Piraeus (Athens), Greece Port Q&A
12 Piraeus (Athens), Greece traveler questions & answers
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Q: What is the earliest suggested international flight time after disembarking? I found a direct flight back to the United States at 12:15pm. Is that cutting it too close?
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A: That should be fine, be one of the first off the ship...
Answered by jameslaker3 on October 14, 2024
A: The bus got us to the airport in less than an hour.
Answered by loralor on October 13, 2024
A: It went way faster then I expected. well organized. We were there around 12h30
Answered by cejeune on September 8, 2024
A: It was a little slow and hot in a tent.
Answered by michelleb1127 on August 19, 2024
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Q: We are staying near the port the day before our cruise,are there any nice eating places for dinner?
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A: we stayed at the Piraeus Dream Hotel fantastic meal in the rooftop restaurant magic views it was open to anyone then , but times change?? worth a look but it was lovely . Happy Holiday 😎
Answered by Bazzo on June 21, 2024
A: just checked it's now called Piraeus City Hotel . Times do change !!
Answered by Bazzo on June 21, 2024
Q: I will be staying at the Niche hotel in July, does anyone know how much the taxis are from the hotels to the cruise port? Do you suggest that I pre-book a taxi or arrange a taxi pick up while I’m at the hotel?
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A: I was in Athens in September, it was 15 euro for taxi to port. We booked night before through Uber app(taxi service but uses Uber app) because it was 5am.
Answered by gordonroberts on February 27, 2024
A: Check with the hotel. They may have a shuttle or transport service available to the cruise port.
Answered by gotboys on February 25, 2024
A: according to Google maps, 20-minute ride and around €13 to €20, using FreeNow app. similar to Uber, but they use taxis with more consistent rates. we used it in Rome with no issues.
Answered by dkantouth on February 25, 2024
Q: What is the best way to transfer from Athens city to Piraeus and approx how long does it take. Thanks
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A: We took a taxi and it took about 30 minutes and 33€ but it was a Sunday morning and traffic wasn’t at its worse. Our hotel was in the very middle of Athens.
Answered by TravellerSW on January 10, 2024
A: Buses and Ubers will take you directly there. Not far.
Answered by Ruby13 on January 11, 2024
A: This is an easy one. Taxi! Its dirt cheap. We got off the ship and we're at our hotel (360 degrees hotel) in about 30 to 35 minutes.
Answered by picalo on January 10, 2024
A: Cruiselines take advantage of people who don't venture outside their comfort zone. Taxi it is.
Answered by MrGiggles on January 12, 2024
A: We are considering taking the train actually to save ourselves money. However ours would be in the reverse order (Piraeus to our hotel in Athens)
Answered by Sandeen719 on January 11, 2024
A: ooops... you said "from athens to the ship" ..Same thing....taxi
Answered by picalo on January 10, 2024
A: The Moxy Athens City by Marriott is AMAZING!!!!
Answered by TravelTaurus on April 5, 2023
A: Ava Boutique Hotel and Suites. Beautiful suite with a view of the Acropolis.
Answered by michelleb1127 on April 6, 2023
A: Elia Ermou Hotel Athens near Syntagma Square. You can take the train to Piraeus for your embarkation.
Answered by Sandeen719 on February 5, 2024
A: We booked COCO MAT it’s in Athens near a lot
Answered by CruisingVal on February 5, 2024
Q: Do we need Covid testing before we embark the Norwegian jade on September 18,2023-Sunday?
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A: Yes, ships visiting Greece require a negative Covid test at embarkation.
Answered by deboftheseas on September 16, 2022
A: Greece requires a negative test to board any ship headed there
Answered by deboftheseas on September 16, 2022
A: Also, just so you know, the Jade is departing Piraeus harbor on Tuesday, March 21, not the usual Sunday departure. We have 5 in our party going on that same cruise!
Answered by sjisom29 on September 17, 2022
A: According to the U.S. State Department website, which links to the CDC travel site, none of the ports, including Greece, require testing any more. As of right now, Norwegian is not requiring it either. Also, According to the State Dept/CDC site Ameri... can Citizens do not have to have a negative test to board an airplane back to the U.S. Vaccination is not required for Norwegian cruises either, unless there is a country on the cruise itinerary that requires it.See More
Answered by sjisom29 on September 17, 2022
A: cust service said you can get it done at the port in Athens the day of the cruise. we leave 09/17/2022.
Answered by jenlaurienp on August 30, 2022
A: Pre cruise testing is no longer required at Piraeus according to the CDC travel site...and NCL is not requiring it either.
Answered by sjisom29 on September 17, 2022
A: Our hotel had someone from a local tester come do it at the hotel. Ask you hotel if they can arrange.
Answered by CSGaetz on August 30, 2022
Q: Hi all! We are going to Greece in the fall and want to get olive oil. Does anyone have experience buying some? How did you get it home? is there a limit if you're checking it? Thanks! Happy cruising!
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A: I had wine and olive oil shipped home from the company in Italy. They do it all the time.
Answered by debracarillo on July 18, 2022
A: Samos is the best Greek olive oil. Yes you can bring it back but not much and you have to declare it to customs. 3.2 oz in carryon bag.
Answered by hsmith0127 on July 6, 2022
A: You can always send a case back home through UPS if you want to.
Answered by hsmith0127 on July 6, 2022
A: I’m not sure why you want to bring back olive oil all the way from Greece. You can
Answered by jpmato16 on July 6, 2022
A: You can also purchase “wine angel” bags from Amazon. Best way to get wine etc home without breaking or leaking in your suitcase.
Answered by fortworthgal on July 23, 2022
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