Flight
Athens International has direct flights daily from most locations. Please note that it is an approximately 1 hour taxi ride from the airport to the ferry port which will take us to the Island. Closer to the date, we will be coordinating taxi services to ensure smooth travel for all.
Travel Note
General Information: There're are roughly ~14 daily boats from the port of Athens (Piraeus) to the island of Aegina. We recommend you book with either Blue Star Ferris or Aegean Flying Dolphins. Ensure you arrive to the port 30 minutes prior to your departure time. How long is the ferry ride from Athens (Piraeus) to Aegina? The duration of the ferry ride is from 40 minutes (Flying Dolphin) to 1 hour 15 minutes (Ferry), depending on the type of boat you decide to choose. How much is the ferry from Aegina to Athens (Piraeus)? The cost of a single ferry ticket starts from €8 for a conventional ferry and from €13 for a high-speed dolphin. What's the ferry schedule from Athens (Piraeus) to Aegina? The ferry connection is frequent with the earliest ferry departing 07.00 and the latest departure is 20:00. What is the distance between Aegina and Athens (Piraeus)? The distance between Aegina and the port of Piraeus is 15 nautical miles (around 28 km). How to Buy a Ferry Ticket from Athens to Aegina? You have a couple of options of how to get your ticket from Athens to Aegina. You could walk up to the port and purchase one right before the ferry. It is recommended you book in advance via the below link: https://www.ferriesingreece.com/?aff=meganstarr or https://www.aegeanflyingdolphins.gr/en/ Departure: Piraeus Destination: Aegina It will guide you through the procedure of purchasing tickets, reserving a seat (if it is an option), and securing your tickets so you have no worries once you arrive at the port. Once at the port itself, you will have to pick up the physical tickets with your reservation information.
Hotel
The Hotel Danae is situated on the coastal road of Aegina, a very close walk to the reception venue and approximately 1 km from the town center. It has 54 rooms, most with a sea view or with a pool view. This is our top recommendation for our guests for ease of access to the weeks' activities.
Discount Code - GARDINER
Hotel
A friendly and relaxing atmosphere with a brief walk to reception venue, this is a lovely second hotel option for our guests.
Travel Note
If hotel accommodations don't suit your needs, there're are a number of Airbnb, VRBO, etc. options available. Please note that taxi and rideshare options are very limited on the island to bring you to and from the venue.