If you are at the airport and you try to reach Athens you have 2 options. 1) Taking the bus X95 that gets you straight at Syntagma square. Costs 5 euros, runs every 20 minutes, works 24 hours and lasts around 1 hour. 2) Taking the metro, blue line that costs 8 euros and runs till midnight and get off at Syntagma. On rush hours it is better to use metro as it is quicker and takes around 45 minutes.
The quickest and cheapest way to get to Pireaus port is taking the public bus X96 that costs 5 euros, runs 24 hours and drops you off right at the Pireaus port. There is also a metro connection but is not recommended.
There is a bus that starts from Syntagma square (bus number: 040) and runs 24 hours. The ticket costs 1, 20 euros and Pireaus port is the last stop. Also there is a metro connection with the green line that drops you off at Pireaus port also. The metro closes at midnight.
- Safety and security Guidelines
In Greece incidents of crime are really rare. However we have outlined some rules that you should follow in any case:
- Do not leave your belongings unattended on beach or on boat decks
- We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while traveling
- Always close your cabin door when you are away.
- Be careful of pickpockets in busy places.
Even if you travel to “taste” the Greek sun in the Aegean Sea in the summer it can be intense. We recommend you to drink a lot of water, wear your sun hut and a strong sun cream. The tap water in Greece in most of the places is ok, but we recommend you to use bottle water along the cruise. For more info ask your leader.
If any of your valuables got stolen, you have to report it to the police and claim it later from your insurance company.
The public health system in Greece is adequate and most doctors speak English. Hospitals can be found in main cities and even in the islands. In case of an emergency ask personal assistance from your tour leader.
Travel safe!
The Sail in Greece Team