Duration
Audio guide
Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
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Enjoy round-trip transfers from Piraeus, an onboard audio guide, an English-speaking escort, and free time to explore the Old City of Plaka.
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Get Acropolis & Parthenon entry tickets to go inside the site and delve deeper at your own pace with the audio guide.
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Take in a panoramic city drive past headline sights, from the Panathenaic Stadium to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Syntagma Square.
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Witness Athens’ icons up close on the Acropolis hill and see the Parthenon, with time to capture photos and soak in the city skyline views.
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Cruise-friendly schedule built for short stops ensures a time-savvy overview of Athens while keeping logistics simple and stress-free.
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Entry to Acropolis and Parhenon
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Round-trip transfers from Piraeus Port
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Audioguide in 10 languages
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English-speaking escort in the bus
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Food & drinks
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Licensed guide during the tour
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Shore-friendly Athens city tour with port pickup, panoramic highlights, and Plaka time; add Acropolis entry if selected.
Getting started
Meet at your Piraeus Cruise Port terminal and board the coach. Your English-speaking escort welcomes you aboard and outlines the day’s plan, then you depart toward central Athens.
What to expect
This compact itinerary brings you from the port to the heart of Athens. See the Acropolis area and the Parthenon up close, then enjoy the characterful lanes and cafés of Plaka.
Features:
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Panoramic city drive: Pass landmarks like the Panathenaic Stadium, the Greek Parliament at Syntagma, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus for a swift city overview.
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Acropolis focus: Get time on the hill to view the Parthenon and surrounding antiquities; with the entry option, step inside the archaeological site.
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Audio guide support: Follow commentary available in 10 languages to add context throughout the journey and at key stops.
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Free time at Plaka: Use your free time in the Old City to browse shops or grab a bite in its lively streets before returning to the port.
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Seamless port transfers: Round-trip transportation links Piraeus terminals to central sights, keeping timing efficient for cruise schedules.
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What to bring
- Carry a digital camera with yourself to capture the scenic views.
What's not allowed
- You cannot bring your pets on this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users due to the uneven terrain.
Additional information
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Round-trip pickup and drop-off is available only from Piraeus Cruise Port.
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You can look for your escort at the arrivals exit with a Gray Line sign.
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This tour lasts for approximately 5 hours.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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