Hydra Island: Full Day Trip From Nafplio with Swimming
Take a 10-hour day trip from Nafplio to the island of Hydra. The schedule includes time for swimming during the outing before returning to the town.
from $55 Day trips to Hydra start at $55 per guest, swim stops too.
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Take a 10-hour day trip from Nafplio to the island of Hydra. The schedule includes time for swimming during the outing before returning to the town.
This Ammon Express day trip spends a full ten hours getting you from Nafplio to Hydra and back. A coach crosses the Argolis countryside to the port of Metohi, where a speedboat covers the short crossing to Hydra. From there the day splits into two parts: a guided walk of Hydra Town, then roughly five hours of free time.
The guided portion lasts about an hour and covers the harbor, the stone streets, and the captains' mansions, with commentary on the island's maritime history and its role in the Greek War of Independence. A tasting of amygdalota, the traditional almond sweets, is part of the walk. An archaeologist accompanies the group for the whole day, and the coach has air-conditioning and onboard Wi-Fi.
The free block is where the swimming comes in. Travellers pick their own beach, swim, have lunch by the sea, or browse the shops. The return leg uses a sea taxi back to Metohi and then the coach to Nafplio. The tour suits people who want one island at a relaxed pace, with a guided walk and a long stretch of independent time. Meeting point is the Greek Independence French Philhellenes Memorial in Nafplio; there is no hotel pickup.
A few practical points will shape the day, from the boat crossing to what is paid on the spot.
Common issues. The sea taxi is an extra cost paid on the day, and lunch, sunbeds, and umbrellas are also excluded, so budget beyond the booking price. One reviewer reported choppy seas that ruled out swimming that day and turned the afternoon into a walk and a meal instead, which is a realistic possibility in windier conditions. Another reviewer described the beaches as small but cozy, with clear water. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers must make their own way to the memorial in central Nafplio.
The tour includes an archaeologist guide for the full day, a luxury air-conditioned coach with onboard Wi-Fi, the guided walking tour of Hydra Town, and around five hours of free time on the island. A digital Hydra travel guide with beach and dining tips is also provided.
The sea taxi ticket is not included and costs 20 euros, made up of a 5 euro pre-booking and service fee plus a 15 euro sea taxi fare. Lunch, personal expenses, sunbeds, and umbrellas are also excluded.
There is no hotel pickup. The meeting point is the Greek Independence French Philhellenes Memorial on Plateia Filhellinon in Nafplio, and the tour returns there at the end of the day.
The listing does not set an age limit, and one reviewer reported that the guide engaged with children throughout the drive. The day involves a guided walk on stone streets and free time for swimming, so children who can handle a full ten-hour outing will manage it.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the live booking page for anything outside that window.
The full day runs about 10 hours, with roughly 2 hours of coach travel each way and a short speedboat crossing. Once on Hydra, there is a 1-hour guided tour plus around five hours of free time for swimming, lunch, and exploring.
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