Athens Cruise Shore Excursion Ideas: 5 Unusual Experiences

Are you planning a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea? Sailing along sparkling deep turquoise waters between paradisiac islands on a Mediterranean cruise is the kind of stuff travel dreams are made of.

A popular stop for whimsical Mediterranean cruise ships is Athens’ Piraeus Harbour. Although your cruise company will have excursions available for purchase, it’s sometimes more fun (and much cheaper) to plan your own day out in Athens.

If you choose to go it alone, you’ll need to find activities that not only provide a taste of the city’s abundant history and culture, but are also timely, affordable, flexible, and interesting. Here are 5 out-of-the-ordinary activities that can easily slot in to your DIY Athens cruise shore excursions.

How to get from Piraeus to Athens (and the Acropolis) – Get-On-Get-Off Bus

Gray Line by Athens Open Tour’s Get-On-Get-Off Bus stops right at the Piraeus cruise terminals providing a simple yet thorough way to explore Athens in 1 day. Tickets…