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Aegina Island Escape Tour: A Fascinating Day Trip from Athens Exploring History and Nature
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Aegina
This day excursion to Aegina Island from Athens is an unbeatable choice, given our quarter-century of expertise, breathtaking natural vistas, and the intriguing mix of rich cultural history the island has to offer. You’ll explore the intriguing historical, cultural, and geographical features of the area.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Aegina - Spend the day with your driver exploring Aegians landmarks and highlights.
he first part is an introduction to the islanderâs life. You will embark on the local ferry boat and enjoy a one hour sail through the crystal blue Greek waters. You will have the chance to snap beautiful pictures with a breathtaking view and prepare yourselves for an authentic Greek island experience. - Temple of Aphaia - After crossing Aeginaâs port you will make your way to the temple of Athena Aphaia which is a classical temple of Doric style dating back to 500 BC. This temple is an architectural jewel of immense historical and cultural value and it is also considered to be the model behind Iktinoâs and Kallikratiâs inspiration of the famous Athenian Parthenon.
- Agios Nektarios Monastery - The church of Saint Nektarios who is considered to be a modern saint since he committed numerous miracles during his lifetime. At this point you can choose whether you would like to make a short stop at the old monastery and explore the history behind this great figure of the Orthodox Church.
What's Included
- English-speaking driver
- Driver’s and vehicle ferry tickets included
- On-board WiFi and mineral cold water
- Fuel and toll costs covered
- Mercedes air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- Capacity to accommodate 8 people (contact for booking)
What's Not Included
- Gratuity, Lunch, admission fees and passengers ferry tickets
- Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
Additional Information
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Not recommend for people facing seasickness
Location
Aegina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Julia_p
Jun 1, 2024
Great day trip to Aegina - We had a great day with our driver George. He picked us up (family of 7) in a very comfortable luxury van and we traveled to Aegina by ferry. Along the way, he explained some history/facts and pointed out sights, which we loved. Our family was most interested in visiting the Agios Nektarios church and monestary, and spent a good amount of time there. When our son requested to visit another one further up, George was happy to take us. He also turned out to be our family photographer when coming upon a breathtaking lookout. We had a beautiful lunch on the beach at a great restaurant he suggested (Taverna Tassos) and finished in time to head back to the ferry. If we had wanted to, we could have spent less time there and visited the ancient sites, pistachios, etc. but this trip was exactly what we wanted. We would like to travel with George next time we are in Greece to Meteora. Thank you!
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Bettina_s
Sep 17, 2023
John is the best! - Had an amazing and unforgettable experience in Aegina with our driver John! He was so professional and had recommendations for where to eat and great places to visit. He made sure we had a great time and took care of all of us! 10/10 would go again with John!
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