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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens

  • Location
    Athens, Greece
  • Duration
    11 hours (approx.)
  • Port
    Piraeus
  • Tour Code
    3140_27

Introduction

Visit three gorgeous Greek Islands in one day on an island-hopping cruise from Athens! Visiting the Saronic Islands of Hydra, Poros and Egina, this independent sightseeing tour includes a delicious Greek lunch and hydrofoil boat transfers. Sightsee, shop, swim or join exciting excursions, like a trip to the Temple of Aphaia (own expense), on this must-do day trip from Athens.

Shore Excursion Highlights

  • Full-day cruise to Hydra, Poros and Egina from Athens
  • Spend time at leisure on each of these gorgeous Greek islands
  • Sightsee independently on Hydra and visit its charming shops and quaint cafés
  • Join a day trip to the Temple of Aphaia on Egina island (own expense)
  • Visit Trinzia– the Russian dockyard – on Poros and learn about its intriguing history
  • Relax with a Greek lunch, served on board your hydrofoil boat
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Meet your guide in central Athens and head to Piraeus Port by luxury, air-conditioned coach. You’ll set sail from here for the island of Poros, roughly two hours away, during which the cruise hostess will provide information about the islands.

When you arrive in Poros, the smallest of the three islands, you will have 1-hour of free time to wander around this endearing island. Here, visit Trinzia, Poros’ Russian dockyard, and learn about Greece’s cooperation with the Russian army in the 18th and 19th centuries. Alternatively, take a stroll in the Lemon Forest (Lemonodassos), and find pretty windmills and waterfalls as you walk through the densely wooded area of lemon and orange trees.

Back on ship, enjoy lunch (first sitting) while sitting comfortably on the lounge and admiring the views of the Mediterranean Sea during approximately 1 hour, on your way to Hydra. We enter the port of Hydra, whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. Lying near the island of Spetses, Hydra is best known for its colorful little capital, full of quaint, narrow alleys, charming red-tiled houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history. Your guide will point out the best shops and cafes, and then leave you to explore independently during approximately 2 hours.

When you return back on board, the tables will be set for the second lunch sitting. You have already had your lunch, relax on the ship's deck and enjoy the warm breeze as you sail to your last stop, the larger island of Egina. When you arrive, you can either join a sightseeing tour to the Temple of Aphaia (own expense) or stroll around the main town at leisure. Also known as Port of Aegina, the island is a bustling one, with ferries, catamarans and flying dolphins dotting around the harbor. Soak up the sights or perhaps relax in one of the town’s popular ouzeries or cafes.

The journey back to Piraeus Port takes approximately one hour. A traditional Greek folk show with singers and dancers in original costumes will entertain and animate you up to the final moment as the ship docks in Piraeus. On arrival, you’ll be transferred the short distance back to central Athens where your tour ends.

Schedule Details

Departure Point

Selected Athens hotels or Hotel Amalia near Syntagma Square

Departure Time (local time)

Departure from Hotel Amalia at 7:30am
Boarding 7:45am
Departure from port: 8:15am
Sailing: 8:15am - 7:00pm

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return details

Returns to original departure point

Operates

Daily

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Additional Information

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
  • Lunch
  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Port pickup and drop off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions

  • Guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lunch on board will be served on two separate seatings

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Recent Reviews from Other Travelers

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Robert S, September 2010

Relaxing and fun! My favorite part about this trip was relaxing on the top deck of the boat in the sunshine as the Mediterranean Ocean speeds by underneath. Greece is all about the islands... this is a great, inexpensive option that allows you to see some.
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by James austin C, Canada, May 2007

Wonderful and a must! Relaxing as we sailed from island to island and interesting when we got there. This was a great tour.

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