Two-Day Pilgrimage Trip
Aegina – Church of Saint Nektarios – Temple of Aphaia
Saturday May 31 – Sunday June 1, 2025
Participation fee: €110 / Single bed difference: €40
Live a unique two-day experience on the historical and spiritual island of Aegina! Worship at the Church of Saint Nektarios, discover the treasures of antiquity and enjoy the natural beauty, tranquility and hospitality of the Saronic island.
Detailed Trip Program:
Day 1 – Saturday May 31, 2025
Departure from Larissa at 06:00 (Agios Bessarionos Square) with a stop for coffee.
Board the ship from Piraeus (11:25) and departure for Aegina.
Arrival and check-in at Afrodite Art Hotel.
We begin our tour of the lush green Agia Marina, a tourist resort with pine forests that reach the sea.
Visit to the imposing Temple of Aphaia Athena, one of the most important Doric temples in Greece.
Pilgrimage to the Monastery of Agios Minas and then to the Holy Church of Agios Nektarios, next to the Holy Monastery of Agia Triada.
There we will venerate the incorruptible relic of the Saint and visit the well with his holy water.
On the way we will see:
The archaeological site of Kolona
The statue of Mana
The Kapralos Museum
The Kazantzakis House
The ruins of Paleochora, the medieval capital of the island
In the afternoon, a tour of the beach of Aegina and free time in the city center.
Optional dinner with live music at a local tavern.
Overnight stay.
Day 2 – Sunday, June 1, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel and departure with luggage.
Church service at the Church of Agios Nektarios – live a special spiritual experience in the place of miracle and faith.
Return to the city of Aegina – free time for walking and shopping. Do not forget to try the famous Aegina pistachios, unique in aroma and taste.
After lunch (on your own), departure by boat at 15:45 for Piraeus.
Boarding the coach and return to Larissa with a stopover.
Arrival in Larissa in the evening.
Included:
Transportation by elevated, air-conditioned coach
Ferry tickets Piraeus-Aegina-Piraeus
Accommodation with breakfast at Afrodite Art Hotel
Tours & guided tours with a local guide
Tourist tax
Trivial liability insurance
Experienced office attendant
Reservations & Information:
Christonis Travel
Mandilara 24, Larissa
2410 554453 – Fax: 2410 554454
christonis-travel@hotmail.com
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