Athens, Greece - Mediterranean Cruises

In the days of St. Paul, Ancient Corinth possessed a forum larger than Rome, with temples, theatres, baths, shops and basilicas. See the remains of the beautifully-paved Lechaion Road and 6th century BC Doric Temple of Apollo. A visit will be made to the Museum, which houses some of the finds from the site.

The Corinth Canal never fails to impress. Four miles long, 75 feet wide and 26 feet deep, it represents a great feat of engineering. An unforgettable sight, the Canal separates the narrow causeway joining the Peloponesse to the mainland.

The highlight will be the Canal transit. Boarding a boat, you will travel serenely through the Canal, with the walls rising sheer on either side. Depending on Canal traffic, the trip through the Canal may be made twice, and if that is the case you will return to the original starting point. There may be a short wait whilst queuing to enter the Canal.

A buffet luncheon including wine and coffee is included. There will be a short time available for shopping in the area outside the site of the Ancient Corinth.


BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS
For any excursion involving water, guests are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.

LIABILITY
Cunard will arrange for the excursions to be performed by the relevant excursion provider. Cunard does not provide or supply the excursion services. Cunard will exercise reasonable care and skill in the selection of the excursion provider, but will not in any circumstances have a greater liability than the excursion supplier and Cunard shall not be responsible for the negligent acts/omissions of the excursion supplier. Please note that in relation to all excursions Cunard is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by you unless such loss, damage or injury arises out of a breach of legal duty of Cunard.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Before booking any activity excursions it is essential that you ensure your travel insurance extends to cover the specified activity. It is your responsibility to obtain adequate insurance.

This excursion will operate by coach, boat and on foot. The site of Corinth has uneven pathways with some steps to be negotiated. Comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. Please note that due to the restrictions of the transit, luncheon may not be served until mid-afternoon. We recommend you have a hearty breakfast. The drive to Corinth will be by motorway and takes approximately one and a quarter hours each way. Flash photography is not permitted in the Corinth Museum.

Your scenic drive will take you to a vantage point to capture one of the world’s most recognisable sights, the Acropolis. Witness spectacular views of the monuments of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

The Ancient Agora was once a thriving marketplace and public forum and was the birthplace of Democracy. Browse the small Stoa of Attalus Museum, which houses many artefacts from the area, including a collection of vases, coins and statues before admiring the Doric-style Thission Temple, built in 449 BC.

Overlooked by the mighty monuments of the Acropolis, is the famous shopping district of Athens, the Plaka. You’ll have approximately an hour to wander around this shopping haven.

After free time in the Plaka, enjoy lunch of local and national dishes accompanied with Ouzo, Metaxa Brandy and wine. During lunch you will be entertained by local dancers and a folkloric show.

View the impressive Old Olympic Stadium, (traffic permitting) built for the first modern Olympic Games.

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. This is mainly a walking tour with approximately 2 hours worth of walking. The Acropolis is viewed from a point at the lower entrance, reached by climbing approximately 30 steps. The Ancient Agora and the Plaka will be explored on foot from the Acropolis, resulting in a walk of approximately 45 minutes, over some uneven ground. The Acropolis is undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding. The order of highlights may vary and the free time may be after lunch.

A people carrier with an English-speaking guide and local driver is offered on this tour. This is a private vehicle; those accompanying you are family or friends with whom you agree to share costs. We do not match groups of guests to form a private group for the vehicle. Vehicles and guides are extremely limited and so early reservation is recommended to avoid disappointment. No deviations to duration, venues if included, departure or return time can be made.

The tour fare is per vehicle and only one person in the party should book a ticket. The entire cost of the vehicle and tour will be charged to that persons credit card. Once onboard, you’ll receive a request for the names of each individual in your party. This information is required to allow your party to disembark the ship for the tour.

People Carriers will take up to four guests.

Dominating the Athenian landscape, the Acropolis is rich in beauty, architectural splendour and historic importance. Your guided tour of the Acropolis begins with a walk up the steep steps to the upper city entrance, through the Propylea, extending 150 feet across the whole western front of the Acropolis. Adjoining the entrance is the Temple of Athena Nike or Wingless Victory. Beyond the Propylea, on the highest part of the hill, is the Acropolis’ crowning glory, the Parthenon.

Enjoy free time at the Plaka to further explore the delights of Athens. The narrow cobble-stoned streets are lined with neo-classical buildings and tempting shops. View the Old Olympic Stadium (traffic permitting), built for the first modern Olympic games. The stadium was also used for the Marathon finish and archery during the 2004 games.

You’ll drive past a wealth of important sites, including Hadrian’s Arch, Statue of Lord Byron, Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Gardens, Academy and the University Library.


Private tours are non-refundable once confirmed. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability and number of guests in your party. Request only one ticket per group and not the number in your party. Vehicles are air-conditioned and come with an English-speaking guide and local driver. No deviations to tour content, duration, departure or return time can be made.

The visit to the Acropolis involves climbing approximately 80 steep, marble steps and walking along uneven pathways; comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. The Plaka area will be explored on foot. Luncheon is not included, so please remember to take sufficient Euros. The Acropolis is undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding.

Please be advised that guests aged 17 years and under are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis. Parents and/ or guardians should, therefore, book any 13 – 17 year olds in their party as a child ticket. All guests between 3 and 17 years of age MUST carry their passport on the above tours in order to gain entrance to the Acropolis.

Note that all minors (those under 18) must be accompanied by an adult on shore excursions. Please be advised that some of the walking at the Acropolis is very slippery and flat comfortable shoes are recommended.

Dominating the Athenian landscape, the Acropolis is rich in beauty, architectural splendour and historic importance. To enhance your visit, your guided tour of the Acropolis will include headsets and will begin with a walk up the steep steps to the upper city entrance, through the Propylea, extending 150 feet across the whole western front of the Acropolis. Adjoining the entrance is the Temple of Athena Nike or Wingless Victory. Beyond the Propylea, on the highest part of the hill, is the Acropolis’ crowning glory, the Parthenon.

Enjoy free time at the Plaka to further explore the delights of Athens. The narrow cobble-stoned streets are lined with neo-classical buildings and tempting shops. View the Old Olympic Stadium (traffic permitting), built for the first modern Olympic games. The stadium was also used for the Marathon finish and archery during the 2004 games.

Drive past a wealth of important sites, including Hadrian's Arch, Statue of Lord Byron, Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Gardens, Academy and the University Library.


This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Please be advised that guests aged 17 years and under are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis. Parents and/or guardians should, therefore, book any 13 – 17 year olds in their party as a child ticket. All guests between 3 and 17 years of age MUST carry their passport on the above tours in order to gain entrance to the Acropolis. Note that all minors (those under 18) must be accompanied by an adult on shore excursions. Please be advised that some of the walking at the Acropolis is very slippery and flat comfortable shoes are recommended. The visit to the Acropolis involves climbing approximately 80 steep, marble steps and walking along uneven pathways; comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. The Plaka area will be explored on foot. Luncheon is not included, so please remember to take sufficient Euros. The Acropolis is undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding.

Just behind Hadrian's Arch lie the remains of the largest Temple of Antiquity, the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Dedicated to the king and father of the gods, Zeus, it took a mammoth 700 years to complete.

From the viewpoint, gaze at the Acropolis with amazing sights of the Propylea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and the Erechtheion. The Sacred Way was lined with statues; the Parthenon was decorated with 92 sculptured metopes, 55 statues and a frieze 523 feet long. In the distance rises Mount Parnes, the highest mountain in Attica, and Mount Pentelikon, where Pentelic marble is quarried. Between the mountains spreads the Mesogheia Valley where grapes for retsina-resinated wine are harvested. Your Athens city drive will cover the main points of interest - both ancient and modern. You will see Hadrian's Arch, Statue of Lord Byron, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, National Gardens, Presidential Palace, Academy and the University Library.

Refreshments and local cake will be served at a leading hotel during the tour.

There will be a short time for souvenir shopping close by the Acropolis.


This excursion will operate by coach. You are advised that the Acropolis will only be viewed from a distance. To enjoy this excursion to the full a little walking is required, with a few stairs. The Acropolis is undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding.

The dramatic landscape of Attica has always been a source of inspiration to gods and mortals alike. Enjoy unparalleled views of the island-studded Aegean Sea and travel to the southernmost point of Continental Europe, Cape Sounion, where you will be shown some of the marvellous vistas Attica offers. Bordered by the sea on three sides, its sharply indented coastline is fringed with beautiful beaches. The remoter parts twinkle with the purest of lights, sharply outlining the mountains, sea and plain, but if anything was ever truly classical, it is the landscape of Attica.

High on a cliff, overlooking the Aegean Sea, stands the imposing Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the god of the sea, Poseidon. Your guide will take you up the rocky path to the temple, built in the 5th century BC. The setting on beautiful Cape Sounion may inspire you as much as it did Lord Byron, the famous 19th century poet, who inscribed his name on the columns.

A stop for refreshments of either a glass of 'ouzo' or local wine, with a small 'meze' will be made at a leading venue near Cape Sounion.


This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. You are advised that the pathway leading to the Temple of Poseidon is uneven with an incline and there are steps to be negotiated. Comfortable, non-slip shoes are recommended. The walk up to the Temple is optional. The drive to Cape Sounion takes approximately 1¼ hours each way.

Your guided tour of the Acropolis begins with a walk up the many steep steps to the upper city entrance through the Propylea, which extends 150 feet across the whole western front of the Acropolis. Adjoining the entrance is the temple of Athena Nike or Wingless Victory. Beyond the Propylea on the highest part of the hill is the Acropolis and its crowning glory, the Parthenon. Other sites include the Erechtheion and the graceful Porch of the Caryatids.

High on a cliff, overlooking the Aegean Sea, stands this imposing temple dedicated to the god of the sea. Your guide will take you up the rocky path to the temple, built in the 5th century BC and the setting of the beautiful Cape Sounion.

Luncheon with wine will be served at a leading venue before your Athens city drive. Pass many highlights such as Hadrian's Arch, the Statue of Lord Byron, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Head down the West Coast of the Attica peninsula, offering splendid views of the rocky shores and hidden coves of the deep blue Saronic Gulf.


This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Please be advised that guests aged 17 years and under are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis. Parents and/or guardians should, therefore, book any 13 – 17 year olds in their party as a child ticket. All guests between 3 and 17 years of age MUST carry their passport on the above tours in order to gain entrance to the Acropolis. Note that all minors (those under 18) must be accompanied by an adult on shore excursions. Please be advised that some of the walking at the Acropolis is very slippery and flat comfortable shoes are recommended. The visit to the Acropolis involves climbing 80 steps, and walking over some uneven and slippery paths. Flat comfortable shoes are recommended. The Temple of Poseidon has some rough and uneven ground and a walk of 500 yards is required from the coach drop off point to the Temple. Please be aware that ongoing restoration work is often carried out at the sites visited. The order of highlights may vary to avoid congestion.

It is said that the building of Athens helped form the foundation of our civilization, including teachings of philosophy, politics, mathematics and art, all derived from Ancient Greece.

After a brief orientation tour, you will be dropped off in central Athens, near the traditional shopping district of the Plaka. This will also be the pick-up point at the pre-set time, to be given by your guide on the coach.

Visit the famous Acropolis and its historic sights or the Plaka with its myriad of shops and tavernas. The most elegant shopping area of Athens is Kolonaki, which above Constitution Square, is lined with exclusive shops and boutiques.



This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. You will be able to explore Athens at your leisure for approximately three hours. This time is non-guided and does not include any entrance fees or luncheon.

This tour is designed for those guests that have a flight departing after 2:30pm. Your luggage will be onboard the coach with you and the tour will drop you at the airport after the tour ends.

An informative, narrated drive will take you from Piraeus to Athens, past a wealth of important sites, including Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Presidential Palace, and the University Library.

Walk up to the entrance of the Acropolis, through the Propylea, which extends 150 feet across the western front of the Acropolis. Adjoining the entrance is the Temple of Athena Nike or Wingless Victory. Beyond the Propylea, on the highest part of the hill, is the Acropolis' crowning glory, the Parthenon. Built between 447 and 432 BC, it was dedicated to the Virgin Athena, the patron goddess of the city. To the north of the Parthenon is the Erechtheion, a temple honouring Athena and Poseidon, God of the sea. The Porch of the Caryatids, with sculptures of lovely maidens, is one of the Acropolis' most graceful structures.

Stop to admire the Old Olympic Stadium (traffic permitting), built for the first modern Olympic games. This stadium was also used for the Marathon finish during the 2004 games.


Note: Please be advised that guests aged 17 years and under are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis. Parents and/ or guardians should, therefore, book any 13 – 17 year olds in their party as a child ticket.  All guests between 3 and 17 years of age MUST carry their passport on the above tours in order to gain entrance to the Acropolis. Note that all minors (those under 18) must be accompanied by an adult on shore excursions. Please be advised that some of the walking at the Acropolis is very slippery and flat comfortable shoes are recommended.

The visit to the Acropolis involves climbing approximately 80 steep steps and walking along uneven pathways – comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. The Acropolis is currently undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding.

An informative, narrated drive will take you from Piraeus to Athens, past a wealth of important sites, including Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Presidential Palace, and the University Library.

Walk up to the entrance of the Acropolis, through the Propylea, which extends 150 feet across the western front of the Acropolis. Adjoining the entrance is the Temple of Athena Nike or Wingless Victory. Beyond the Propylea, on the highest part of the hill, is the Acropolis' crowning glory, the Parthenon. Built between 447 and 432 BC, it was dedicated to the Virgin Athena, the patron goddess of the city. To the north of the Parthenon is the Erechtheion, a temple honouring Athena and Poseidon, God of the sea. The Porch of the Caryatids, with sculptures of lovely maidens, is one of the Acropolis' most graceful structures.

There will be a short time for souvenir shopping in the area close to the Acropolis.

Stop to admire the Old Olympic Stadium (traffic permitting), built for the first modern Olympic games. This stadium was also used for the Marathon finish during the 2004 games.


This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Please be advised that guests aged 17 years and under are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis. Parents and/or guardians should, therefore, book any 13 – 17 year olds in their party as a child ticket. All guests between 3 and 17 years of age MUST carry their passport on the above tours in order to gain entrance to the Acropolis.

Note that all minors (those under 18) must be accompanied by an adult on shore excursions. Please be advised that some of the walking at the Acropolis is very slippery and flat comfortable shoes are recommended.

Headsets will be used for the visit to the Acropolis, which involves climbing approximately 80 steep steps and walking along uneven pathways – comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. The Acropolis is currently undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding.

Dominating the Athenian landscape, the Acropolis is unsurpassed in its beauty, architectural splendour and historic importance. Your guided tour of the Acropolis will include headsets to enhance your visit and begins with a walk up the upper city entrance through the Propylea.

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the National Archaeological Museum. Marvel at the perfection, presence and power of the bronze statue of Poseidon and consider the excitement felt by Schliemann at Mycenae when he discovered the so-called death mask of Agamemnon along with a plethora of gold items.

Overlooked by the mighty monuments of the Acropolis stands the famous shopping district of Athens, The Plaka. The mazy and cobble-stoned pedestrian streets are a haven, which hide numerous plazas filled with boutiques and shops of every description.

After free time in the Plaka, luncheon will be served in one of the most unique restaurants in Athens. The restaurant produces food to traditional recipes as eaten by the population of ancient Greece. Dine as Gods of Ancient Greece - in a truly unique and unforgettable experience.



This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Please refer to the port’s important information for children aged 13-17 years. The visit to the Acropolis involves climbing approximately 80 steep, marble steps and walking along uneven pathways; comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. The Plaka area will be explored on foot. The Acropolis is currently undergoing extensive restoration and parts are covered in scaffolding.