Athens is not only the cultural epicenter of Greece and Europe, but also a place that you can use as your base to explore some of the little Greek islands around it. The Greek islands near Athens provide a glimpse of the past with their cute fish villages and their unique green Mediterranean landscape, and the great thing is that they are all very well connected to Athens, making them ideal for a day trip (or 2…). Here are the best Greek island tours from Athens:

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So, without further ado, let’s see the best Greek island tours from Athens:
Hydra, Poros & Aegina Day Cruise with lunch

From Athens: Full-Day Cruise to Aegina, Poros and Hydra

Athens: Boat Tour to Agistri, Aegina with Moni Swimming Stop

Athens: Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch

Athens Riviera: Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

From Athens: Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina with Lunch

From Athens: Saronic Islands Full-Day Cruise with VIP Seats
