• Visit to Hydra for approximately 2 hours
• Visit to Poros island for approximately 45 minutes
• Visit to Aegina island for approximately 2 hours
• Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
• Lunch on board
• All taxes

Not included:

- Optional excursions
- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

Departure is at approximately 08.00 a.m. heading to the three beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. After departure, our guide and the hostesses will ask you to assemble in one of the main lounges of the ship to get acquainted and give you all the information concerning the ship, the program of the cruise and the islands. The order of the island visits may be changed with no prior notice.

• Hydra (apprx. 2 hours)
  The favorite island of the jet set, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions have over the years housed the enfant gâté of the art world. The narrow stone-paved streets await for you to explore them on foot or by saddled donkey, as the island belongs to a niche group of places that do not allow motorized vehicles. Captivating walks along the old seaside promenade crystal clear waters and radiant fine craft shops create an incredible amalgamation of two different worlds!
• Poros (apprx. 1 hour)
  Although it is the smallest of the three islands we will visit, its narrow strait offering a most enchanting view of the town of Poros, is a site to behold. The island is extremely close to Peloponnese, with a 200m (650ft) strip of water separating it from the mainland. That gives Poros a unique coastline, as a big part of it is almost lagoon-like.
• Aegina (apprx. 2 hours)
  During ancient times it was a rival of Athens, the great sea power of the era. As such, the island is, to this day, full of archaeological sites and historical points of interest. Apart from its harbor, there are optional organized tours by air conditioned busses visiting the Temple of Aphaia (archeological site) or the Church of Saint Nektarios, whose relics are on display. These tours are optional and are sold on board the ship. On our way back to Marina Flisvos, a traditional Greek folk show with singers and dancers will entertain you up to the final moment as the ship arrives at Marina Flisvos.

Optional excursions (can be booked on board):

• Classical tour (Aegina) :
  Start your classical tour with a Guided Bus Tour of the island, starting with a visit to the Temple of Aphaia which is the best preserved temple in Greece and one of the 3 temples forming the famous “Sacred Triangle” of Greek antiquity. Built on top of a pine tree covered hill, it offers the most magnificent view over the island, the Saronic Gulf, Piraeus and Salamina Island. Our guide will tell you the fascinating story of the intriguing history of this beautiful temple and then from there we make a small stop for photographs to the Church of Saint Nektarios, where you can admire its beautiful Byzantine architecture. On our way back to Aegina Port you will have the time to relax and appreciate the exquisite peaceful nature of the island.

• Panoramic tour (Aegina): Drive across the entire island (without visiting the archaeological site) admiring the beauty of its nature, the famous Aegina pistachio groves, the island’s medieval capital of Paleohora and the Saint Nektarios Monastery. Final stop is at a local taverna at the port to enjoy some meze and tsipouro.
  
  
• Swimming excursion (Aegina): Enjoy a soft drink while we transfer you by our company’s speedboat to the coast of Moni, 7 minutes away from the port, to a private organized beach with umbrellas which is ideal not only for swimming but also for enjoying the natural beauty and landscape filled with pine trees. You can swim in the crystal clear blue waters and enjoy the sandy beach next to peacocks and if you are lucky you can see the deer enjoying the landscape as well.

Operated by Platinum Cruises

• Entrance fees to the Archaeological Sites
• Professional guide
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
• All taxes

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

You will be picked up from select spots near Athens and take the picturesque route along the coast with a view to the Saronic Gulf, heading South to cross the iconic Corinth Canal. Even though the idea of its construction has been in existence since the days of Ancient Greece, it was only created during the late 19^th century. We will take a short stop for pictures before proceeding to the site of Ancient Corinth, where the remains of the Temple of Apollo, the Agora and the Ancient Theater are just some of the sites worth visiting. The city itself is not without spiritual magnitude as Apostle Paul preached there and subsequently authored his famous Epistles to Corinthians.

Departure approximately at 08:45 - Return approximately at 14:00

• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
• 1 lunch
• Porfessional guide
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
• All taxes

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

• Pick up/drop off from with an air-conditioned luxurious mini-bus
• English Speaking Driver/Guide
• Bottled water for each guest
• Visit to Oia (can be substituted by another village)
• Visit to the village of Pyrgos or Megalochori
• Visit to the Black beach
• Visit to the Red beach
• All taxes, VAT inclusive

Not included:

• Entrance fee to the Akrotiri excavations (12 € per person, 6 € per child, free for infants)
• Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
• Customary tips to your driver and escort

As soon as we pick you up from your hotel (or nearby) we will head to the picturesque village of Oia. Famous for having the best view of the sunset, Oia is a traditional village perched on a cliff. You will have the chance to stroll down its narrow stone-paved paths and enjoy some coffee somewhere overlooking the vast blue of the Aegean Sea.

Afterwards, our tour will take us to one of the smaller, more traditional villages of the island. Some of the more popular choices include Pyrgos and Megalochori, two quintessentially Santorinian villages, where time seems to stand still. Get a taste of what its like to be a local by walking through whitewashed houses, taverns and shops, always gazing down at the blue sea.

Due to the island's proximity to the caldera, Santorini features unique beaches, the most prominent of which are the Black beach and the Red Beach. Made out of two successive beaches, the Black beach lies on the southeast coast of the island and is laid with black volcanic sand. It's red counterpart, is located near the village of Akrotiri, on the southernmost part of the island, at the end of a steep downhill path. Enclosed by huge red rocks and laid with volcanic pebbles, it is perhaps the most popular sight on the island.

• Pick up/Drop off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania
• Visit to the Koules Fortress of Aptera
• Visit to the village of Armenoi
• Visit to the Monastery of Agios Georgios at Karydi
• Visit to the village of Georgioupoli
• Visit to Platanakia, where the picnic will take place
• Tasting packaghe during the picnic, including fresh bread, rusks, a selection of local cheeses, olives, vegetables, olive oil from the monastery, traditional delicatessen and Cretan wine
• English-speaking guide

Not included:

• Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
• Customary tips to your driver and escort

After we pick you uop from slect spots around Chania, we will make our way to the the historic Koules Fortress near the site of ancient Aptera. Built by the Ottomans during the 19^th century, it was used as a means to control the port of Souda. The hill on which the fortress stands offers panoramic views of the Apokonas Valley, the Bay of Souda as well as the surrounding Cretan coastline! You will be afforded ample time to take several pictures of the stunning scenery!

From there, we will descent towards the mouth of Souda Bay and reach the serene village of Armenoi, driving throuigh orange, olive and avocado groves. In the village square, you will enjoy a traditional Greek coffee under the refreshing shade of a centuries-old plane tree, a staple in every Greek village. In Armenoi, we will begin our selection of picnic treats with an assortment of cheeses and delicatessen, which will become part of your countryside feast at the end of the day.

Afterwards we will proceed to the Monastery of Agios Georgios near the village of Karydi, explore the grounds and visit a 200 year old stone olive factory, a timeless reminder of Cretan heritage in the production of olive oil. We will pick up some olive oil for our picnic before moving on to our next destination, the seaside village of Georgioupoli. Time to get a supply of freshly baked bread and rusks to go with our delicious treats, so a visit to a traditional wood-fired bakery is in order. We are now ready to begin our feast! 

We shall then reach Platanakia, near the river of Kyliaris, on the banks of which we will set up our picnic. Under the shade of trees we will recreate a traditional countryside meal as they used to have during the harvest; bread, rusks, olive oil, olives, vegetables, cheese, delicatessen and Cretan wine! What a way to conclude a wonderful day!