Price from £985 per person based on 2 sharing.
Bed & Breakfast + 6 taverna dinners
Our walking/hiking holidays here are the best ways to get under the skin of this charming and little known Cycladic island.
There are four main walks during the week, ranging from 11 kms to 14 kms and walking time (without breaks) is usually 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Walks start at 09.00 am, generally returning mid to late afternoon. One walk, on the Sunday before departure, is shorter (c.1 hour) and planned to give some beach time at famous Kolona, returning by sea taxi. There is one free day mid-week. The walking standard is mainly intermediate. Although there are some shorter steeper passages the heights are not particularly significant - the island only goes up to 350 metres - while the terrain of the mule-track paths can be rugged.
We can arrange shortened 5 and 6 night itineraries, still out on Monday but returning on Saturday or Sunday.
Also available is our 9 night Kythnos & Serifos Combined itinerary. This is easily done as the Saturday morning ferry between the islands takes just 90 mins. It means a slightly shorter stay on each island (Kythnos - 5 nights, Serifos - 4 nights) but only one real walking day lost.
Board Basis: Bed & BreakfastOn arrival at Athens Airport, transfer to Lavrio Port (40-minutes). Onwards ferry transfer from Lavrio Port to Kythnos (via Kea). Transfer on arrival to the Messaria Hotel.
This evening we have included an introductory dinner at a taverna in Chora.
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
The walk today will lead you from Chora, via Diassela to Vryokastro. During the day you will visit the excavations at Vryokastro and have the opportunity to swim in the sea. In the evening, dinner is included at a taverna in Chora.
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
Your full day walk will take you from Chora to Loutra and Orias Castle. Again, time is permitted for a swim and a visit to the hot springs. In the evening, join the local celebrations at the church in Chora (food, drink, music and dancing). .
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
Today's walk heads to the beaches of Aghios Ioannis and Aghios Stephanos and allows plenty of time for a swim and for relaxing under the tamerisk trees. This evening we have included entrance to the folk museum for you and a fish dinner in a local taverna.
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
This morning you will be transferred to Kanaia for a coastal walk to Kalo Livadi and Panaghia Mathia where there is time for a swim at Lefkes and a visit to a local honey farm. This evening, travel to Katafiki to visit the cave and for dinner.
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
Your half day walk will take you to the iconic Kolona Beach, where there is free time for swimming, eating and relaxing. Your return to Chora will be by sea taxi and bus/taxi. This evening a farewell dinner is included in Chora.
Overnight at the Messaria Hotel.
Transfer to Athens, by ferry and taxi, for your return flight to the UK.
This charming small hotel stands at the entrance to equally charming Chora, the main village of Kythnos. It offers a remarkably high standard for such a non-touristic island.
This charming small hotel stands at the entrance to equally charming Chora, the main village of Kythnos. It offers a remarkably high standard for such a non-touristic island.
The 12 rooms here are spacious and furnished in a classic style, with high quality bedding and large modern shower room. All are double-bedded and possess AC, TV, WiFi, light cooking facilities, fridge and balcony or patio with views over the village or the hills behind and distant sea.
Breakfast contains many home-made specialities (the spinach and cheese pies are especially delicious!). The owners, Kostas and Irene, are welcoming and helpful.
A couple of minutes' walk takes you through the narrow lanes to the heart of this very pretty traditional village where you will find three good tavernas, a souvlaki joint, a couple of stylish cafes and bars. Chora is the largest village and quite vibrant in the summer evenings. Car hire is recommended for non-walkers (please enquire).
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Our lines are open from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday-Friday and from 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday.
We promise that a member of our specialist reservation teams will reply personally to your holiday enquiry before 5.30pm if received before 12.00pm (Monday to Friday). Enquiries received after 12.00pm will be replied to within 24-hours (excluding Sundays).
If your enquiry is of an urgent nature, please telephone our dedicated reservation teams on the numbers listed below.
Our lines are open from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday-Friday and from 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday.
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