Unforgettable shore excrsions in Athens!
There is no doubt that Greece is one of the most wonderful holiday destinations worldwide. Athens, the capital of Greece is a city with many hidden beauties and sites and the best way to discover them is through a shore excursion.
Most shore excursions available begin from Piraeus, the port of Athens, and these are some of them:
PIRAEUS PORT – ATHENS – ACROPOLIS – NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (8 HOURS)
Firstly visit the Acropolis with the famous Parthenon and Erechtheion. Continue with a panoramic sightseeing tour of central Athens. See Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenian Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Pass by Omonia Square and from there continue to visit the National Archaeological Museum, which contains an outstanding collection of masterpieces from excavations throughout Greece.
PIRAEUS PORT – CORINTH CANAL – ANCIENT CORINTH – CENCHREAE – ATHENS – ACROPOLIS (MARS’ HILL) (9 HOURS)
Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to the historic Corinth Canal, a short photo stop. Arrive at ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was to this megalopolis where the Apostle Paul came, worked and established a thriving church. Also, a short stop, at the ancient port of Cenchreae. Here the Apostle Paul cut his hair, before setting sail for Syria with Priscilla and Aquila. Firstly visit the Acropolis with the famous Parthenon and Erechtheion. Continue with a panoramic sightseeing tour of central Athens. See Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenian Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library.
PIRAEUS PORT – ATHENS – ACROPOLIS – SOUNION (9 HOURS)
Firstly visit the Acropolis with the famous Parthenon and Erechtheion. Continue with a panoramic sightseeing tour of central Athens. See Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenian Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library.
Driving along the picturesque coastal road, pass by many beautiful sandy beaches and countless coves. A crowning feature of the tour is Cape Sounion, famous for its radiant sunsets, dominated by the Doric white marble Temple of Poseidon, that overlooks the blue Aegean Sea.
I am convinced that you will by all means have the time of your life in Athens!