Killing time in Athens before flight with luggage?

[rhim24]

I’m assuming they kick us off the ship fairly early on our final day when we dock in Piraeus but our flight isn’t until 5pm.

 

there are no ship excursions available so ideally would like to find a traveler that would also enable a stop off somewhere on the way but googling hasn’t found me anything other than straight airport transfers. Does anyone have any suggestions please?

[little britain]

Why not use the Stay Awhile option and get off the ship around 1? 

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, rhim24 said:

Does anyone have any suggestions please?

Some in your Roll Call thread may have some ideas. The ports of call may also have info. 

[Host Kat]

6 hours ago, rhim24 said:

I’m assuming they kick us off the ship fairly early on our final day when we dock in Piraeus but our flight isn’t until 5pm.

 

there are no ship excursions available so ideally would like to find a traveler that would also enable a stop off somewhere on the way but googling hasn’t found me anything other than straight airport transfers. Does anyone have any suggestions please?

 

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[zqvol]

16 hours ago, little britain said:

Why not use the Stay Awhile option and get off the ship around 1? 

All depends on their cruise line as to whether or not that option is available. 

[CruiserBruce]

5 hours ago, zqvol said:

All depends on their cruise line as to whether or not that option is available. 

This was moved from the board for a cruise line, so I suspect someone was referring to the possibility on that cruise line. 

[Hlitner]

We have a few suggestions, but much would depend on how important you value a few hours in Athens.  There are Luggage Storage places in town (we know of places in Monstiraki and Syntagma) so, you could take a taxi into town (from the port), put your luggage into storage, and enjoy a few hours before retreiving you luggage and getting a taxi out to ATH.  If you have already seen enough of Athens, we agree with the idea of staying aboard as long as possible before heading to the airport.  Having lounge access at the airport is a nice plus.  With a 5pm flight, if it is to a place outside the Schengen countries, you would probably want to be at the airport by 2 (2:30 at the latest).  

 

Another possibility is to contact the ATH Sofitel (within easy walking distance of the airport terminal) to see if they will rent you a day room.  

 

Hank

[marazul]

You could also arrange for a tour that would pick you up at the ship and drop you off at the airport.  The two best options for the tour are Corinth or Sounion.

Anything is preferable to a day sitting in a lounge.