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Aegina Island Day Trip: Beaches and History
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35 Ratings
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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 - Board the ferry to commence your adventure!
- 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 and 1910, it was founded at the behest of several nuns….
- Port of Piraeus - Board the ferry to commence your adventure!
- 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 and 1910, it was founded at the behest of several nuns. Bishop Nektarios made Aegina his home in 1908, although the monastery began functioning again in 1904 under his leadership while he was still 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 - Immerse yourself in the azure 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, delightful 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. Numerous restaurants offer a perfect spot for lunch during your free time.
- Aegina Waterfront - Enjoy a leisurely walk around the port of this genuine 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.
- Please note that a valid ID or passport is required for all passengers traveling by boat.
- 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.
- 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
4.9
(35 Ratings)
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C
May 28, 2026
Worth it! - It was nice to get out of Athens for the day and see a different island. The ruins were amazing (they are in really good condition, compared to others). The beach is wonderful and the pistachio tasting at the end was delicious! We loved Maria!
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Spring1972
May 25, 2026
Amazing time on the island (delighted to see pistachio trees) - We had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide Maria was very knowledgeable, organized and made sure that we have a good time on the island. My main reason to visit Aegina was the fact that the island grows a lot of pistachios and I wanted to see the farms and the nut on the tree although island has much more to offer. We were not rushed anywhere and instead of doing three islands in one day and spending an hour on each (which is something one of the other Viator tour offers), spending more time on just one island was more worth it. Temple of Aphaia and the monastery were good sights to visit. Our last stop at the pistachio shop where we sampled a lot of things and bought some delicacies was a great way to end our day before we embarked the boat back to Athens. I definitely recommend this tour.
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471peterk
May 14, 2026
Good way to see the island - Pleasant tour of the island
A bit long towards the end and we opted for an earlier ferry back. Excellent helpful tour guide Maria.
Good driver and comfortable mini bus.
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John_s
May 12, 2026
Interesting and fun trip to Aegina - This trip provided an excellent balance of Greek island history, culture, shopping, and food. Our guide, Maria, was very knowledgeable and provided us with interesting information about Aegina throughout the trip. She even sang to us! Highly recommmend.
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Guillaumesu5168oa
Apr 29, 2026
A very good day trip - A very good day trip. Maria's explanations were very clear and interesting, her recommendations regarding the restaurant and the pistachios too. I definitely recommend this experience if you want to discover the island.
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Michael_k
Apr 10, 2026
Fun day with an incredible guide - Fun day filled with a variety of sights and activities. Our guide, Maria, was so warm and kind. She recommended all of her favorite places and did not disappoint. It was like having a local family member.
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James_w
Apr 8, 2026
Agena island - The tour operator was very impressive on her knowledge of the island and very knowledgeable on the pistachio industry great personality
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Culture31275573862
Apr 4, 2026
Great trip - We had a great time and our tour guides Maria and Peter were amazing and full of knowledge. Maria even went out of her way to make sure we secured safe transportation back to our hotel. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend and hopefully you get Maria as your tour guide.
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Vegetablemasala
Mar 30, 2026
Very Professional / Amazing Tour Guides. - Very professional from initial contact to completion of tour.
The guides were amazing and very informative.
Thank you to Harianna and the Tag Athens Team.
as well as all 3 guides Vangelis / Maria and John (the archaeologist).
No loose ends to check up on ....extremely good follow up.
Well recommended Tour Company and Guides.
Thank You.
Kalpana & Joseph.
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Doughn7947yk
Mar 29, 2026
5+ stars for over the top service - Maria and Peter were awesome guides. Easy to find to start and they toured us around the entire island with plenty of time to look, shop, eat and rest. Maria went above and beyond by walking us off the ferry on return and helping locate transportation back safely. Six Star Service!
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