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From Athens: Full-Day Cruise to Aegina, Poros and Hydra

1. From Athens: Full-Day Cruise to Aegina, Poros and Hydra

Experience the Greek Islands on a full-day trip from Athens to the scenic islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Take the trip on a comfortable boat with many amenities and a friendly crew. Depart on the cruise from the old port of Athens in Faliro and go to Hydra where you have some free time to explore the cobblestone alleys and see the unique architecture, and the donkeys that still provide public transportation, and go swimming if you like. Y Take an optional walking tour of the town to see historic landmarks and traditional houses (at an extra fee). Later the cruise continues to Poros island, full of green pine forests and scented lemon groves, where you have more time to walk in the town and shop or eat at a local taverna. Continue to Aegina island, known for its pistachio groves and beautiful beaches. Take an optional bus tour of the Temple of Aphaia and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios in Aegina (for an extra fee). During the cruise, enjoy a full meal from a buffet full of various Greek and Mediterranean delicacies. On the way back to Athens, enjoy extra drinks from the bar and enjoy entertainment and dancing presented live by a group of Greek artists and dancers. The cruise will end in the evening when you disembark the boat. If you book the option with hotel transfer, then you will be transferred back to your hotel area in downtown Athens.

Athens: Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch

2. Athens: Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch

Take a day to explore the islands of Athens on a wooden cruise boat. Admire Agistri Island's natural beauty and walk through small villages. Next, arrive at the Island of Moni and enjoy swimming and lunch. Last, explore Aegina, with a visit to two temples and time to explore. Arrive at the meeting point and experience a warm welcome on board with coffee, juice, and pastries. Head out to sea and relax on the sofas on the boat or sunbathe on the deck until arrival at Agistri Island. Drop anchor at one of Greece's little island paradises, Agistri Island. Gaze at the amazing cliffs and hills covered with pine trees, swim in the emerald waters, and stroll through the traditional alleys of the small villages. Next, find yourself on the protected island of Moni, a small nature park with peacocks and deer as the only inhabitants. Enjoy lunch on the beach of Moni paired with Greek wine, beer, and soft drinks. Relax in the sun, swim, and snorkel in the turquoise water to admire the underwater world. The historical island of Aegina is the final stop. Admire this picturesque port and learn of the pistachio production that the island is famous for. Explore at your own pace and visit the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Athena Aphaia before heading back to shore.

From Athens: Full-Day Cruise to Aegina, Agistri, & Aponissos

3. From Athens: Full-Day Cruise to Aegina, Agistri, & Aponissos

If you are looking for beach, sun, culture, and incredible scenery, look no further than this day trip. Explore Aphaia Temple in Aegina, revel in the blue waters of Agistri's beaches, jump off the boat in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Aponissos. Board the authentic wooden sailing boat in Athens and enjoy coffee, tea, and freshly made juice with homemade cookies and cake. After an hour of sailing, tuck into a light healthy brunch. Then, arrive at Agistri Island, where you will have free time to explore the island and relax on the beach. Next, head to Aponissos for a traditional Greek lunch. Make use of the beautiful swimming spot and snorkeling gear. Then, sail to Aegina Island. Discover the ancient paths of Aphaia Temple and immerse yourself in the history of the island. Finally, tuck into fresh fruit on your return to Athens.

From Athens: Ferry to Aegina & Temples Private Day Trip

4. From Athens: Ferry to Aegina & Temples Private Day Trip

-Early in the morning, we will catch the ferry in Piraeus port for Aegina island. After 1 hour we reached our destination. First stop will be the ancient settlement of Colones, where you will admire the Temple of Apollo and so many foundings inside the archaeological museum. After that next stop will the Temple of Afaea. The view is breathtaking since you can see the whole Athens and Attica mountains from up there. Only a few kilometeres away, you will visit the church of Saint Nektarios and the little house he used to live in, near the monastery. Its swimming time in Clima beach and enjoy the blue waters!! Afterwards you visit Aegina town,which is called the ''peanut island'' because of a particular kind of peanut produced only on this island and famous worldwide. You will have the chance to try for free and buy as much as you want. After lunch in the town of Aegina, you will have 30 minutes free time to explore the centre and do some shopping. Then, we will catch the Ferry back to Athens

Athens Full-day cruise with a sailing catamaran

5. Athens Full-day cruise with a sailing catamaran

Make the most of a day in Athens with this full-day excursion on board a modern sailing yacht. You will leave Athens from the Marina Alimos port at 10:00 AM and sail south towards the coasts of Aegina. During the first 2-hours of sailing, you can soak in the sun, have a drink and get ready for some swimming at one of the carefully-selected swimming spots. Your captain is very experienced in finding the best spots for swimming, where you will also be served lunch. You will stop for 2-hours and taste some amazingly fresh local delicacies with a glass of wine or a soft drink. After your 2-hour stop, you will take the boat into one of the accessible harbors of Aegina. The selected ports of call can be either Agia Marina in North-East Aegina or Souvala at North Aegina, depending on the weather conditions. On arrival, you will have 2 hours of free time to explore the island on your own. During this time you can choose to visit the breathtaking temple of Aphaia, or just sit in a café after a stroll to enjoy the views. The boat will leave the port at 5:00 PM to return to Athens by 7:00 PM at the latest.

From Athens: Private Day Trip to Aegina Island

6. From Athens: Private Day Trip to Aegina Island

Once you arrive, you will immediately notice the neoclassical buildings in earthy colors, the traditional houses with small courtyards filled with trees and flowers, and the narrow streets where you can explore the traditional shops and taverns. Wander through the paved alleys between mansions, churches with blue domes, and popular art shops. You can choose to stroll among the local boats which have been transformed into floating grocery stores. Do not forget to buy some of the famous peanuts from Aegina's unique peanut variety. You can also make a worthwhile visit to one of the traditional ouzo taverns, where you can taste fresh seafood with ouzo or tsipouro. Admire the Temple of Aphasia and the beautiful coastline of Perdika before being driven back to Athens and pay a visit at the peanut factory.

From Athens: Aegina Island E-Bike Tour with Ferry Tickets

7. From Athens: Aegina Island E-Bike Tour with Ferry Tickets

This adventure starts early in the morning from Athens historical center and the area of Koukaki, where you meet your guide and pick up your e-bikes. By bike you cross some non touristic areas of the city, to reach the port of Piraeus; the main port of Greece. You take the ferry and travel to the island of Aegina. The exploration of the island's hidden treasures but also its highlights starts from its port. Refreshing swimming stop will be possible! You cycle through peaceful typical landscapes, with olive groves, vineyards and pistachio trees; typical of Aegina. You visit the Sanctuary of Aphaia, you walk on the Medieval citadel of Paleochora and climb to the peak of Hellanion Oros; the highest point of the island with spectacular view, once dedicated to Zeus. You eventually ride to the Neoclassical main town, where you can relax, have a coffee or a snack, before boarding the return ferry. From Piraeus, you ride back to Athens. Total cycling: about 50 km, +800m/-800m, moderate Total walking: about 6 km, +300m/-300m

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What people are saying about Temple of Aphaia

Overall rating

4.1 / 5

based on 514 reviews

this was super fun. transport to and from the hotel was great though it would have been helpful if they told us when they were picking up. The range was 6:15 to 7:15. The tour itself was really good, the boat trip very easy and fun. The tours of each island was beautiful and very informative. I was blown away by the history and the beauty. I will say we broke away from the tour half way to explore hydra (high recommend), for portos go straight to the clock tower (not a lot of time to explore), for the last island do the ambient tour, it is super beautiful and the monastery is amazing.

Overall an amazing experience, well worth the downsides (which were the grease-covered buffet and the eleven-hour length). I'll never forget being on the Aegean Sea and the three islands.

Wonderful tour of the best Greek islands, the service on board the train is fabulous, perfect views. It is worth visiting each island with a guided tour. 100% recommended.

Very good organization of the hotel transfer until the return. A little expensive but it allows you to make a good combination in one day.

Great. Very punctual in everything, beautiful islands, good lunch, efficient staff. I recommend it