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.