Top 5 Piraeus shore excursions - by authority Howard Hillman

Piraeus

cruise shore excursions

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Why Piraeus
is special for cruisers

Piraeus' cruise ships docks are only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from inland Athens.

Best 3
attractions in Athens

Acropolis

The Parthenon (Athena's temple) is the Acropolis' star attraction. Next come the Caryatids (five maiden statues), Nike Temple, Proppylaea (entranceway).

National Archaeological Museum

Most famous treasures: Statue of Poseidon (see photo above) and Death Mask of Agamemnon.

Acropolis museum

This new museum houses many ancient Greek masterpieces. It will be in its full glory when it displays the Elgin Marbles (first, England has to return them to Greece).

Runners-up

Other worthy attractions in Athens include:

Dionysus Theatre
Agora & Hephaestus

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This new museum houses many ancient Greek masterpieces. It will be in its full glory when it displays the Elgin Marbles (first, England has to return them to Greece).

Best time to come

May and September are ideal. In July and August, tourists abound and it can get hot. In winter, it's cold and rains the most.

Getting to Athens

The Metro (subway or underground) is the fastest and least expensive transportation mode linking the port of Piraeus with Athens. The trip takes just 20 minutes. The Metro cars are relatively new and the Piraeus station is conveniently near the port. Busses and taxis to Athens are also available.

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