By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.
Updated: 2026-09-11
The Saronic Islands are a picturesque group of islands located in the Saronic Gulf, close to Athens, offering a perfect blend of beautiful beaches, charming towns, and rich history. Come enjoy easy day trips, a relaxed atmosphere, and breathtaking views just a short distance from the mainland.
The must-see places in Saronic Islands include Hydra Town, Aegina Town, Spetses Town, Poros Town, Temple of Aphaia and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
Hydra TownMust seeHydra Island
A picturesque car-free town with impressive stone houses, narrow alleys, and a cosmopolitan harbor.
Aegina TownMust seeAegina Island
The main town of Aegina, with a vibrant harbor, traditional tavernas, and local markets offering famous pistachios.
Spetses TownMust seeSpetses Island
An elegant town with neoclassical architecture, a beautiful harbor, and horse-drawn carriages traversing its streets.
Poros TownMust seePoros Island
A charming town built on a hill, featuring colorful neoclassical houses and stunning views of the bay.
Temple of AphaiaMust seeAegina Island
A beautifully preserved ancient Doric temple offering stunning panoramic views of the Aegean Sea.
Clock Tower of PorosMust seePoros Island
An iconic landmark offering magnificent panoramic views of the town and the bay.
Chalikiada BeachMust see
Mycenaean settlementMust see
Christos Kapralos MuseumMust see
MotherMust see
AgistriMust see
Dragonera BeachMust see
Kolona BeachMust see
Methana VolcanoMust see
Russian DockyardMust see
A sample 9-day itinerary for Saronic Islands
Here is what 9 days in Saronic Islands look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
Day 1
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies
Odeon of Herodes Atticus· Acropolis
Parthenon· Acropolis
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street· Acropolis
Theatre of Dionysus
Acropolis Museum· Acropolis
Acropolis of Athens· Acropolis
Erechtheion· Acropolis
Day 2
Roman Agora· Plaka
Ancient Agora of Athens· Monastiraki
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
Monastiraki Square· Monastiraki
Areopagus Hill
Kanellopoulos Museum
Hadrian's Library
Temple of Hephaestus· Ancient Agora
Day 3
Kaisariani Monastery and Gardens
National Gallery
Vorres Museum
Museum of Illusions Athens
Day 4
National Archaeological Museum· Exarcheia
First Cemetery of Athens
Syntagma Square· Syntagma
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Hellenic Parliament Building
Hellenic Parliament· Syntagma
Temple of Olympian Zeus· Syntagma
Museum of Greek Folk Art
National Historical Museum
Day 5
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens· Plaka
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea· Monastiraki
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments· Plaka
Anafiotika· Plaka
Athens Central Market (Varvakios Agora)· Monastiraki
Numismatic Museum
Tower of the Winds
Plaka
Day 6
Athens Municipal Art Gallery
Gazi - Technopolis· Gazi
Kerameikos
Plato's Academy
Pnyx· Philopappos Hill
Day 7
National Garden
Benaki Museum· Kolonaki
Museum of Cycladic Art
Panathenaic Stadium· Pangrati
Kolonaki
Mount Lycabettus· Kolonaki
Hadrian's Reservoir
Byzantine and Christian Museum· Kolonaki
The Lyceum
Day 8
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center· Kallithea
Piraeus Port
Philopappos Hill
Church of the Holy Apostles
Day 9
Aegina
Corinth Canal· Corinthia
Daphni Monastery
This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Hydra Town, Aegina Town, Spetses Town, Poros Town, Temple of Aphaia, Clock Tower of Poros
When is the best time to visit Saronic Islands?
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
How many days do you need in Saronic Islands?
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Saronic Islands. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
How do I plan an itinerary for Saronic Islands?
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
