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Upon arrival to Piraeus
you will receive a warm welcome from our Officers and Hostesses who
will assist you with boarding one of our luxurious cruise ships and
invite you to proceed either to the Main Lounge, where our live
orchestra has already started putting you in the right mood with its
international music repertoire, or to one of the spacious open decks
where you can enjoy the fascinating view as the ship leaves the
port.
At 8h15 the
ship sails for the three beautiful islands of the
Saronic Gulf. Shortly after departure, our guides and
hostesses will invite you to assemble in one of the Lounges, in
order to give you all necessary information concerning the ship, the
cruise program as well as the islands. This will also be an
opportunity for you to get answers to any questions you might have,
as our trained staff is there to ensure that you will have a most
wonderful day.
Within 2 hours, we will arrive to the
island
of Poros, the
smallest of the three islands, separated from the Peloponnese by a
narrow strait and offering a most enchanting view of
Poros
Town. Your time at
leisure in Poros will be about 50 minutes.Immediately upon the ships
departure from Poros, lunch will be served for passengers who have
the first sitting. As we sail towards Hydra the remaining guests
relax in the Ship’s Lounge or enjoy the sun and beautiful panoramic
view from one of our spacious decks.
An hour and 15 minutes later, we enter the
port
of Hydra,
whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic
Pirates. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special
architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old
traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a
long and turbulent history. As soon as you disembark, it’s all
there… the small narrow stone-paved streets waiting to be explored
on foot or by the island’s traditional “vehicle” – the saddled
donkey.. captivating walks along the old seaside promenade.. crystal
clear waters… radiant traditional fine-craft shops.. the beauty of
Hydra will conquer you forever! You will have about 1 hour and 30
minutes at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra and while
returning back on board you will receive a homecoming welcome. The
tables will be set for the second sitting giving you an opportunity
to taste the gastronomic creations of our Chef.
As you sail on
Apostolos and his dancers will make you dance to Greek rhythms. Time
will fly quickly….and after a two hour trip we shall arrive to our
last port of call, the
island
of Aegina.
AEGINA
is the largest of the three islands. Apart from its harbor there are
numerous interesting sites to discover on the island and therefore
we propose 3 optional tours….
1.
The first possibility
is a Guided Bus Tour of the island, starting with a visit to the
Temple of Aphaia
which is the best preserved temple in
Greece
and one of the 3 temples forming the famous “Sacred Triangle” of
Greek antiquity. Built on top of a wooded hill, it offers the most
magnificent view over the island, the Saronic Gulf,
Piraeus
and Salamina
Island. Our guide will
tell you the fascinating story of the intriguing history of this
beautiful site and then from there take you for a short visit to the
Church of Saint Nectarios, where you can enjoy quiet moments
contemplation and admiration of its beautiful Byzantine
architecture. The drive back to
Aegina
Port
will give you time relax and appreciate the exquisite peaceful
nature of the island.
2.
The
second possibility is a Panoramic Bus Tour, giving you the
opportunity to drive across the entire island (without visiting the
archeological site) admiring the beauty of its nature, the islands
medieval capital of Paleohora, the Church of Saint Nectarios, the
pistachio groves…
The tour ends with a stop by the seaside where you can relax and
enjoy a glass of Ouzo along with a choice of irresistible Greek
“Mezedes” (appetizers)!
3.
Finally, the
third choice is to stay in Aegina
and enjoy a walk or horse-carriage ride around the town or relax in
one of the harbor’s charming waterfront coffee shops.
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Departure:
from Piraeus port |
08;15 a.m. return appr. 6.30p.m. |
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Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Athens is included
*Drinks and beverages are not included in the price |
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