One of the best things to do in Piraeus is spending time at harbours. Stroll along the harbours, enjoy great views of the Saronic Gulf, and fancy yachts docked, and visit the ruins of ancient shipyards. Try sailing on a high-speed hydrofoil for close-range destinations like Aphaia. Also, for cruise lovers, there are umpteen variety of cruises available here.
Here are few top-rated tours recommended by travellers.
Yachting in Piraeus (GENERALIS YACHT)
Yachting in Piraeus is a fun-loving activity, where yachts exclusively made from wood are used along with hack. One can spend a fun holiday amid five fully equipped cabins, a kitchen, bar, indoor and outdoor sitting area, water sports equipment and a skilled crew.
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Cruises
Lots of cruise activities are available within Piraeus and its sub-urban areas. Cruising in Greece is full of elegant scenery, ancient historic sites, where the participation of local culture is present in a significant way.
After a tiring journey, one can rejuvenate on the ship with a wine bottle and have some fantastic leisure moments. You can visit the beautiful nearby beaches, meals at local restaurants, fishing and sailing excursions are other related activities to explore the sights and the local colour at the nearest taverna.
You can go ultra-luxe on a small, yacht-like ship like the Sea Dream I or go uber-casual on the easyCruiseOne and can also choose a classic vessel or an ultra-modern mega-ship for an adventure.
Players that are into beach activities organize excursions. Besides this, there are options from cruise lines and other companies that continue to build on their previous offerings adding new ports.
Piraeus and areas in Athens are full of scenic beauty that could be thoroughly enjoyed only by excursion tours planned.
Excursions
Before heading for a pleasure trip, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bottled water are required.
As the tour is likely to contain various religious places like churches, one must be equipped with compliant clothes so that the religious sentiments aren’t hurt or troubled while having a pleasure tour.
A cruise line generally organizes some of the brilliant shore excursions and tours to generate revenue for them. Hence, tourists are advised to carefully go through all the shore tour packages available in advance to get a brief idea about all the expenses incurred.
Tourists can visit the Acropolis, Athens’s most prominent historical and architectural site when the sun is not that bright in the morning hours.
After having lunch, the tour can be headed to Cape Sounion, the southmost tip of the European landmass.
One can travel around the Temple of Poseidon, located at the top of a 180-foot cliff. It gives a panoramic view of the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades, which tourists can capture in their camera and preserve as treasured memories.