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Posted by: Henda on Jul 12, 12 at 03:21 AM Posted in: Cruises Tagged: Celebrity Jump to last reply

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My sister and I and our elderly father will be on a Celebrity cruise in Athens on 28 October. As we have been to Athens before and our visit will be on a Sunday, we would like to know what alternative place we can visit. I heard that Hydra is doable in a day but cannot find a ferry schedule for that day. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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traveller69 on Jul 13, 12 at 01:49 AM

Here is a website that will help
http://www.fantasticgreece.com/en/ports/hydra-port.aspx?
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Henda on Jul 13, 12 at 05:34 AM

Thanks. I have registered for a schedule alert as there is no information on my date as yet.
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patandhank on Jul 13, 12 at 01:14 PM

We got outside of Athens and had a driver take us to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. It was nice to see the scenery and we enjoyed a leisurely lunch before heading back. It made for a very relaxing day and might be something your elderly father would enjoy.
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traveller69 on Jul 13, 12 at 07:38 PM

We did the same as patandhank - it was a lovely drive. We mad a couple of stops along the way back and thoroughly enjoyed it. We disembarked in Athens and couldn't check into our hotel until late in the day so it was a great way to spend the time.
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amer_can on Jul 15, 12 at 09:04 PM

Did the same thing but with a tour..50Euros if I remember correctly.. Ask at your hotel desk. It is a very nice excursion and not difficult.

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Henda on Jul 16, 12 at 06:39 AM

Thanks, I will see what I can find on Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon.Any other suggestions?

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