From Athens - Aegina Island Day Trip with Ferry Tickets

Aegina, Athens



Explore Aegina from Athens on a small-group tour and see a pistachio farm, Palaiochora Old Town, medieval monasteries, the Temple of Athena Aphaia, and free time for swimming or lunch by the sea.

Highlights

  • Discover the island of Aegina on a small-group day trip from Piraeus
  • Visit a local pistachio farm and taste the island’s famous pistachios
  • Explore the medieval churches of Paleochora and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios
  • Admire the hilltop Temple of Athena Aphaia and its sweeping views
  • Enjoy free time in Agia Marina to swim, relax, or enjoy lunch by the sea

Description

Begin your day at Piraeus Port, where you’ll meet your tour host at the designated meeting point at 08:30 am, receive your ferry tickets, and be guided to the high-speed jet ferry or catamaran departing for Aegina. With ferry tickets included and a small group size, enjoy a smooth, quick crossing, an easygoing pace, and personal attention from your tour leader throughout the day. Once on the island, visit a local pistachio farm to learn how Aegina’s famous pistachios are grown and produced, followed by tastings of local products. Continue through the island’s rich past, from the medieval churches of Palaiochora to the serene Monastery of Agios Nektarios and the hilltop Temple of Athena Aphaia with its sweeping views. Enjoy free time in Agia Marina, giving you the chance to swim, relax, or enjoy lunch by the sea.

Includes

Ferry tickets Tour host Visit to pistachio farm Tastings of local products Visit to medieval churches of Palaiochora Visit to Monastery of Agios Nektarios Visit to Temple of Athena Aphaia Free time in Agia Marina

Excludes

Food & Drinks Entrance fee - Entrance fees to the Temple of Athena Aphaia EUR 10.00 per person Licensed tour guide inside the archaeological site

Important Information

  • Small group tour for personal attention
  • Relaxed and meaningful experience
  • Time to swim, relax, or enjoy lunch by the sea
  • The total duration of the activity may vary depending on the season. During the winter period (November to March), when certain areas remain closed or have not yet opened, the experience lasts approximately 8 hours. In the summer high season (April to October), there is the option to take a later ferry back to Athens, extending the duration to around 10 hours
  • Please be aware that ferries operate on a strict schedule. If you do not arrive at the meeting point on time, the rest of the group will depart without you. In such cases, tickets and tour fees are non-refundable

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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