Hydra Island Day Tour from Metohi: Drive, sail and explore

Two hours on the Peloponnese coast, then a boat ride to an island built in tiers around its port

A full-day tour from Metohi that combines a scenic drive through the eastern Peloponnese with a 30-minute boat crossing to Hydra, an island town arranged amphitheatrically around its harbor. The tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water and an English-speaking escort. You get three hours of free time to walk the alleys, visit the historical museum and move through the island at your own pace. The day runs nine hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hydra Island day tour and exploration

• Drive to Metohi port
• Boat trip to Hydra island
• Free time exploring Hydra

The experience

The tour starts with a two-hour drive along the northeastern Peloponnese coast, heading toward the port of Metohi with views across the Aegean. Once at the harbor, you board a small boat for the 30-minute crossing to Hydra. The island appears built like an amphitheater rising from the water: grey, white and blue buildings stacked around the port, where cars do not exist and the streets are narrow stone alleys.

You have three hours to move through the town on foot. Walk the picturesque alleys, visit the historical museum, or simply sit at the harbor and watch the boats. The island has a cosmopolitan feel despite its small size and car-free layout. In the afternoon, you board the boat again for the return crossing, then drive back to your hotel.

The escort speaks English throughout the day and travels with the group. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. This is a full day, nine hours from pickup to return, so plan accordingly if you have other activities scheduled.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking escort for the full day.
• boat ticket to Hydra and return crossing.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Enjoy Tours Greece

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Metohi with hotel pickup included, so you don't need a car or arrange your own way to the port. It suits anyone staying in the wider region without transportation. The three-hour window on Hydra gives you time to see the island's layout and main sights without a rushed schedule, though the full nine-hour day means this works best if you have the morning and afternoon free.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the drive like from Metohi to the boat?

The drive covers two hours along the northeastern Peloponnese coast overlooking the sea, described as a beautiful route with views across the Aegean before you reach the Metohi port.

How much time do I have to explore Hydra itself?

You have three hours of free time on the island to walk the alleys, visit the historical museum, and explore at your own pace.

Is lunch included, and where do I eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour. You can eat at one of the island's restaurants or cafes during your three hours of free time.

What is the boat crossing like?

The crossing from Metohi to Hydra takes 30 minutes on a small boat. The return crossing happens in the afternoon after your free time on the island.

Does the tour include entry to the historical museum?

Entry fees to any site, including the museum, are not included. You can choose to visit during your free time and pay the entrance fee separately.