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Hydra Island Private Tour From Athens

By Greece Athens Transfers & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $463 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Visit Hydra the scenic way with this private day trip from Athens. The excursion includes a relaxing coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf.Use your time on Hydra to shop, sunbathe, eat, or explore as you wish. Hydra is also very interesting from an architectural point of view, as a number of luxury residences, built by Italian craftsmen, are scattered on the island. The grand houses of the local fighters for the Greek War of Independence (1821) are now museums. If you are interested in religious monuments, there are some 300 churches and 6 monasteries you can visit on the island. You will enjoy strolling about the streets of the picturesque Hydra town and the harbour. Explore the countryside, while drinking in the amazing views over the Aegean Sea. Swim in deep blue waters and taste traditional dishes in the local tavernas. Walking about the island is a true pleasure as it is car-free.

Activity location

  • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • McDonald's Σύνταγμα
    • 2 Ermou
    • 105 63, Athina, Greece

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Ferry Boat Option
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Ferry Boat Option : The transport from Metochi Port to Hydra Island will be with Ferry boat ( plus 7.5€ p.p. for one way).
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $463.29 x 1 AdultCA $463.29
Total
Price is CA $463.29
Private Ferry Taxi Option
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Private Ferry Taxi Option : The transport from Metochi Port to Hydra Island will be with private ferry taxi ( plus 70€ the group for one way ).
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $479.27 x 1 AdultCA $479.27
Total
Price is CA $479.27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal/ Airport pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or New Scoda Fabia 2023
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTicket boat (Metochi to Hydra):Hydra Lines 7.50€/person-Private water taxi 70€/group (for one way)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe tickets for all archaeological places and museums.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYour driver will not be at your disposal during your tour of the island
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • The driving travel from Athens to Hydra is 2 hours & 45 minutes

Activity itinerary

Athens
  • 10m
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Isthmus of Corinth
  • 10m
One of the most important projects of modern Greece, which played a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade, the canal of the Isthmus of Corinth, has constituted an inspiration for centuries and was completed … 25 centuries after the conception of its idea. The “Afneios Corinth” since the ancient times was one of the most important cities of the then known world, but also of modern Greece. Its geographical position has highlighted it to a great Navy, Commerce and Cultural Centre.
Metochi
  • 15m
From Metochi area you can reach the historical and beautiful Hydra island anytime you like also with a SEA TAXI.With daily departures of the boats "FREEDOM Ι, ΙΙ, III & IV" that lasts approximately 15 minutes.
Hydra
  • 3h
A rich naval tradition and a cosmopolitan island ambience are the defining characteristics of Hydra - a popular island in the Argosaronic Gulf - which attracts every year many personalities and jet-setters from Greece and abroad. This was the favourite destination and place of residence of painter Nikos Hatzikyriakos-Ghika, Leonard Cohen, and Henry Miller. It is also the birthplace of painter Panagiotis Tetsis, and of many other famous artists, writers etc. The island’s great beauty was appreciated also by celebrities such as Maria Callas, Pablo Picasso, and Sophia Loren.
Historical Archives - Museum of Hydra
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Historical Archive Museum of Hydra houses many items donated to the museum by the descendants of the families who dominated the social structure of the island in the 1800's and were instrumental in the launch of the Greek War of Independence. The museum has a distinctive nautical theme which reflects the strategic importance that Hydra held during that time as a safe harbour from which to launch the Greek fleet. The museum is a particularly good place to visit if you are researching the history of Hydra and how it contributed to the development of modern day Greece
Athens
  • 10m
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAthens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMcDonald's Σύνταγμα
    • 2 Ermou
    • 105 63, Athina, Greece

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