From Athens: Aegina Island guided tour in a day
Description
We discover the beautiful island of Aegina on a day cruise with our archaeologist! We discover the wonderful island of the Argosaronic: Aegina in a full day trip. Delve into the island lifestyle accompanied always by a local. Collect all the experiences of the local beauties, colors, tastes and sounds. Admire the deep blue of the Aegean and grab the chance to step on virgin beaches that many Greeks haven’t been there yet! Heal your body and your soul, relax like an islander and join us to show you around! Take a swimsuit and your good mood. Don’t miss it!
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Experience the magic of Aegina Island, located in the Argosaronic Gulf, it is just a stone's throw from Athens. Our expert historian/archaeologist guide 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.
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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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free admission is granted to: Citizens of the European Union up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old
- Reduced admission is granted to: EU citizens aged 65 and over, only for visits between October 1st and May 31st
- Important Note: During the months of June, July, August, September, and October, only the full ticket price applies – no reduced tickets are available for seniors 65+.
- 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.
Reviews(47)
Our tour guide Lidia and Marcos our driver were fantastic. They were very interesting and friendly. They were also extremely helpful
Very insightful and comfortable tour experience! Details are well communicated and as expected. The guide Visalis is very knowledgeable and makes the tour a fun learning experience!
Overall the tour was good. Excellent knowledge by our friendly tour guide Roi. The transportation was very comfortable. Sites very interesting. HOWEVER, while the description notes a " delightful" tasting of pistachios, this was a disappointment as it consisted of a 2 ml scraping of pistachio cream onto a plastic spoon at a street store. . This hardly counts as a pistachio tasting. Its equivalent of passing by any vendor who gives a sample. This shod be rectified.or changed.
There was some difficulty finding the meeting place in the port. The customer service rep at the Ammons Express office was very helpful and assisted me by sending me a picture of the area to meet. I was successful in finding the tour guide. The tour guide Vivian was smart, organized and interesting. She paced the tour so we had enough time to eat and go to the beach. Nice tour of the island.
The meeting point was confusing. I needed to text the tour guide that I was on the ship and where she could find me. The tour guide was very understanding about what happened. Overall, I enjoyed the tour. It would be helpful if pick-up service is provided to allow everyone to be together.
Tour guide was excellent. She gave us a lot of information about the experience. However, I just think viator needs to give more information on meeting at the port very disorganized with that.
Given the warm temperatures (95+ Farenheit), the ruins were shut down between 1-5pm; therefore, we were unable to walk around the ruins themselves but we were able to see them from the main road. The tour to the monestary was incredible and just amazing! The best part was having the opportunity to go to the beach for a couple of hours -- water was super refreshing given the high temps. The tour guide Vivian was exceptional! Vivian was well versed in the Greece history and the information on each individual site visited.
Very comfy ferry there and back, our guide, Vivian, was so knowledgeable, always there to help and answer questions.
It’s an amazing trip - highly recommend ! Nice blend of historical sites , relaxing on the beach, and shopping Our tour operator Vivian was AMAZING. She not only knew the local history thoroughly, but the culture as well.PLUS she has an archeology background - she MADE the trip Request her is you can!
Vivian was a wondeful guide. She was interesting without giving too much information to retain, and very kind. The pace of the trip was good with enough time at each stop. We would have appreciated a note regarding the need to have coverage for the monastery when we booked. The van was great...glad we only had 13 and didn't need a big bus on those narrow roads.
