The imposing temple of the ancient god of the seas, Poseidon, offers a panoramic view to the open Aegean Sea.

***Don’t miss the breathtaking sunset over the temple and the vast expanse of water.

A group of small islands (Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses) in the Saronic Gulf, to the south of Attica.

One-day cruises take place daily giving you the opportunity to visit three of them. There are also several departures daily to each by ferry boat or hydrofoil from the port of Piraeus.

Aegina, the closest island to the mainland, can be reached in as little as one hour. Regular ferry and hydrofoil services from Piraeus make it easily accessible. On Aegina you can enjoy clean Aegean beaches, admire beautiful countryside and pick up a packet of the island’s famous pistachio nuts to take home with you. The remarkably well-preserved Temple of Aphaia provides unique insight into the world of antiquity, while the monastery of St Nektarios offers visitors to Greece an opportunity to get a feel of the spirit of the Greek Orthodox Church and what it represents. The island’s proximity to Athens also makes it ideal for a lazy island lunch stop with sea views to rival any of the capital’s restaurants.

For more information you can visit the website of the island:
http://www.aegina.com.gr/?lang=en

For more information you can visit the website of the island:
http://www.poros.com.gr/?lang=en

Hydra is perhaps the most famous island of the Saronic Gulf thanks to its age-old maritime tradition and the unique architecture of its houses and mansions. Built amphitheatrically on the rocks surrounding the port, the town is breathtakingly picturesque with narrow pathways flanked by tavernas and shops. Visitors will also no doubt be pleasantly surprised by the island’s ban of motorized traffic.

For more information you can visit the website of the island:
http://www.hydra.com.gr/

Spetses is the farthest of all the Saronic islands – five hours by ferry or two by hydrofoil from Piraeus. It is well known for its exceptionally beautiful 18th century mansions, most of which have been carefully renovated. As cars are not allowed on the paved roads of Spetses, visitors can take in the island’s sights with a ride on one of the many horse-drawn coaches. Old cannons still guard the harbor and provide a reminder of the glorious history of the place. Caiques provide convenient transport to the many beautiful beaches around the island.

Accessible by car, bus or train Mycenae is the most important prehistoric archaeological site on Greek mainland, situated on the eastern Peloponnese. It was uncovered at the end of the 19th century by Heinrich Schliemann. The massive fortification walls of the acropolis and the beehive Treasury of Atreus (once believed to be Agamemnon’s grave) are just two of the must-see monuments. The surrounding countryside is also stunning: From the top of the acropolis you can take in sweeping views of the valley with its orange groves, the Acropolis of Argos and Nauplia as well as the Argolic Gulf.

Epidaurus is the most famous ancient Greek theater. It was built in the fourth century BC and is one of the best-preserved of its kind. It is world famous for its extraordinary acoustics, which are a result of the remarkable technical skills of its designers. It is used nowadays, during the summer months, for the Hellenic Festival’s theatrical performances and is accessible by car or bus.