Athens, Greece
Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world.
Highlight’s include:
Temple of Athena Nike
Propylea
Erechtheion
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Theater of Dionysus
Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus
Panathinaikan Stadium
Constitution Square
Syntagma Square
Hellenic Parliament Building
Areopagus Hill
Varvakeios Market
Lycabettus Cable Car
Visit The Plaka, a charming neighborhood where you can find shopping, restaurant’s, and bar’s. Do not miss Ermou Street, Anafiotika Street, and the Greek Orthodox Church.
The Cruise port Piraeus is around 7.5 miles southwest of Athens. Cruise passengers should be aware that depending on traffic it may take close to 1 hour to travel by car or bus from Piraeus to Athens.
Travel outside of Athens to Delphi, home of the legendary Greek oracle Pythia.
See the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova.
Visit the Temple of Apollo and the Museum of Delphi.
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion, home to the Temple of Poseidon.
Between Cape Sounion and Athens, pass through the towns of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza.
