Day Trip to Hydra Island from Athens, Athina, , Greece
Take a full-day excursion to Hydra, one of the most cosmopolitan islands in the Aegean Sea. Depart from Piraeus Port on the local ferry to reach Hydra in less than 2 hours, then enjoy about 7 hours at your disposal to discover this amazing Greek island independently. Wander around the picturesque town filled with red-tiled houses and stone-paved narrow alleys until it is time to take the ferry back to Athens. This package includes ferry tickets to Hydra Island and pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Athens.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Athina, , Greece
Take a full-day excursion to Hydra, one of the most cosmopolitan islands in the Aegean Sea. Depart from Piraeus Port on the local ferry to reach Hydra in less than 2 hours, then enjoy about 7 hours at your disposal to discover this amazing Greek island independently. Wander around the picturesque town filled with red-tiled houses and stone-paved narrow alleys until it is time to take the ferry back to Athens. This package includes ferry tickets to Hydra Island and pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Athens.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Port of Piraeus, Akti Miaouli 10, Piraeus 185 38 Greece
After being picked up from your Athens hotel at approximately 8am, you will be taken to Piraeus Port to embark on the ferry for Hydra.
Stop At: Hydra, Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
After less than 2 hours by ferry, you will reach the famous island. You will then have seven hours to independently explore Hydra.
Hydra was once a destination popular with fashionable artists during the sixties and has kept a highly cosmopolitan character. There are no cars or motorcycles; garbage trucks are the only motor vehicles permitted on the island. Spend your day walking around Hydra Town admiring the stone houses with flowered gardens, lovely gift shops and picturesque paved streets. Donkeys, bicycles, and water taxis provide public transportation. Hydra has a variety of swimming spots and beaches, some close to town and some remote and secluded, accessible only by boat. Lounge cafeterias, port-side bars and loud clubs are found all over the town with options that can satisfy all tastes. Enjoy a day full of experiences on your own and in the afternoon, take the ferry back to Athens at the conclusion of the tour.
Duration: 7 hours
Pass By: Port of Piraeus, Akti Miaouli 10, Piraeus 185 38 Greece
You will be transferred back to your Athens hotel at approximately 8pm.
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
