Piraeus

cruise shore excursions

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Best
shore excursions
beyond Athens

Top 3 shore excursions

You can take these excursions from either Piraeus or Athens.

Delphi (full day)

Famous for its Oracle.

Olympus (full day)

Hosted the first Olympics in 776 BC.

Temple of Poseidon (full day)

Majestically stands near a sea cliff.

More
tips & insights

Read these
Hillman Wonder
web pages

These Hillman medal winners are in Athens - or within day-trip range.

Click blue links.

In Athens
Acropolis
Agora & Hephaestus
Dionysus Theatre
National Archaeological Museum

Beyond Athens
Delphi
Olympia
Temple of Poseidon

Greek food

Click Greek cuisine for famous dishes and culinary insights.

For more Piraeus
and Athens tips, click

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