Scenic Athens & Plaka on Foot with Airport Transfer (5pm or later flights)
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Port
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Depart the pier for a panoramic drive to Athens.
Once in the city, you will pass Adrian’s Arch, the statue of Lord Byron and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The latter took 700 years to complete. Continue towards Constitution Square and view the former Royal Palace. At the latter, the Evzones National Guard keeps watch, in their colorful traditional costume, over the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. See the all-marble Olympic Stadium built for the modern Olympic Games in 1896. Pass by the National Gardens and drive along University Street, whose numerous neo-Classical buildings include the University and the Library.
You will stop for photos at the foot of the Acropolis. The Agora (gathering place) in Athens was once a private housing area. In the 6th century BC, Peisistratus reorganized it, removing the residences and closing the wells. The Agora then became the center of the Athenian government.
The Old Town area of Athens, known as the Plaka, awaits you. Here, you will enjoy a traditional lunch before transferring to the airport.
Notes:
Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, and steps. Wear comfortable non-skid walking shoes. This tour is available only to guests whose cruise ends in Piraeus, with flights departing Athens Airport after 5pm. If you have already purchased an airport transfer with your cruise booking, a refund will be processed on board the ship, as this excursion automatically includes a transfer.