Athens: Hydra & Poros or Spetses 2-Day Island Hopping Tour

The harbour of Hydra with moored boats, stone houses and the clock tower below dry hills under a clear blue sky.

The 2-day Hydra and Poros tour leaves Athens for Hydra, spends the evening in Nafplio and crosses to Poros or Spetses on the second day. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover what the 2-day Hydra and Poros tour includes, how it compares with the one-day … Read more

Argosaronic: 8-Day, 7-Night Small-Ship Cruise

The Temple of Aphaia on Aegina, its Doric columns and stone platform standing whole under a clear blue sky.

The 8-day Argosaronic cruise is a round trip from Athens on a small motor vessel through the islands and harbours of the Saronic and Argolic gulfs. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover what the Argosaronic cruise includes, the ports, the islands, the Peloponnese harbours, life … Read more

4-Day Greece Food & History Tour: Delphi, Meteora, Acropolis

The Tholos of Athena Pronoia at Delphi, with three restored Doric columns on a round base below the cliffs of Mount Parnassus.

The 4-day Greece food and history tour joins Delphi and an olive farm lunch, the Meteora monasteries, a cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina, and the Acropolis with a food walk in Athens. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover what the Greece food and history … Read more

Athens: Excursion Package with Island Cruise and Day Trips

The west front of the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens, with its Doric marble columns and pediment in warm light under a deep blue sky.

The Athens excursion package joins the Acropolis, Cape Sounion and a cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina with day trips to Delphi, Mycenae and Epidaurus over four days. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover what the Athens excursion package includes, each site and island, the … Read more

Mycenae Day Trip from Hydra

The Lion Gate of Mycenae, a carved relief of two lions above a stone lintel in walls of huge blocks.

A Mycenae day trip from Hydra starts with a short boat crossing to the mainland, then drives through the Argolid to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, with stops at Epidaurus and Nafplio. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the tour you can book, the … Read more

Agios Nikolaos Beach, Hydra: The Island’s Big Blue-Flag Cove

Agios Nikolaos beach on Hydra, a large organised Blue Flag cove with sunbeds and clear water

Agios Nikolaos beach is the largest and best-organised of all Hydra’s remote beaches, a beautiful Blue Flag pebble cove on the island’s south-western coast. Set in a sheltered bay with clear, calm water, backed by pines and served by sunbeds, umbrellas and a snack bar. It offers a comfortable, full day at the beach in … Read more

Spetses vs Hydra: Which Saronic Island to Choose

Spetses, Greece — Agioi Anargyri Beach on Spetses island, Greece, a view from

Spetses and Hydra sit in the Argo-Saronic Gulf within easy reach of Athens, and both curb wheeled traffic, yet they feel distinct the moment you step off the boat. This My Greece Tours comparison weighs getting there, atmosphere, beaches, dining, nightlife and cost, so you can match either island to your trip. Start with the … Read more

Spetses Boat Tours: Sailing, Water Taxis and Trips Around the Island

Spetses, Greece — 20090730 spetsai043

Spetses boat tours are the natural way to explore a car-free island where the shoreline, not the road, holds the finest coves. Because private cars are restricted, boats do the work that hire cars do elsewhere, carrying you to beaches, neighbouring islands and quiet swim stops. My Greece Tours treats the water as the island’s … Read more

Milos vs Hydra

Milos vs Hydra

Milos vs Hydra pits a volcanic Cycladic island of colourful beaches against a car-free Saronic island of stone mansions, galleries and easy access from Athens. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the beaches, the vibe, … Read more

Islands Near Athens

islands near Athens

The closest islands to Athens are the Saronic Gulf islands — Aegina, Hydra, Poros, Agistri and Spetses — all reachable by ferry from Piraeus in well under two hours. Plan the boats and island days alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Island escapes are one of the great pleasures of the … Read more