The 10 Best Day Trips from in Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica

February 17, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece including Aegina Island & Temple of Athina Aphaia: A Unique Getaway to Sapphire Water, Aegina, Poros & Hydra Islands Speed Boat Day Cruise, Private Excursion at Hydra Island, Salamina Island Full Day Private Tour., Luxury Private Yacht Cruise, Hydra-Poros-Aegina Islands One Day Cruise With Live Music Dancing & Buffet Lunch, 3 Islands 1 Day from Athens (Hydra - Poros - Aegina) - Hotel Transfer Included, Athens One Day Cruise To Poros - Hydra - Aegina with prive transfer roundtrip, Day Cruise Athens-Aegina in private with a Catamaran, One day to Mycenae and Poros Island from Athens.
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1. Aegina Island & Temple of Athina Aphaia: A Unique Getaway to Sapphire Water

Eudaimonia Private Tours
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Traveling to Aegina island is one the easiest and best island 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 island feel, the food, the history? It is all there! Start with a hotel pick up to the port of Piraeus, then a great boat ride enjoying the views from the ferry's decks. Explore this pine green island with your private driver/guide and with full flexibility that a private tour offers. A beautiful, relaxing island in the Saronic Gulf facing Athens with small fishing villages, and a "swimming pool like" water. Visit the island's famous monastery, explore the Perdika fishing village, and the Temple of Athena Aphaia with the amazing views. Let your guide recommend the best location for an authentic lunch right next to the water. Enjoy an undistracted sunset while cruising back to Athens.

Inclusions: Private tour for 1-3 (5 door vehicle) or 4-8 related people (large minivan), Non smoking private driver & brand new vehicles 2019-20, Pick up and drop off from/to your Athens location, All transfers in the island with a private vehicle and your driver/guide, In car bottled water and booklet with details of the trip, Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag, Optional trip to Moni isle. Needs to be pre-arranged with the tour organizer after booking the tour., Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.

Exclusions: Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens center (subject to an additional cost but not necessarily), Return boat/ferry tickets to Aegina island (18 EUR/person\), Lunch, Excess luggage not allowed unless pre-agreed with the tour operator, Entrance fees: Temple Athena Aphaia (at 6 EUR/person), Shopping/souvenir stops unless required by the traveler/s, Professional guide to the temple of Aphaia, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Cx5morgan

I had a terrific trip touring Mystras, Sparta, Delphi, Meteora, and Thermopylae with my guide Nikos! Nikos put together a custom itinerary with places in Greece that I had not yet visited. The highlight of my trip was visiting the clifftop monasteries at Meteora. We had marvelous weather for picture taking, and Nikos, knew where the best spots were. Hiking up several of the monasteries was also a unique experiences, and Nikos knew the best ones suitable for me. An AWESOME trip!!

2. Aegina, Poros & Hydra Islands Speed Boat Day Cruise

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Hop on board this preferred day cruise from Athens to 3 unique islands. Gaze the endless blue & white of Aegean sea in a private mode, on a sensational Rib Boat cruise from Athens. Let your personal skipper, guide you to places you have never been before and relax as you swim in pure turquoise waters. Discover picturesque Aegina, Poros and Hydra islands and stroll at the narrow alleys while tasting delightful local traditional dishes. Discover 3 picturesque islands of Saronic gulf in a private mode. Swim and tan in the pure Aegean crystal clear waters. Stop to one of Greece’s most spectacular beaches. 100% private & Fully personalized tour. Try the local traditional cuisine. You will have your own private skipper. Stop or take a swim whenever you choose. You get to see unique places of the islands. Private luxury car/mini van hotel pick-up/drop-off.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Private Driver , Personal Skipper, Snacks, Bottled water, Private Round Transfer from/to Hotel with luxury car/mini van

Exclusions: Lunch, drinks, coffees, ice cream, Gratuities

Reviewed By 361kata

One of the best places to visit close to Athens. It is only about 1 hour drive and the route is rewarding. Ioannis is very knowledgeable and really shared many insights. I strongly recommend this trip to cape sounio.

3. Private Excursion at Hydra Island

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Instead of just transferring you to Piraeus Port to catch the ferry, you will have the chance to kick back and enjoy the drive along the Saronic Gulf to the edge of Argolic region. We will catch the ferry to Hydra from the port of Metochi. Picturesque HYDRA is rich in naval history against the Ottoman Empire! With her breathtaking port, promenade with donkeys, cafes, tavernas, restaurants, bars, cocktail lounges and boutique hotels, Hydra, provides a refreshing visit for her guests! The air, refreshingly warm, with freshly baked pastries, carries the smell of the sea! Enjoy your espresso, frappé or cocktail and refresh yourself with a quick dip off the caldera.

Inclusions: Bottled water  , Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Native English speaking drivers, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Refreshment wipes, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Wifi, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees

Exclusions: Entry or admission fee, Ferry tickets, Food and drinks

Reviewed By nickgrant6

We took a private tour with Taz. The tour included Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth and Mycenae. Taz was amazing and tailored the tour to us throughout. He was extremely knowledgeable and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

4. Salamina Island Full Day Private Tour.

Getaways Greece
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Visit the famous island of Salamis where the naval battle of Salamis took place in 480 BC between ancient Greek city states and the Persian empire.Hear everything about the battle which changed history.See the tomb of the battle of Salamis. A great opurtunity to visit the closest island to Athens in a day tour,taste the local food and swimm in the Agean sea.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round trip ferry tickets Perama port to Salamina

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By anitacA8932KK

The best part of the trip was swimming at the beach with the Temple of Poseidon perched above. Our driver, Sotiris, was funny and informative. He made the trip even more memorable.

5. Luxury Private Yacht Cruise

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We will use a unique, brand new, privately owned luxury FJORD 52 yacht on the island. We work with highly experienced crew and stewardess that will offer a luxury touch to your vacations and allow you to collect amazing memories sailing by the Venetian Lighthouse, the Red and White beach, Mesa pigadia, Black Lava Mountain, the Indian Rocks and make the round of the Volcano crater as well as the Hot Springs.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, A bottle of white or rose wine is included !, Restroom on board, WiFi on board

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6. Hydra-Poros-Aegina Islands One Day Cruise With Live Music Dancing & Buffet Lunch

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Enjoy an unforgettable full-day cruise from Athens with private luxury transfer and visit three of the most exciting Greek Islands. Taste unique flavors in our special lunch buffet, enjoy moments of relaxation and be entertained by on board live music band and dancers. Let the refreshing breeze of Aegean sea, and unspoiled waters with endless blue and white views, to create unique memories to take back home. Visit the cosmopolitan island of Hydra and wander through its cobblestone alleys. Stroll the cinematic Poros island and feel like a movie star. Discover the first capital of modern Greece and Aphaia Temple in Aegina island. See the islands famous for their natural beauty. Taste unique flavors and delicacies in the lunch buffet by award winning chefs. Dance on live music at dance floor with live band. Private luxury car or Mini Van Hotel pick-up/drop-off.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up/drop-off service, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Rich Buffet Style Lunch With Mediterranean & Greek Flavors From Award Winning Chefs, Live Music & Dancers For Entertaining, Multilingual Staff On Board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Guide On The Islands, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By 361kata

One of the best places to visit close to Athens. It is only about 1 hour drive and the route is rewarding. Ioannis is very knowledgeable and really shared many insights. I strongly recommend this trip to cape sounio.

7. 3 Islands 1 Day from Athens (Hydra - Poros - Aegina) - Hotel Transfer Included

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An incomparable day cruise that travels you to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, the beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. Hydra: the Living Museum. A car free island with paved streets wandered by donkeys, imposing mansions that served as fortresses against pirates’ attacks and the 1821‘s liberation strangle. Poros,the Neoclassical. An island surrounded by thousands of pines trees extending from the rugged coasts to the sandy beaches. Aegina, the First Capital of Modern Greece. Well known for its culture, antiquities, religious sites as well as its world known pistachios. Three islands overflown with history, cosmopolitan aura, religious experience along with sounds, colors and images that you want to keep with you forever. An incomparable day cruise that travels you to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, the beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. Three islands overflown with history, cosmopolitan aura, religious experience along with sounds, colors and images that you want to keep with you forever.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Folklore show with traditional dances on board, Expert multilingual escorts on board, Buffet lunch on board, Transfer from/to Athens Center Hotels - Marina Floisvou

Exclusions: Personal expenses, for example beverages or snacks purchased at the bar, Optional tours during the day (bookable on request), Tips

Reviewed By Nikolas_Arg

What a fantastic experience for me and my friends! We booked this excursion in the afternoon cause we had planned a late night out in the city the previous day and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Our driver picked us up from our hotel with a luxurious van and by the end of the day he had become our friend. Not only that but on the way he explained to us in detail the history behind everything we were seeing. We started with a visit to the lake which was marvelous. After that we headed for Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon, where we watched the sunset. Definitely a unique experience. An image that will stay with me forever. I highly recommend One Day Tours. They were very friendly and informative, from the moment we made our reservation up to the point they dropped us off at our hotel. We are definitely coming back to Greece and certainly booking another excursion with One Day Tours!

8. Athens One Day Cruise To Poros - Hydra - Aegina with prive transfer roundtrip

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By far the most beloved one day cruise to the islands of Aegina, Poros & Hydra! Elegant air-conditioned cruise boats, delicious food, live entertainment and music, dancing, and happy faces from all over the world on a wonderful voyage to the Greek islands. Let's sail together! You only need to bring your camera. we'll bring the good mood! On this One Day Cruise to Aegina, Poros & Hydra upon arrival to Piraeus you will receive a warm welcome from our Officers and Hostesses who will assist you with boarding one of our luxurious cruise ships and invite you to proceed either to the Main Lounge, where our live orchestra has already started putting you in the right mood with its international music repertoire, or to one of the spacious open decks where you can enjoy the fascinating view as the ship leaves the port.

Inclusions: English-speaking driver/escort, Air-conditioned, free wi-fi, nonsmoking private van/car, Cruise Multi-lingual professional licensed guides , Lunch on board (3 course menu-drinks are not included-vegetarian menu available), Local taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), local excursions

Reviewed By sandrahL4515GG

we went in this trip through our tui rep paid €40 each for 12 of us 1 there was no singing dancing from crew ...they played pirate music .... 2 the food was a con ..chop salad ... & melon we stopped at cove for 1 1/2 Swam in sea which was lovely then in too malia well all I can say is we pulled into a harbour ..more like run down docks .... for hour ... 10 min walk to a little bar took about half to be served by time drank it time walk back...very very disappointing .. the crew were all very friendly but I defo wouldn't recommend this trip I've been on a few these trips in portugal ..rhodes zante tenerife ..they would all knock spots of this trip

9. Day Cruise Athens-Aegina in private with a Catamaran

Aquamarina Cruises

Combine your visit to Athens city with a day of sailing to the picturesque island of Aegina on board of a Catamaran

Inclusions: Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Light refreshments, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By giottoni

If You are interested in archeology, this place is really amazing! The first habitation at the site dates from the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th millennium BC)., It was during centuries extended and gradually developed into one of the main urban centers and ports of the Aegean. The town's life came to an abrupt end in the last quarter of the 17th century BC, but we can still see traces of it´s quite sophisticated multi-storeyed buildings , it´s advanced drainage system and other elaborate features! Unfortunately none of the magnificent frescoes has been kept in situ. If You are not that interested in archeology, or You expect to find a heavily restored city like Knossos or Pompeji You might get disappointed and think it looks like a concrete-factory, so my advice is: Read as much as You can about ancient Akrotiri before You go there, or take a guided tour. At a very reduced price You can buy a 4-day-ticket valid for not only Akrotiri excavations but also the Archeological museum (very small and under renovation right now), Museum of prehistoric Thira (highly recommended before You visit the excavations!),Excavations of Ancient Thira on Mesa Vuono and The Museum of Icons and Ecclesiastical Relics of Pyrgos village

10. One day to Mycenae and Poros Island from Athens

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Do not miss this rare and unique opportunity to visit in one day the 3.500 years old ruins of the astonishing Mycenaic civilization together with a beautiful and very picturesque Greek Island of the Saronic Golf. Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Golf to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Mycenae the Homeric City of Atreides. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean walls and the Royal Tombs. Continue driving on for the seaside village of Galatas. From there a small ferry boat will take you in a few minutes at the Island of Poros. Free time for strolling in the beautiful promenade. Lunch by the seaside in a Greek traditional tavern. Early afternoon departure for Athens.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transfer from/to your hotel or hotel closest to your apartment, Professional Guide, All entrance fees, Lunch (if option selected)

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Reviewed By Alextsantes

I did this cruise with my son and it was amazing! We enjoy the beaches and the crystal waters.loved the service and definitely book again another cruise!

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