Aegina Island St Nektarios & Temple of Athina Aphaia Private Tour
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Overview
Start with a hotel pick up to the port of Piraeus, then a great boat ride enjoying the views from the ferry's decks. Explore this pine green island with your private driver/guide and with full flexibility that a private tour offers. A relaxing island in the Saronic Gulf facing Athens with small fishing villages, and a "swimming pool like" water.
Visit the island's famous St Nektarios monastery, explore the Perdika fishing village, and the Temple of Athena Aphaia with the amazing views. Let your guide recommend the best location for an authentic lunch right next to the water.
Enjoy an undistracted sunset while cruising back to Athens.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- In-car bottled water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag
- Pick up and drop off from/to your Athens location and all transfers while on Aegina Island
- Non smoking private driver & brand new vehicles 2021-25
- Optional swim at Moni isle. Arrange with the tour organizer after booking the tour [extra cost].
- Private tour for 1-3 (5 door vehicle) or 4-8 related people (large minivan)
- You can OPTIONALLY add time to enjoy swimming: Needs to prearrange plus extra cost!..
Not included
- Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens center (subject to an additional cost but not necessarily)
- Return boat/ferry tickets to Aegina island (24 EUR/person) which we prebook.
- Approximate cost of lunch [your tour leader will suggest tavernas and you enjoy privetely]
- Shopping/souvenir stops unless required by the traveler/s
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE FOR THE SITE of Athina Aphaia
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees
- Return ferry tickets to Aegina island
Itinerary
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1
Aegina Waterfront
Aegina is a lovely island in close distance to Athens. This is why it gets very popular as a weekend destination for the Athenians. The most popular tourist places is Agia Marina, Souvala and Marathon with relaxing beaches, while very nice is also the seaside village of Perdika. The most important sight in Aegina Greece is the Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia, constructed in the 6th century BC.
15 min Admission included -
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Temple of Aphaia
The Temple of Aphaia is one of the major attractions that one can see on the island of Aegina. Built on a hill, at 160 meters, it is surrounded by pine trees and it stands out for its unique energy. Since prehistoric times (1300 B.C.) it has been a unique place of worship!
1h Admission not included -
3
On the Southern edge of the island lies the small fishing village of Perdika. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque spots on the island and still has the characterictics of the Aegean style of square houses and narrow streets. Many tavernas to eat fish. From here you can take a small boat to the island of Moni.
1h 30m Admission free -
4
Agios Nektarios Monastery
One of the most visited sites on Aegina is the church of Agios Nektarios. Agios Nektarios was known as a great miracle worker, particularly as a healer of every sort of disease, he was also a prolific writer, theologist, philosopher, moralist, educator, poet, ascetic and mystic.
1h Admission free -
5
Moni Island Beach
OPTIONAL: A short boat ride to Moni island (OR in Aegina Island) for swimming in the crystal clear water. This requires extra time and a longer day, with an extra cost of 50 to 110 EUR, depending on the number of people.
1h Admission not included
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus port. Possible extra cost for some locations.
Schedule
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
The absolute best tour ever. Panayoti our driver was a true gentleman and made the experience so much better
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour to the Aegina Island. Panayiotis is a wonderful tour guide who is very knowledgeable and kind. Aegina is a much quieter island compared to Santorini and Mykonos which is the perfect to place to relax your mind. I will definitely book with this company for future trips. You will not be disappointed.
Full day experience of local island 1 hr ferry ride from Athens. Much better than spending most of your time on boat island hopping. Good balance of sightseeing and time to experience local restaurants/shopping.
This 8 hour tour is amazing. The ruins are magnificent and the scenery spectacular. What made this tour special was our tour guide Panayiotis. His knowledge of Greek Mythology and familiarity of Greece is unmatched. I cannot say enough positive things about him and the tour company but would recommend to anyone who is looking for a wonderful 8 hour private tour of the island, experience the best pistachios and pistachio ice cream you won't find a better company
This is a great way to see Aegina in a single day and learn while doing it. Theo was a great guide and was knowledgeable about the island. Would highly recommend this tour.
Our family had a wonderful time in Aegina!! Our tour guide Panos was absolutely hilarious, no other way to put it. He elevated our experience to another level with his greatly appreciated commentary. We saw a diverse range of sites at a perfect pace and received a lovely lunch recommendation from Panos. Beautiful landscapes and views, divine pistachio ice cream, highly recommend. Thanks!!
We had a wonderful tour of Aegina with our tour guide Panagiotis. He was very knowledgeable about the island and was very professional. He took care of all logistics and recommended a lovely restaurant for lunch. We are a family of 5 and we highly recommend this private tour. It was a perfect day! PK
The guide was extremely accommodating and helpful. In addition to being well-versed in the local history.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 08:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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