Cruise the islands of Poros, Hydra and Egina from Athens
Greece is recognized for all its architectural splendour, its temples, its mythology, but did you know that it is also surely the most beautiful islands in the world? Now it is possible to from Athens for a cruise day to discover the Greek islands, these open doors on the sun, the sea and history.
Presentation
Flickr – Tilemahos Efthimiadis
The Greek islands have always been represented as postcards simply because it is truly the case. Each of the islands is a small haven of peace , a paradise that can be discovered by boat from Athens .
In each island, you can find the sea with this sensational turquoise water, this unique horizon line, these rocks that cut your gaze away. Between varied landscapes and diversity of heritage, the Greek islands compete with beauty to spell the visitor you are. Among the most famous are the islands of Santorini, Poros, Egina, Corfu, and Corfu. Mykonos or Rhodes . But you will focus on only 3 of them to make the most of them.
A custom day
From your hotel, a shuttle takes you to the port of Piraeus where you can go to the discovery of the Greek islands as you like. The cruise is peaceful and you can enjoy delicious dishes but also exotic dances and traditional music like the famous Sirtaki. Then it is the visit of the most beautiful islands of the Gulf of Saronique: each island has magnificent treasures.
A cruise on 3 islands off Athens
Engineering is known for its history but also for its plantations of pistachiers and small villages that have feet in the water.
Poros is an island where are expressed with voluptuous pine forests and lemongrass plantations.
Hydra is the island of all artists and craftsmen (peintres, photographers, sculptors) : the originality of this island is that one can visit it with a traditional means of transport, i.e. a donkey back.
Flickr – Tilemahos Efthimiadis
In closing the visit of one of these islands, you can go back to the boat of your cruise, lunch typical dishes and go to discover the pepites of other islands. For all your trips, a bus awaits you in order to optimise your visit time and to go in search of temples, remote places.
From your day to visit the Greek islands, you will be given the chance to attend and participate in a traditional Greek folklore show.
In summary, the trip to the Greek islands from Athens lasts about 11 a.m. . A pick-up with a bus is made at the foot of your hotel around 7:00 a.m. and you can visit up to 3 small islands in the day with a time of presence on each 2 hours. It should be noted that, depending on the weather, the order of the island visits may be changed.
Have you explored the islands of the Saronique Gulf on a cruise?
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