ISLAND DAY TRIPS FROM ATHENS

The 15 Best Island Day Trips from Athens

23 tours  ·  from $20

Aegina, Poros and Hydra sit close enough to the Saronic coast to be a single day, and the boat does the work. The 15 below are compared on how long you actually get ashore on each island, what lunch is like, and what the whole day costs.

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - The long crossing to Agistri
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

1.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Marina Zea to Agistri, Moni or Metopi, and Aegina. Sam, Mo, Elizabeth, and the five-person crew serve breakfast snacks, a Greek buffet, drinks, and swimming gear. Expect long stretches at sea, relaxed island stops, and a maximum of 49 people.

“Very nice trip. We had a great time. The crew was very nice, hospitable. They were always answering our questions and were eager to inform us about everything. We had a great time snorkeling.”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Setting out from Kallithea for a day at sea
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

2.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,305 reviews · 12 hours · from $154

Spend 12 hours sailing the Saronic Gulf from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. You get free time on each island, a buffet lunch with chicken, fish, pasta, and salad, multilingual hosts, open-deck views, and optional hotel pickup. Georgina and Katarina may lead island tours.

“More time in the islands. Perhaps do just 2 islands.”

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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks - Breakfast begins the trip on a practical note
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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks

3.Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,783 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $174

Sail from Zea Marina to Agistri, Moni or Metopi, and Aegina on a 10-hour yacht cruise. You get breakfast, a Greek buffet lunch, unlimited beer and wine, snorkeling gear, Wi-Fi, and an experienced five-person crew. Hotel pickup is available, but independent transport may be simpler.

“It was amazing exsperience, we love it . Great staff, nice view, very good food. We like it so much ❤️”

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Athens: Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks - Agistri: Green Hills, Small Beaches, and Limited Free Time
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Athens: Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks

4.Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise with Meals & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,666 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Spend 10 hours aboard Angelique or Martika, sailing from Marina Zeas to Agistri and Aegina, with a swim stop at Moni or Metopi. You get a Greek buffet, wine, beer, soft drinks, snorkel gear, sun loungers, and optional hotel pickup. Crew members include Panos, Eva, Hassan, Fani, Lana, and Angelo.

“Really wonderful day! The boat and the crew were terrific. And the food was amazing!!!”

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Athens: Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks - Agistri: a green island with room to choose
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Athens: Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

5.Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,511 reviews · from $168

Spend 10 hours on a traditional wooden boat from Marina Zeas, visiting Agistri and Aegina with a swim stop at Moni or Methopi. Breakfast, Greek buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, snorkeling gear, and Wi-Fi are included. Crew members such as Hasan, Stefanos, Christina, and Marina may be aboard.

“Great! It was safe and confortable! and the food, the food served was the best we have had so far in Athens.”

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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade - Leaving Athens for the Saronic Gulf
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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

6.Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,310 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 11 hours cruising from Athens to three Saronic islands. You get short independent visits, Greek lunch, and music and dancing at sea. A VIP upgrade adds hotel transfer, private check-in, lounge seating, drinks, Wi-Fi, and buffet dining.

“Ship was okay. Plan to simply sleep while you’re on there from boredom. Each island was the same souvenir stores over and over and over again. Cool to say I’ve stepped foot on these islands, but felt like a huge disappointing waste of time. Food onboard tasted like expected - just okay. Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone in the off season. Maybe it’s better in summertime.”

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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - Getting to Marina Zeas before 8:30
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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

7.Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · from $145

Spend 10 hours on a traditional motor sailer from Piraeus, with guide Anna or another English-speaking host. Swim off Moni, explore Agistri by foot or bike, taste Aegina pistachios, and enjoy a Greek buffet with beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“amazing! we had a great time, Anna was a great guide and answered questions and kept us updated. Food was great, we loved that they had snorkeling goggles available. they switched the small island we had to go to but it was so that everyone could be safe (i saw that people in the past were upset about it but i think they were less open to change?) music was great, even let guests request songs.”

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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch - Agistri: a short taste of a quieter island
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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

8.Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,218 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about 10 hours cruising from Marina Zeas to Agistri, a Saronic Gulf swimming stop, and Aegina. Jason and the crew provide coffee, snacks, snorkeling gear, Greek lunch, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Expect a social boat day with long sailing periods and limited shade.

“The boys who ran the tour were absolutely wonderful; immensely helpful giving tips about the rest of my trip, so kind, and full of life! The food was delicious and plenty for the full boat load of us. Couldn't fault them, thank you!”

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Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina - Leaving Athens and Settling Into the Ship
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Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina

9.Athens Day Cruise – Since 1965 | Visit Hydra, Poros & Aegina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,208 reviews · from $159

Spend 11 hours island-hopping from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina aboard a large cruise ship. You get a Greek buffet, live music, free time ashore, and optional tours with local guides such as Georgina and Katerina. Hotel pickup is available from select central Athens hotels.

“It was a really nice trip, visited beautiful islands..”

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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks - Agistri: beaches, bikes, and a short island visit
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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

10.All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 614 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend about 10 hours at sea with guides such as Anna, Tom, or Jason, stopping at Agistri and Aegina and swimming from the boat near Moni. Your day includes hotel pickup if selected, breakfast, a Greek buffet, drinks, snorkel gear, and round-trip sailing from Piraeus.

“Anna was an amazing tour guide! Super friendly and helpful. Angelo and the rest of the crew were also amazing as they helped us with drinks and food while on the cruise. We had so much fun! Thank you.”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Setting out from Kallithea for a day at sea
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

11.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 499 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about 11 hours at sea and ashore, visiting Poros, Hydra, and Aegina from Athens. Expect a large ship, buffet lunch, folk dancing, multilingual escorts, and optional paid excursions. Hotel transfers are available from selected central hotels, but pickup times need careful checking.

“The boat trip and the tours were excellent. We had one problem. The reservation said pick-up at 7:30 AM. We thought the pick-up would be from the hotel. It turned out the boat pick-up was at 7:30. We received a text message that we missed our ride and we had to rush and get an Uber ride to the port. Luckily, we made it, but it was nerve racking. Please make sure the ride pick-up time to other customers.”

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From Athens: Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina with Lunch - Boarding COSMOS at Marina Kalitheas
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From Athens: Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina with Lunch

12.Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 430 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Spend 10 hours aboard the 50-meter COSMOS, sailing from Marina Kalitheas to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. You get a buffet lunch, live Greek music and dancing, and short periods to explore each island on your own. English and Spanish hosts are available, with optional paid island tours.

“This was a once in a lifetime experience with great service and wonderful tour guides, would recommend this to anyone... Really worth the money...”

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From Athens: Aegina, Agistri and Metopi Day Cruise w/ Lunch - The long ride from Marina Zeas
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From Athens: Aegina, Agistri and Metopi Day Cruise w/ Lunch

13.Aegina, Agistri and Metopi Day Cruise w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 10 hours · from $153

Spend 10 hours aboard a traditional wooden boat from Athens, with hotel pickup, island stops, swimming, snorkeling, homemade Greek lunch, and drinks included. Hosts such as Anna, Stacy, Jason, and Suzanna keep the day organized, while the route may include Agistri, Aegina, and a swim near Metopi.

“One of the best things we did in Greece. Would definitely do this again. Great service, not a crowded party boat, food was terrific and the stops were just right.”

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Athens: Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise with lunch - Sailing out from Marina Kallithea
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Athens: Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise with lunch

14.Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Spend nine hours on the Saronic Gulf, sailing from Marina Kallithea to Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. You get swimming stops, a Greek buffet, unlimited local wine and soft drinks, shaded deck space, Wi-Fi, and a DJ. Pickup from selected Athens hotels is available, though towels are not included.

“Overall very beautiful trip, the islands are so amazing to tour and I love that we had the freedom to go off on our own. I highly recommend wandering Aegina and Agistri, they are gorgeous and the locals, like Athens are very kind. The tour guides were just okay, nothing great but also not bad. Not sure how much more they could have really told us as a large group anyhow. Also the food was very meh, not awful but it wasn’t anything to write home about BUT we ate before AND you can eat on the islands if you want (just as a suggestion)”

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Athens: Guided Day Trip to Aegina Island with Swimming - Meeting at Piraeus Gate E8
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Athens: Guided Day Trip to Aegina Island with Swimming

15.Guided Day Trip to Aegina Island with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 11 hours · from $57Best value

Spend 11 hours exploring Aegina with an English-speaking guide such as Vivian or Vasilis. Visit Paleochora, Saint Nektarios Monastery, and Athena Aphaia, then swim, eat by the beach, taste pistachios, and stroll Aegina town. Ferry tickets cost an extra €30.

“I highly recommand, Vasilis was a very good guide, smart and fun at the same time so the day trip was such a pleasure !”

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