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Athens (Piraeus)

Athens (Piraeus) · Greece · 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.

Port highlights

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

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

Sights
Acropolis (Parthenon)Acropolis MuseumPlaka districtAncient Agora
Monthly average high / low temperatures
13°
7°Jan
14°
7°Feb
17°
9°Mar
20°
12°Apr
25°
16°May
30°
21°Jun
33°
23°Jul
33°
24°Aug
29°
20°Sep
24°
16°Oct
19°
12°Nov
15°
9°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HELLINIKON · about 10.2 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)164 (Tokyo = 100)

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

€0.50
Water 500 ml
€3.10
Coffee
€13.45
Inexpensive meal
€6.00
Local beer
€4.90
Big Mac

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 (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

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

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

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Piraeus”, “Port of Piraeus” (CC BY-SA 4.0)