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We take a Bus Tour around Beautiful Athens, on our Marella Discovery 2 Aegean Gems Cruise. July 2025

Rich and Suz Cruise
Rich and Suz Cruise
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · SummerFrom Piraeus

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was our first time in Athens, and we were quite happy doing the bus tour around the city.

We do want to have a look around the ruins here, but we'll come back earlier or later in the season when it's less hot and busy.

It's been over 2 years since I've had these.

We decided to get a drink up in bar 11. Another smokefree oldfashioned for me and a procco for Suz.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy city sightseeing bus tickets for £22 each for a day's travel on all three routes.
Visit the Acropolis earlier or later in the season to avoid heat and crowds.
Try the Peppadelli carbonara prepared tableside in a Parmesan wheel for an extra cost.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Heat and crowds at popular sitesCome back earlier or later in the season when it's less hot and busy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to take a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Athens from the cruise port?
QHow can you avoid crowds at the Acropolis?
QWhat dining options are available on the Marella Discovery 2?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Piraeus3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hop-on hop-off bus tour to Athens (£22 each)
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YouTube Video Description

Part 4 of our Marella Discovery 2 Aegean Gems Cruise. We take the hop on hop off bus from Piraeus into Athens, and enjoy a tour around the city. Back onboard we enjoy the sailaway, then Italian food from Gallery 47, followed by a spectacular sunset. July 2025.