00 a.m., we'll visit various spots on the Mar Piccolo …More
Taranto Boat Charter
We'll spend 8 hours aboard our Gozzo Sorrentino boat exploring the Taranto coast. Departing at 10:00 a.m., we'll visit various spots on the Mar Piccolo...
$448

Explore the 3 districts of Matera: Civita’ and the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”: Sassi Barisano and Caveoso. The guide will …More
Explore the 3 districts of Matera: Civita’ and the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”: Sassi Barisano and Caveoso. The guide will...
$172

Visit an authentic Masseria Pugliese and discover how Mozzarella, Burrata, Caciocavallo and many other typical products of southern Italy are born! You can taste fresh …More
Visit an authentic Masseria Pugliese and discover how Mozzarella, Burrata, Caciocavallo and many other typical products of southern Italy are born! You can taste fresh...
$42

In a single tour you can discover the wonderful Valle d'Itria, with its characteristic trulli, the countryside surrounding them and splendid examples of Martian Baroque. …More
In a single tour you can discover the wonderful Valle d'Itria, with its characteristic trulli, the countryside surrounding them and splendid examples of Martian Baroque....
$136

Boat trips, Boat parties, Boat trips, Boat fishing, enchanting places, with the possibility of seeing dolphins. There are no time or time constraints. Guaranteed fun. …More
Boat trips, Boat parties, Boat trips, Boat fishing, enchanting places, with the possibility of seeing dolphins. There are no time or time constraints. Guaranteed fun....
$18

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Taranto, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the …More
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Taranto, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the...
$6

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family …More
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family...
$97

What is a hot air balloon flight? It is something halfway between the speed of the wind and the lightness of the air. Each experience …More
What is a hot air balloon flight? It is something halfway between the speed of the wind and the lightness of the air. Each experience...
$1,830

The coast of Castellaneta Marina is home to large beaches of soft sand which are bathed by a crystal clear sea which has received the …More
The coast of Castellaneta Marina is home to large beaches of soft sand which are bathed by a crystal clear sea which has received the...
$172
Saturday, October 23, 2027 • 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
11 hours in Giardini Naxos-Taormina (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, October 24, 2027 • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
10 hours in Reggio Calabria (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, October 25, 2027 • 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
9 hours in Sorrento (approx.) • Safe window for excursions: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 26, 2027 • Arrives 7:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
Star Legend is in Taranto on Friday, October 22, 2027, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If the cruise line changes those hours, we’ll move your tour to a time that fits or refund it in full, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
Star Legend sails from Taranto at 5:00 pm. Pick a tour that ends by 3:00 pm: that gives you at least an hour before all-aboard, and Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered. Each tour page shows how long the tour lasts.
You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.
Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.
Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.
Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.
Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Taranto, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.
Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
If your cruise line cancels the stop in Taranto, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.
Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.
Call us any time, day or night: our number is in your confirmation email. Your confirmation also has a local contact number for your tour. To check, change or cancel your booking yourself, go to Bookings in your account.
Most shore excursions can be canceled free up to 24 hours before they start (Taranto time). A few tours have a different policy, and each tour page shows its own. Cancel under Bookings in your account, or call us. If your ship skips Taranto, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.
If your tour is canceled because of the weather, we’ll offer you another time that day that still fits your ship. If there isn’t one, you get a full refund or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.
Yes, and it’s free. Change the date or time yourself under Bookings in your account up to 24 hours before the tour, subject to availability, or call us and we’ll do it for you.
Yes, Cool Shore Excursions is a legit business. We are a registered travel and excursion booking platform based in Florida, serving customers worldwide. We hold active licenses with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and maintain strong customer ratings across major review platforms.
On Trustpilot, we maintain a high rating, with users frequently praising our guides’ professionalism, the quality of our local tours, and our customer support. We are officially registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as a professionally licensed travel agency with an A+ rating. In addition to stellar Trustpilot & BBB ratings, we feature tour reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Viator and TripAdvisor
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Saturday, October 23, 2027
In port from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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