Poros & Hydra: pearls of the Saronic Gulf
On this island hopping & hiking tour you will explore on foot two of the most enchanting islands of the Greek Saronic Gulf, both within easy reach of Athens. Whereas Poros is covered with fir forests, Hydra is a rockier island with great walking possibilities and changing views on every turn. The trip starts with an overnight stay in the historic center of Athens. You can take your time (also in the form of pre-tour night/s, which you can book through us as well) to stroll through the lush green National Gardens and past the ancient Olympic Stadium. Via the pedestrian zone around the Acropolis you can see the Parthenon temple, and the Roman and Ancient Greek markets. On your second tour day reach the forested island of Poros by ferry and do a superb walk to the ancient temple of Poseidon. The small peninsula, on which the old town of Poros is built, offers plenty of possibilities as you wander through narrow lanes and sip on ouzo with a “meze” in one of the cafes on the quay. Your next destination is again within a short boat ride – the beautiful island of Hydra, situated just off the coast of Peloponnese. Hydra is a completely car-free island offering a wide network of intact historic footpaths! Hydra town is very pretty, with stone mansions and narrow cobbled streets. One of the walks starts after taking a local water taxi to the secluded bay of Ledeza. At the end of the tour sail back to the port of Piraeus by catamaran/speed boat (2 hrs ride) and continue exploring Greece on your own.
Level 2/3
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Duration8 Days I Level: 2/3 (of 5)
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What is includedaccommodation (3* category accommodation with en-suite rooms (hotels upgrade possible - ask for details), incl. breakfast (1x in Athens, 2x in Poros and 4x in Hydra); People and luggage transfer on Day 2 from the hotel in Athens to Piraeus; Luggage transfer port-hotel in Poros (Day 2); Luggage transfer hotel in Poros-port (Day 4); Ferry ticket Piraeus-Poros (Day 2), Ferry ticket Poros-Hydra (Day 4) and ferry ticket Hydra-Pyraeus (Day 8); Detailed road book and maps in English (incl. access to GPS tracks); Emergency phone assistance;
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What is not includedAirport arrival and airport departure transfers; Travel insurance; Drinks and other meals; City tax (payable locally in the hotels; 1,5-3 Euro per person/night)
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Best periodmid-April, May, June, July, August, September, mid-October
Day 1: Arrival at Athens
Day 2: Athens - Poros (ferry) (5km, 2hrs, +100m/-100m)
Day 3: Poroso - Poseidonos - Poros (11km, 4hrs, +500m/-500m)
Day 4: Poros- Hydra (ferry)(5km, 2hrs, +200m/-200m)
Day 5: Hydra - 2 options to walk (10 or 17km, 4 or 6hrs, +250 or 550m/-250 or 550m)
Day 6: Hydra - walk to Mt. Eros (588m) (10km, 6hrs, +700m/-700m)
Day 7: Hydra- walk to Zourvas Monastery (9 or 17km, 4 or 6,30hrs, +400 or 750m/-400 or 750m)
Day 8: Departure day
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