Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque island of Hydra
- Discover the ancient Temple of Aphaia on Aegina
- Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch on board
- Stroll through the charming streets of Poros
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Saronic Gulf
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Athens to the islands
- Guided tours on Hydra, Poros, and Aegina
- Lunch on board the cruise ship
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
After transferring from Athens to port by motor coach (if port transfers option has been selected), you'll set sail for the island of Poros, where you'll have free time for strolling and shopping.
Next, it's on to the island of Hydra. You will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra island, whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history.
Upon arrival in Egina (Aegina) you can either join an excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (cost not included) or take a walk around the main town. Aegina is one of the Saronic islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. The lovely island is only 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Athens, and is a popular getaway for Athenians during the summer months. After sailing back to port you'll be transferred to Athens city.
Important information
Know before you book
- The cruise operates on specific days; check the schedule before booking.
- Availability may vary seasonally; early booking is recommended.
- The tour is subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to adverse weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for island exploration.
- Bring swimwear and a towel for potential swimming stops.
- Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- The order in which we shall visit the islands may change but not the duration of stay on any of the islands.
Traveler reviews
The trip was very well...
The trip was very well organized. Key Tours picked us up from the hotel And dropped us back on time. The cruise was very enjoyable.
Good trip to the islands
Great trip to the three islands (Hydra, Porosity, and Aegina). Lunch was provided and entertainment as well.
Wonderful Hydra visit
A very relaxing my day on the water to the islands. Hydra was beautiful, Poros and Aegina also were nice but Hydra was our favourite. The dancing on the way back was very entertaining. Only slight thing was that there wasn’t much time on the islands to really appreciate them. Maybe just two islands and more time on each would have been better.
Hotel pick up was easy to...
Hotel pick up was easy to book and close to my Airbnb so convenient. Getting to and from the ship was good, but the boat was very hot and stuffy inside which isn’t idea when they’re giving the optional excision briefings. These could have been done over the tanoy and then we could have to to purchase tickets rather than how they did it. Due to rougher seas on the day we didn’t get to visit Hydra (which is the island I really booked for) but they did give longer on the other two islands. Personally I felt the island stops were not long enough even with the extra time. The lunch on board was a nice selection: chicken thigh, fish in a tomatoes based sauce, rice, potato salad, chickpeas, roasted vegetables (aubergines/ potatoes/ peppers), bread and a dessert.
There was very little...
There was very little time on the islands which was shortened even more by how long it took to get off the ship. There were not enough chairs for everyone to sit while on board so many people, including us, came back early to the ship in order to grab a seat, which again gave us even less time to explore the islands.