Ferne Posted June 23, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2005 We have booked an Athens to Istanbul cruise on Oceania in April 2006. We have made our own air arrangements and will have an extra day in Athens. Can anyone recommend the best way to get from hotels in Athens to the port? Does anyone have advice about whether it is best to use the cruise line's pre-cruise package, that includes hotel and transfers, or to make your own arrangements? Does anyone have any particular hotels in Athens to recommend? Thanks. Ferne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixsea Posted June 23, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I would compare the price for both. I can highly recommend the Athens Hilton and then taking a taxi to the pier. The cruiselines tend to charge per person, while the hotels give you a room price. Compare the prices. The taxi from the hotel to the pier should be app. 20 euro. Hope this helps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferne Posted June 23, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Thanks so much for your help. Ferne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tania Posted June 24, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 24, 2005 We took a taxi from the ship to the Athenaeum Intercontinental. Stunning night views of the Acropolis. Included free full breakfast for two (kid never eats anyway) + free shuttle to Syntagma square. In Dec 2000, we did our own transfers. Hotel was $220 for three + 2 x $20-25 taxi rides. Our tablemates did Princess transfers. Price was $459 for three including transfers and a half day Athens tour. Same hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdcollis Posted June 24, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Tania, How did you like the Athenaeum Intercontinental? besides the views. We'll be there Sunday.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 24, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 24, 2005 We found the Hotel Titania very nice ...close to the Plaka and other areas are within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realproperty Posted June 24, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Don't forget Istanbul, worth 2 full days at least and so much more interesting than Athens. Istanbul as anyone who has every been there will attest is an awesome city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferne Posted June 27, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted June 27, 2005 We only have 2 days in Istanbul. Any suggestions for hotels, transfers or tour guides? Thanks in advance for any advice. Ferne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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