Need Help for DIY Athens: Norwegian Spirit

[Kharvavad]

Our cruise on the Norwegian Spirit in April,2013 stops in Piraeus.

We are group of 6 friends. We like to do Athens own our own.

We like to see following attractions.

Acropolis:

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Theatre of Dionysus

Acropolis Museum

Temple of Olympic Zeus

Agora

Tower of the Winds.

Temple of Olympic Zeus

The Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: changing of the guards

 

We need advice for how to go by Bus & Train? What is metro? Where do we buy the tickets?

How much Taxi will cost for 6 adults?

 

 

 

Thanks.

[CruiserBruce]

Just read down the board, there are many threads on Athens. The metro is a subway, which is very close to the piers, and an easy way to get to the center of Athens.

 

With 6 of you, a private tour would be very good, cost wise, spread across the 6, a very good use of your time, very educational, and most importantly, lots of fun. There are a couple of private tour venders on the board. It was how we saw Athens, and it was absolutely worth every penny.

[Kharvavad]

Thank you. Could anyone suggest any private tour with cost for 6 adults.

[rmurray847]

Thank you. Could anyone suggest any private tour with cost for 6 adults.

 

When we've cruised, I've used this method. Google "Athens shore excursions." You'll got MANY listings. Find a few that look good to you (they'll be very similar). Then double check them on Tripadvisor. We've done this for 5 different cities and it's always been EXCELLENT.

 

Avoid operators that want you to pay anything more than a small deposit up front. If something weird happens and you can't make it...you don't want to spend time fighting for a refund. The most we've ever paid in advance was a $25 deposit to a tour guide in Alexandria/Cairo.