Discover Ancient Aegina with a guided tour of Sanctuary of Kolona

Duration2h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGreek, English

Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

Join this fascinating and revealing walking tour and discover many impressive facts about this beautiful and charming town that has been inhabited since Neolithic times!

We meet at Aegina's "The Gate of Aegina" on the main port then make our way to he landmark church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, who is Greece's patron saint of sailors. After, we walk past the ancient port to the Sanctuary of Kolona, inhabited from around 3000 BC. Discover the impressive small museum housing a fine collection of artifacts that were established there, including coloured vases, lamps, weapons, coins and a sphinx!

Then, we will stroll through shaded and picturesque streets past a local gallery, boutiques, local craft workshops and more. Discover historical landmarks, such as the Tower of Markello, the house of modern-day Greece's first governor, Ioannis Kapodistrias who had many positive impacts on Aegina, and hear the fascinating story of Aegina's beautifully built stone orphanage.

What's included

Temple Entrance Fee

What to expect

Aegina Town
2h

We will be discovering the history of Aegina Town, significant landmarks and exploring the Sanctuary of Kolona with the remains of the Temple of Apollo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at "The Gate of Aegina" is at the beginning of the the main port of Aegina Town. The Gate of Aegina” is a large-scale sculpture by artist Kostas Varotsos that welcomes visitors to the island. Crafted from different shade of turquoise glass.

End point

We meet at "The Gate of Aegina" is at the beginning of the the main port of Aegina Town. The Gate of Aegina” is a large-scale sculpture by artist Kostas Varotsos that welcomes visitors to the island. Crafted from different shade of turquoise glass.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.