Athens and the Saronic Gulf by Bike

You’re ready to start an amazing tour of Athens and the Saronic Gulf for the next 8 days! Check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring this famous Greek city. You’ll have the option to take a short guided cycling tour in the evening (must be booked beforehand).

Enjoy your first night of this self-guided tour in a lovely hotel.

Rise and shine for breakfast, then prepare for your first full day. If you arrived late yesterday, you could choose to do the Athens tour this morning. Otherwise, you’ll be driven to the port at Piraeus to catch a ferry. Hop on the 2.5-hour boat ride across the sparkling sea to land at Poros.

Once you land in Poros, cycle off for a few hours to explore sites like the monastery and some incredible beach loops. Settle into your hotel for a good night’s rest.

After breakfast, you’ll set out for an exploratory day, reaching the western part of this stunning island. Pedal through a former Russian Navy base, then continue into a wooded area, then to an interesting site known as the Temple of Poseidon. You’ll have the option to get off the bike and walk for a couple of hours to a restored lighthouse.

After visiting these sites, descend to Poros town, find some yummy Greek dinner, and get some sleep.

Fuel up on breakfast for a big day ahead. In the morning, you’ll take a small ferry to Galatas on the Saronic Peninsula. Spend the day exploring this cool agricultural area, visiting a local village, and ride down to the coast.

The wetlands of Psifta, a nature reserve, will be your last stop before turning back and riding the way you came from Galatas. In the late afternoon, return to Poros.

Bid farewell to Poros this morning—you’re heading to another Saronic island, Aegina. Depending on the ferry schedule, stroll Poros in the morning or head right to Aegina. Once you arrive, feel free to cruise around as you please or relax on the beach and dip in the sparkling sea.

You’re well-rested, but today doesn’t pose much of a challenge anyway. Like the vibes on Aegina, the itinerary today is very chill. You can either meander the museums and archaeological sites or cycle to the postcard-like village of Perdika.

If you don’t feel like riding and crave sweeping vistas, a few hiking options are available to you, like summiting Ellanios Mountain. Return to your hotel for some Greek hospitality and relaxation.

Get an early start so you’re not riding during the heat of the day! Hop on your bike and ride inland to visit some fascinating religious sites, like the Aguis Nektariois Monastery and the Temple of Aphaia. Feel the ancient Greek atmosphere as you continue through a few hamlets, stopping at a seaside resort for a midday break.

Ascend a steep hill to be rewarded by a visit to a charming tavern in Anitseo, then round out the day with a descent down the west coast to land in Aegina town. Treat yourself to a delectable dinner on your last night of the tour.

After breakfast, you will ride to the port to take a ferry back to Piraeus. Someone will meet you to collect your bikes and your tour will come to an end. Continue onto the next part of your journey full of memories from this epic trip.