City Tour 09 - 3 Islands - Aegina, Poros And Hydra - One Day Tour
This cruise has placed us at the forefront of day cruising for over 40 years!!! covering three of the most beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf, Aegina, Poros and Hydra throughout the year.
The ship departs at 8:15 am from the port of Piraeus near Athens where passengers are welcome by the professional multilingual tour leaders in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
At 9:30 am the vessel arrives in Aegina. At the reception desk passengers may obtain shore excursion tickets to the magnificent 5th century BC Classical Greek Temple of Afaea, rising above a breathtaking scenery of dark green pine trees and deep blue sea. The three temples of Afaea (Aegina), Parthenon (Acropolis) and Poseidon (Cape Sounion) form the famous 'Golden Mean Triangle'.
Other options include a guided tour of the island and visit to the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nektarios.
A bustling fish market, floating fruit market and Aegina's pistachio nuts are other attractions awaiting visitors.
Next port of call the little island of Poros. BoatWalk along winding streets, among rich pine forest and lemon trees to the top of a panoramic tower clock view of the Peloponnese. Alternatively you may wish to relax at a portside cafe and enjoy the scenery.
Hydra Port And finally, Hydra Island. Enjoy one of the most cosmopolitan of Greek islands. The favorite of the international jet-set and an artist retreat dotted with art galleries, its narrow picturesque streets (no cars allowed on the island), white washed houses, stores of folklore art and jewelry, local delicacies, crystal waters and multiple cliff face views justly make this island a jewel of the Aegean Sea. Ideal for shopping, swimming and photographs.
On the way to the port of Piraeus, Passengers are invited to the main lounge to enjoy our international live orchestra and local Greek folk dances. Our main aim is the entertainment of all our passengers.
This cruise is the ideal introduction to the 'Greek Spirit', the life, the culture, the entertainment and the famous Greek hospitality ('filoxenia').
