Aegina Island Discovery: Temple of Aphaia & Local Flavours

Piraeus Port — Cross the Saronic Gulf

Begin with a private hotel pick-up in Athens and travel to Piraeus Port, where your ferry waits for the crossing to Aegina. Watch Athens recede across the water and feel the rhythm of the Saronic Gulf carry you towards an island shaped by millennia.

Temple of Aphaia — Meet Aegina’s Ancient Guardian

Arrive on Aegina and climb to the magnificent Temple of Aphaia, a remarkably preserved Doric sanctuary set among fragrant pine trees. Take in wide views over the sea and trace the island’s ancient story in every sunlit column.

Agios Nektarios Monastery — Enter a Place of Quiet Reverence

Continue through the island countryside to Agios Nektarios Monastery, one of Greece’s most significant pilgrimage sites. Explore its grand church, admire its ornate details and pause in an atmosphere of stillness and devotion.

Paliachora — Wander Aegina’s Byzantine Past

Step into Paliachora, Aegina’s former medieval capital, where stone paths lead through ruins and timeworn chapels. Wander among the hillside remains and imagine the Byzantine settlement that once watched over the island.

Aegina Pistachio Groves — Taste the Island’s Green Gold

Visit an organic pistachio orchard and discover how Aegina’s celebrated nuts are cultivated beneath the Mediterranean sun. Continue to a local pistachio factory, sample handcrafted treats and savour one of Greece’s most distinctive island flavours.

Aegina Town — Share a Long Greek Lunch

Settle into a local taverna in Aegina Town and enjoy a relaxed lunch prepared with fresh island ingredients. Raise a glass to a day of discovery before returning to Aegina Port for the ferry back to Piraeus and your private transfer to Athens.