Hellenic Ports Association

Cruise passengers by using the subway can be in Athens in about 30 minutes, where in a few hours they can browse monuments of world cultural heritage, including the Acropolis and its New Museum, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Pnika and the Roman Forum. The walk in space and time is completed in the museums and galleries of the city from Plaka to Thiseio. The Archaeological, the Byzantine, the FolkloricMuseums and theMuseum Benaki cover the history of the city from antiquity to modern times. Walking Piraeus city, one can reach the Archaeological and Maritime Museum, the restored Municipal Theater, as well as the Mikrolimano and the Zea marina. Nearby destinations are the Cape of Sounion, the Temple of Poseidon and Delphi, the most important oracle of ancient times, Nafplion the first capital of modern Greek state and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Opposite to the Piraeus port is the area of Salamis naval battle. Finally, the islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra can be reached from the port of Piraeus in a short time by coastal ships. ...culture and tourism gateway!