Pearls of the Agean - trips

[rosiebee]

As part of our cruise on the Emerald, we will be stopping at Piraeus - for Athens. We don't want to do an organised trip to Athens as we have been there before. What's the best way to get to the city centre? Also any other tips for the Aegean cruise?

[kate52]

we went into Athens on the train last summer. There was a shuttle to the port entrance, and from there we walked, keeping the water to our left. It was a fairly straight walk, just one junction- you could see the overhead walkway on the road you needed. It took 25-30 mins. Lots walking that way. We got off at Monastakiri, walked off in the wrong direction! Retraced our steps and went to Syntagma, and Plaka. Train was very cheap, a couple of links may help

http://www.europeportreviews.com/Athens3.htm

 

http://www.chem.uoa.gr/Location/AthensMap/Athensmap.htm

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=434686

kate

[taylaboo]

Hi Rosieb We are doing the same cruise. Any information would be helpful. When are you going? We go 13th June.

[rosiebee]

Hi Taylaboo. We do the Adriatic part of the cruise starting Aug 1st and then the Pearls of the Agean on the 8th of August. Would really appreciate any tips on 'doing your own thing' after you've been on your trip in June. Have a great time.

Rosiebee

[taylaboo]

Hi Rosiebee

Will post when we get back so you can see how we get on.

Regards

Taylaboo