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Aegina Island Day Trip: Beaches and History
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Explore Aegina Island’s rich culture and history on a guided bus tour from Athens. Enjoy authentic experiences and personalized itineraries for unforgettable memories.
Explore Aegina Island’s rich culture and history on a guided bus tour from Athens. Enjoy authentic experiences and personalized itineraries for unforgettable memories.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Port of Piraeus - Begin your adventure by boarding the ferry!
- Agios Nektarios Monastery - The Monastery of Agios (Saint) Nektarios stands as Aegina’s most significant religious site, situated 6 km from the heart of Aegina Town. Established by Bishop of Pentapolis Nektarios between 1904-1910, it was founded at the request of several nuns….
- Port of Piraeus - Begin your adventure by boarding the ferry!
- Agios Nektarios Monastery - The Monastery of Agios (Saint) Nektarios stands as Aegina’s most significant religious site, situated 6 km from the heart of Aegina Town. Established by Bishop of Pentapolis Nektarios between 1904-1910, it was founded at the request of several nuns. Bishop Nektarios made Aegina his home in 1908, although the monastery had been operational since 1904 under his leadership while he was at Rizarios School. He resided at the monastery for 13 years and was laid to rest beneath a plane tree outside the church.
- Temple of Aphaia - The Temple of Aphaia, also known as Afea, is an ancient Greek temple located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on Aegina Island, nestled in the Saronic Gulf.
- Paralia Agias Marinas - Enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear Greek waters of the ArgoSaronic Gulf.
- Aegina Town - Aegina Town, the island’s capital and main port, is a charming little town featuring beautiful neoclassical buildings in vibrant colors, narrow streets, quaint cafes, lovely squares, and a picturesque port where colorful fishing boats dock. The town is a burst of colors, highlighted by the vibrant pistachio nuts available everywhere. There are numerous restaurants to savor a delightful lunch during leisure time.
- Fish Market - A small fish market with several traditional taverns and seafood restaurants in Aegina Town.
- Aegina Waterfront - Take a leisurely walk around the port of this authentic Greek island. Board the ferry for your return journey.
- Port of Piraeus - Conclude your island getaway where it all began.
What's Included
- Ferry tickets (if option selected)
- Guided bus tour to Aegina Island
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking tour leader
- Ferry tickets (if option selected)
- Guided bus tour to Aegina Island
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking tour leader
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets of Aphaia temple (10€)
- Ferry tickets (if you have not booked the option with tickets included).
- Meals and Drinks
- Pick-up and Drop-off
- Entrance tickets of Aphaia temple (10€)
- Ferry tickets (if you have not booked the option with tickets included).
- Meals and Drinks
- Pick-up and Drop-off
Additional Information
Take a break from the busy atmosphere of Athens with a delightful day trip to Aegina, a captivating island in the Saronic Gulf. A quick ferry journey will bring you to Aegina, where you can enjoy a wonderful mix of beautiful beaches, historical ruins, and charming streets. Discover the island’s fascinating past at the Temple of Aphaia, stroll through…
Take a break from the busy atmosphere of Athens with a delightful day trip to Aegina, a captivating island in the Saronic Gulf. A quick ferry journey will bring you to Aegina, where you can enjoy a wonderful mix of beautiful beaches, historical ruins, and charming streets. Discover the island’s fascinating past at the Temple of Aphaia, stroll through the quaint town, and savor its renowned pistachios. Whether seeking relaxation or excitement, this day trip offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day of discovery and relaxation.
- For guests who have booked the tour without ferry tickets, please do not worry. We will contact you one day before your tour’s departure to inform you regarding purchasing the tickets.
- Please note that tour duration and timings may vary due to traffic conditions.
- Restrooms are available on the ferry.
- Modest attire is required to enter Agios Nektarios Monastery.
Location
5 star cafe e8
Meet your tour leader at 08:30 AM at the 5 Star Café, Gate E8, near Piraeus Metro Station by the Saronic Ferries ticket offices. Your tour leader will be holding a Tag Athens sign. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kent_g
Nov 9, 2025
Aegina comes alive - It was an all around great day; Maria, our tour guide, met us at the pier and checked us in easily, gave us her phone number in case we had any issues, and we were on our way aboard a ferry to Aegina. Be sure to check out the bow of the boat as birds follow in our wake looking for churned up fish and kids were throwing bread to birds in mid flight which made for some great pictures. Upon debarking, Maria was there again and directed us to our bus. I just had a feeling of security knowing that she was taking care of us and we would not miss out on any of the experiences the island had to offer. We stopped numerous times on the way to our first stop, the monastery, for some photo opportunities along the coast with Maria pointing out and describing the historical significance of the stops. She was a wealth of knowledge. We had plenty of time to wander around to see the monastery and church. Our second stop, the temple of the nymph Aphaia, looked like a mini Parthenon. The stop also had a great view of the coast below. Upon our return to the port of Aegina, we were able to explore and have a leisurely meal before we had to board for our return ferry ride. The views of the harbor were enhanced by a beautiful sunset that capped off a great day. Maria also had a surprise ending gift for each of us, a sampling of pistachio inspired treats from her favorite shop. If you get a chance to visit the island of Aegina, do it with this tour and with Maria. While the island was wonderful, Maria really made it come alive. Thanks.
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Felixtsai
Oct 31, 2025
A Perfect Day on Aegina with Maria - Visiting Aegina Island was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our guide, Maria, was warm, engaging, and full of fascinating cultural and historical knowledge. She took us to a hidden monastery tucked away in the hills, then to an incredible seaside restaurant where we got to choose our own fish to grill — the chef even invited me into the kitchen!
We sampled Aegina’s famous pistachios, explored the charming downtown area at our own pace, and enjoyed a relaxed, well-paced itinerary. The group of about 14 people was the perfect size — small enough to feel personal but large enough to be social.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the authentic charm, history, and flavors of Aegina. Maria made the day unforgettable!
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Sandrakq5479od
Oct 18, 2025
Learn about Aegina and explore - The tour was the perfect mix between learning information about Aegina and the different sights provided by our guide Maria and bering able to explore the different stops afterwards by yourself! Thank you fur such a great day trip!
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Dale
Oct 9, 2025
Easy, interesting tour - It was easy to book this tour online for my daughter and myself. The instructions for where and when to meet were clear. There were 10 people total on the tour. Maria was our tour guide and she was very fun and knowledgeable about the island and its history. It was the end of the season so was not crowded anywhere we went. I learned a lot about pistachios we stopped by some pistachio trees for a little lesson. There was time to explore when we stopped at various places. We stopped for lunch at a nice restaurant with a view of the sea, we could pick which restaurant we wanted to go to. My daughter bought some clothes at a good price since it was the end of the season abd shops were closing. The last stop was a wonderful shop that had pistachio everything, and we all got to have samples of sweets, ice cream and some pestos. Our driver Marcos was very good and also knowledgeable about the about the island. We had just the right amount of time at each stop to take photos and walk around. The van was a nice Mercedes Sprinter. I would highly recommend if you want to go to Aegina Island to take this tour!
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Condesao
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent Small Group Tour of Aegina - What a great visit to Aegina. Margarita took such good care of us from greeting us at Piraeus to the final good bye. This 10 hour outing included 1+ hour ferry rides to and from the island. We were driven around the island in a small luxury bus by an excellent driver. Margarita gave us so much history of the island, the temple, monastery and towns plus much information about pistachios, local water and energy systems… We had free time to explore the towns and 2 hours lunch or swim in Ayios Marina. I highly recommend this all-day, small-group tour.
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Sharontowlson
Sep 23, 2025
Great day trip from... - Great day trip from Athens, guide great explained everything and there at every step. Don’t be frightened by the stop at the pistachio shop it was great fun and very friendly!!
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Kd4travel
Sep 21, 2025
Margaritas was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and very attentive. She was so kind. She explained all the sites very we - Margaritas was exceptional!!! She really made the trip a amazing experience. Can't wait to take another experience with her.
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Sophie-maria
Sep 19, 2025
The tour was informative and very well layer out. - The tour guide had an abundance of information, and her enthusiasm and love for her country are evident. Very good! She was patient and ensured that the group knew exactly where to meet and when to meet. The tour guide provided great guidance as of where, for example, to go for lunch or where to go for a swim.
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Doug_f
Sep 7, 2025
Recommended - Excellent tour guide, only small party of 8 in total
very knowledgable tour guide, the monastery and history of the saint was very interesting and the samples of pistachios were amazing
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Z2255gmelizabethm
Oct 19, 2025
Lots to enjoy! - Great sites and a wonderful island, with many varied experiences, and tremendous shopping, especially with the sales at the end of season. Directions for meeting places could be more specific.
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