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.
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.
Departure Dates: Daily Commences: Athens, Greece Departure Point: Selected Athens hotels or Hotel Amalia near Syntagma Square Departure 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
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
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Lunch on board will be served on two separate seatings
Special Policy: Hotel pickup is offered for this activity. Please enter your hotel pickup details or enter 'local' if you live locally.
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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