Athens (Piraeus), Greece cruise port guide
A city of legend, civilisation and enduring culture, Athens is a majestic and magical urban sprawl. Extraordinary elegance and grace combine with grit and graft in Greece's capital, where highways encase ruins from antiquity, and gleaming museums and galleries stand beside concrete sprayed with edgy street art. These contrasts enhance and elevate the wonders of this 2,500-year-old city, however, which can count notable contributions to philosophy, drama and democracy, among its global legacy. Piraeus' giant port and naval base welcome you to the edge of the Athens' urban area. From there it's a simple jaunt to the centre. The majestic ancient citadel of the Acropolis dominates an elevated platform and is a constant presence as you explore the city. The wonderful remains of the columned temple of the Parthenon - which date back to the 5th century BC - stand here, representing the pinnacle of classical architecture. The nearby Acropolis Museum adds context to your visit and frames the broad views from its giant glass windows. Or rise up Mount Lycabettus, to be rewarded with perhaps Athens' best panorama of the Acropolis sitting high over the city on its grand stage. See the marble horseshoe of the Old Olympic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, for more of the city's enduring legacy. Elsewhere, golden beaches and temples stretch out along the coastline, should you wish to explore a little further afield. Coffee is an art form to the Greeks, and it's an unwritten rule that coffee time must never be rushed. So prepare to settle down for a couple of hours and lose yourself in a good chat. Feeling hungry - try traditional souvlaki made with sauces handed from generation to generation.
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7-Day Mediterranean Splendor: Malta & Greek Isles
Oosterdam · Western Mediterranean · 7 nights
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Oosterdam · Eastern Mediterranean · 21 nights
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14-Day Malta, Greek Isles & Turkey Collectors' Voyage
Oosterdam · Western Mediterranean · 14 nights
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7-Day Greek Isles from Athens to Venice: Greece & Croatia
Norwegian Pearl · Europe · 7 nights
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$107 / night
21-Day Treasures of the Greek Isles, Adriatic & Ephesus
Seabourn Quest · Mediterranean · 21 nights
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7-Day Greek Isles & Ephesus
Seabourn Quest · Europe · 7 nights
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$616 / night
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