One day cruise in the Saronic, Aegina – resource – Hydra
Check in 8.00 am from the Marina Flisvos.
We parked the car near the cruise ship and with ticket in hand walked in.
The ship has two lounges one inside the bar and restaurant and an overseas department, partially covered with sunbeds, chairs, tables and coffee - bar.
Within the vessel there is a shop with traditional foods such as honey, pistachios, jams, pastels, etc. and store clothes, designer bags, jewelry and gifts.
The ship is full of tourists from many nationalities who enjoy sun loungers, drinking coffee and listening to music.
Arrival at Hydra 11.30 AM and departure at 13.00
Staying on the island is just a half hour. Be aware that the ferry leaves on time and any delay will remain on the island until the next day or will leave the ferry.
Hydra you can walk, to drink coffee, seeing gorgeous mansions Kountourioti, of Tsamadou, Kriezis, the Tombazi, where in an annex of the Fine Arts School etc..
At the entrance stands the Historical Archives – Hydra Museum where the visitor can admire the works of great painters 19 c., museum relics 1821, of Hydra costumes, Archive material, maps, historical manuscripts 18th and 19th century. and other exhibits.
Inside the island there is the Cathedral of the Assumption, which was established in 17The century. initially as Agios Charalampos but over the years dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Across, Kiafa of the hill there is the church of Saint Constantine of Hydra, with magnificent gilded iconostasis.
Departure and continuation of the cruise to the next destination.
Arrival in Poros 14.00 and departure at 15.00
Poros is a large island which played an important role during the Revolution 1821. In October 1827 here was the meeting of the three forces that determined the borders of the Greek state.
From the port of Poros began the Allied fleet in the Battle of Navarino in 1827. The 1830 They settled in the port 1th Naval dockyard of the Free State. On the NW side of the island there is Progymnastirio, or 1or housing Otto, which today serves to be attained sailors.
Poros is also the Archaeological Museum, Chatzopouleios the Municipal Library, the permanent collection of shells and hilltop overlooks the Historic Clock, built the 1927.
Along the beach hotels found, cafes, restaurants, shops and marina.
Unfortunately due to the short stay of a ship to Poros the visitor may not be able to get to know this beautiful island with its impressive neoclassical houses, who have praised great poets and writers.
Says C.. Seferis' Poros has something from Venice. Channel, Communication between houses, boats, opulence, indolence, sensual temptation, place for discerning international mistresses ... ".
Departure for Aegina, bound for the last cruise station.
After departing from Poros on the way to Aegina, the food served inside the lounge of the ship to the accompaniment of music and dance, for those wishing.
Arrival at Aegina 16.30 and departure at 18.00
The Aegina 1828 It was the first capital of Greece with the first governor I.. Kapodistrias. The 1829 the capital was moved to Nafplion.
According to mythology, when Zeus fell in love with the most beautiful daughter of the god Aesop, Aegina stole her and took her to the island wines. He had a son, Aiakos and the island got its name. The inhabitants of Aegina called Myrmidons, as Zeus to become the son of Aeacus, who had made him king, nationals turned ants of the island people.
Aegina has many attractions, as the Governor, here was where the housing of the first free Greece, Metropolis (1806), the Archaeological Museum, Temple of Aphaia (Athena), Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Zeus, the archaeological site of Kolona etc..
The arrival on the island of Aegina can be combined with an extra visit to the convent of St. Nektarios (6km) which can arrange the boat with a fee. The monastery was built in 1904-1920 by Bishop Nektarios of Pentapolis, who lived and died here 1920.
The 1961 declared a saint celebrated on 9 November.
For those who want to stay in the country can walk along the beach, go ride on the buggy, drink coffee, shop local products from boats converted into floating grocery stores and buy the famous pistachios, which exists in jam.
Departure from the island in 18.00 and arrival in Marina Flisvos, at 20.00 refreshed and full of beautiful impressions of a special day trip.
H trip has been made with the cruise ship "PLATYTERA THE HEAVENS"
