Private Transfers from/to Piraeus Port
in Greece
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 you, visitors willing to explore Greece’s beauties.
If you arrive in Athens through sea, your journey will lead you
to Piraeus. For most visitors, it's a dimly perceived backdrop after
a lovely cruise, or a quick stop while waiting for a hydrofoil or
a ferry.
"Travel World House" provides you with the easiest and
most economical way to move door-to-door from Piraeus Harbor to
Athens Center, Athens hotels, Rafina port, Athens International
Airport as well as any other destination in Athens or mainland Greece.
We are pleased to present you our private transfer services from/to
Piraeus Harbor. We provide taxi service, limousine service or mini-bus
service. Please
click here to request your private transfer booking from/to
Piraeus Port.
About Piraeus City & Port History
Piraeus is Greece's third largest city in terms of population and
its biggest port. It was firstly settled in the ages of Themistocles,
when the Long Walls were built (478 BC), and the town was laid out
to the plans of the architect Hippodamus.
It gained considerably in importance when Athens became a naval
power. The ancient harbors of Piraeus were Zea and Munichia. Zea,
now called Passalimani, is one of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean.
Munichia, also known as Mikrolimano or Tourkolimano, is a pretty
little port with yachts and fishing-boats and ringed with fish taverns.
Above Mikrolimano is the hill of Kastella, much mentioned in popular
songs, with its traditional houses, which offers a panoramic view.
Above it, is the Church of the Prophet Ilia and the Veakio Theatre,
well known for its summer performances, is nearby situated. The
commercial harbor of Piraeus is one of the most important in the
Mediterranean. The city itself with its suburbs is an industrial
zone of particular importance for the Greek economy, but nevertheless
its center has broad streets, spacious squares, tree-lined avenues,
and parks.
Zea
(Passalimani)
Zea (Passalimani) the best spot in Piraeus, from Akti Miaouli take
the Terpsitheas street and will lead you straight to the marina
port of Zea. Numerous Cafes and restaurants, big department stores
and a Cosmopolitan atmosphere makes Passalimani the "must"
go area of Piraeus.
Piraiki
Walking all the way around Zea to the west you get to Piraiki the
place with a lot of fish taverns and ouzeri, where you can enjoy
fresh fish, grilled octopus and ouzo, the famous greek aperitif
and many cafes and bars, where you can relax at the sea front over
viewing the Saronic gulf and the islands of Salamis and Aegina.
Best time to go at the sunset, an unforgettable experience.
Mikrolimano
Another "must" go spot in Piraeus, the second Yacht marina
of the main port with lots of fish restaurants and 15 minutes walk
to the Stadium of Peace and Friendship in Faliro.
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