Aegina island small group day trip: Greek island experience
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens with a scenic day trip to Aegina, one of the most charming islands in the Saronic Gulf. Just a short ferry ride away, Aegina offers a perfect blend of stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and picturesque streets. Explore the island’s rich history at the Temple of Aphaia, wander through the quaint town, and indulge in its famous pistachios. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, this daytrip provides the ideal setting for a memorable day of exploration and leisure.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For guests who have booked the tour without ferry tickets, please do not worry. We will contact you one day before your tour's departure to inform you regarding purchasing the tickets.
Please note that tour duration and timings may vary due to traffic conditions.
Restrooms are available on the ferry.
Modest attire is required to enter Agios Nektarios Monastery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Ferry tickets (if you have booked the option with tickets included).
Guided tour by bus to Aegina Island
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Tour leader throughout the trip
Entrance tickets of Aphaia temple (10€)
Ferry tickets (if you have not booked the option with tickets included).
Meals and Drinks
Pick-up and Drop-off
What To Expect
Port of Piraeus
Embark on the ferry to begin your journey!
Agios Nektarios Monastery
The Monastery of Agios (Saint) Nektarios is the most important religious monument of Aegina, located 6 km from the center of Aegina Town. The monastery was founded by the Bishop of Pentapolis Nektarios around the period of 1904-1910, after the request of several nuns. Bishop Nektarios settled down in Aegina in 1908, yet the monastery operated again in 1904 under his guidance while he remained in Rizarios School. He lived in the monastery for 13 years and he was buried under a plane tree outside the church of the monastery.
Options
Without Ferry tickets
Aegina - Excluding tickets : Please note that ferry tickets and tickets to the Aphaia temple must be purchased separately.
Including Ferry tickets
Ferry tickets: Please note that ferry tickets are included in this option. Aphaia temple tickets must be purchased separately onsite.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Perfect Day on Aegina with Maria
FelixTsai,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting Aegina Island was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our guide, Maria, was warm, engaging, and full of fascinating cultural and historical knowledge. She took us to a hidden monastery tucked away in the hills, then to an incredible seaside restaurant where we got to choose our own fish to grill — the chef even invited me into the kitchen! We sampled Aegina’s famous pistachios, explored the charming downtown area at our own pace, and enjoyed a relaxed, well-paced itinerary. The group of about 14 people was the perfect size — small enough to feel personal but large enough to be social. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the authentic charm, history, and flavors of Aegina. Maria made the day unforgettable!
Lots to enjoy!
Z2255GMelizabethm,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great sites and a wonderful island, with many varied experiences, and tremendous shopping, especially with the sales at the end of season. Directions for meeting places could be more specific.
Learn about Aegina and explore
sandrakQ5479OD,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was the perfect mix between learning information about Aegina and the different sights provided by our guide Maria and bering able to explore the different stops afterwards by yourself! Thank you fur such a great day trip!
Easy, interesting tour
Dale Z,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was easy to book this tour online for my daughter and myself. The instructions for where and when to meet were clear. There were 10 people total on the tour. Maria was our tour guide and she was very fun and knowledgeable about the island and its history. It was the end of the season so was not crowded anywhere we went. I learned a lot about pistachios we stopped by some pistachio trees for a little lesson. There was time to explore when we stopped at various places. We stopped for lunch at a nice restaurant with a view of the sea, we could pick which restaurant we wanted to go to. My daughter bought some clothes at a good price since it was the end of the season abd shops were closing. The last stop was a wonderful shop that had pistachio everything, and we all got to have samples of sweets, ice cream and some pestos. Our driver Marcos was very good and also knowledgeable about the about the island. We had just the right amount of time at each stop to take photos and walk around. The van was a nice Mercedes Sprinter. I would highly recommend if you want to go to Aegina Island to take this tour!
Excellent Small Group Tour of Aegina
condesao,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great visit to Aegina. Margarita took such good care of us from greeting us at Piraeus to the final good bye. This 10 hour outing included 1+ hour ferry rides to and from the island. We were driven around the island in a small luxury bus by an excellent driver. Margarita gave us so much history of the island, the temple, monastery and towns plus much information about pistachios, local water and energy systems… We had free time to explore the towns and 2 hours lunch or swim in Ayios Marina. I highly recommend this all-day, small-group tour.
Great day trip from...
sharontowlson,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip from Athens, guide great explained everything and there at every step. Don’t be frightened by the stop at the pistachio shop it was great fun and very friendly!!
Margaritas was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and very attentive. She was so kind. She explained all the sites very we
Kd4travel,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Margaritas was exceptional!!! She really made the trip a amazing experience. Can't wait to take another experience with her.
The tour was informative and very well layer out.
Sophie-Maria R,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide had an abundance of information, and her enthusiasm and love for her country are evident. Very good! She was patient and ensured that the group knew exactly where to meet and when to meet. The tour guide provided great guidance as of where, for example, to go for lunch or where to go for a swim.
Recommended
Doug F,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide, only small party of 8 in total very knowledgable tour guide, the monastery and history of the saint was very interesting and the samples of pistachios were amazing
Excellent Aegina day trip, highly recommended!
O6424VSpauld,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful trip to a beautiful island which we all very much enjoyed. It was very well organized and our tour leader, Margaret, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful throughout. We had enough time to explore on our own during the stops (although a bit more time at the Temple of Aphaia would have been good) and we particularly enjoyed sampling lots of pistachio-based treats at the end of the tour! Overall, a great day and reasonably priced too!
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