Athens Trip Overview
Instead of just transferring you to Piraeus Port to catch the ferry, you will have the chance to kick back and enjoy the drive along the Saronic Gulf to the edge of Argolic region. We will catch the ferry to picturesque Poros from the port of Galata.
A small island and a popular weekend destination, POROS is relaxing for family vacations. The picturesque town with local fish tavernas, restaurants, cafes and bars provides lounge ambience.
The green pine trees and crystal waters gives you a valuable sense of mind and body relaxation!
You will be captivated by the historical Monastery of Zoodohos Pighi, the incredible Temple of Apollo and Love Bay!
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Instead of just transferring you to Piraeus Port to catch the ferry, you will have the chance to kick back and enjoy the drive along the Saronic Gulf to the edge of Argolic region. We will catch the ferry to picturesque Poros from the port of Galata.
A small island and a popular weekend destination, POROS is relaxing for family vacations. The picturesque town with local fish tavernas, restaurants, cafes and bars provides lounge ambience.
The green pine trees and crystal waters gives you a valuable sense of mind and body relaxation!
You will be captivated by the historical Monastery of Zoodohos Pighi, the incredible Temple of Apollo and Love Bay!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Galatas – Poros Ferry, Παραλιακή Οδός Γαλατά Πορθμείο, Galatas 180 20, Greece
Enjoy the drive on the South-East coast of the Peloponnese
The drive to the port of Galata takes aproximately 1 hour & 15 minutes.
The boat ride from Galata to Poros takes approximately 15 minutes.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Poros Town Hall, Mitropoleos 3, Poros 180 20, Greece
Neo-Classical buildings
Poros Clock Tower
Small churches, monasteries
Beautiful beaches
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Poros, Koryzis Square, 18020 Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Poros is located at the Korizi square. It was created thanks to a pioneer devotee of archaeology, who carried out by himself the hard work of preserving the ancient findings of Trizinia, Christos Fourniades. Fourniades started to collect, by his own initiative, the scattered ancient findings of the area and gather them at the Municipal Office of Poros. In 1958 Fourniades, supported by the Municipal Council of Poros, had already proceeded with the foundation of an Archaeological Collection on the island.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, 18020 Greece
It used to be the center of the Kalaureian amphictyony that functioned as a voluntary co-operative for dealing with religious as well as civic issues for city-states including Epidauros, Prassies, Hermione, Aigina, Athens, and Orhomenos. It is believed to date back to the year 520 BC.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
