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.
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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens
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Hydra: view from the boatOf all three islands, Hydra is the most beautiful.Photo by: Olivia ZAustria, 08 2009 -
One Day Cruise bonusA dolphin entertaining us. This dolphin chased the boat for a good 15 minutes and created a lot of excitement on ...Photo by: Leonard J05 2013 -
PorosApproaching the island about to explore.Photo by: Rachel P02 2013 -
On ferry ride to HydraGorgeous views of the ferry...Photo by: Claudia A01 2013 -
HydraPEACE AND QUIET AT LASTPhoto by: Anne M11 2012 -
Sunset on the Saronic Gulf (2)Returning to Athens after AeginaPhoto by: Paul K Phillips10 2012 -
Port of Poros (3)The port of PorosPhoto by: Paul K Phillips10 2012 -
The port of Hydra (1)The beautiful island port of HydraPhoto by: Paul K Phillips10 2012 -
Lower Deck and dining areaThe dining area :DPhoto by: Paul K Phillips10 2012 -
Audience participation09:00, most people are recovering from sore heads on a saturday morning, but these party animals chose dancing over ...Photo by: Paul K Phillips10 2012 -
Island of AeginaIsland of AeginaPhoto by: Anonymous03 2012 -
Poros BoatsPoros BoatsPhoto by: Anonymous03 2012 -
GreeceHydraPhoto by: Eduard K01 2012 -
Monertery on EginaPicture stop only we left 11 people at the temple. had to wait here for them but spoke to the entertsining if slightly ...Photo by: Heather M11 2011 -
Aphia Temple Eginashort stop herePhoto by: Heather M11 2011 -
St Andrews cross in skyPoros clock towerPhoto by: Heather M11 2011 -
view from clock tower in Porosview to mainlandPhoto by: Heather M11 2011 -
the 2 modes of transport in ...guess which one is mine?Photo by: Heather M11 2011 -
te locals in Hydrait's just donkeys here, no carsPhoto by: Heather M11 2011 -
Hydra flower potsbeautiful walk through the townPhoto by: Heather M11 2011 -
Useful Information
Beautiful Egina, Greece
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.
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.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Keith C, April 2013
Very nice. Not a lot of time on the islands but still a great day. The cruise p
Bus picked us up at 7:30 and we got back around 8pm
Reviewed by Richard, April 2013
The group loved the day, especially Hydra. The weather was beautiful. The guide on the island of Aegina showed such passion and enthusiam for the subject.
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