Athens for CRUISE SHIPS with opt. Acropolis from Piraeus Port
Overview
Step off your cruise ship and embark on an unforgettable journey through Athens, where history and culture come alive. Visit iconic landmarks like Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Acropolis, with options to explore at your own pace or follow your guide to scenic spots like Areopagus Hill and the Herodion. Travel in a comfortable mini-bus with a group of up to 19, ensuring a more personal experience. Explore the vibrant districts of Monastiraki and Plaka, filled with markets, shops, and cafes, and enjoy an hour of free time to savor local Greek delicacies. At the end, you'll return to the port, with memories that will last a lifetime.
What's Included
- Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Tour options 'with Acropolis' include a ticket to the Acropolis
- After your tour, return to the port or choose to stay in Monastiraki before the bus heads back
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Small Groups: 19 guests per guide
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- For private tours Acropolis entry ticket is not included, it is an optional visit
- Private Tour (if option not selected)
- Food and drinks
- Please note the options 'without Acropolis' do not include an Acropolis ticket
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
Meeting Location
WJPF+8P
Piraeus 185 38, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Port of Piraeus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pasalimani (pass by)
Mikrolimano (pass by)
Temple of Olympian Zeus (pass by)
Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate) (pass by)
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Areopagus Hill
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Syntagma Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Port of Piraeus (pass by)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that visiting the Acropolis requires extensive walking, including climbing 75 steps at the entrance and navigating uneven, slippery marble paths. This can be physically demanding, especially during summer when crowds are large, and temperatures can be high. For those with limited mobility, we recommend following the guide and exploring Areopagus and Herodion instead.
- This tour begins and ends at Piraeus Port. If you're disembarking from your cruise and staying in Athens, you may bring your luggage on the bus. You can end the tour at our final stop in Monastiraki, before the bus returns to the port. Please inform us in advance so we can accommodate your plans.
- Please note that the Acropolis may close due to extreme heat for safety reasons. If this happens and you've booked entry tickets, you will be able to get a full refund. We will notify you accordingly.
- Please note that this tour involves walking, including on uneven surfaces, and is not suitable for individuals with mobility limitations. Wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or similar mobility aids cannot be accommodated. We kindly ask you to assess your ability to participate before booking, as refunds cannot be issued if, on the day of the tour, you are unable to join due to mobility-related concerns.
- Meeting point: Your ship will dock at Terminal A, B, or C. Please remain at the entrance of your designated terminal after disembarking. Look for our team holding signs that read 'VEXPERIO'.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Activity code: C-63772P215
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