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  1. stace244 avatar

    Re: 3 weeks in Greece

    by stace244 29 May 2012

    From the Piraeus port in Athens you can get the Flying Dolphin boat/ ferry to some really awesome places like Poros, Hydra and Ermioni.…

  2. elaros avatar

    Re: aegina island

    by elaros 04 April 2012

    Aegina seems a very nice option considering the fact that it is close to Athens and close to other beautiful islands of the Argosaronic…

  3. helen71 avatar

    Re: Greek Islands Honeymoon - 2 Weeks in August

    by helen71 04 March 2012

    Just came across this and maybe you're sorted by now! I would consider the Saronic Isalands. Aegina is closest to Athens. Aegina town…

  4. neverwinter avatar

    RE: Greece and Greek Islands

    by neverwinter 11 February 2012

    Hydra or Spetses; fast catamaran to Hydra is 2 hours, Spetses about 15 minutes on. Both beautiful islands.

  5. INGELALEX avatar

    RE: three island tour/cruis from Athens

    by INGELALEX 25 December 2011

    Hi You don't mention which cruise you think about to take. It can be worth it if they will stay some hours on every island but I would…

  6. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Driving in the Argolis Peninsula

    by artemis2 11 August 2011

    It's nothing spectacular, but we've enjoyed staying in Ermioni for a couple of days. We've used it as a base to make day trips to Hydra…

  7. sirjesse avatar

    Island Travel from 23rd June to 1st July

    by sirjesse 19 June 2011

    Hey just wondering if there is anyone out there that wants to do some island hopping in Greece with me? Im travelling alone and wouldnt…

  8. neverwinter avatar

    RE: 2 Weeks in Greek Isles June 19-July 4

    by neverwinter 29 May 2011

    Argo Saronic, definitely; not Aegina but Poros and especially Hydra and Spetses, which are both beautiful.

  9. geosarant1980b avatar

    RE: Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos

    by geosarant1980b 14 May 2011

    The fastest ferry needs about 3:40 hours. You should choose a closer island (e.g. Poros, Hydra, Spetses)

  10. rogerborges avatar

    Re: Greece- one week

    by rogerborges 04 May 2011

    Well I just came back from Greece and wrote an article called "Greece in a week - where to go?". My suggestion would be to stay in the…

  11. saikunger avatar

    RE: Saronic

    by saikunger 17 April 2011

    I wouldn't bother with two islands - just pick one & enjoy it without having to rush off to get the ferry. Hydra's harbour is indeed…

  12. neckervd avatar

    RE: Athens (day trip???), Mykonos and Santorini.

    by neckervd 25 April 2010

    You can easily spend 2 full days in Athens: Greek National Museum, Akropolis, Akropolis Museum, Agora, Agora Museum, Thission Temple,…

  13. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Nafplio to Spetses/Hydra transport?

    by artemis2 04 June 2009

    Most logical then would be to start with Spetses (the furthest away from Piraeus). There is both a ferry and a hydrofoil from Spetses…

  14. danny_athens avatar

    RE: 8 Days in Greece - Itinerary help please!

    by danny_athens 18 March 2009

    hi for the remaining two days i would suggest you to take a flying dolphin and get to Hydra island which is near Athens or get a bus (maybe…

  15. gariiiii avatar

    Greece - Athens in March

    by gariiiii 13 February 2009

    Hi LP members, My name is Gary and I live in Los Angeles. I am planning a trip to Greece in March with my girlfriend between 3/14 to…

  16. dianab1 avatar

    RE: Tours from Athens

    by dianab1 11 November 2008

    I'd recommend Chat tours, although Key and Dolphin hellas are perfectly fine. Don;t go for the One day cruise - your time is limited on…

  17. sb22 avatar

    RE: Advice on visiting Greece in Nov/Dec

    by sb22 23 October 2008

    1) Transport in Greece has been developed a lot, you can get to the places mentioned above by bus.Another good idea is to rent a car.…

  18. dianab1 avatar

    RE: One day trip to an island near Piraeus

    by dianab1 12 July 2008

    You can take water taxis to some sandy beaches in Hydra, but I wouldn't recommend Hydra because it is so small and compact, and exceedingly…

  19. pitioussa avatar

    RE: Please help - Island or suburbs of Athens?

    by pitioussa 06 June 2008

    how long is your holiday? Hydra is beautiful and small, you swim off the rocks in the center or go to Spetses, one island down and there…

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    RE: Greece in 4 Days

    by pitioussa 27 April 2008

    The island of Hydra is a beautiful place as far as color and also a popular place as far as Greek islands go. It can be done in one day.…

  21. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Greek island with onward travel to Peloponnese

    by artemis2 04 April 2008

    I haven't been on Poros but Hydra is a lovely (but steep) island with one of the most beautiful harbours of Greece. Leaving Hydra, you…

  22. pitioussa avatar

    Re: Greece in 5 days - suggestions

    by pitioussa 05 February 2008

    I completely agree with no. 1. When you say you will go to the greek islands, you mean you will be here for quite awhile. If you want…

  23. riku2 avatar

    hydra island and athens

    by riku2 16 June 2007

    i've been to hydra twice already and i'm going again this weekend. You need to book the ferry if you're traveling at peak times - like…

  24. akakios avatar

    hydra island and athens

    by akakios 14 June 2007

    If you find Hydra expensive try the island of Aegina is only 1 hour from Piraeus is cheaper and from there you can organize daily trips…

  25. bellypants avatar

    hydra island and athens

    by bellypants 13 June 2007

    hi,

    I am planning a romantic holiday to greece for about 1 week - 10 days. I'm not sure when to go, probably august or september…

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