Glamorous Aegina, Daughter of Gods 2-day island package

Aegina, Daughter of God Asopos. Here the myth meets history, and both with culture, glamor, and leisure. In 1828 it became the first capital of Greece and John Kapodistrias was the first governor.

Aegina is the first in the Argosaronic Gulf island, just 16 nautical miles from, and 45 minutes from Piraeus port. Perfect to combine with Athens, Aegina is the perfect place to relax.

Highlights of Glamorous Aegina, Daughter of Gods 2-day island package

• Starting from 2 days up to 14 days to the most famous island close to Athens
• Visit the famous golden sandy beaches of the island
• Experience the temple of Aphea
• The church of Agios Nectarios
• Enjoy the nightlife of the island

Sightseeing: The tower of Markellos, The Cathedral of Aegina, The Government House, The Orphanage, The Historic Museum

Beaches: Souvala, Marathonas, Vagia, Aeginitissa, Agia ( Santa) Marina, Perdika, Portes, Moni

The Monasteries of Aegina: Saint Nektarios, Santa Aikaterini, Virgin Mary Xrisoleontissa, Saints Theodoroi, The Church of Faneromeni, The Monasteries of Palaioxora

Archaeological Sights: The archaeological site of Kolona, The Temple of Aphaia, The Temple of Apollo, The Temple of Ellanios Zeus

Description of the Aegina Island Package

Day 1: Athens, Piraeus, Egina

Pick up after breakfast from your Athens hotel and direct transfer to the port of Piraeus in an air-conditioned environment. Embarkation on a boat. Cruise through the various islands along the way and experience the Saronic visual. Arrival on Aegina and direct transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the Day at Leisure… explore the island.

Day 2: Aegina, Piraeus, Athens

Day at leisure… experience the deep blue crystal clear waters of the island choosing one of the above beaches. Pick up from your hotel late in the afternoon, and transferred to the port for your departure on a boat. Upon your arrival at Piraeus Port, our representative will be waiting for you, to transfer you back to your Athens hotel.

 

Important notes

Tour Type

• Vacation / Holiday package

Included

• Sightseeing sailing (for packages include islands)
• All ferry tickets are calculated on economy class, without cabin.
• Hotels, pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
• Round trip transfers (Port – Hotel –Port) on each Island are included (Shared).
• An English speaking tour drive, with good knowledge of the Greek history and culture (for private tours)
• Road tolls, All taxes, and handling charges

Excluded from the tour

• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks and Beverage
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Trip Terms & Conditions

• Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum €150,00). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
• Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary.
• Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
• Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
• Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at “Terms-Conditions”.
• Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in your country with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation

Additional info

• Dress: religious and marmoreal sites: shoulders and knee must be covered
• Departure Time: Departure as per our program
• Return details: Returns to original departure point
• Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• A voucher will be emailed to you with our contact numbers and all necessary information for your tour.
• This is your ticket and proof of purchase. On the day of tour please present a paper voucher in order to redeem your tour/activity.
• The order of visiting the islands can be changed according to the traffic and weather conditions.

Special Notes

• All boat schedules given in regards with Greek island packages can be adjusted according to clients wishes, while all mentioned times serve mainly as a reference
 to the most convenient boat schedule.
• Accommodation on the islands is based according to availability
.
• Any part of the trips operated by ferry can be substituted by air sectors at an extra 
 cost, according to availability.
• Packages description for the economy of time and space, includes only the services 
 offered and occasionally a few suggestions.
• Specific information about every 
 suggested destination can be found separately.

Persons with Disabilities

• Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
• In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Opening hours & Admission fees

• Opening Hours:Summer April 1st to October 31st from 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM
• Winter: November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
• Free admission fees: Children under 18 & Students from E.U.
• Reduced admission fees: Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 & Students from countries outside the E.U.

Holidays in Greece

• January 1: closed
• January 6: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• Shrove Monday: 08:30AM - 03:00 PM
• March 25: closed
• Good Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
• Holy Saturday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• May 1: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• 15 August 15: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
• October 28: 08:30 AM- 03:00 PM
• December 25 & 26: closed