In-depth Hydra Island Tour: Explore Cobblestone Streets, Traditional Settlements, and Hidden Beaches

Embark on an in-depth tour of Hydra Island and discover its cobblestone streets, traditional settlements, and hidden beaches. Explore the island’s natural beauty and unique transportation methods. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Begin the journey with a 3-hour drive to Peloponnese, heading towards Metochi port.
  • Corinth Canal - We’ll stop to view and photograph the Corinth Canal, a pivotal project in modern Greek history that significantly impacted Mediterranean trade. The canal, envisioned for centuries, was finally completed 25 centuries after its initial conception.

Since ancient times, “Afneios Corinth” has been one of the most significant cities, both in the ancient world and in modern Greece. Its strategic location made it a major center for naval, commercial, and cultural activities.

  • Metochi - Metochi is a small port opposite Hydra. Here, we’ll board a boat to Hydra island (tickets included).
  • Hydra - Enjoy swimming and lunch on the island of Hydra.
    Hydra invites you to pause and unwind, with its charming cobbled streets beside the endless blue sea, challenging walking paths, and traditional settlements of natural beauty. On Hydra, donkeys and horses, along with sea taxis, are the only modes of transport, as wheeled vehicles are banned.
    We’ll have over five hours to explore the narrow streets, admire traditional buildings, visit museums, hike paths outside the city, and discover hidden beaches.
  • Athens - Drive back to Athens along the coastal road, passing by Galatas Poros on the way.
What's Included
  • Guided tour to Hydra with a knowledgeable driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Complimentary carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Ferry tickets about 7,5 euro
Additional Information

Hydra offers a space to pause and truly unwind. Its charming stone-paved streets beside a boundless azure backdrop, challenging hiking trails, and picturesque traditional villages all contribute to its allure. On this unique island, the only modes of transportation are donkeys, horses, and sea taxis, as motorized vehicles are not permitted. We will embark on a 3-hour journey to the charming Hydra bay port, during which we will pass notable locations such as the Corinth Canal and the mesmerizing region of ancient Epidaurus. The brief 20-minute boat ride is a delightful chance to breathe in the fresh marine scent and begin your vacation. Once on Hydra, you will have slightly over four hours to explore the city’s narrow lanes, admire its traditional architecture, visit the museum, and discover hidden beaches along trails outside the city. The return boat is scheduled for 17:00. As you board, your mind will be filled with unforgettable sights and emotions from your day on Hydra, and hopefully, with feelings of connection that we have fostered during our time together.

Location
Ermou 2
Ermou
at the entrance of mcDonalds, syntagma square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rachel_h
Aug 18, 2023
Great day in Hydra via the Corinth canal - The road trip to Hydra via the Corinth canal was interesting and good to see another part of Greece. Hydra itself was lovely and we spent a happy day swimming a little, walking through the paths and alleyways and watching the world go by in the port. Anastasios was a great guide, providing us with lots of information but not bombarding us. There were nice touches such as drinks and a welcome koulouri. Particular praise must go to Anastasios for getting us home despite all major routes into Athens being closed due to an accident. He dealt with it calmly and made sure that our day ended well. It’s easy to be a tour guide when things are going well, but it’s good to know where the really good ones are in case things do go wrong!
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Randi_l
May 7, 2022
A place where time stands still. - Easy experiences is a great tour group. They were informative, very helpful, and accommodating. I will definitely use them on my next visit to Greece! Hydra is an amazing island. No cars, beautiful vistas, lovely restaurants and shops. And don’t forget the donkeys! You can hike the windy roads, and discover vantage points to see the deep blue sea. The architecture of the village and their personalized doors, add to the ambiance. It is a place where time seems to stand still. A must-do on a visit to Greece!
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