Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium
Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium
Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium
7 Days Starting and ending in Lavrio
Visiting: Kythnos, Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06KP
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Tour Overview
Kythnos has all the extraordinary beauty and charm that we associate with the Greek Islands, but without the hustle and bustle of the popular tourist spots. Certainly, one of the lesser-known Cycladic Islands, Kythnos is one of the closest to the mainland and is renowned for its striking landscapes, golden sunsets, traditional architecture, ancient archaeological sites, and of course, its joyful community of welcoming locals. Fishermen provide the island with fresh fish every day and the lands are cultivated with care and love as the community provides exquisite products like the well-known thyme honey.
Full of exceptional walking trails, this trip will take you to the most beautifully sandy beaches with clear waters, across wild countryside, and past ancient settlements with uninterrupted ocean views. You'll visit the excavation site of a 2,500-year-old ancient city, the ruins of an intriguing Byzantine castle set on a spectacular headland, and even natural hot springs by the beach.
Your accommodation on Kythnos is authentically Cycladic with beautiful white stone walls and a central courtyard to bask in the Greek sunshine. You have the option to stay in traditional Greek studios on Kythnos, please quote W06KY for prices.
Your last night in spent in the port town of Lavrio on the mainland. Located just 150m from a lovely sandy beach, your beautiful hotel has an outdoor pool and poolside restaurant for you to enjoy. You can also visit the nearby Poseidon temple during your stay in Lavrio.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Athens And Transfer To Kythnos Island
Location: Kythnos
Arrive in Athens and transfer to Lavrio port for an afternoon ferry to Kythnos (approx. 2hrs). Transfer to your accommodation in Hora, the capital of Kythnos Island, where you can enjoy dinner in a traditional Greek taverna.
Overnight Chora Suites, Kythnos.
Day 2 : Walk To Vryokastro Ancient City Excavation
Location: Kythnos
Meals Included: Breakfast
To begin your Greek getaway, your first walk takes you from Hora to Diassela where the two popular beaches of Episkopi and Apokrousi invite you in. But first, you walk up to Vryokastro, a 2,500-year-old ancient city where excavations have uncovered temples, public buildings, and a port! Head back to Apokrousi beach for a leisurely lunch break and a swim in the clear waters - there are also sea kayaks available to rent here. There's an optional 2km walk to the iconic crescent shaped Kolona Isthmus beach should you wish to visit. Your afternoon takes you through a lush valley back to Hora.
Please note: a guide is required for the excavation tour which is included with your trip.
Overnight Chora Suites, Kythnos.
Day 3 : Orias Castle, Prehistoric Settlements, And Hot Springs
Location: Kythnos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave your hotel in Hora and head towards Loutra port up to Orias Castle. Here you can explore the remains of a Byzantine Castle with incredible views across to Kea Island. The castle was destroyed by the Turks in 1570, though some churches remain. You pass a 10,000-year-old Neolithic prehistoric site before reaching Loutra port with its hydrotherapy centre and hot springs running onto the side of the beach. Return to your accommodation in Hora.
Overnight Chora Suites, Kythnos.
Day 4 : Walk To Dryopida's Katafiki Cave Via Washhouses To Kanala
Location: Kythnos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today begins with a transfer to Dryopida, the second largest village on the island. Your walk begins at Katafiki cave, one of Greece’s biggest caves which contains stalagmites and stalactites as well as the remains of iron ore mining activities from the last century. Continue through the pedestrianised village to Panaghia Stou Mathia with washhouses that were used up until the 1970’s. Follow the coastal path to the religious site of Kanala and a nearby beach before transferring back to Hora.
Overnight Chora Suites, Kythnos.
Day 5 : Aghios Ioannis & Aghios Stephanos
Location: Kythnos
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Hora, you follow the path to an old monastery and across picturesque valleys to Aghios Ioannis beach, only accessible by foot, boat, or a 4x4 vehicle. Using a short unmarked coastal path, you can reach Aghios Stephanos for lunch, a swim, or even a snorkel. Follow a track uphill through oak trees and another valley before reaching your accommodation in Hora.
Overnight Chora Suites, Kythnos.
Day 6 : Walk Via Flambouria Beach To Kythnos Port
Location: Kythnos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check out of your accommodation before transferring to Aghios Konstantinos towards the south of the island. Here, you can take a short walk to Flambouria beach along well-crafted stone steps built in the 1960’s for mules. From the end of the beach, you walk uphill and into the valley to Merichas port to try the island’s only professional producer’s wine. Take the ferry back to Lavrio where you’ll spend your last night in this lovely port town. You can visit the beach, have a swim, and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight Hotel Saron, Lavrio.
Day 7 : Depart For Home
Location: Athens
Transfer from your hotel in Lavrio back to Athens airport.
What's Included
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6 nights single-centre accommodation
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All breakfasts
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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Headwater navigation app
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Return private car transfers between Athens airport and ferry port, and between Kythnos ferry port and hotel
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Return ferry between Athens (Lavrio) and Kythnos
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Car transfers as per the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Lunches & dinners
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Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)
Food
Accommodation
Your last night is spent in Lavrio in Mainland Greece near to Cap Sounio. Just 150m from a lovely sandy beach, Hotel Saron also has its own swimming pool for you to relax in. Their poolside restaurant serves excellent Greek cuisine for breakfast and dinner.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes return private car transfers between Athens airport and ferry port, and between Kythnos ferry port and hotel. Additionally, there is a return ferry between Athens (Lavrio) and Kythnos, along with car transfers as per the itinerary.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights of single-centre accommodation at Chora Suites in Kythnos and the last night at Hotel Saron in Lavrio, Mainland Greece. Hotel Saron is located near a sandy beach and has its own swimming pool.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
All breakfasts are included in the tour package. Lunches and dinners are not included and are part of the exclusions.
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Is a guide required for any part of the tour?
Yes, a guide is required for the excavation tour at Vryokastro Ancient City, and this is included with your trip.
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes return private car transfers between Athens airport and ferry port, and between Kythnos ferry port and hotel. It also includes return ferry between Athens (Lavrio) and Kythnos, as well as car transfers as per the itinerary.
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What activities are available at the beaches visited during the tour?
At Apokrousi beach, you can enjoy a leisurely lunch break and swim in the clear waters, with sea kayaks available for rent. At Aghios Stephanos, you can have lunch, swim, or snorkel.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to Vryokastro, a 2,500-year-old ancient city, Orias Castle with remains of a Byzantine Castle, and a 10,000-year-old Neolithic prehistoric site.
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What unique natural features can be explored on this tour?
You will explore Katafiki Cave, one of Greece’s largest caves with stalagmites and stalactites, and visit hot springs at Loutra port.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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