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A Unique Getaway from Athens. Temple of Athena Aphaia, Fishing Villages & the famous St Nektarios Monastery. Get out of Athens for the day and discover with us this hidden gem of the Saronic Gulf.

Highlights

• Greek coffee tasting at an amazing location with great views!
• Personalised experience with our very knowledgeable tour leaders.
• Lunch (not included) at a great non touristy area. We can help you ... order.
• Explore in a completely non touristic way that will exceed your expectations.
• Enjoy/taste Greek coffee by the water while 'people and boat-watching'.

Description

Why this tour? If you are in Athens, traveling to Aegina island is one of the best island day getaways but also a real Greek experience. A perfect Private day trip to the pristine beaches of an authentic destination without the “hordes of tourists” but with small-scale beauty and simplicity. Looking for an authentic experience? The boat trip, the island feeling, the food & drink, the culture & history? It is all there! Meet your private tour leader for your 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. pick-up [depending on the departure time of the ferry which changes throughout the year]. Depart from Piraeus, the port of Athens. We board the ferry for a 1h10 min ride with great views of little islands and the Athens Riviera. Aegina is a lovely island at a close distance from Athens. This is why it became very popular as a weekend destination for the Athenians. The most important sight in Aegina Greece is the Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia, constructed in the 6th century BC. The Aegina port, where the ferry arrives, is the central meeting point for the locals, with several coffee shops, restaurants, and beautiful pedestrian narrow streets. While exploring, you will, of course, encounter the famous Aegina pistachios. The island is covered by pistachio trees! Please avoid canceling at the last minute since the boat tickets are non-refundable. The Temple of Aphaia is one of the major attractions that one can see on the island of Aegina. Built on a hill, at 160 meters, it is surrounded by pine trees and it stands out for its unique energy. Since prehistoric times (1300 B.C.) it has been a unique place of worship! One of the most visited sites on Aegina is the church and monastery of Agios Nektarios. Agios Nektarios was known as a great miracle worker, particularly as a healer of every sort of disease, he was also a prolific writer, theologist, philosopher, moralist, educator, poet, ascetic, and mystic. On the island's southern edge lies the small fishing village of Perdika. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque spots on the island and still has the characteristics of the Aegean style of square houses and narrow streets. Many tavernas enjoy fresh fish next to the water. Your tour leader will recommend the best location for an authentic lunch right next to the water before returning to the return boat trip. Optional: From the Perdika fishing village you can take a small boat to the island of Moni. A very short boat ride (10 min) to Moni island for swimming (or not) in the crystal-clear waters of the beach and for drinks. Depending on the time of the year, you could enjoy an undistracted sunset while cruising back to Athens. We will cancel your booking (besides extremely unpredictable events) if no tickets are available for the commercial speedboat, bad weather, or a boat strike. If you like this tour of ours, please check all our GetYourGuide private tours: https://shorturl.at/cS60r

Includes

A real private tour. Not a 'small group tour' often baptized 'private'. Greek Coffee & Local Pistachio Ice Cream tasting at a special location!!! Hotel or cruise ship or Airbnb pickup and drop-off. Brand new (2020-23) non-smoking vehicles & tour leaders. We do not compromise the quality of the tour whatsoever. In-car bottled water & Information booklet with all the tour details. Each person is allowed one small carry-on bag. Our tour leaders' background is in archaeology, history, and hospitality. They also have a very good knowledge of the destinations you visit & overnight and also the local people.

Important Information

• Pickup time varies depending on the ferry's availability and timetable which changes depending on the time of year—possible pickup times: 7:30 am to 9:00 am. We will ONLY cancel your booking (besides extremely unpredictable events) if no tickets are available for the commercial speedboat, bad weather, or a boat strike. Reading our travel agency's Tripadvisor Reviews online will give you a good idea of what to expect and help you understand what we truly have to offer. This tour is 100% private and very flexible to accommodate your needs. 'Friendly,' 'punctual,' 'professional', 'knowledgeable', 'attentive', 'treat you like family', 'off the beaten path', and 'blend in with the local communities' are some of the quotes made by our guests in their reviews about our tour leaders and tours. After booking, expect full communication with all details, such as answering questions, picking up location/time, etc.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund