Athens Trip Overview
A wonderful escape from Athens, greatly preferred by the locals because of its romantic and cosmopolitan character, is the island of Spetses. An island full of attractions, local food and preserved history all around the island is just 2 hours far away from Athens. Spetses is characterised by the traditional, island architecture the well-preserved old mansions narrow streets where beautiful balconies are adjacent to each other. In Spetses it can also been found massive pine trees which make this island not only unique because of its geomorphology but also because the island is car-free! As cars are not allowed in all the main areas, this factor contributes to a peaceful feeling immersing you into a completely different environment to what you are used to. A romantic getaway for the day (or longer) will make you want to explore the whole island either on foot, by horse-carriages or even by boat so that you can visit secluded beaches, only accessible from the sea.
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A wonderful escape from Athens, greatly preferred by the locals because of its romantic and cosmopolitan character, is the island of Spetses. An island full of attractions, local food and preserved history all around the island is just 2 hours far away from Athens. Spetses is characterised by the traditional, island architecture the well-preserved old mansions narrow streets where beautiful balconies are adjacent to each other. In Spetses it can also been found massive pine trees which make this island not only unique because of its geomorphology but also because the island is car-free! As cars are not allowed in all the main areas, this factor contributes to a peaceful feeling immersing you into a completely different environment to what you are used to. A romantic getaway for the day (or longer) will make you want to explore the whole island either on foot, by horse-carriages or even by boat so that you can visit secluded beaches, only accessible from the sea.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Piraeus, Piraeus, Piraeus Region, Attica
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Piraeus port to get the ferry to Spetses, departing at 08.30 in order to reach at Spetses at 10.30.
Stop At: Spetses, Spetses, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
Spetses is characterised by the traditional, island architecture the well-preserved old mansions narrow streets where beautiful balconies are adjacent to each other. As cars are not allowed in all the main areas, this factor contributes to a peaceful feeling immersing you into a completely different environment to what you are used to. A romantic getaway for the day, will make you want to explore the whole island either on foot, by horse-carriages. Exploring Spetses you will immediately notice its cosmopolitan character, the well-preserved old mansions with its distinctive island architecture and beautiful balconies.
Here are many sites that are worth a visit: The House of Bouboulina, The mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis, The Church of Panayia Armata, the War Memorial of the Spetses Navy, the Clock in Rologioú Square, and the Anargyreios Korgialeneios School, History-wise you can also stroll around “Dapia port”, the new port and continue to the old port of Spetses.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Piraeus, Piraeus, Piraeus Region, Attica
The ferry boat to Piraeus port departs at 18.00. (The departure can be customized according to your preferences).
