Poros

Explore the Saronic Islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina on this day trip from Athens. Cruise over the azure waters of the Mediterranean sea and have free time on each island. Savor a mouth-watering buffet lunch as you sail. After a morning transfer by bus from Athens to the port, hop on board a cruise ship and be invited to one of its spacious open decks. From the deck, you’ll have a great vantage point for enjoying views of the Greek coast. The first stop is the island of Poros, the smallest of the 3 islands you’ll visit on the tour. It’s separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait. Have ample time to explore the island and once you’re on board again you’ll be served a delicious lunch as the ship sail towards Hydra. Take in the stunning views as you enter the port of Hydra and see the cove that at one time served as a shelter for pirates. From the open decks, marvel at the dramatic landscapes of this island. There will be time for you to explore the narrow, stone-paved streets of the island on foot, or by saddled donkey, which is the traditional mode of transportation. If you choose to go by foot, you can walk along the old seaside promenade and perhaps stop at some of the small shops. When you return to the ship, the captain heads for Aegina which is the largest of the 3 islands on the tour. Apart from its beautiful harbor, there are numerous interesting sites that you’ll have a chance to discover on your own. Alternatively, you can join an excursion to the Temple of Aphaia at an additional cost. Return to your cruise-boat and enjoy your one-hour sail back to the port. Disembark and finish your trip (if option selected) in Athens.

Make the most of Athens with an all-inclusive Athens City Pass. This full packed ticket unlocks access to over 15 top attractions, choose from. Marvel at the soaring heights of the Acropolis to the fascinating exhibits of the New Acropolis Museum. The Athens City Pass also includes a complimentary hop-on hop-off bus tour for 48-hours through the city's captivating streets. To make your experience is fully complete, our top recommendation for you: Book your One Day Cruise, including hotel transfer and lunch buffet, to the famous three islands Hydra, Poros & Aegina. Explore the city at your own pace with up to 5 days validity and save up to 60 % compare to single bookings. The following attractions are included: Landmarks and monuments: • Acropolis with Parthenon - skip the line entry ticket and time slot • The Temple of Athena Nike • The Propylaea as a monumental entrance gate • The Erechtheion with the famous Caryatids Hall Museum and galleries: • New Acropolis Museum • Herakleidon Museum • Kotsanas Museum: Ancient Greece – The Origins of Technologies • Kotsanas Museum: Ancient Greek Musical Instruments and Games • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum • Museum of Illusions • Hellenic Motor museum • Athens War Museum Hop-on Hop-Off: • 48-hour Hop on Hop off bus ticket Activities & Leisure Attractions: Day Cruise from Athens to islands of Hydra, Poros & Aegina (incl. lunch buffet and hotel transfer), optional bookable Discount Partner (save up to 50% off): • Designer Outlet McArthurGlen • Museumsshop: "Alex Mylona" Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art • Frissiras Museum • Mastiha Shop • Electric Bike Tours • Heteroclito Cave & Bar a Vin • Elixir, Spices & Herbs • Daily Theatrical Show

Athens Day Cruise is more than just a trip—it’s a tradition. Operating since 1965, this full-day cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina has become a beloved classic for travelers seeking to experience the essence of the Saronic Gulf. Over the decades, we’ve fine-tuned every moment onboard to create a relaxing, enriching, and unforgettable experience for our guests. Discover the original one-day cruise from Athens to the stunning Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina—a route we've proudly operated since 1965. This all-inclusive day trip combines sightseeing, local culture, and relaxation in a single itinerary that’s been trusted by over a million travelers. With nearly 60 years of experience, we’ve perfected this island-hopping cruise to offer you a seamless and memorable escape from the city. Enjoy a buffet lunch onboard, live music and entertainment, guided tours (optional), and ample free time on each island. Whether you're visiting as a couple, family, or group, this is the ultimate way to explore Greek islands in one day from Athens. Experience the Greek Islands on a full-day trip from Athens to the scenic islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Take the trip on a comfortable boat with many amenities and a friendly crew. Depart on the cruise from the old port of Athens in Faliro and go to Hydra where you have some free time to explore the cobblestone alleys and see the unique architecture, and the donkeys that still provide public transportation, and go swimming if you like. Take an optional walking tour of the town to see historic landmarks and traditional houses (at an extra fee). Later the cruise continues to Poros island, full of green pine forests and scented lemon groves, where you have more time to walk in the town and shop or eat at a local taverna. Continue to Aegina island, known for its pistachio groves and beautiful beaches. Take an optional bus tour of the Temple of Aphaia and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios in Aegina (at an extra fee). During the cruise, enjoy a full meal from a buffet full of various Greek and Mediterranean delicacies. On the way back to Athens, enjoy extra drinks from the bar and enjoy entertainment and dancing presented live by a group of Greek artists and dancers. End the cruise in the evening. If you book the option with hotel transfer, be transferred back to your hotel area in downtown Athens.

Set sail on a luxurious 50-meter vessel from Marina Kalitheas , complete with elegant lounges, dining areas, and modern amenities. Enjoy comfort with air conditioning, strong Wi-Fi, and fully-stocked bars as you cruise through the peaceful Saronic Gulf. Hydra (90-minute stop) Your first stop is the picturesque island of Hydra, famous for its stunning beauty and history. Wander along charming cobblestone streets, where donkeys are the island's main transport, and take a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters. Poros (50-minute stop) Next, visit the tranquil island of Poros, known for its neoclassical architecture and romantic charm. Stroll through the town, visit the Archaeological Museum, and enjoy the local cafés and taverns for a relaxing experience. Aegina (2-hour stop) Finish your island journey on Aegina, the legendary home of Achilles. Explore the ancient Temple of Aphaea, offering breathtaking views, and visit the Church of Saint Nectarios to discover the rich history of this beautiful island.

After taking a transfer from Athens to the port, enjoy a welcome drink aboard as the boat sets sail for the cosmopolitan island of Hydra, where you'll have around 90 minutes to do whatever your heart desires. Enjoy the island's unique charms, and see the amphitheater shape that once served as a safe haven for Saronic pirates. From the decks, admire the special architecture and dramatic views of the island, the old traditional stone houses and mansions that silently stood witness to a long and turbulent history. Next stop, the island of Poros. For around 50 minutes, there is an opportunity to discover what makes the island famous - its natural beauty and the pine trees. Stroll around its hidden alleys full of little white houses and admire the famous and historical clock tower of Poros. Continue on to the island of Aegina It is world-renowned for pistachios, unique sandy beaches and the temple of Afea. Stay at the port for around 2 hours, and enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal clear blue waters or wander around the island and enjoy your coffee. Don't forget to taste the famous pistachio sweets. After sailing back to the port, be transferred to back to Athens.

Take a full-day Greek Island cruise from Athens and sail to the Aegean islands of Hydra and Poros in the Gulf of Aegina. Departing from Marina Delta Kallitheas in Athens, sail across to Hydra, the beloved muse of painters, craftsmen, and photographers. The combination of its unique architecture, crystal clear waters, splendid crafts shops, and habit of getting about by donkey, make it one of the last examples of a living Mediterranean history. (1 hour and 10 min stay) Continue to Poros, the smallest of the 3 islands. Poros Town nestles quietly in the embrace of deep green pine forests and mildly scented lemon groves. A climb to the town’s Bell Tower affords unforgettable views.(50 min stay) After some free time to explore on your own, set sail for Aegina. Lunch will be served on board as you pass through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnese coast from Poros. Known for its rich history, pistachio groves, lively fish market, and floating fruit and vegetable market, as well as picturesque seaside villages, Aegina was once a rival to Athens, and you can visit the majestic 5th-century BC Temple of the Goddess Aphaea overlooking the Saronic Gulf, regarded as the best preserved ancient temple of Greece. But the day doesn’t end there! A traditional Greek folk show, featuring singers and dancers in original costumes form all over Greece will entertain you on the return journey to Marina Delta Kallitheas.

The daily cruise goes to three magical Greek treasures of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Crossing the Saronic Gulf Islands isn’t just a trip but is an experience that you’ll never forget. Board a new cruise vessel meeting all the modern requirements of the 21st Century with a 70 meter long, 10 meter wide and 3 meter deep ship capacity for 600 passengers. Sail the seas of the Saronic Gulf with five brand new bars, five spacious and luxurious lounges of high aesthetic quality, state-of-the-art audiovisual systems, a modern kitchen featuring the latest equipment, a new specially designed VIP area for 60 people and one VIP cabin. This new vessel promises its passengers comfort, entertainment and luxury that the one-day cruise market has never seen before. Come on-board and experience the harmonious combination of Greek hospitality and multicultural co-existence. A big group of people of different nationalities, customs and cultures along with unique Greek hospitality and entertainment will travel like never before. Dance and sing together across the deep blue Mediterranean waters, enjoying the sun and tasty foods and delicacies. The cosmopolitan Hydra with its cobblestone alleys, its unspoilt unique architectural beauty, as well as the traditional means of transportation that you can still find on the island, its donkeys will make visitors fall in love at first sight. Enjoy a walk and discover the historic landmarks. Then visit the leafy island of Poros with its insuperable natural beauty and thousands of pine trees expanding from the steep and sandy beaches, composing the romance and calmness of the island. Head to the historical Aegina, which took its name by the beautiful nymph that was kidnapped by Zeus. Aegina is well-known across the world for the delicious pistachios, the beautiful beaches, the Temple of Aphea and St. Nektarios Monastery. Additionally, you can book transportation, breakfast on-board and excursions on the islands for an extra fee. The local tour provider also organizes shore excursions in Hydra and Aegina. The shore excursions include a Hydra walking tour, a swim escape to Agistri Island with traditional boat from Aegina and the experience of Afaia Ancient Temple and the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. Nektarios on Aegina by bus.

Discover the beaches of Poros with this one-way transfer between Piraeus harbor and Poros. Reach Piraeus harbor from downtown Athens in just 30-minutes with the metro. Have the option to select a ticket to or from the island. Ride on a well-maintained and spacious ship. Explore the natural beauty of the island of Poros. Download your ticket and complete the check-in conveniently with an online link. Hop aboard the ferry and relax with ocean views from the outdoor deck or covered seating area.  Buy drinks and snacks onboard to savor on your trip to or from Poros, the jewel of the Saronic Gulf. Make getting out of Athens easy with this simple trip to azure waters with lush vegetation.

From the meeting point, take a coach transfer to the port, where you will board a cruise vessel for a full-day cruise of the Saronic Islands with lunch. Set sail at 08:15 and cruise to the island of Hydra. Discover an idyllic location untouched by time during your 1-hour stay on the island. Then, cruise to the leafy island of Poros, separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait. Get an enchanting view of Poros town, and then spend about an hour on the island, where green pine forests and lemon groves grow in abundance. Continue to the island of Aegina, known for its pistachio groves and beautiful beaches. Take an optional bus trip to the majestic Temple of Aphaea or swim off the nearest beaches during your 1.5 hours on the island. Re-embark the boat, and sail back to the port for a late afternoon arrival, where a coach will be waiting to take you back to your hotel on arrival.

Experience the Greek Islands on a full-day trip from Athens to the scenic islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Take the trip on a comfortable boat with many amenities and a friendly crew. Depart on the cruise from the old port of Athens in Faliro and go to Hydra where you have some free time to explore the cobblestone alleys and see the unique architecture, and the donkeys that still provide public transportation, and go swimming if you like. Take an optional walking tour of the town to see historic landmarks and traditional houses (at an extra fee). Later the cruise continues to Poros island, full of green pine forests and scented lemon groves, where you have more time to walk in the town and shop or eat at a local taverna. Continue to Aegina island, known for its pistachio groves and beautiful beaches. Take an optional bus tour of the Temple of Aphaia and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios in Aegina (at an extra fee). During the cruise, enjoy a full meal from a buffet full of various Greek and Mediterranean delicacies. On the way back to Athens, enjoy extra drinks from the bar and enjoy entertainment and dancing presented live by a group of Greek artists and dancers. End the cruise in the evening. If you book the option with hotel transfer, be transferred back to your hotel area in downtown Athens.