"Hydra: Wander the Cosmopolitan Car-Free Island on Foot"

The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese , while the canal that has been opened in it connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth . It is about 6 kilometers long and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was built (1880-1893). It was a strategic point and for this reason a wall had already been built since ancient times (end of the 5th century BC), which had been preserved until the Byzantines ( Hexamilion ).

Metochi is a small agricultural hamlet of a few homes. The car park and jetty for the passenger ferries and sea taxis to moor up at is east of the area called Metochi. This is the closest point that you can get to Hydra by car before you have to take to the sea.From Metochi, there are routes to Hydra. One option is with Hydra Line, where the trip takes about 30 minutes and the ticket price is 7.50€ per person for one way. Another option is with a private taxi boat, and the trip takes about 20 minutes, and the ticket price is 60€ per group for one way.
***On the island of Hydra, motor vehicles are not allowed, and all transportation is done on foot. Therefore, the driver will not be able to bring the car to the island. However, the driver will accompany you to assist with your visit, provide guidance, and share all the necessary information to help you enjoy your time on the island. The cost of the driver’s ticket is covered and will not be an additional expense for you.

The island of Hydra is a popular small island of the Saronic Gulf, just a couple of hours from Athens. It is famous for its picturesque architecture, the vivid nightlife, and cosmopolitan character. Is a picturesque place to stroll around, with elegant mansions, with bastions - cannons that were used for protection in the past. They surround the port of Hydra and serve as reminders of a glorious past. Also you can visit the first Merchant Marine Academy that operated in Greece and finally the Auditorium Melina Merkouri, also known as The Exhibition and Concert Municipal Hall on the island of Hydra.
So you can explore the island and enjoy your lunch.

The Museum of Historical Archives is located in an elegant stone mansion, at the port of Hydra Town. It houses manuscripts from the revolutionary period, paintings and ship models, rare books and other interesting exhibits.

This elegant stone mansion is an outhouse of the National Historical Museum. It includes relics of the Koundouriotis family, such as weaponry, traditional clothes, woodcarvings, paintings, and jewelry.

After the tour we will drive back to Athens.