Hours Ashore
Sights

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The towering columns of what was once the largest temple in Greece, a short walk from the Acropolis Museum next to Hadrian's Arch.

⏱ Allow 40 min

From the ship

TerminalOne wayHow
Cruise Terminal A (Miaoulis), Gate E1145 minmetro or taxi
Cruise Terminals B (Themistocles) and C (Alkimos), Gate E1245 minmetro or taxi

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Nearby

Food & drink

Plaka

The old quarter under the north and east slopes of the Acropolis, with stepped lanes, small churches and plenty of tavernas for lunch.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 45 min by metro or taxi from the Cruise Terminal A

Sights

Acropolis Museum

A modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis holding the original sculptures from the hill, with a top-floor gallery laid out like the Parthenon. Good in the heat of the day.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 45 min by metro or taxi from the Cruise Terminal A

Sights

Acropolis and Parthenon

The ancient citadel above Athens, with the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and wide views over the city. Book a timed slot, go early and bring water; there is little shade.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 45 min by metro or taxi from the Cruise Terminal A

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