Saronic Islands
✦ Dimitris' PickDay / Weekend
Saronic Islands
Hydra · Poros · Aegina
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Distance
40 km
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Drive time
~40 min
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Best time
Apr–Oct
~40 min from central Athens
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Dimitris says: Most visitors don't realize you can be on a beautiful Greek island in under two hours from Piraeus. The 3-island cruise is genuinely one of the best-value days you can have in Greece. Hydra is the one that stops you cold — car-free, donkeys on cobblestone streets, Leonard Cohen's house. Aegina has the world's best pistachios and an ancient temple that rivals the Parthenon. Poros is the relaxed middle stop. Do the cruise. Seriously.
What You'll Experience
HydraNo cars, no noise. Donkeys and blue water. Unforgettable 90 minutes.
AeginaFamous pistachios + Temple of Aphaia. One of Greece's best-preserved.
PorosThe relaxed stop. Old clock tower, waterfront cafes, calm harbor.
Buffet Lunch on BoardGreek food included. Unlimited wine. Live music on most cruises.
Insider Tips
Book the earlier departure (8am from Piraeus) to get more time on each island.
Buy pistachios on Aegina — not from the boat kiosk. From the old market in town.
Hydra runs on cash only. ATMs exist but lines are long. Bring euros.
Bring sunscreen. The boat deck has no shade and the Saronic sun is strong.
Typically Included
✓ Ferry transport✓ Buffet lunch & wine✓ Live music on board