Athens’s main port is Piraeus, from where numerous ferries and hydrofoils depart, making it possible to reach all the Greek islands. Athens also has two other ports, considerably smaller than Piraeus: Rafina port, 30 km from Athens city centre, and Lavrio port, 60 km away.
There are no direct ferry connections from the UK to Athens’s ports. However, from major Mediterranean ports such as Venice, Bari and Brindisi, there are daily direct connections to Igoumenitsa and Patras. From there, you can easily hire a car and drive to Athens.
Ferries from Athens depart frequently to Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and all other destinations year-round, with increased frequency during summer months.
Many cruises from major cruise lines including Costa Cruises and MSC offer tours that will allow you to visit Athens and the stunning Greek islands. There are various itineraries available: use the search engine below to find all cruises at the best prices for an unforgettable Mediterranean voyage!
And if you don’t book in July or August, you could save considerably! What’s more, the preferred months for eastern Mediterranean cruises also include March, April and June. Depart from Venice, Bari, Ancona, Genoa, Messina or Trieste to discover Athens and Greece in all its glory!
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