--- title: "Piraeus (Athens) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens description: "The Acropolis beckons from the harbour" --- # Piraeus (Athens) ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท Greece ยท Eastern Mediterranean > "The Acropolis beckons from the harbour" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.6 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.4h - **Departure Sailings:** 544 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,396 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (279 sailings), Oct (275 sailings), Jun (256 sailings) ## About Piraeus (Athens) Piraeus is the port for Athens, and the two are connected by metro (Line 1), which takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre. Ships dock at various terminals along the commercial harbour. Taxis from the port to central Athens are an alternative but traffic can be heavy. The Acropolis is the main attraction: the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike sit on the hilltop above the city. The Acropolis Museum at the base displays the original sculptures and friezes in a modern glass building. The Plaka neighbourhood below the Acropolis has narrow streets, tavernas, and souvenir shops. The Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus are less crowded alternatives. Greek food from a taverna is the standard lunch: grilled meat, salad, tzatziki, bread, and house wine. The euro is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.9440, 23.6391 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Piraeus%20(Athens)/@37.94404,23.63913,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Piraeus%20(Athens)&ll=37.94404,23.63913&z=13) ## Things to Do in Piraeus (Athens) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/87a7e674-7033-4a5c-a46b-295224c28dd8.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (5,773) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ72 | Viator | | [Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/934ebbde-7f9b-4040-8bc2-e72705a988cf.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3,647) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 26+ Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c5e1a964-9f0e-4d94-8a45-128b9f8aeed6.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,134) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ73 | Viator | | [Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9193d639-1c16-481a-9e37-ec0072758cc8.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,495) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ140 | Viator | | [Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e441feb8-872d-4e91-9ec0-e454103be72f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,258) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ29 | Viator | | [Athens Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e5cccea-4f4c-4253-9687-5a4de637fdba.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,198) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ69 | Viator | | [Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1d6fb175-e15e-49c9-b9b3-b3b6f4b6ce6f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,136) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ100 | Viator | | [Athens Authentic Greek Food Walking Tour (Small Group)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ea6e2981-e679-40c5-a28b-7e371f84d98f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,025) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ69 | Viator | | [Athens Evening Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0c904edd-f404-48d5-a9ec-025b5ff68aee.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,004) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ80 | Viator | | [Athens Electric Bike Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/91fc75ca-4e0a-4a4d-9d50-b50417e189b2.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (899) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [Visit of the Acropolis with an official guide in Spanish](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0cdc52bc-c23a-42c2-ad2a-349ea64dee9f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (835) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/16db3b13-6d7e-4137-97f8-b2c719cf9c94.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (823) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ89 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Hydra](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/hydra.md): 38 nm - [Nafplio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/nafplio.md): 46 nm - [Syros](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/syros.md): 69 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-passage-bari-to-athens~MSC-ORCHESTRA-20261031-2.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ133 per person (โ‚ฌ266 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Orchestra](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-orchestra.md) - **Duration:** 2 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-31 - **Itinerary:** Golden Passage โ€“ Bari to Athens ## Featured Cruises from Piraeus (Athens) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobblestone and Cliffside โ€“ Santorini, Kotor & Ravenna](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobblestone-and-cliffside-santorini-kotor-ravenna~NCL-PEARL-20261025-7.md) | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-25 | 7 | โ‚ฌ695 | | [Laurel & Marble โ€“ Rome, Valletta & Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/laurel-marble-rome-valletta-athens~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270407-9.md) | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 2027-04-07 | 9 | โ‚ฌ757 | | [Adriatic & Aegean Escape โ€“ Santorini & Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/cruises/adriatic-aegean-escape-santorini-mykonos~RCL-BRILLIANCE-20270515-7.md) | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-15 | 7 | โ‚ฌ672 | ## Browse Cruises - 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