Athen
"Athen, Grækenlands øje, moder for kunst og veltalenhed" skrev Milton i sit digt "Det gjenvundne Paradiis", og Athen er virkelig en by fuld af kunst og veltalenhed.
Verdensberømte historiske seværdigheder, unik charme og en livlig stemning"Athen, Grækenlands øje, moder for kunst og veltalenhed" skrev Milton i sit digt "Det gjenvundne Paradiis", og Athen er virkelig en by fuld af kunst og veltalenhed. Vores MSC-krydstogtskib lægger til i havnen i Piraeus, som betjener Athen, hovedstaden i Grækenland. Athen domineres af Akropolis-bjergets flade bjergtop med Parthenon, som er et af verdens mest berømte klassiske monumenter. Athen har altid haft en enestående, charmerende udstråling. Byens livlige stemning forfører tusindvis af besøgende hvert år. Gademarkeder, tavernaer smukt omslynget af vinranker, souvenirboder og gamle monumenter er alt sammen en del af Athen, som gør stedet til et unikt feriemål. Forlad Piraeus og tag en kort bustur til bymidten, som er udgangspunkt for alle vores spændende udflugtspakker. Benyt dig af vores bedste tilbud på byture og tag med på en af vores omhyggeligt planlagte endagsture. En udflugt til de historiske steder er et must her. Vælg mellem Akropolis, Parthenon og det arkæologiske museum, eller nyd udsigten og de gamle templer i det gamle Kap Sounion. De, der foretrækker en mere rolig rejseplan, kan melde sig til vores panoramatur rundt i Athen, hvor man kan opleve de vigtigste seværdigheder og har mulighed for at tage flotte fotos, mens man sidder komfortabelt i bussen. Krydstogtpassagerer, som virkelig ønsker at fordybe sig i Grækenlands gamle historie, kan rejse tilbage i tiden på vores "Rejse til det gamle Grækenland", som omfatter et ophold på det helt nye Akropolis Museum. Derefter kan du vende tilbage til skibet med en passende souvenir, som kan minde dig om din fantastiske ferie. |
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Directions
MSC ships dock in the Port of Piraeus roughly seven miles from Athens and about 30 minutes from Athens’s International airport. Piraeus has been the Port of Athens for more than 2500 years, feeding the capital city with ships filled with traders, goods, pilgrims, and now, tourists. It is an easy walk into Piraeus from the cruise ship terminal. It is about a 20 minute walk to the train station where one can take a direct train to the foot of the Acropolis in the hart of the Plaka district. Terminal Address: 23 Aristidou Street City; Piraeus (Athens Port) 185 31
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PIR02 - PLAKA, ACROPOLIS & ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM ( about 6 hours ) - 2011 - 2012
Every touristic itinerary to Athens must include a visit to the Acropolis, the rocky hill that rises 80 metres above the city, in the Attica basin. The symbol of Athens is the Parthenon which evolved from a church to a mosque; you can discover the sights of Athens during our coach-based city sightseeing tour. We will have time to visit the National Archaeological Museum, one of the largest and most important museums of ancient Greek art. Explore the historic district of Athens, Plaka, which is a picturesque area designed in Neoclassical style. Return to the ship.
Please note: the tour includes a long, sometimes challenging walk on even uneven ground so not recommended for Guests with mobility problems. This tour is not scheduled for Guests onboard MSC Magnifica.
Please note: the tour includes a long, sometimes challenging walk on even uneven ground so not recommended for Guests with mobility problems. This tour is not scheduled for Guests onboard MSC Magnifica.
Pris per person Startende fra: € 70,00 Voksne € 49,00 Børn
PIR03 - CORINTH CANAL BY BOAT ( about 5 hours and a half ) - 2012
Leave the port and drive to Corinth Canal and short stop where you are likely to see a ship passing through the canal which is 6 km long. Transfer on a boat to sail inside the canal. Snack included during the sailing.
Note : limited seats. The tour includes a transfer by bus to the Canal which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This excursion is foreseen for calls until the middle of October 2010. This tour is not foreseen for Guests onboard MSC Melody.
Selling prices valid from November 2010 and until April 06, 2011
Excursions non foreseen for 2010 / 2011 Fall / Winter calls by MSC Magnifica, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia.
Note : limited seats. The tour includes a transfer by bus to the Canal which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This excursion is foreseen for calls until the middle of October 2010. This tour is not foreseen for Guests onboard MSC Melody.
Selling prices valid from November 2010 and until April 06, 2011
Excursions non foreseen for 2010 / 2011 Fall / Winter calls by MSC Magnifica, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia.
Pris per person Startende fra: € 61,00 Voksne € 43,00 Børn
PIR04 - ATHENS & ACROPOLIS ( about 4 hours and a half ) - 2011 - 2012
Panoramic tour through the main streets and squares of this dynamic town. Visit to the Acropolis which stands at 80 metres above the town. For thousand of years the Acropolis has been the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock. Brief stop to buy some souvenirs before returning to the ship.
Note: the tour includes a long walking on even and uneven ground.
Selling prices valid from November 2010 and until April 06, 2011
Note: the tour includes a long walking on even and uneven ground.
Selling prices valid from November 2010 and until April 06, 2011
Pris per person Startende fra: € 62,00 Voksne € 43,00 Børn
PIR08 - PANORAMIC TOUR OF ATHENS (3,5 hours) - 2011 - 2012
Meet your guide at the port and board the bus to enjoy an excursion that will feature major points of interest of the Greek capital city. You will drive from Piraeus to Athens as your guide will point out the main ancient and modern sites. Comfortably sitting in your coach you will admire the Hadrians arch, the statue of Lord Byron, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and pass by Constitution Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then you will proceed with sights of the National Gardens, the Panathinion Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Distant views of the Acropolis and photo stop before proceeding to Glyfada to have a view of marinas and seaside resorts. An excursion designed for those who cannot afford climb and steps to the Acropolis but want to have an overall impression of the Greek capital city.
Note: no shopping stops are foreseen on this tour, only photo stops. All sites will be seen from outside.
Selling prices valid from November 2010 and until April 06, 2011
Note: no shopping stops are foreseen on this tour, only photo stops. All sites will be seen from outside.
Selling prices valid from November 2010 and until April 06, 2011
Pris per person Startende fra: € 34,00 Voksne € 24,00 Børn
PIR09 - A VOYAGE TO ANCIENT GREECE (5,5 hours) - 2012
Meet your guide at the port and board the bus for a sightseeing tour through the main streets and squares of this historically important city. After reaching Athens city centre, we will arrive at the famous Acropolis which towers imposingly 80 metres above the city; for thousands of years the Acropolis has been symbol of Athens and our tour will enable you to view the other masterpieces from Greece’s “Golden Age”. Prepare yourself to climb to the top of the Acropolis Hill (150 steps) to view the Erectheum, the Temple of Wingless Victory and the symbol of the Greek nation: the Parthenon. The temple is dedicated to the patron goddess of Athens, Athena, and is the largest and most impressive temple of all Greece. We will continue the tour through the Acropolis pedestrian zone to the recently refurbished new Acropolis Museum. Here we will enjoy a full 1,5 hours in the museum, where you can admire the statues, sculptures and marbles of the Parthenon with time for souvenir shopping before returning to the ship. Please note: the tour includes a long walk on uneven ground and is not recommended for guests with mobility problems. This tour is not foreseen on the following calls: 12.03.2012 (MSC Melody) and 05.11.2012 (MSC Lirica).
Pris per person Startende fra: € 74,00 Voksne € 52,00 Børn
PIR09WI - A VOYAGE TO ANCIENT GREECE (5,5 hours) - 2011 - 2012
Meet your guide at the port and board the bus for a sightseeing tour through the main streets and squares of this historically important city. After reaching Athens city centre, we will arrive at the famous Acropolis which towers imposingly 80 metres above the city; for thousands of years the Acropolis has been symbol of Athens and our tour will enable you to view the other masterpieces from Greece’s “Golden Age”. Prepare yourself to climb to the top of the Acropolis Hill (150 steps) to view the Erectheum, the Temple of Wingless Victory and the symbol of the Greek nation: the Parthenon. The temple is dedicated to the patron goddess of Athens, Athena, and is the largest and most impressive temple of all Greece. We will continue the tour through the Acropolis pedestrian zone to the recently refurbished new Acropolis Museum. Here we will enjoy a full 1,5 hours in the museum, where you can admire the statues, sculptures and marbles of the Parthenon with time for souvenir shopping before returning to the ship.
Please note: the tour includes a long walk on uneven ground and is not recommended for Guests with mobility problems. This tour is not foreseen for the call by MSC Magnifica on 25 December 2011 and for the call by MSC Splendida on 12 November 2011.
Please note: the tour includes a long walk on uneven ground and is not recommended for Guests with mobility problems. This tour is not foreseen for the call by MSC Magnifica on 25 December 2011 and for the call by MSC Splendida on 12 November 2011.
Pris per person Startende fra: € 74,00 Voksne € 52,00 Børn
Udflugterne i programmet ovenfor, er beregnet til at give MSC gæster en idé om de forskellige ture, som kan arrangeres i hver anløbshavn; dette program er blot en guide og bekræftelse af hver udflugt og dens beskrivelse og priser vil blive produceret i løbet af dit krydstogt. Fuldstændige oplysninger kan findes ombord i Tour Magazine.
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