Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium

Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium

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Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium

7 Days Starting and ending in Lavrio

Visiting: Kythnos, Athens

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

W06KP

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

12-99

From: $2000

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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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

  • Explore the remains of castles, churches, and one of Greece's largest caves

  • Stay in the heart of the island in tranquil accommodation, eating at traditional tavernas

  • Immerse yourself in the authentic Cycladic way of life with astonishing beaches and architecture

Itinerary

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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

  • 6 nights single-centre accommodation

  • All breakfasts

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • Headwater navigation app

  • Return private car transfers between Athens airport and ferry port, and between Kythnos ferry port and hotel

  • Return ferry between Athens (Lavrio) and Kythnos

  • Car transfers as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Lunches & dinners

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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Ann B (Google Reviewer)  

We had a week walking...

08-Oct-2024

We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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