Athens for CRUISE SHIPS: Stress-Free Tour with opt. Acropolis
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 a local expert to scenic spots like Areopagus Hill and the Herodion. Travel in a comfortable mini-bus with a small 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
- 1 piece per person luggage storage (Disembark Tour only - if you have more, please contact us)
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Tour options 'with Acropolis' include a ticket to the Acropolis
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Small Groups: 19 guests per guide for Round-Trip Tour and 15 guests per guide for Disembark Tour
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide (if option selected)
- 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
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
Cruise Terminal A (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.
- For disembarking guests: The ticket includes luggage storage during the tour - 1 piece of luggage per person. If you have more, please contact us.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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