VIP Day Cruise to Greek Islands
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque island of Hydra
- Discover the charming town of Poros
- Visit the historic Aegina Island
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the Saronic Gulf
- Savor a delicious onboard lunch with local specialties
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina
- Guided tours on each island
- Lunch and refreshments onboard
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
First stop, is the port of Poros where our stay is for 1 hour. Poros is the island of peace, romance and jauntiness. Walk across the town and discover the city hall, the archeological museum and head towards the highest point of the island, to discover the historical and famous clock tower.
Next stop is the cosmopolitan Hydra where the cruise ship remains for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Hydra is a very popular island because of its extremely picturesque capital, full of red-tiled houses and stone-paved narrow alleys. The traditional means of transportation that you can find on the island, its donkeys, will make you fall in love with it at first sight.
Last stop, is the famous island of Aegina which is the biggest island of the Saronic gulf and well known for its great production of colorful pistachios, the Temple of Afaia and the monastery of Saint Nektarios. We stay at the port of Aegina for around 2 hours. There is enough time to enjoy your coffee and the famous pistachio sweets at the beautiful port or discover its hidden treasures. After sailing back to port you'll be transferred to Athens.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates seasonally; check availability for your travel dates.
- Advanced booking is recommended to secure your spot.
- The cruise is subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to adverse weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for island explorations.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning island views.
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
You will get exactly what...
You will get exactly what you paid for. Included pick up & drop off from your hotel, skip the line to enter the ship, nice VIP area with your designated friendly ship staff to serve you refreshments, appetizer, and a 3 course meal. And of course time to visit 3 beautiful islands! I have no complaints about this tour.
Great do on the water
The VIP experience was worth it for us to not be as crowded or always fighting for space. The staff was so attentive and made for a great day.
It's a long day but a...
It's a long day but a worthwhile experience. Lots of history and beautiful places to see. It's a definite must do when visiting Athens
Best option for seeing multiple islands in one day
I was skeptical after reading so many reviews that said this type of cruise would turn into a huge sales pitch for excursions and other up-sells, but I did not witness any of that happening. I absolutely hate any type of up-selling, and that would have immediately been a deal breaker for me. Everything about this day cruise turned out to be well-organized, and the VIP experience was truly that. They really take care of you, if you go for the VIP package. The food was truly awful, but then again, I have never been on any type of cruise that had decent food, so I can't really blame this particular company for something that other companies can't do any better. There is not really much to see or do on the islands, but the cruise operator does a good job of getting you there as efficiently and comfortably as possible. The social experience of being on the boat was the best part of the entire day, because you have plenty of people to talk to, as long as you are willing to meet new people. The scenery is beautiful, and the pistachio island had some of the best ice cream in the world, even better than the award-winning gelato shops in Italy. If you want to see the islands, and you only have one day, this seems to be the best option.
Three Island Tour
Great day overall! Signed up for the VIP experience and it was nice to have a private space to relax. At the same time it would have been better if there was additional, above deck space, dedicated to the VIP option. Completed a Greek island Cruise and this experience was still enjoyable with no regrets.