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Welcome to your personal, fun, enthusiastic and all-encouraging guide to Aegina!
Kiki Rebel Tours is your gateway to unforgettable and quirky experiences on this captivating Saronic Greek island! Join a Kiki Rebel Tour and discover this fascinating and picturesque island, and experience life like a local!
Aegina preserves its legends and entices you into its enchanting island ambiance.
Immerse yourself in the rich history, breath-taking landscapes, scattered with olive groves and world-famous pistachio orchards, of Aegina. Discover significant archaeological sites, walk along sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a vibrant culture.
I collaborate with a brilliant team of local, official, tour guides that share the same level of passion as I do.
Aegina is only 40 minutes by hydro-ferry from Piraeus (Athens' main port).
Flexibility
Tours, Experiences, and Workshops can be offered privately and outside of the schedule.
I also offer half-day and full-day tailored tours. Just contact me.
Significant sights and Landmarks on Aegina
Aegina has a long history, dating from the Neolithic (4th millennium BC) to the later years. There are many significant landmarks to discover.
One of the most visited sites on Aegina is the church of Agios Nektarios (Saint Nectarios) and the monastery of Agia Triada (The Holy Trinity). Stunning building and views.
Aegina is world famous for Pistachio Nuts and often voted the best in the world! We have been harvesting these nuts for over 100 years.
Only 10 minutes away from Aegina lies Moni Island with crystal clear waters, beautiful nature and friendly wildlife.
Aegina has long been a haven for a variety of artists including Nikos Nikolaou (a major figure in Greek art during the 20th century), The Greek sculptor, painter and engraver, Christos Kapralos, and Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the greatest writers of his era, and more!
This calming and impressive Olive grove lies in a sacred valley on an extinct volcano! Some trees are over 2,000 years old!
Palechora (meaning "Old Town") is Aegina's version of Mystras! Stroll around this medieval village built in the 9th century; it was the capital of the island until 1826.
A beautiful Ancient Greek temple (540 BC) located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia. This area has been a place of worship since prehistoric times (1300 B.C.)!
An impressive archaeological site with several layers of civilisation exposed. It was an important town packing during the Bronze Age (2500-1600 B.C.). In archaic times a temple of Apollo was erected on the site. There is an impressive museum there too!
Discover the true essence of Aegina with the following organised, unique, a little rebellious, workshops and experiences:
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A Brief History of Aegina
Aegina has been inhabited since Neolithic times! It has a fascinating heritage, and oozes culture, having held many significant roles over its history. It is also home to one of the most important, influential, and well-preserved ancient temples in Greece.
According to ancient mythology, Aegina owes its name to the nymph Aegina, the daughter of the river god Asopus, whom Zeus, of course, seduced!!
Collaborations
Kiki Rebel Tours has been a great success over the last 14 years because Kiki runs the majority of the tours herself and collaborates with local specialist guides with the same passion, engagement, and openness.
I always get excited researching what events are on. So, I decided to create a simple webpage to list them all!
You will be surprised at the variety.
To see "What's on" in Aegina, click here:
Why Aegina?
"This beautiful charming Greek island near Athens won me over in less than 24 hours, and now I live here part-time! It has such a rich, important, and inspiring, history. A bonus is we are surrounded by crystal clear and inviting sea. Each side of the island offers something different and the people are wonderful, friendly and so welcoming. "
Kiki
Kiki also recommends...
There are many activities, walks, hiking, and things to see and do around Aegina and close by!
* Moni islet with incredible crystal clear water, peacocks, and deer!
* Relaxing Private boat trip.
* Mosaic Making Workshop - be inspired by ancient Greek mosaics and techniques
* Snorkeling Excursions to hidden archaeological sites
* Ancient Olive Grove Tour. Sit amongst 2,000-year-old trees!
* Vrouva Farm Tour - An amazing animal sanctuary with Greece's first rescued cow, Hope! All the animals there have been rescued and provided a loving, carefree, home.
* Yoga on the beach
* Painting workshop
* Guided kayaking tour around beautiful Agistri island
We can organise any of the above recommendations for individuals, families, or private groups