# Day Trip to Aegina from Athens: the Temple of Aphaia, Agios Nektarios and Fish in Perdika

The morning ferry from Piraeus, the Temple of Aphaia among pines, Agios Nektarios and the chapels of Paleochora, fish in Perdika and pistachios before the boat.

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/attica/aegina/itineraries/aphaia-pistachios-and-fish-in-perdika · Revisado: 2026-11-12

## El día
- 07:30 · Salida: 1 h 15 by boat (Metro to Piraeus and Saronic Ferries ferry around 8:00 · from €12)
- 09:45 · Temple of Aphaia, among pines above the gulf (Taxi from the harbour, about 17 min · €10)
  - 15 min by taxi, 9 km
- 11:30 · Saint Nektarios Monastery and the churches of Palaiochora (The monastery and the climb between chapels)
  - 15 min by taxi, 13 km
- 13:45 · Antonis, fish taverna in Perdika (Fish by weight in the harbour) · Antonis, fish taverna in Perdika, €€€
  - Carry on on foot
- 15:30 · Perdika and the boat to Moni island (Boat to Moni and a swim, from May to October)
  - 15 min by taxi, 10 km
- 18:00 · Kolona, the column of the temple of Apollo by the sea (The column of Apollo at sunset)
  - 12 min on foot
- 18:45 · Aiakeion, the pistachio pastry shop (Sweets and pistachio cream to take away) · Aiakeion, the pistachio pastry shop, €
- 19:30 · Vuelta: 1 h 15 by boat (Ferry to Piraeus; in central Athens around 21:15)

Aegina is the closest island to Athens and can be done in a day without a car: metro to Piraeus, an hour and ten minutes by ferry and taxis on the island. This plan brings together the three places that define it, the Temple of Aphaia, the monastery of Agios Nektarios with the abandoned capital of Paleochora and the fishing harbour of Perdika, and gets you back to Athens for dinner.

## The day, hour by hour

7:30 · To Piraeus. Metro line 1 to Piraeus and the first Saronic Ferries ferry: 1 h 10, from €12. Buy the outward and return tickets online.

9:45 · Temple of Aphaia. Taxi from the quay, about 17 minutes. The Doric temple from about 500 BC among pines, with 24 columns standing. €10.

11:30 · Agios Nektarios and Paleochora. The great pilgrimage monastery and, on the hill opposite, the chapels of the abandoned medieval capital. Shoulders and knees covered.

13:45 · Lunch in Perdika. At Antonis, Saronic fish by weight in the harbour. Ask the price first.

15:30 · Boat to Moni. From May to October, short boat trips from the quay to the islet of pines and clear water. Out of season, a stroll round the harbour.

18:00 · Colona. The column of the Temple of Apollo by the sea, ten minutes' walk from the quay.

18:45 · Pistachios. Sweets and cream at Aiakeion, on the promenade.

19:30 · Return ferry. In central Athens around 21:15.

## Cómo llegar

### Without a car
It is the natural way: metro line 1 to Piraeus, a ferry or hydrofoil and taxis or the local bus on the island.

### By car
The ferry carries cars, from €29: worthwhile if there are several of you and you want to get around without waiting for taxis.

## Consejos

### Ferry if it is windy
The hydrofoil rocks a lot.

### Pre-arranged taxi
Ask the Aphaia taxi driver to pick you up for Agios Nektarios.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How long does it take to get to Aegina?
1 h 10 by ferry from Piraeus, plus about 25 minutes of metro from the centre.

### How much does the boat cost?
From €12 each way.

### Do you need a car on the island?
No: taxis and local buses leave from the harbour.

### Can you swim?
Yes, at Moni or in Perdika, from May to October.