Hydra Private Day Trip by Ferry from Athens with Transfers
Overview
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10 hours
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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 5 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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This excursion is unescorted and gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy your time on the island at your own leisure
Exact departure/arrival times depend from the availbaility of the ferry tickets
Please advise your nationality upon booking. Is required for the issuance of the ferry tickets.
What To Expect
Port of Piraeus
After being picked up from your Athens hotel in the morning, you will be taken to Piraeus Port to embark on the ferry for Hydra.
Hydra
After less than 2 hours by ferry, you will reach the famous island. You will then have about five 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.
Options
Full Day Trip
Full Day Trip
What‘s Included
Round-trip Piraeus port transfers
Round-trip ferry tickets
Athens hotel pick up/drop off service
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Escort/guide
Local excursions or activities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The ferry over to Hydra...
Myriam P,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The ferry over to Hydra Island was fine however they left me in the island and I had to pay another €300 to get back to the island and they still have not gotten back with me to reimburse me at least half the trip
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naeelas2024,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall we were extremely satisfied with our trip organized by Miss Kami Nguyen from Dream Travel. Highly recommended!!. Every destinations was visited as per the itinerary, without any omissions. The Hotel rooms were very comfortable and all the restaurants chosen were excellent. The majority of our group is from Malaysia so finding Halal Food can be challenging. However with this company, Halal meals were arranged for us in both Hanoi and Sapa. Thank you Miss Kami from Dream Travel for all your efforts.🥰🇲🇾
Very pretty port to visit but without an agency
cedricmr,Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hydra port is very nice to visit. Be careful, it goes up and down. No car, no motorbike... Everything on foot. Postcard harbor, cobbled streets, bars and restaurants with magnificent views. Hiking trails for sports enthusiasts, some walking beaches. Departure from Piraeus is at gate 8, one of the closest to the Piraeus metro. Tickets can be purchased online. Otherwise on site (but in advance to be sure of having a place). Each place is numbered. 40€ per trip or 80€ return
Too long, crappy boat getting there, really nice boat returning
Clive L,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00trip was far too long; r hrs on the island more than enoug. we were there for 7. The fast cat 6 over was a decrepit tramp steamer that broke down. The crew were rude and nasty. the trip bsck on the fast cat 1 was extremely pleasant with a bery hospitable crew
Great service
Marilyn S,May 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely island. Our pick up from hotel was timely as was the pickup from the port. Good drivers. Very pleasant.
Hydra
karen w,Apr 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went smoothly. Our driver was on time to pick us up at the hotel with the ferry tickets. Hydra is charming. No cars allowed only the donkeys. An abundance of restaurants and great views. Very relaxing.
Definite must-see
Abigail H,Oct 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing! Our drivers to and from our hotel to port were super helpful and kind. Hydra was Incredible. Such a peaceful island with so much to see and the best cafes and people. We went on a donkey ride around the gorgeous cobblestoned streets and ate amazing food. We saw local historical sites and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the island. Definitely need to see this place when visiting Greece.
Hydra was great but I could have booked everything on my own
Vicki K,Sep 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00This package should not be called a tour. We had transportation from and back to our hotel which was great. The taxi driver gave us our tickets and said there is your boat. There was no representative from that tour at the boat. We got on the boat we did not see anyone from the tour. We did not get any refreshments on the boat. We disembarked and did our own thing. I could have bought the tickets on my own and arranged transportation on our own.
A Great Day Trip to Hydra
HNewton W,Sep 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an excellent tour for experienced travelers. Ferry tickets and transportation via taxi to and from our hotel to the ferry was provided. The taxi driver escorted us to the ferry and met us after the return trip. We enjoyed our easy self-guided day on Hydra very much.
Good memories
dikranuhim,Jul 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a really nice tripe actually! We enjoyed the views the islands and the shops !BUT the big problem was,that the boat was more than a full ! Most ppl didn't have seats ! And they offer you to buy VIP tickets to sit ! It was awful organised! Second once u r in the islands they offer you to buy tours ! DON'T its just a waist of money as the tours r so short and very expensive! They promised to take us to a pistachio garden but we only crossed by car from it ! They promised to treat us the famous drink OUZO they didnt ! The food was HORRIBLE not testy at all ! It was chicken rice and some salad with one piece of bread ! We had to pay extra to buy food !!! Anyway the guides were FANTASTIC , but be careful dont trust the company too much :)
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