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Athens Shore Excursion: Perfect for First-Time Cruise Visitors

Athens, Greece
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  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping
    • Full refund if your ship cannot dock
    • Guaranteed return to ship on time
    • Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
    • Professional local English-speaking tour guide
    • Small Groups: 19 guests per guide
    • 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
    • Please note the options 'without Acropolis' do not include an Acropolis ticket.
    • For private tours Acropolis entry ticket is not included, it is an optional visit
    • Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
    • Food and drinks
    • Private Tour (if option not selected)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Cruise Terminal B - Piraeus
      Piraeus 185 38, Greece

      Your ship will dock at Terminal A, B or C. Please remain at the entrance of your designated terminal after disembarking—our team will meet you there. Look for team holding signs that read 'VEXPERIO'.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Port of Piraeus

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pasalimani (Pass By)

    Mikrolimano (Pass By)

    Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)

    Arch of Hadrian (Pass By)

    2

    Panathenaic Stadium

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Acropolis

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Areopagus Hill

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Odeon of Herodes Atticus

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Syntagma Square

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Academy of Athens

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Monastiraki

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Plaka

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Port of Piraeus (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • 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 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.
    • 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.
    • 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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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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