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Morning Tour
Daily Mornings – all year round
Departures: Wednesdays & Fridays
Dep.: 9:00am – Ret.: 18:00pm
Mode of transportation: Zodiacs and
Car/ Minibus
Price on Request
A thrilling one day cruise on board
high-speed inflatable Zodiac boats.  We
visit the nearby islands of Diaporia, Agistri and Aegina.
These islands are set in the Saronic Gulf and are considered
as priceless gems by the Athenians who visit them on a day
excursions.
The day will be spent discovering the islands, snorkeling,
sunbathing on isolated beaches, and sitting back and relaxing
at traditional fish tavern. The day will finish with a cultural
and shopping visit in the local market on the island of Aegina.
The little islands of Diaporia that we visit are ideal for
snorkelling and swimming as they offer remote and pretty little
swimming bays. We will also visit the larger more tourist
but still characteristic islands of Aegina and Agistri.
Aegina, is a pine-covered island with a hill on which the
fine ancient temple of Aphaia stands dominant. It is the second
largest island in the Argosaronic Gulf and has an area of
85 square kilometres and a shoreline of 57 km. The chief occupation
of its permanent 11,000 residents is the growing of pistachios.
 The
‘Aegina pistachio’ is famous and is the islands most important
product. Apart from its natural beauty the picturesque port
is the ideal place to finish of this one day trip. The breakwater
with its chapel, the old houses, many of which are surprisingly
well preserved, the little boats, the busy waterside and the
little souvenir shop all make up a very Greek Island feel.
Agistri, this much smaller island lies 3 nautical miles to
the west of Aegina it is where we will stop for our lunch
in the fish tavern. There are dense groves of pine and picturesque
coves. In comparison to Aegina there are only 400 permanent
residents on this island and the sea is sparkling clean.
Equipment
Please try to travel as light as possible; remember that you
will be spending most of the day in the sea so we recommend
a waterproof day bag.
- Waterproof jacket.
You may want to change into something dry for your return
journey
- Sweatshirts or T-shirts with
long sleeves and collar (against sun-burn)
- Sunglasses, towel, sun hat
or cap, sun block
- Water bottle
- Photographers bring plenty
of film, please ensure that this is in a waterproof bag
- Swimming costume (you may want
to bring a second swimming costume to change into)
- Spare Shoes as the first pair
might get wet
Transport: We will meet you at Syntagma
Square by the metro station. You will then be transferred
to the small fishing port of Pachi. Form of transport will
either be by car or mini bus dependant on the group size.
Detailed itinerary: Meet your guide
at 09.00 at Syntagma Metro Station. Drive to the fishing port
of Pachi, 45km from Athens centre on the Athens-Corinth highway
(approx 1 hour).and embark the inflatable boats (min 2 persons
per boat, max 11 persons per boat, max 22 people per departure.
The sea trip (12 nautical miles – 30 minutes ) to Diaporia
Isle, a complex of 6 small-uninhabited isles, with crystal
clear waters and interesting sea life. 1 hour stop for swimming.
Continue to Agistri (7 nautical miles – 20 minutes), a pine
covered island in the middle of the Saronic golf. 1.5 hour
stop at a remote and beautiful beach for swimming and sunbathing.
Continue by boat to Agistri village (15 minutes) for lunch
(1 hour) in a local fish tavern then sit back and relax in
the little bay where local fishermen bring to the taverna
the fresh fish of the day. At 16.00 departures by boat to
Aegina Island – its port town was the first capital of modern
Greece (6 nautical miles – 15min) and visit (2 hrs available)
of the old town with narrow allays and shops. This characteristic
town is an ideal place to sit back and enjoy a cold coffee/
ice cream or simply or simply browse through the cute little
village shops. At 18.00 return to Pachi fishing port (15 nautical
miles – 45min). Transfer back to Athens (1hr).
Boat Specifications:
7 metre RIB (rigid inflatable boat), with one main inboard
diesel engine (230 Hp) and one emergency outboard engine (20Hp),
max speed 30 knots, cruising speed 24 knots, range 200 km,
fresh water capacity 100 lt, GPS + marine VHF,  easy
(ladder) access to sea, all necessary safety equipment as
per Greek specifications, capacity 12 persons, third party
insurance. Fully licensed, experienced, English speaking skipper.
Mode of transportation:
Zodiacs and Car/Minibus
Notices:
Our operations team always checks the daily weather conditions
one or two days before the trip. If the weather conditions
are not appropriate for the one-day trip, our company will
offer you an alternative date. This itinerary is subject to
change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to
local and weather conditions. During the Olympic Games (August
and September) changes may need to be made to programmes (operation
and prices) in order to work around the influx of increased
tourist traffic.
Therefore, we will need to look at each request individually
during the Olympic Games. We appreciate your co- operation
on this matter. Zodiacs are lots of fun but the ride may be
a little bumpy as they are like riding in speed-boats.
Take a look at our packages and prices
and then contact us and let us help make your trip to Greece
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