A Day at Sea

Summer is quickly approaching, and you cannot wait for it to get here. So why not organize a small gateway excursion to appease your appetite?

You pick up the globe, spin it, and leave fate to decide your next destination…

Would you look at that, Greece it is. But then, the ever-recurring dilemma appears. Should you visit Athens, the old city of gods, once the cradle of civilization – or – just lay back and enjoy the beautiful Greek summer which is already underway in one of the numerous islands?

To that we say, why not both?

Even if you decide to visit Athens, and feast on the plentiful beauties, stories, and secrets it conceals, you can still spend a day at sea and experience a different side of this country with no fuss. Join a full-day cruise from Athens and discover three of the most famous and fascinating islands of the Saronic Gulf and of course, a swim in the turquoise Mediterranean sea!

First, there’s Hydra, with the extremely picturesque capital, filled with red-tiled houses and stone-paved narrow alleys which are built like an amphitheater as a safe shelter for Pirates.

Then there’s Poros. The vibrant lakeside resort with the grand historic clock tower engulfing the pastel-hued stack of houses is as romantic as it gets and a prime destination for shopping.

And last, but certainly not least, Aegina, an Athenian suburb by all regards, combines the alluring, laid-back character of a typical Greek island with a fair dose of prestigious classical landmarks.

So, start packing, and remember to bring along your bathing suit. No matter where you go in Greece, there is always a chance of impromptu bathing time.

For cruises visiting the Saronic Gulf, click below:

One day cruise Hydra, Poros & Aegina islands

Hydra a glamorous island in the Saronic Gulf

This pure gem of a Greek Island in the Saronic Gulf is one of the most romantic weekend gateways from Athens.

The islanders use around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, there are no cars or motorbikes, this is one of many reasons why Hydra preserves its distinctive atmosphere and character through the passage of time, with its traditional stone mansions, narrow cobble stoned streets, quaint secluded squares.

Today it is easy for the visitor to understand that Hydra is a magnet for the international jet-set, and also beloved by writers, painters and photographers. The island experienced an exceptional economic growth in the past, thanks to its great naval and commercial activity. Hydra’s powerful fleet also participated in many crucial sea battles, significantly to the War of Independence of 1821.

It is also a surprising fact, that such a tiny island is actually the birthplace of five of Greece’s Prime Ministers.

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