sxphil Posted September 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) I intend flying in the night before our cruise departs Flying into Athens and Cruising with Princess out of Piraeus [ADDED] Where should I stay? What are the distances airport - port Looking for some CC expertise please Edited September 1, 2016 by sxphil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 1, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Any other useful tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted September 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2016 You do not mention where your cruise is departing from (and where you're looking to stay)? Athens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 1, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Opps Flying into Athens and Cruising with Princess out of Piraeus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted September 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Piraeus port is only about 20 minutes drive from the center of Athens. The airport is farther. Most people stay in Athens overnight rather than heading to Piraeus. Do you arrive too late to do any sightseeing? The taxi fare from the Athens airport to Piraeus is about 50 euro (but that's daytime; if you arrive after a certain time at night, there will be a surcharge). By comparison, taxi fare from Athens airport to Athens central historic area should be about 35 euro (again, expect a surcharge for later evening arrival). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 1, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Piraeus port is only about 20 minutes drive from the center of Athens. The airport is farther. Most people stay in Athens overnight rather than heading to Piraeus. Do you arrive too late to do any sightseeing? The taxi fare from the Athens airport to Piraeus is about 50 euro (but that's daytime; if you arrive after a certain time at night, there will be a surcharge). By comparison, taxi fare from Athens airport to Athens central historic area should be about 35 euro (again, expect a surcharge for later evening arrival). Thanks not sure of the timings yet but Princess want to charge us £350 each and fly us in by 15:00. I can fly in the day before for £120 each and be there for Midday Just need a hotel in Athens and transport down to the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted September 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I've stayed twice at Athens Gate hotel -- very well located near the Acropolis and Plaka, modern hotel with nice rooms and great rooftop breakfast/dinner area with views. Highly recommended by others here also. The hotel can arrange a taxi to the port very easily. About 20-25 euro for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 1, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I've stayed twice at Athens Gate hotel -- very well located near the Acropolis and Plaka, modern hotel with nice rooms and great rooftop breakfast/dinner area with views. Highly recommended by others here also. The hotel can arrange a taxi to the port very easily. About 20-25 euro for that. Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted September 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Another votes for Athens Gate. Love the rooftop for drinks and breakfast. We recommended it to friends who were there 10 days ago and they also gave it thumbs up. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted September 2, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Booking tomorrow looks great thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl64 Posted September 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Another vote for Athens Gate Hotel. Very accommodating staff, great rooftop dining, and close to the sights. We did the reverse going from Piraeus to Athens and then to the airport a couple of days later. We used George's Taxi. We found him quite reasonable. Upon pickup at Piraeus we then had a five hour tour including the Acropolis. With limited time this might be an option. Cruise mom 42 is right about taxi prices being higher at night. We had a 3 am pickup and prices were higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now