Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium

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Walking on Kythnos Island - Premium

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Trip Fee

$ 1.805

Single Room Difference

$ 410

Date

01 - 07 September 2025

Trip Information

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.

Activity Areas

Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Greece, Greek Islands

Included in the Price

— 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

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) — Visas or vaccinations — Lunches & dinners — Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)

Accommodation Information

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Athens and transfer to Kythnos Island

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transfer from your hotel in Lavrio back to Athens airport.

Travel Dates

01 - 07 September 2025 $ 1.805

08 - 14 September 2025 $ 1.805

15 - 21 September 2025 $ 1.805

13 - 19 April 2026 $ 1.820

20 - 26 April 2026 $ 1.820

27 April - 03 May 2026 $ 1.820

04 - 10 May 2026 $ 1.895

11 - 17 May 2026 $ 1.895

18 - 24 May 2026 $ 1.895

25 - 31 May 2026 $ 1.895

01 - 07 June 2026 $ 1.820

08 - 14 June 2026 $ 1.820

15 - 21 June 2026 $ 1.820

22 - 28 June 2026 $ 1.820

29 June - 05 July 2026 $ 1.820

07 - 13 September 2026 $ 1.895

14 - 20 September 2026 $ 1.895

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