Piraeus (Athens), Greece Port Summary
Piraeus, located near Athens, Greece, is a captivating cruise port that offers a delightful blend of ancient history and vibrant modernity. As the gateway to Athens, Piraeus allows cruise passengers to explore the iconic landmarks and immerse themselves in the rich culture of this historic city.
Piraeus itself is a bustling port city with a lively atmosphere. Visitors can wander along its picturesque marina, lined with charming cafes and seafood taverns, where they can savor delicious Greek cuisine. The bustling Pasalimani district offers a vibrant nightlife scene, perfect for those seeking entertainment after a day of exploration.
The main attraction near Piraeus is undoubtedly Athens, a city steeped in history and mythology. Here, travelers can marvel at the majestic Acropolis, home to the Parthenon, one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world. The Acropolis Museum nearby houses a remarkable collection of artifacts that further immerse visitors in ancient Greek civilization.
Other notable sights in Athens include the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, and the Panathenaic Stadium, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games. The charming Plaka neighborhood invites guests to stroll through narrow streets lined with traditional shops and cafes, offering a taste of Greek hospitality and local crafts.
Piraeus is not only a gateway to Athens but also provides access to the nearby islands of the Saronic Gulf, such as Aegina, Hydra, and Poros. These idyllic islands offer picturesque landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and a relaxed atmosphere, allowing cruisers to unwind and experience the enchanting Greek island life.
In conclusion, Piraeus is a captivating cruise port that offers cruise passengers the opportunity to explore Athens and experience the enchanting Greek culture. With its historical treasures, vibrant atmosphere, and nearby islands, Piraeus promises an unforgettable journey for travelers seeking a perfect blend of ancient wonders and modern delights.
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Piraeus (Athens), Greece Webcams
- Port of Piraeus Live cam
View of passenger ferry and cruise ship docking area. - Aegean Streaming Webcam
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Current Itineraries Featuring Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Disney Dream12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia ending in Barcelona
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona ending in Civitavecchia
Past Itineraries Featuring Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Disney Dream11-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) Ending in Barcelona
11-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia to Barcelona
7-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)
8-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona ending in Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona ending in Civitavecchia
Disney Fantasy
12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) ending in Barcelona
7-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)
7-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)
Disney Magic
11-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia to Barcelona
12-Night Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise (with Greece) on Disney Magic - Itinerary A
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise (with Greece) on Disney Magic - Itinerary D (Venice to Barcelona)
12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia to Barcelona
12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia to Barcelona
8-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
8-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean on Disney Magic - Itinerary A
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia
Past Piraeus (Athens), Greece Port Adventures
- 5 Senses of The Greek Experience – Small Group (PI52)
(0) Rate & Review$149.00 (ages 10 and up) $129.00 (ages 8 to 9) - A Panoramic Drive of Athens (PI13)
(0) Rate & Review$49.00 (ages 10 and up) $34.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - A Taste of Athens & Greek Cooking Tour (PI31)
(0) Rate & Review$149.00 (ages 10 and up) $119.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - A Traditional Greek Party! (PI57)
(0) Rate & Review$179.00 (ages 10 and up) $159.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Acropolis 3D Virtual Tour (PI59)
(0) Rate & Review$179.00 (ages 10 and up) $164.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Acropolis Sightseeing and Archaeological Museum with Lunch
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a scenic drive through Athens passing by major sites before walking up to the Acropolis for a guided visit. Next visit the National Archaeological Museum, the largest one in Greece protecting antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value. - Acropolis Sightseeing and Archaeological Museum with Lunch (PI08)
(0) Rate & Review$214.00 (ages 10 and up) $169.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Acropolis Sightseeing and Asteras Beach Club
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a scenic drive through Athens, passing by major sites, before walking up to the Acropolis for a guided visit. Next, travel to Glyfada, one of the famous seaside resorts, for leisure time at the beach. - Acropolis Sightseeing and Family Archaeological Excavation
(0) Rate & ReviewCombine a visit to the iconic Acropolis, the architectural masterpiece of the Golden Age and now protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, with the chance to excavate a replica site searching for artifacts and experience the life of an archaeologist. - Acropolis Sightseeing and Family Archaeological Excavation (PI12)
(0) Rate & Review$150.00 (ages 10 and up) $130.00 (ages 5 to 9) - Acropolis Sightseeing and Greek Culinary Presentation
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a scenic drive through Athens passing by major sites before walking up to the Acropolis for a guided visit. Next, enjoy a culinary presentation of some popular Greek dishes, learn cooking secrets from an expert chef and then savor the final culinary creation. - Acropolis Sightseeing and New Acropolis Museum Featuring Exclusive Youth Activity
(0) Rate & ReviewVisit the most iconic site in Athens, the Acropolis, before arriving at the New Acropolis Museum. Kids will join Disney Cruise Line Youth Counselors to paint Greek statues while parents explore this fascinating and unique art collection. - Acropolis Sightseeing, Cooking Workshop and Free Time in Plaka (PI10)
(0) Rate & Review$244.00 (ages 12 and up) - Acropolis Up Close with Lunch and Acropolis Museum (PI65)
(0) Rate & Review$199.00 (ages 10 and up) $149.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Aegean Sea Beach Break (PI36)
(0) Rate & Review$149.00 (ages 10 and up) $99.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Ancient Corinth and Canal Cruise (PI38)
(0) Rate & Review$159.00 (ages 10 and up) $119.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Athenian Riviera Beach Day (PI58)
(0) Rate & Review$124.00 (ages 10 and up) $94.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Athens Acropolis and Sightseeing
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a scenic drive through Athens and pass by major sites., Then, walk up to the Acropolis for a guided visit that includes the crowning glory of Athens, the incomparable Parthenon dedicated to honor Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. - Athens Acropolis and Sightseeing — Adult Only Departure
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a scenic drive through Athens and pass by major sites., Then, walk up to the Acropolis for a guided visit that includes the crowning glory of Athens, the incomparable Parthenon dedicated to honor Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 4 Hour Mini Bus with Driver and Guide
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. Includes driver and a guide. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 4 Hour Mini Bus with Driver Only
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. Includes driver only. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 4 Hour Sedan with Driver Only
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. Includes driver only. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 4 Hour Wheelchair Lift-Equipped Minivan Driver Only
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. This vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift and includes driver only. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 8 Hour Mini Bus with Driver and Guide
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. Includes driver and a guide. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 8 Hour Mini Bus with Driver Only
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. Includes driver only. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 8 Hour Sedan with Driver Only
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. Includes driver only. - Athens by Private Vehicle — 8 Hour Wheelchair Lift-Equipped Minivan Driver Only
(0) Rate & ReviewA private vehicle is the perfect solution for Guests who wish to tour privately—or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. This vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift and includes driver only. - Athens Highlights: The Acropolis and Plaka (PI30)
(0) Rate & Review$109.00 (ages 10 and up) $64.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Athens Highlights: The Acropolis and Plaka – Adult Only (PI39)
(0) Rate & Review$109.00 (ages 18 and up) - Athens Panorama, Acropolis Views, and Beach Time (PI64)
(0) Rate & Review$159.00 (ages 10 and up) $99.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Athens Sightseeing, Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum with Lunch
(0) Rate & ReviewThis full-day tour includes a panoramic drive around Athens and a guided visit to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Plus, enjoy lunch and free time at one of the oldest and most popular areas of the city, Plaka. - Athens Sightseeing, Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum with Lunch — Adult Only Departure
(0) Rate & ReviewThis full-day tour includes a panoramic drive around Athens and a guided visit to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Plus, enjoy lunch and free time at one of the oldest and most popular areas of the city, Plaka. - Athens Ultimate Hop On Hop Off, Acropolis and Souvlaki (PI50)
(0) Rate & Review$139.00 (ages 10 and up) $129.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Backstage Athens - Local Gastronomy Experience (PI62)
(0) Rate & Review$119.00 (ages 10 and up) $99.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Beach Escape & Sounion Archaeological Site (PI53)
(0) Rate & Review$169.00 (ages 10 and up) $119.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Behind The Myth: Hercules Experience With Acropolis Site (PI61)
(0) Rate & Review$149.00 (ages 10 and up) $99.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Cape Sounion, Lake Vouliagmeni, and Greek Flavors (PI37)
(0) Rate & Review$189.00 (ages 10 and up) $129.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Connoisseurs’ Athens – VIP Small Group Tour (PI34)
(0) Rate & Review$269.00 (ages 10 and up) $189.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Essential Athens, the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum (PI32)
(0) Rate & Review$129.00 (ages 10 and up) $89.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Essential Athens, the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum – Adult Only Departure (PI40)
(0) Rate & Review$129.00 (ages 18 and up) - Explore Athens by Private Minibus with Guide – Full Day (PI507 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$2,099.00 Up to 14 Guests (All Ages) - Explore Athens by Private Minibus with Guide – Half Day (PI506 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$1,499.00 Up to 14 Guests (All Ages) - Explore Athens By Private Sedan With Guide – Full Day (PI503 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$1,699.00 Up to 2 Guests (All Ages) - Explore Athens By Private Sedan With Guide – Half Day (PI502 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$1,199.00 Up to 2 Guests (All Ages) - Explore Athens by Private Van with Guide – Full Day (PI505 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$1,799.00 Up to 4 Guests (All Ages) - Explore Athens by Private Van with Guide – Half Day (PI504 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$1,299.00 Up to 4 Guests (All Ages) - Explore Athens On Your Own
(0) Rate & ReviewThis is the perfect option for Guests that know how to navigate in a new city and would like the flexibility to explore the city at their own pace. The itinerary is yours to decide! - Explore Athens On Your Own (PI28)
(0) Rate & Review$44.00 (ages 10 and up) $39.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Games at Panathenaic Stadium
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a scenic drive around Athens before arriving at Panathenaic stadium, site of the rebirth of Olympic Games in 1896. Enjoy a guided tour and the unique experience to "compete" at these legendary grounds. - Games at Panathenaic Stadium (PI07)
(0) Rate & Review$74.00 (ages 10 and up) $60.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Greek Cooking Class & Plaka Walking Tour (PI55)
(0) Rate & Review$249.00 (ages 12 and up) - Highlights For Families - Athens & Acropolis Views (PI63)
(0) Rate & Review$89.00 (ages 10 and up) $49.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Highlights of Athens — a Panoramic Drive
(0) Rate & ReviewEnjoy a panoramic drive around Athens to see the main highlights, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic stadium, before enjoying a photo stop with views of the Acropolis. - How It Was Built: Athens Edition (PI60)
(0) Rate & Review$154.00 (ages 10 and up) $114.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Memories of the First Marathon – A Tour for Young Guests (PI29)
(0) Rate & Review$69.00 (ages 10 and up) $49.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Plaka Walking Tour with Wine & Sweets – Adult Only (PI56)
(0) Rate & Review$139.00 (ages 18 and up) - Private Acropolis, Cooking Workshop and Plaka (PI501 PVT)
(0) Rate & Review$4,499.00 Up to 6 Guests (ages 18 and up) - Streets and Souvlaki: Athenian Culture and History – Adults Only (PI51)
(0) Rate & Review$149.00 (ages 18 and up) - The Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and Lunch (PI35)
(0) Rate & Review$199.00 (ages 10 and up) $149.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - The Selfie & Social Media Experience – Athens (PI41)
(0) Rate & Review$149.00 (ages 10 and up) $119.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Views of the Acropolis, Museum Visit and Lunch (PI33)
(0) Rate & Review$179.00 (ages 10 and up) $134.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2) - Walking Tour of Athens
(0) Rate & ReviewStart with a panoramic drive around Athens before setting off on foot to explore Pnyka Hill, the Ancient Agora and Plaka, all areas around the Acropolis. Free time to explore is also included! - Walking Tour of Athens (PI03)
(0) Rate & Review$109.00 (ages 10 and up) $84.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Current Weather Conditions
Clear: clear sky
% Clouds: 0%
Wind: NW at 8 mph
Temperature
86°F
86°F
Humidity
35%
35%
Pressure
1007
1007
Sunrise: 11:15 pm EDT Sunset: 1:47 pm EDT
Extended Weather Forecast
14-Day extended weather forecast for Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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1008
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Wed Jul 16
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Thu Jul 17
79°F
93°F
1011
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Fri Jul 18
80°F
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1011
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SSE at 14 mph
Sat Jul 19
83°F
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1009
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Sun Jul 20
84°F
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Mon Jul 21
85°F
96°F
1007
31%
SSE at 10 mph
Tue Jul 22
85°F
97°F
1008
31%
N at 16 mph
Wed Jul 23
85°F
99°F
1003
30%
NNW at 8 mph
Thu Jul 24
83°F
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1005
41%
N at 20 mph
Fri Jul 25
80°F
91°F
1012
38%
N at 16 mph
Sat Jul 26
80°F
93°F
1011
33%
N at 20 mph
Sun Jul 27
80°F
93°F
1010
30%
N at 20 mph
Mon Jul 28
80°F
95°F
1009
31%
N at 20 mph
Tue Jul 29
81°F
96°F
1007
32%
SSE at 16 mph
Wed Jul 30
82°F
91°F
1009
34%
SSE at 12 mph
DISCLAIMER
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Weather Station: Piraeus
Weather data is provided by a third party, OpenWeatherMap. OpenWeatherMap offers detailed weather data and analytics for any city. This data is provided for your general information only, and should not be treated as an official forecast. Please consult your local and national weather reports for your weather making decisions.
Weather Station: Piraeus