Start your day at the old port of Hydra, boarding a short transfer to the stables near Kamini where your experienced guide will match you with a steady Greek mare or gelding. Set off along coastal trails that climb to panoramic viewpoints above Vlychos Bay, pausing at the Byzantine chapel of Agios Nikolaos for photos and a breath of sea-scented air before descending past stone terraces toward hidden coves.
After a seaside picnic lunch arranged by the stables — fresh bread, local cheeses, olives and chilled rosé — continue your ride inland through fragrant pine groves to the quiet hilltop village of Episkopi, where you can tether horses briefly to explore its whitewashed lanes and the little church of Panagia. Return on a different route that skirts the island’s rugged eastern cliffs, arriving back near Hydra town in time for a leisurely walk along the harbor to admire historic mansions and the iconic donkey and water-taxi traffic.
As the sun softens, settle at a waterfront taverna such as Spilia or Omilos for a seafood dinner featuring grilled octopus and lemon-roasted potatoes while watching fishing boats drift home, then wander the lantern-lit cobblestones to enjoy a glass of local Muscat at a café near the Koundouriotis Mansion. Finish the night with a gentle stroll up to the small harbor lookout to take in the moonlit silhouette of Hydra’s hills before returning to your accommodation for a well-earned rest.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Old Port of Hydra (transfer to stables / meeting point) | Free to visit the port; short private or shared transfer to stables usually included in ride package — if not, local transfer by taxi boat: €5-€20 per person |
| Stables near Kamini / Horseback ride (full day) | €80-€160 per person for a full-day guided ride with picnic (price varies by provider, group size, horse quality, and season) |
| Coastal viewpoints above Vlychos Bay | Included in horseback ride |
| Byzantine chapel of Agios Nikolaos | Free (small donation optional) |
| Seaside picnic lunch arranged by stables | Included in ride price (if provided) or €12-€25 per person if paid separately |
| Pine grove inland ride segment | Included in horseback ride |
| Hilltop village of Episkopi / Church of Panagia | Free to walk the village and enter church (small donation possible) |
| Route along eastern cliffs (return segment) | Included in horseback ride |
| Leisurely walk along Hydra harbor (historic mansions, donkeys, water taxis) | Free |
| Waterfront taverna dinner (Spilia or Omilos) — grilled seafood + sides | €25-€50 per person (seafood dinner, drink included will push to upper end) |
| Glass of local Muscat at café near Koundouriotis Mansion | €5-€12 per glass |
| Harbor lookout (moonlit silhouette) | Free |
| Return to accommodation (short walk) | Free |
| Estimated Total (per person) | €130-€300 per person (estimated for the day) |