Saronic island hopping & Peloponnese 6 days

Itinerary

Day 1: The isle of Aegina

Pass By: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
Hotel pick up to Piraeus. Take the boat to the island of Aegina, the princess of the Saronic gulf –Coffee in one of the many Café of the port. Walk around the streets near the port and we visit the temple of Apollo and the archaeological museum–We visit the miraculus Agios Nektarios Monastery, the Church and the Palaia Chora hill with the numerous churches on it–Then we move towards the famous Temple of Aphaia Athena laid in a beautiful pine forest with a marvelous view to the Aegean Sea. We drive down to the coastal village of Agia Marina (Swim-Ouzo-Meze)-Later in the afternoon we make a semicircular round of the island and return to Aegina city –Dinner- Clubbing -Overnight

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight

Day 2: Aegina

Pass By: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
We start with an early hike up to the mount Ellanion (1 hour- optional) to enjoy the wonderful view to Attica, the Aegean sea, the Peloponnese peninsula and the other Saronic islands. We walk down to Perdika- a nice coastal fish village to take the boat to Moni, the superb small island. -Swim in the clear crystal waters enjoying Ouzo + Meze in the company of the animals of the uninhabited island such as the Chamois Cretan goat- deer and peacocks – Return to Aegina city -Dinner-Greek music-Overnight

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight

Day 3: Angistri- Ermioni

Pass By: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
We are leaving Aegina for the isle of Angistri with a hired small cruise boat. We are swimming, fishing and snorkeling in the small bays of the central Saronic gulf uninhabited small islands. At noon we barbeque by the sea or we have lunch in a fish-tavern. In the afternoon we sail towards the shores of the Peloponnese and drive down to the picturesque Ermioni, a seaside town built on a cape, surrounded by pine trees that strongly resembles an island. You will enjoy the lovely beaches, and the picturesque little harbour lined with popular fish tavernas and clubs for a crazy night out. Dinner-Clubbing-Overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight

Day 4: Ermioni - Hydra

Pass By: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
Early departure for the cosmopolitan island of Hydra –Swim in the lovely beaches of the island –Lunch- Walk the steep narrow paths of the historical town with this particular architecture. Return to the Peloponnese. We take the coastal road to the magical village of Palaia Epidavros – built between a lemon and orange tree grove. Dinner at Palaia Epidavros (In the summer time–June, July, August- we attend a dramatic performance in the famous ancient theater of Ancient Epidavros). Overnight at Epidavros.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight

Day 5: Epidauros - Nauplio - Mycenae

Pass By: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
Today we visit the archaeological site and the huge theatre (a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument), famous for its symmetry and beauty and admired for its exceptional acoustics , used again today for dramatic performances. We continue to a local winery near Argos city for wine tasting, walk through the vineyards and have a traditional lunch. Then we visit the archaeological site of Mycenae (another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument), the famous center of the Mycenaean Civilization. The period of Greek history between 1600 BC until around 1100 BC. is called “Mycenaean”, referring to Mycenae Homer first reports the city describing it as “golden”. We admire the Gate of the Lions, the Royal Palace, the treasure of Atreus and the tomb Klytemnestra.

We make our way towards the picturesque town of Nafplio- Walk in the narrow streets of the town, the once capital of Greece-we step up the 999 steps of the Venetian castle of Palamidi. Dinner-clubbing

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight

Day 6: Palaia Epidauros- Corinth - Athens - Acropolis

Pass By: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
Today we follow the Theseus road on our return to Athens. We Stop for a Coffee at the magnificent village of Palaia Epidavros –We take the coastal road to Corinth Canal. There we stop for a light meal, souvlaki and a beer. After taking pictures we return to Athens. We Visit the Acropolis and the Museum -Dinner – Athens by night (Greek Music).

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.