Athens Shore Excursion from Piraeus Port

Athens, Greece

Arriving on a cruise ship in Athens, why not take this tour to explore the city, visit the famous Acropolis and enjoy a guided tour of the New Acropolis museum.

You can choose to have the Round trip transportation from / to Piraeus port by professional driver and you can enjoy your morning in Athens and explore Plaka (old city) on your own before your return to cruise ship.

Meet and assist from our professional driver at Piraeus for your transportation in Athens to Amalia hotel.

Check in on our organized tour and start your day by sitting comfortably on our air conditioned buses with wifi.  The striking contrast between the breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy during your tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens.  Continue to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution  Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library. In contrast,  conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis Museum, a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens.

Tour ends approx. 13:30.
- If you are staying in Athens then you will be dropped off at the hotels (Athens city centrally located hotels)
- After your city tour you can have free time in Athens before your return transfer to the port (if this tour option is selected) and return time is flexible according the departure time of your cruiseship