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Hands down, Hydra is the best island to visit on a day trip from Athens. Just a 1½–2-hour ferry ride from Piraeus, this car-free Saronic Island enchants with its whitewashed mansions, seaside cafés, and winding cobblestone streets. Book your Athens daytrip to Hydra with Athens Breeze Transfer, and you’ll travel in comfort in our private minibus to the port, skip long ticket lines, and enjoy a stress-free ferry connection. Once you arrive, explore the harbor on foot, swim in hidden coves, or rent a water taxi for a mini-cruise along the coastline. With our all-inclusive island day tour, you’ll maximize every hour—wandering Hydra’s art galleries, sampling fresh seafood, and even squeezing in a sunset stroll before the return ferry.

The three most popular Saronic Islands for quick escapes from Athens are Aegina, Hydra, and Poros. Aegina (just 40 min by ferry) is famed for its pistachio orchards and the Temple of Aphaia. Hydra (1½–2 hr away) offers a hands-free, car-free paradise of stone-paved lanes and azure bays. Poros (90 min ferry) combines pine-fringed beaches with neoclassical architecture around its bustling clock tower. Book a private minibus day trip with Athens Breeze Transfer to hit all three in one seamless Athens island hopping circuit—complete with hotel pickup, ferry scheduling, and insider tips on the best waterfront tavernas.

The closest islands to Athens lie in the Saronic Gulf: Aegina, Salamina, and Agistri lead the pack. Aegina’s bustling port is only about 17 nautical miles from Piraeus (≈40 min ferry), making it a top choice for an Athens daytrip. Salamina sits even nearer—just 16 min—accessible via a quick commuter ferry or private boat. Agistri, 20 min away, charms with pine-shaded beaches and crystal waters on an hour-long crossing. For a curated private island day tour, Athens Breeze Transfer delivers door-to-dock service in a luxury minibus, syncing your timings to peak ferry departures so you can explore the nearest islands without a single logistics worry.