Aegina Island Day Small Group Tour with Ferry Tickets Included
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About this experience
Begin your day at Piraeus Port at 08:30 am, where you’ll meet your tour host at the designated meeting point, receive your ferry tickets, and be guided to the high-speed jet ferry or catamaran departing for Aegina.
With ferry tickets included and a small group size, enjoy a smooth, quick crossing, an easygoing pace, and personal attention from your tour leader throughout the day.
Once on the island, visit a local pistachio farm to learn how Aegina’s famous pistachios are grown and produced, followed by tastings of local products.
Continue through the island’s rich past, from the medieval churches of Palaiochora to the serene Monastery of Agios Nektarios and the hilltop Temple of Athena Aphaia with its sweeping views.
Enjoy free time in Agia Marina, giving you the chance to swim, relax, or enjoy lunch by the sea.
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Aegina Island Day Small Group Tour with Ferry Tickets Included
What's included
Professional and Licensed English-Speaking Tour Host
Luxury Air-Conditioned Transportation on the Island
Pistachio tasting and local product sampling
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Your tour host will meet you at the corner of Akti Tzelepi and Astiggos at 08:30am , just outside Gate 8 of Piraeus Port. After providing your ferry tickets, the tour host will lead the group to the high-speed jet ferry or catamaran departing for Aegina Island.
The crossing takes approximately 40–45 minutes.
2
Pistachio Farm Experience – Discover Aegina’s famous PDO pistachios and witness the
traditional harvesting and production process firsthand.
3
Pistachio Tasting – Taste a variety of delicious local pistachio-based products
4
Temple of Athena Aphaia – Marvel at Aegina’s ancient temple and enjoy breathtaking panoramic
views over the Aegean Sea
Admission Tickets are NOT Included - €10 Per/Person
5
Agios Nektarios Monastery – Visit one of Greece’s largest and most important monasteries,
founded by the most recent saint of the Orthodox Church
6
Palaiochora – Explore the medieval capital of Aegina and admire historic churches dating back to
the 9th centur
7
Agia Marina – Enjoy free time in this charming seaside town, famous for its beautiful beach,
swimming, and seaside tavernas
8
Enjoy some free time in Aegina town before departure — the perfect opportunity for last-minute shopping and to pick up the famous Aegina pistachios.
9
Stop 9
After providing your ferry tickets, the tour host will lead the group to the high-speed jet ferry or catamaran departing for Pireaus Port Island.
The crossing takes approximately 50 minutes.
What's not included
Entrance fees to the Temple of Athena Aphaia
Licensed Tour Guide inside the Archaeological site
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
Your Tour Host will be waiting at the corner of streets Akti Tzelepi & Astiggos, right outside of Gate 8 of Piraeus Port at 08:30 am
Map URL : https://www.google.com/maps/place/37.94569161009966,23.64115200144542
About Athens
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Acropolis of Athens
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2-3 hours
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Ancient Agora of Athens
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Plaka
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Acropolis Museum
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Museum
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Historical
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Moussaka
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Dinner
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Dessert
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- Explore local neighborhoods for an authentic Greek experience
- Try local street food for a quick and delicious meal
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