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Virgin Voyages Pre-Cruise Athens & Piraeus Greece

Pryde of The Villages - Videos
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πŸ‘οΈ 2K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 25:43
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Spring · 7 nightsFrom PiraeusVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

processing through passport control and Customs was very efficient and soon we were out of the airport

primary reasons for this is parus is less touristry less expensive it had more Hotel availability than Athens

the Parthenon is now clearly visible and is a Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena

we found food portions in Athens and pereus restaurants to be large and cost less compared to the Cru Port calls in Croatia and Montenegro

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Purchase 72-hour Metro pass for €20 each to save on transportation costs
βœ“Buy Acropolis tickets online for specific time slots to avoid capacity issues
βœ“Visit attractions early (8:00 a.m.) to beat crowds and heat
βœ“Bring sturdy shoes with traction for walking on marble and concrete
βœ“Carry some Euros in cash for tips and public restrooms
βœ“Be cautious of motorcycles and mopeds on sidewalks in Athens

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barriers with Greek pronunciation β€” Apologize in advance for mispronunciations and use English signage available at metro stations
Getting lost in Athens β€” Use Google Maps on iPhone and follow crowd flow at major attractions
Currency and payment methods β€” Credit cards widely accepted with tap method, but carry some Euros for cash-only situations

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best pre-cruise activities in Athens and Piraeus?
QHow do I get from Athens airport to Piraeus port?
QWhat are the top tips for visiting the Acropolis?
QWhere should I stay before a cruise from Piraeus?
QWhat transportation options are available in Athens?

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Port Highlights

Athens4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Acropolis of Athens (€20 for 72-hour Metro pass)
Piraeus4 Happy Bacon
Top: Zea Marina exploration
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YouTube Video Description↓

This video highlights pre-cruise activities in Athens and Piraeus Greece prior to boarding our Virgin Voyages 7-Day cruise on the Resilient Lady. We highlight our visit to the Acropolis, Plaka neighborhood, the National Archeological Museum, Syntagma Square for changing of the guard and the Monastiraki Flea Market. In Piraeus we visited several churches, walked the Zea Marina and had some great food. We stayed at the Athenarum Portus hotel in Piraeus. Charlie and Jennifer Pryde have lived in The Villages for four years and in Central Florida for eighteen years. Our main activities in The Villages are biking, fitness parks, pickle ball, platform tennis, golf and swimming. We love to travel throughout Florida, the United States and internationally. Our Youtube channel’s focus is on promoting a physically active lifestyle for mature adults, but we will also indulge ourselves in a good restaurant, bakery or watering hole that we find during our travels. Please email us or write in the comments section if you have any questions on our videos. Email: Prydeofthevillages@gmail.com Please β€œSubscribe” if you like our channel and hit the thumbs up β€œLike” button. This will alert you to our new video posts. Thanks for watching! Charlie and Jennifer (Pryde of The Villages)