billrco90278 Posted February 3, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We are considering a Celebirty shore excursion in Athens. I notice that the longest Celebrity shore excursions there are between six and seven hours long. A tour that leaves at 8:00 AM returns to the ship between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. This seems very early considering the ship departs at 6:00 PM. Is there something about Athens that causes Celebrity to allow so much time at the end? Should I be wary of private excursions that come back to the ship later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted February 3, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My DH and I did a private tour in Athens with a guide and driver. They were very good at making sure we were back on time. However, if the cruise is with Celebrity, the ship will wait until you are back. Athens has been much quieter lately; ships haven't had to cancel. Yes, you do need to be back early, as anything can happen on a tour. That is one benefit of going with Celebrity! they will wait for you if something unexpected happens. You need to post this under the Med and Greece. You may find more answers that are specific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted February 3, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No idea why the ship tours bring you back early --- there is so much to see in Athens that you can't do it all in a day, and there are many opportunities for just wandering, enjoying the cuisine, etc. I suggest you check your roll call and see if you can join with others for a private tour. We did that on our last stop in Athens and will be doing it again on the Reflection in May. You'll get to see more and the price is generally lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted February 4, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Athens is an easy DTY port. Just walk 20 minutes to the METRO. Take the METRO to the Acropolis, also see the New Acropolis Mueeum. then walk past some of the other ancient sites to Constitution Square. Walk through the Plaka, etc. Also, there is a HoHo bus that stops at the wonderful Archaeological Museum and other main stops if you don't want to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MarkusToe Posted February 4, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) additionally there is a bus line, close from the port to Athen center Cost is about 1,5$/pax.... enclosed you will find a port guide, unfortunately in German, but you see the pictures how to walk.... upload not working - give me a PM I'll send by mail.... Edited February 4, 2014 by MarkusToe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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