Athens Tour, Plaka and Acropolis

Upon arrival of your cruise, the guide will be waiting for you at the port, identified with the Shore2Shore sign.

Starting from the port, we will take a panoramic tour passing by the Zea Marina, Kastela, and Microlimano, continuing towards the Faliro area, where the oldest port of Athens is located. We will view the Olympiakos stadium and the Peace and Friendship stadium, as well as other sports facilities that hosted the 2004 Olympic Games.

Crossing the large Syngrou Avenue, we will arrive at the center of Athens to enjoy our first stop, the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kalimarmaro, which was promoted by Lycurgus in the 4th century BC and rebuilt in 1896 according to its original plan. This is where the Olympic flame is carried every four years.

We will continue by bus to the Olympieion (the Temple of Olympian Zeus) dating back to the 6th century BC, one of the largest Corinthian-style temples, and the Zapion, located within the National Gardens. We will proceed to the Hadrian’s Arch (2nd century AD), which separated the ancient city from the Roman city of Hadrian, the statue of Lord Byron, the Constitution Square, where we will see the Presidential Palace built by Otto I of Bavaria, which today houses the Parliament.

In front of the Palace is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where two soldiers stand guard permanently. Next, we will pass by the neoclassical buildings of the University, the Academy, and the Library.

In Athens, the cradle of European civilization for twenty-five centuries, the city’s panorama is dominated by the rock of the Acropolis. We will ascend to visit it and see the main buildings that compose it: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the magnificent Parthenon.

Before returning to the port of Piraeus, we will have the opportunity to visit the ancient area of Athens called Plaka, where we will have free time (depending on the ship’s stay in port) to shop and try Greek cuisine.

Located 300 meters from the Acropolis is the New Acropolis Museum, which you can visit on your own (tickets to be paid on site).

At the end of the excursion, we will return to the port of Piraeus passing along Syngrou Avenue.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 7 HOURS ACCORDING TO THE SHIP'S STAY AT THE PORT.
• THE ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES FREE TIME OF APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MINUTES THAT CAN BE ENJOYED AT THE END OF THE EXCURSION.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO VISIT MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EVENTS (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF POINTS OF INTEREST, ETC.)

SUPPLEMENT to be paid along with the reservation:

• Mandatory headphones 3.00€ per person for all visitors over 24 months old. They will be used only during the visit to the Acropolis.

• Acropolis: ENTRY 30.00€ per person.

• Free of charge: European Union citizens under 25 years old and non-European citizens under 18 years old. Persons with at least 67% recognized disability together with an accompanying person (and valid credential in hand).

It is essential to present a valid identity document.

 
• It is the client's responsibility to carry the documentation proving their eligibility for possible discounts on the entrance fee. Acceptance or rejection of this documentation depends on the monument and not on our company, as this is not a procedure done in advance during the reservation.

• ACROPOLIS CLOSURE DAYS: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday (Holy Week Sunday), December 25 and 26. On these days the Acropolis will be closed due to the holiday. The visit will be from the outside on the hill and there will be no possibility to enter. The rest of the itinerary will not be affected.

This rate is from SHORE2SHORE and includes our management fees as well as bank charges and exchange fees.

Opening hours of the Acropolis of Athens

• From April to October: Every day from 8:00 to 20:00 hours.
• From November to March: Every day from 8:30 to 15:00 hours.

REMARKS

• Easy level/Panoramic/Cultural.
• Please note that strollers are not allowed to access the Acropolis. For passengers with babies, the use of baby carriers is recommended.
• Passengers with reduced mobility or walking difficulties are informed that the terrain of the Acropolis is uneven, the pace of the visit is quite brisk, and it is not recommended for wheelchairs or baby strollers.
• Comfortable footwear is advised.