Getting Around
Ferries, domestic flights, hire cars and transfers — how the pieces of a Greek trip connect, and which ones decide the others.
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Piraeus cruise terminal to the Acropolis or the airport: taxi, metro or X96, and how long each really takes
How to get from your Piraeus cruise terminal to the Acropolis on a port day or to Athens airport at the end of a cruise, by taxi, metro or the X96 bus, and how to plan the time.
Oct 2026→ - 02
Greek ferry cancelled by the wind: who calls it, how much warning you get, and what you are owed
Who calls a Greek ferry sailing ban in high wind, how much warning you get, and what EU rules say you are owed when it happens.
Oct 2026→ - 03
Fast vs Slow Ferries in Greece: Which to Book
Fast vs slow ferries in Greece: the trade-offs in speed, cost, comfort, seasickness, luggage, and wind cancellations — and how to choose the right boat per leg.
Jun 2026→ - 04
The Piraeus Port Guide: Athens' Ferry Hub
A first-timer's guide to Piraeus port: how to get there, navigating its huge gates, finding your ferry, boarding, and confirming you're at the right port.
Jun 2026→ - 05
Domestic Flights in Greece: When to Fly Instead of Ferry
Domestic flights in Greece: the routes, when flying beats the ferry, the Athens-hub quirk, and how to fit flights into a first-timer's island trip.
Jun 2026→ - 06
Getting from Athens Airport to the City and Port
How to get from Athens airport to the city and the port: the Metro, taxis, the X95 and X96 buses, and private transfers — and why not to ferry on arrival day.
Jun 2026→ - 07
Renting a Car in Greece: What Americans Should Know
Renting a car in Greece as an American: why you must carry an International Driving Permit, where a car is worth it, booking tips, and what island driving is like.
Jun 2026→ - 08
How Greek Ferries Work: Booking, Types, and Ports
Greek ferries, demystified for first-timers: the two boat types, how to book, how the ports work, and what to do when the summer meltemi wind cancels your sailing.
Jun 2026→
