Just because you’re in Athens doesn’t mean you have only tour the city. Athens is not only close to other islands with great history, it has great transportation system to take you there. Read on to learn how to go island hopping in Athens.
The first step is to get to the port to take the ferry which is at Piraeus. The fastest and cheapest way I found is to to take the metro to Piraeus, Green Line, or line 1.
The best way to use the Metro is to buy the 90 minute ticket. Less than half the all day. With how FAA the Metro in Greece is, you can get anywhere in less than 90 minutes. It is much more reasonable to get two 90 minute than getting all day.
When you get to Piraeus, walk out of the train station and right to the pier. The ferry system is very easy to use and gives you 2 choices, fast and slow.
The fast choice is the high speed boat. On a trip to Aegina, it’s twice as fast but it comes at a price. It’s a little over 60% more than the slower boat. This is a great option if you want to squeeze a lot of touring into your visit.
The other option is the slower boat which is half as fast but cheaper. On a trip to Aegina, it will take 1 hour and 20 minutes as opposed to 45 minutes. This is a good option for larger families or those on a budget.
Both ships have great interiors that are very clean and comfortable. There is clean bathrooms available which is great if you want to change into or out of your island wear. There is even a cafe if you need a snack.
Even though Athens is a great city with plenty of attractions to see, it is also a great base camp for day trips. The Metro and ferry system make it to explore more of Greece. So what are you waiting for, go island hopping in Athens!
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