FULL DAY REGULAR CRUISE OF THE SARONIC ISLANDS (POROS, HYDRA AEGINA) · Duration of day cruise : Approx. 10-11 hrs incl. transfers · Dress code : Comfortable shoes, sun glasses · Departure : This is a relaxing, leisurely cruise, which gives you the opportunity to explore three of the Saronic Islands, Aegina, Poros and Hydra. The island of Hydra is one of the few Greek islands where motorized transportation is not permitted … everyone gets about on foot, by donkeys, or with sea taxis; even bicycles are not allowed! It is a favorite spot of many painters, authors, and other artists who seek inspiration from these serene surroundings. The buildings are in traditional style, decorated with wooden painted ceilings, marble fountains, and classic furniture. Its extraordinary harbor, with tier upon tier of tall elegant mansions of its venerable sea captains, serves as a model to the many artists who visit the island. Today Hydra is one of the most cosmopolitan destinations in the Mediterranean. The unique beauty of its architecture, a sublime natural landscape, its important historical significance, and its close proximity to Athens has raised the island to the level of an international tourist centers. Poros is a volcanic island, created by the joining of Kalavria and Sferia, two pre-existing islets. It is located very close to Argolida in the Peloponnese, separated only by a very narrow channel that opens out at its western end. This is where it owes its name, since "poros" means passage (compare to "pore" in English!). Its homely character and its verdant countryside (pine, olive, and lemon groves) make Poros an agreeable place. Visitors to this island are deposited at its bustling harbor full of cafes, bars, and restaurants. Aegina is the largest island of the Saronic Gulf and is the favourite holiday ‘refuge’ of the Athenians, as well as a preferred island of tourists. Entering the port, one can enjoy the okra and pink shades of the traditional Greek houses, and the busy life of summer and winter. Adding to the colourful and vivid port of Aegina there are boats that sell fruits and vegetables, Once a very fertile island, it lost much of its natural resources of trees and water due to over farming of its famous pistachio trees. Fortunately, a recently constructed reservoir has saved both the island’s natural beauty and the profitable pistachio industry. Certainly the pistachios should be the first item on someone’s shopping list when visiting Aegina. For the modern visitor, apart from ancient ruins and relics, the island has many sandy beaches, perfect for those who love the sea. Net PER PERSON COST with lunch Euro per person
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