Saronic Islands one-day cruise
Escape from busy Athens and enjoy a small preview of some of Greece’s beautiful islands with a one-day cruise to Aegina-Poros-Hydra. Each of the three islands comes with its fascinating legends and particular individual aspects.
Take Aegina for example, the land where God of gods Zeus had a baby with nymph Aegina, daughter of Asopo. Their son Aiakos was named king of the island, and the population of ants was turned into humans to be his subjects, which is the reason why they were called Myrmidons. Today, Aegina is a lovely resort where Athenians enjoy weekends away from the city.
Pine-covered Poros is peaceful and hospitable, and both the ruins of Poseidon’s Temple and stunning views across the island make it a huge draw for visitors. It is said that it was here that Dimosthenis (or Demosthenes), a prominent defender of Athen’s independence against other cities, killed himself by drinking poison.
The island of Hydra is one of the most beautiful in Greece. The great advantage of the island is that there are no cars; instead, donkeys serve as the primary means of transportation. Well-preserved for centuries, Hydra, and her picturesque harbor is a sight to marvel at.
