# Athens (Piraeus)

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/athens-piraeus

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

Photo: dronepicr · [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monastiraki_Square_and_Acropolis_in_Athens_(44149181684).jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: Gateway port to an ancient civilization's capital
- Port name: Athens (Piraeus)
- English name: Athens (Piraeus)
- Country: Greece
- Latitude / longitude: 37.94, 23.65

Piraeus is the port of Athens, Greece's capital, and one of the Mediterranean's major cruise hubs. From here, visitors can reach the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Ancient Agora, and the new Acropolis Museum, while the historic Plaka district and modern Athens meet in the surrounding city.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: Athens metropolitan area: about 3.7 million
- Climate: A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with strong sunshine, while winters are mild and rainy.
- Language: Greek (English is also used in tourist areas)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October (comfortable, not too hot)

### Local food

Moussaka, souvlaki, gyro pita, Greek salad, feta cheese, ouzo

### Sights

- Acropolis (Parthenon)
- Acropolis Museum
- Plaka district
- Ancient Agora

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 13 °C / 56 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F |
| Feb | 14 °C / 58 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F |
| Mar | 17 °C / 62 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F |
| Apr | 20 °C / 68 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F |
| May | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F |
| Jun | 30 °C / 86 °F | 21 °C / 69 °F |
| Jul | 33 °C / 92 °F | 23 °C / 74 °F |
| Aug | 33 °C / 92 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Sep | 29 °C / 84 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Oct | 24 °C / 75 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F |
| Nov | 19 °C / 66 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F |
| Dec | 15 °C / 59 °F | 9 °C / 47 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HELLINIKON · about 10.2 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 164 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €3.10 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €13.45 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €6.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €4.90 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Athens (Piraeus). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: ATH
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 45–60 min
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 26 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-deliziosa-7n-trieste)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: Costa Deliziosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Trieste → Trieste
- Port: Trieste › Split › Corfu › +3 › Trieste
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From €600.00
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/rotterdam-11n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-10
- Ship: Rotterdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Barcelona › Palma de Mallorca › Marseille › +5 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From $1,629.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/rotterdam-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2027-11
- Ship: Rotterdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Kusadasi › +2 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $1,499.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-ascent-10n-civitavecchia-rome)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Ship: Celebrity Ascent
- Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Santorini › +4 › Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From $2,300.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-14n-athens-piraeus-to-venice)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: EXPLORA II
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Venice
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Brindisi › Lefkada › +8 › Venice
- Cruise type: One way / 12
- Amount: From $11,196.00
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-v-7n-civitavecchia-rome-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Dec 2027 – Mar 2028
- Departure months: 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03
- Ship: EXPLORA V
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Istanbul
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Messina › +2 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: From $5,500.00
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Ship: Scarlet Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Santorini › +4 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From $2,690.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/resilient-lady-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06
- Ship: Resilient Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Barcelona › Cannes › Civitavecchia (Rome) › +4 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 8
- Amount: From $1,890.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11
- Ship: Viking Mira
- Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Athens (Piraeus) › Volos › +7 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: From $8,399.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun 2027 – Oct 2028
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2028-06, 2028-08, 2028-10
- Ship: Norwegian Viva
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Istanbul → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Port: Istanbul › Kusadasi › Santorini › +6 › Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From $2,869.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-7n-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Pacifica
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Istanbul → Istanbul
- Port: Istanbul › Mykonos › Heraklion › +3 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-8n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: Costa Pacifica
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Volos › +4 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-12n-athens-piraeus-to-marseille)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Marseille
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Cape Sounion › Valletta › +8 › Marseille
- Cruise type: One way / 12
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-20n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 20 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Valletta › +14 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 18
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Taranto](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-7n-taranto)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Serena
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Taranto → Taranto
- Port: Taranto › Argostoli › Mykonos › +4 › Taranto
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-09
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Chania (Souda) › Katakolon › +5 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From £1,291.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-11n-trieste-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Trieste → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Trieste › Split › Kotor › +7 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: From £1,145.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-21n-civitavecchia-rome-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 21 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Livorno › Ajaccio › +15 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 19
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jul 2027
- Departure months: 2027-07
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Barcelona › Marseille › Genoa › +6 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From £1,234.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Chania (Souda) › +7 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-athens-piraeus-to-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Barcelona
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Santorini › Bar › +2 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: From £883.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [olp.gr](https://www.olp.gr/en/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Piraeus)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus)
- [thisisathens.org](https://www.thisisathens.org)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monastiraki_Square_and_Acropolis_in_Athens_(44149181684).jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-deliziosa-7n-trieste)
- [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/rotterdam-11n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/rotterdam-10n-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-ascent-10n-civitavecchia-rome)
- [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-14n-athens-piraeus-to-venice)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-v-7n-civitavecchia-rome-to-istanbul)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-10n-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/resilient-lady-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus)
- [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-7n-istanbul)
- [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-8n-athens-piraeus)
- [12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-12n-athens-piraeus-to-marseille)
- [20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-20n-athens-piraeus)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Taranto](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-7n-taranto)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)
- [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-11n-trieste-to-athens-piraeus)
- [21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-21n-civitavecchia-rome-to-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)
- [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-athens-piraeus-to-barcelona)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: olp.gr — https://www.olp.gr/en/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Piraeus
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus
- secondary: thisisathens.org — https://www.thisisathens.org

Source: Wikipedia “[Piraeus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus)”, “[Port of Piraeus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Piraeus)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))