Although getting back to normal everyday life may take a while, there are still some things we want get them first.

So let’s sort out our priorities in our after-lockdown bucket list

Take a really long walk

Even though walking wasn’t prohibited, strict regulations and technicalities made our efforts seem limited. With the loosening of the lockdown measures, it feels like a psychological burden is also relieved. From May 4^th, we will be able to take long walks, rediscover Athens and “reclaim” our city.

Have a drink with friends

Speaking of limitations, the necessary social distancing rules deprived us from our friends and family. Despite of our understanding of their necessity, we still missed spending quality time with them. What we crave right now most, is a couple of laid-back moments with our beloved. Why not with a refreshing drink in a summer roof bar?

Live a collective experience

Missing our friends and family members was one part of our social distancing measures. Avoiding large gatherings and collective experiences was the other one. And God, what a misery it was.

Do you remember the old days of massive concerts? Or the thrill while watching a final match? What about the serenity of religious gatherings?

But considering the upcoming summer, we definitely pick our favorite experience; watching an all-time classic film in one of the open-air, Athenian cinemas. Open-air cinemas are the cultural hotspots that send out the signal that summer has arrived in Athens. And we can’t wait to purchase a ticket for them!

Take a trip

With it being the final step of the restrictions’ loosening, vacation and holidays trips may still seem a dream. Uncertainty on the covid-19 course among countries and borders situation don’t allow us to make plans for big trips.

But we are still allowed to dream the small ones, those close to Athens, in the geographic region of Attica. Like a trip in the Saronic islands!

Whether it be domestic visitors from Athens or new foreign travelers in the middle and the end of summer, Athens Day Cruise is waiting for officials’ signal to begin again its one-day cruises.

Until then, we will be filling our bucket list!

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With Greece being the first suggested country to visit after coronavirus, there are a lot of options of islands you can choose from.

Is island hopping from Athens worth it, and how should you do it?

Before you go island hopping from Athens, here are some important things to know about the beauty of the Greek Islands.

There are a lot of them!

Greece has over 6,000 islands within its territorial waters, and not all of them are inhabited. Some Islands like Aegina, Santorini, Mykonos are more popular than other islands because of their picturesque landscapes and world-famous monuments.

There are six groups of islands spread around Greece. It is next to impossible to cover all the big islands in a short time. The best option would be to visit one chain every time you visit Greece.

You can go island hopping from Athens to the Saronic Islands, or if you have time, you can spend one day in each of the colourful islands. Aegina, Methana, Salamis, Agistri, and Poros are the main Saronic islands. Hydra is often added to the list although it belongs to the Argolic Gulf. You can board a ferry from Piraeus and the Peloponnese to reach most of these islands.

Island hopping from Athens with Athens Day Cruise

Athens Day Cruise runs one-day cruises to Aegina, Poros and Hydra.  We cover all the famous sites, and in our vessels we cover a lot of fun activities while travelling between the Saronic islands. You can opt for an upgrade on the ticket and buy the VIP pass if you prefer luxury during your cruise and reserve your participation in island tours.

One important thing to remember while island hopping is that quality is more important than quantity. So instead of trying to cover 10 islands in 2 days, focus on spending a whole day in three important ones. You can enhance your experience during your one-day island hopping cruise, by selecting the historical, cultural or swimming tours. In that way, you will customize your experience, for the best value-for-money package.

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