Shore Excursions in Athens

Make the most of your time in Athens' port with this private shore excursion. When your cruise ship docks, meet your private guide and set off to explore the Greek capital and its bevy of ancient sights. Get up close to the House of the Greek Parliament, the Zeus Temple and Hardian's Arch; traverse the paved streets of bustling Plaka (Athens Old Town); and head to the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens' summit for breathtaking views of Dionysious Sanctuary, Philopapos Hill, Herodion Theatre and Mars Hill.

Take in all that Athens has to offer during this comprehensive 8-hour guided sightseeing shore excursion covering the Greek capital's top highlights. Explore the birthplace of Western Civilization as you visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, the charming neighborhood of Plaka, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and much more.

Make the most of your time in port in Piraeus with a private half-day shore excursion to Athens. Unravel the secrets of Ancient Greece as you walk around the monumental ruins of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens (entrance not included) and the Parthenon. Then, hop aboard a minivan to see the rest of the city, including the lively Syntagma Square, the Panathinaikon Olympic Stadium and ancient landmarks like the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Best of all: your tour is covered byworry-free policy, ensuring on-time return to your cruise ship.

Leave your cruise ship behind and uncover the captivating sights of modern and Ancient Greece on this private, half-day shore excursion. Following pickup from Piraeus Port in Athens, travel to the town of Marathon with your own driver and guide. Learn about the Battle of Marathon during a visit to the Marathon Tomb, and uncover the origins of the first ever marathon race. You'll also head to Lake Marathon, where you'll see the only marble dam in the world.

See the best of Athens and visit the Temple of Poseidon on a private, full-day shore excursion. Meet your guide at Piraeus Port, then climb into your private minivan and set off in search of the Greek capital's premier sights. See Syntagma Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and more while your guide talks about the history and mythology of Ancient Greece. Then, travel onward to Cape Sounion, the site of the ruined Temple of Poseidon.

Swap the decks of your cruise ship for the sands of Vouliagmeni beach on this private, half-day shore excursion. Meet your guide at Piraeus Port in Athens and travel to Vouliagmeni, one of the Attica coastline's most glorious beaches, aboard a private, climate-controlled vehicle. Then, enjoy time at your leisure to sunbathe, swim or take part in optional activities such as tennis or watersports.

Swap Piraeus Port for the wonders of Cape Sounion on this private, half-day shore excursion from Athens. Meet your own personal guide off of your cruise ship, and then travel to the Attica peninsula's southernmost tip, where Cape Sounion and the revered Temple of Poseidon await. Gaze up at the temple's elegant Doric columns and look for Lord Bryon's name carved into the white rock as you hear about the site's importance as a place of worship.

Explore Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus while your cruise ship docks in Athens on this full-day tour. Travel from the Piraeus Cruise Terminal in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide and make your way to the Corinth Canal, the ruins at Mycenae, the town of Nafplio, and the theater at Epidaurus. Pause for lunch at a local tavern.

When your cruise ship docks in Piraeus, witness Athens' classical highlights on a 4-hour guided shore excursion. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Syntagma Metro Station to see its fascinating archaeological museum, and walk up the pedestrianized Dionysiou Areopagitou past sites including the Herodian Theatre and Mars Hill. At the Acropolis, inspect the Parthenon, the temple that epitomized Athenian power in the 5th century BC, as your guide details its design. Behold the stellar city views from here and enjoy free time to explore Athens independently before your return to Piraeus.

Swap your cruise ship for a canal boat on this private half-day shore excursion from Piraeus port in Athens. Marvel at the dramatic scenery as you cruise down the Corinth Canal, a remarkable feat of engineering that dates back to the 1890s. Then, journey back to Ancient Greece as you explore the mighty ruins of Ancient Corinth and admire highlights like the Apollo Temple, the Spring of Periander and Lechaion Road. Best of all: this private shore excursion is covered byworry-free policy, ensuring on-time return to your cruise ship.

Swap your cruise ship for a Segway on this thrilling Athens shore excursion! Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then zip around the city on a 2-hour guided Segway tour. Choose from two equally exciting itineraries and explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, historic Plaka and the Temple of Hephaestous, or visit city sights like Hadrian's Arch, Zappeion Garden and Panathinaikos Stadium. Best of all: this small-group tour is limited to 12 people and is covered byworry-free shore excursion policy, ensuring on-time return to your ship.

Swap the decks of your cruise ship for the narrow streets of Mykonos Old Town on this private, 2.5-hour walking tour. Meet your guide and vehicle at the port, and then travel to the glamorous Greek island's historical heart to begin your tour. Stroll along narrow streets and through cobbled alleys, passing whitewashed houses, quaint tavernas and the blue-and-white architecture that typifies the Cyclades. See, too, the waterfront neighborhood of Little Venice and Mykonos' famous windmills. You'll also enjoy free time to sightsee independently or unwind at a terrace bar.

When your cruise ship pulls into Athens port, get a taste for classic Greek cuisine on a 4-hour walking shore excursion. Stroll down the historical streets and make several food stops to sample enticing local specialities such as delectable 'loukoumades' dough balls, moreish 'koulouri' bread, 'pastourma' sausage and more. Dip into bakeries, dairies and sweet shops, and discover popular Greek fruits, herbs and spices on a wander through the buzzing central Varvakeios food market. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group shore excursion, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.