Athens Trip Overview
Hydra, one of the most cosmopolitan Greek islands, is located in the heart of the Argo Saronic Gulf. One of the main reasons why Hydra is a popular destination is its proximity to Athens.
On Hydra island, you won’t see any cars! Everyone uses their foot, boats or donkeys to get around the island. The car ban, along with the elegant stone mansions of the island, creates a charming atmosphere and make the island one of the most serene destinations near Athens.
The charming atmosphere of the island has seduced many international jet setters and has been a retreat for famous personalities. Elegant stone mansions, narrow alleys, donkeys walking around, churches, little shops, and a picturesque waterfront set the scene of an island fairytale!
Isthmus of Corinth a narrow neck of land connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece and separating the Corinthian Gulf from the Saronic Gulf and finally the Ionian Sea from the Aegean Sea.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Hydra, one of the most cosmopolitan Greek islands, is located in the heart of the Argo Saronic Gulf. One of the main reasons why Hydra is a popular destination is its proximity to Athens.
On Hydra island, you won’t see any cars! Everyone uses their foot, boats or donkeys to get around the island. The car ban, along with the elegant stone mansions of the island, creates a charming atmosphere and make the island one of the most serene destinations near Athens.
The charming atmosphere of the island has seduced many international jet setters and has been a retreat for famous personalities. Elegant stone mansions, narrow alleys, donkeys walking around, churches, little shops, and a picturesque waterfront set the scene of an island fairytale!
Isthmus of Corinth a narrow neck of land connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece and separating the Corinthian Gulf from the Saronic Gulf and finally the Ionian Sea from the Aegean Sea.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Your private tour will start from Athens and drive you through a scenic and beautiful landscape inside the Peloponnese peninsula. Our first stop is the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, which is in Peloponnese, the southern peninsula of Greece. The Corinth Canal connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hydra Town, Hydra Town, Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
Later on we will continue our private tour you to Metochi Port to embark on the traditional private boat of Captain Nicholas to Hydra.
A full-day excursion to Hydra, one of the most cosmopolitan islands in the Aegean Sea. You will enjoy about 7 hours at your disposal to discover this amazing Greek island independently. Wander around for two hours the picturesque town filled with red-tiled houses and stone-paved narrow alleys. Therefore you will enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the island, Plakes, which is fully organized with bars and traditonal Greek taverns.
Boat tickets to Hydra Island are included.
Duration: 8 hours
