Piraeus Shore Excursion

A Piraeus shore excursion heads for the Acropolis of Athens, seen above the pines from Philopappos Hill

A Piraeus shore excursion turns a cruise stop at the port of Athens into a day ashore, from the cruise terminals by the harbour to the Acropolis and its museum, the old quarter of Plaka, Syntagma Square and the ancient stadium, or out along the coast to Cape Sounion and west to Ancient Corinth. This … Read more

Athens Walking Tour

An Athens walking tour passes below the Propylaea and the Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis

An Athens walking tour follows the streets of the historic centre on foot, from Syntagma Square through Plaka and Anafiotika to the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki and the hills that face the Acropolis. This post covers what an Athens walking tour includes, where walks start, the lanes of Plaka, the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki and the Roman … Read more