Aegina town walking tour

Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece
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with our guide's help you will discover the real Aegina town experience. You will learn more about history , tradition and you will enjoy your ouzo drink and meze, just like a local.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Aegina Waterfront, Aegina Town Greece

Will visit the small church of Saint Nikolas '' o thallasinos '' ( the marine ) , the symbol of Aegina;s port and we walk across the pier to have a look at the fishermans and their boats.

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Kolona, Aegina 180 10 Greece

We will see the ruins of the ancient port , and we will visit the Archaelogical museum of Aegina and the ruins of the Apollo temple on the hill of Kolona.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tower of Markellos, Aegina 180 10, Greece

The Marκellοs Tower dates from the 17th century, as it is considered to be part of the fortifications that protected the harbor and used by the Venetians as a watchtower. In 1802 the tower was renovated by Aeginean. During the revolution of 1821 the Tower of Markellos hosted Greek freedom-fighters and politicians. From 1826 onwards, it hosted the Temporary Government, the Deputy Commitee (1827), the National Fund and the Government House, while during the Kapodistrias’ administration it hosted various ministers.

Stop At: Aegina Waterfront, Aegina Town Greece

enjoy a drink with meze in a traditional old cafe in the port of Aegina

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: AEGINA DREAM TRAVEL, P.irioti 34, Aegina Town 18010 Greece

i couldn't add the real location so I added my office. This step is about the Cathedral of Aegina , It is the first Cathedral of Modern Free Greece, three-aisled with three red domes. In the Metropolitan church, the Aegineans welcomed the governor Kapodistrias on January 11, 1828, and a few days later, on 28 January, Kapodistrias’ inauguration ceremony was held as the first Governor of the Greek State and the Panhellenic Council that constituted the interim Governmental committee.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages - we ending our tour at an old traditional cafe in the port of Aegina where we offer you tsipouro, ouzo, wine or beer with meze
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • entrances at the museums and archaelogical sites
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site of Kolona

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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