lhwaters Posted June 1, 2021 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I am looking for any suggestions/recommendations for transportation from the Athens airport to the hotel. Staying at the Grand Hyatt, but I suppose that doesn't really matter. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuliHuli Posted June 1, 2021 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2021 There are in essence three transportation options available to help you get from the airport and into Athens – taxis, buses and the metro. Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted June 1, 2021 #3 Share Posted June 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, lhwaters said: I am looking for any suggestions/recommendations for transportation from the Athens airport to the hotel. Staying at the Grand Hyatt, but I suppose that doesn't really matter. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Check out the Greece ports of call sub-forum, lots of great info. Here is the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/463-greece-ports/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy_cruiser Posted June 1, 2021 #4 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, ColeThornton said: Check out the Greece ports of call sub-forum, lots of great info. Here is the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/463-greece-ports/ Didn't realize this existed, thank you! To the OP, we are planning to stay a couple of nights at the Hilton Athens beforehand with points. We will probably just take a taxi from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted June 1, 2021 #5 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Take a taxi. Having your bag stolen on the metro is a strong possibility. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted June 1, 2021 #6 Share Posted June 1, 2021 either a taxi, or google a shuttle service just inquire shuttle service from athens airport to whichever hotel you are staying. in the alternative, since the port of athens is actually in pireus. y ou may want to take a cab or shuttle to a hotel there.i had a great hotel booked for 3 days prior to my cruise in pireius,and another booked in athens after the cruise. also email the hotel and they can advise you (and sometimes assist you) with transportation to and from the airport to the property. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony s Posted June 1, 2021 #7 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, RosieCanberra said: Take a taxi. Having your bag stolen on the metro is a strong possibility. It happened to us,take the cab! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted June 1, 2021 #8 Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, tony s said: It happened to us,take the cab! It happened to a friend of ours from the UK as well, she lost her passport, cash, credit cards, everything. A big hassle for her right before a European trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhwaters Posted June 1, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 hours ago, tony s said: It happened to us,take the cab! Oh my! Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhwaters Posted June 1, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thanks Everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inishmore Posted June 3, 2021 #11 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Did you by chance get your airfare through NCL? If so you can add transfers to your booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony s Posted June 3, 2021 #12 Share Posted June 3, 2021 If you get air through NCL,transport is included. Note the transfer charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 3, 2021 #13 Share Posted June 3, 2021 We always use George's Taxi Nice cars and good drivers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemama Posted June 4, 2021 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Take a taxi, but makes sure you only take ones outside the airport that are regulated..There will be all sorts of people hustling you..be prepaired, they drive crazy there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 4, 2021 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Wow, with several reports of bag theft here, I guess we'll be taking a taxi. It's sad that someone would do this. There is nothing really valuable in most people's luggage. Some clothes, toiletries. All used. Very little value to a thief, but the loss is of great cost to the victim. Smh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhwaters Posted June 6, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted June 6, 2021 We did book our airfare through NCL with the 2nd person flies free promotion, but were told since we are flying in a few days prior to embarkation, NCL's transport to the ship is not included. Only from the ship to the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted June 6, 2021 #17 Share Posted June 6, 2021 however, if you can make it back to the airport, they can transport you to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted June 6, 2021 #18 Share Posted June 6, 2021 37 minutes ago, lhwaters said: We did book our airfare through NCL with the 2nd person flies free promotion, but were told since we are flying in a few days prior to embarkation, NCL's transport to the ship is not included. Only from the ship to the airport Right, NCL doesn't drop you off at a hotel, they only arrange transportation for the day of the cruise. You've gotten lot's of tips here so hopefully everything will work out well for you. In reference to post #8 where the pax lost everything including personal ID and money as well, NEVER put your cash, passports, credit cards or other personal info in your baggage. It should always be kept on your person. We would always split our cash, take copies of passports and never carry more than absolutely necessary in credit cards. I know I probably sound a bit paranoid but we did a lot of travelling and were lucky enough not experience any thefts. Have a great cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debenson0723 Posted June 6, 2021 #19 Share Posted June 6, 2021 1 hour ago, All-ready2cruise said: Right, NCL doesn't drop you off at a hotel, they only arrange transportation for the day of the cruise. You've gotten lot's of tips here so hopefully everything will work out well for you. In reference to post #8 where the pax lost everything including personal ID and money as well, NEVER put your cash, passports, credit cards or other personal info in your baggage. It should always be kept on your person. We would always split our cash, take copies of passports and never carry more than absolutely necessary in credit cards. I know I probably sound a bit paranoid but we did a lot of travelling and were lucky enough not experience any thefts. Have a great cruise. That's not being paranoid, that is great advice. I hope to be in Athens in November after a cruise and found this site last night which has quite a bit of information: https://whyathens.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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