Search results
Find out which cruise ships are arriving and departing from Piraeus-Athens port in 2024. See the map of the port and the nearby attractions, hotels and transportation options.
Find out how to get to the Port of Piraeus, one of the largest passenger ports in Europe, from Athens or the airport. Learn about the cruise lines, parking, restaurants, amenities and more at the port.
- Introduction
- Where You're Docked
- Money and Tipping
- Local Transportation
- To/from The Airport
- Hotels
- Must See Sights
- Shopping & Restaurants
- Post Offices
- Internet
Piraeus (pronounced pee-reh-us) is the port for Athens and a major departure point for ferries to outlying islands. It is very easy to get into Athens from Piraeus with central Athens only six miles to the northeast.
Cruise ships dock at multiple piers on the south side of the port. Cruise Terminal A is the main terminal with some small shops, cafes and taxis waiting outside. The previously unused Terminal B, renamed Themistocles, opened in June 2013 approx 500m west of Terminal A at gate E12. A shuttle bus may operate between the two terminals. See the Local T...
Greece's currency is the Euro (EUR). In Europe, it is common to leave a small tip (5-10%) when dining at restaurants. Just round the bill up. Taxi drivers don't expect to be tipped, especially if they've overcharged you and not used their meter.
You can now buy tickets (single, 24hr, express buses) with the TfA tickets (Transport for Athens) app introduced in 2015. Fares have increased as of Feb 1 2016 but ticket duration has increased to 90 minutes. http://www.ekathimerini.com/205563/article/ekathimerini/news/basic-fare-on-athens-public-transport-rises-from-120-euros-to-140 An express bus...
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is served by metro line 3. To get to Piraeus, change at Monastiraki station to metro line 1. Estimated journey time is 60 minutes and the fare €10. You can also take the X96 express bus (€5) and get off at the Piraeus metro station. Fare is €6 and travel time is between 60-90 minutes dependin...
Staying in Athens is recommended since Piraeus is a short metro or taxi ride away. Search hotels in Athens here.
Prices updated Mar 2019 1. Acropolis - No visit to Athens is complete without heading to the Acropolis. There are a few temples at the top with the most famous being the Parthenon. Admission is €20. Special 5 day ticket including admission to other sites including the Agora and South Slope of the Acropolis/Theatre of Dionysos is €30. Since you will...
Ermou Street off Syntagma has designer goods and boutiques.The Plaka area between the Acropolis and Syntagma has many restaurants and souvenir shops.Monastiraki Flea Market is a street full of shops west of the square.Adrianou Street bordering the metro tracks directly off the southwest corner Monastiraki is lined with restaurants with views of the Acropolis. Antica Cafe is a recommended restaurant here.There is a post office on the west side of Syntagma Square in Athens (open weekend mornings) and another four blocks south of the metro station in Piraeus at Aristidou 27-29. Shops in the cruise terminal sell stamps and postcards and there is a mailbox inside the terminal.
The cruise terminal has free wifi but you will be competing with crew for limited connections and bandwidth. You can also try cafes, restaurants and McDonalds for wifi.
Jul 25, 2022 · Learn everything you need to know about Piraeus, the gateway to Athens, Greece, for cruise travelers. Find out where cruise ships dock, how to get to Athens, what to do, and more.
Cruise ships dock at the New Passenger Terminal, one mile from the center of Piraeus and eight miles from Athens. The 3 terminals A- Miaoulos and B- Themistocles and C- Alkimos are less than a half kilometer apart.
Oct 17, 2022 · As one of the largest cruise ports, Piraeus Athens can berth 11 cruise ships at a time from these small ships with a few hundred passengers up to the biggest ships from Royal Caribbean cruise line. Some days there’s just one cruise ship at the port.
People also ask
Why do cruise ships visit Piraeus?
Where do cruise ships dock in Piraeus?
Does a cruise start and end in Piraeus?
How many terminals are there at Piraeus?
