Description

🏝️ Discover the island charm of Aegina! Wander through ancient sites, taste the famous pistachios, swim in crystal-clear waters, and explore traditional alleys with a local. Escape from Athens and feel the island vibes in a full-day adventure.

✨ Highlights

• 👣 Live like a local & explore hidden gems with a local escort

• 🏺 Visit the prehistoric site of Kolona

• ⛪ See the Byzantine town of Paleochora & Saint Nektarios Monastery

• 🏖️ Swim & relax on Aegina’s virgin beaches

• 🍽️ Taste fresh seafood & local pistachios

• 🚶 Wander the alleys & admire neoclassical mansions

📍 Starting Point & Departure Time 🚢 Meeting Point: Piraeus Port, Gate E8 at 08:20 AM
📌 10 minutes’ walk from Piraeus metro station. You’ll receive detailed directions via email. Ferry departs at 09:00. Be there on time ⏰

⏱️ Duration 🕐 Approx. 11 hours

📝 What You'll Experience

Experience the magic of Aegina Island, located in the Argosaronic Gulf, it is just a stone's throw from Athens. Our trip attendant will accompany you on the ferry ride from Piraeus port to Aegina, where you'll be immersed in the Mediterranean lifestyle and learn all about the island's fascinating history. All transfers are taken care of, and your ferry & sea taxi tickets are pre-arranged and delivered by our team, letting you enjoy Hydra stress-free with 4.5 hours of rich island immersion.

Next up is a trip to the Byzantine city of Paleochora and Saint Nektarios Monastery. Marvel at the exceptional wall paintings in the area's 28 surviving churches and snap breathtaking photos from the top of the mountain. The impressive Agios Nektarios Monastery, one of the largest in the Balkans, is a must-see. You will also view one of the most well preserved ancient Greek temples in the world, the temple of Athena Aphaia with its timeless archaic architecture.

Take a break from sightseeing and soak up the sun on one of the island's stunning beaches. Spend two hours on the sandy shore, and indulge in fresh seafood from the Aegean Sea at one of the traditional taverns in the area.

The tour ends with free exploring of the cosmopolitan alleys of Aegina town. Admire the impressive neoclassical mansions built for the Governor and other public buildings from modern Greece. Before you leave, don't miss the chance to taste the famous Aegina pistachios, a local product used in various traditional sweets and other delicious treats. Aegina Island is the perfect destination for anyone seeking to experience the lifestyle and history of a Greek island, only 70 minutes from Athens.

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🗓️ Itinerary

• 📍 Starting location: Piraeus Port, Gate E8

• 🚢 Ferry to Aegina (1 hour)

• 🏺 Kolona archaeological site – Sightseeing

• ⛪ Paleochora & Saint Nektarios Monastery – Visit

• 🏖️ Beach break & swimming (2 hours)

• 🚶 Aegina Town – Walking tour (1 hour)

• 🥜 Pistachio tasting & free time

• 🚢 Ferry back to Piraeus

✅ Included

• 🚐 Comfortable transport on the island

• 🎤 Expert archaeologist trip attendant

• 🥜 Pistachio tasting experience

❌ Not Included

• 🎟️ Entrance fee to Athena Aphaia archaeological site (€10)

• 🚢 Ferry tickets: 30€ (incl. 6€ pre-booking & service fee + 24€ sea taxi fare) — issued and delivered by us on the day of the tour before departure

• 🍽️ Optional activities, meals & personal expenses

• 💰 Tips (optional)

🔎 Useful Info

• 📍 Important Information Regarding Ferry Tickets

  Ferry tickets are not included in the tour price and cost 30€ per person (including 6€ pre-booking & service fee and 24€ sea taxi fare). To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience, we handle the full pre-booking and ticket issuance on your behalf. Your tickets will be issued by our team and personally delivered to you on the day of the tour before departure. No action is required from your side.

• 📍 Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure

• 🧢 In summer, bring water, hat, sunscreen & sunglasses

• 👟 Wear comfy shoes for walking

• 🩱 Bring swimwear & towel

• 🆓 Free admission: EU citizens ≤25 & Non-EU ≤18 (with ID)

• 💶 Reduced admission: EU citizens 65+ (only Oct–May)

• 📅 June–Oct: Full ticket applies for all seniors

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