Aegina Discovery Tour (inc. a drink & meze!)
Aegina was the first city-state of Greece that minted coins, the first capital of contemporary Greece, and a beautiful island by all means. Aegina has been inhabited since Neolithic times! Discover the landscape, and learn about its rich history, heritage and culture.
Visit:
- the majestic Temple of Aphaia, is one of Greece's best-preserved, Doric-style temple built in a very beautiful setting, surrounded by pine forests with spectacular views.
- Aghios Nektarios - You'll be introduced to Aegina's rich and interesting religious history - from the Byzantine era until now. The huge, biggest in the Balkans, imposing, ornate cathedral, is dedicated to Aegina's patron saint, Nektarius.
- Paliachora - meaning "Old Village" explore the remains of this Byzantine town with an unbelievable history!
- Last but not least, enjoy a delicious traditional Greek Meze and a drink!
Aegina has many surprises and is an all-inclusive island than can be visited all year long.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aegina, Aegina, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
The first stop will be "Aghios Nektarios" - here you will be introduced to Aegina's rich and interesting religious history - from the Byzantine era until now. The huge, biggest in the Balkans, imposing, ornate cathedral, is dedicated to Aegina's patron saint, Nektarius.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palaiochora, Greece
Take a stroll around Paliachora - meaning "Old Town" explore the remains of this Byzantine town with an unbelievable history!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Aphaia, Greece
Explore the majestic temple of Aphaia! It is one of Greece's best-preserved Doric-styled temples built in a very beautiful setting, surrounded by pine forests with spectacular views. There is an impressive small museum on-site too, displaying various findings
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch - Traditional Greek Meze with a drink of your choice!
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Aphaia
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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