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Secret Cyclades: Hiking Holidays on Kythnos island

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Start and end in Athens
4.9
11 traveler reviews
  • Hikers descending a hill overlooking a sea bay.
  • White stone building with colorful window decorations and a dome on top.
  • Coastal landscape with clear blue water and hills.
  • Coastal town with white buildings viewed across a bay with flowers in the foreground.
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  • The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The breakfast was incredible with local cheeses, fruit, eggs, and Greek yoghurt and honey.

    Secret Cyclades: Hiking Holidays on Kythnos island reviewer 1
    Louise, traveled in October
    5.0
  • Group of people hiking with a scenic sea view in the background.
  • Person exploring a colorful street with painted pots and plants.
  • Field of yellow daisies with a coastal view in the background.
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kythnos

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with tour leader and fellow travelers, local cuisine)

    Optional Activities

    • Early hike or activities if arriving early
    Landmarks
    Kythnos
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  2. Day 2

    Vryokastro and Kolona Beach Hike

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Vryokastro archaeological site
    • Swimming and relaxation at Apokrousi beach
    • Guided hike to Kolona beach
    • Swimming and snorkeling at Kolona beach

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at beachfront tavern at Kolona beach
    • Snack lunch alternative
    Landmarks
    Vryokastro
    Apokrousi Beach
    Kolona Beach
    Agios Loukas
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  3. Day 3

    Castle of Oria, Thermal Springs, and Chora

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Castle of Oria fortified acropolis
    • Access to Thermal Springs of Loutra
    • Guided hike from Loutra to Chora
    • Exploration of traditional Cycladic architecture in Chora
    • Pottery lesson with local artisan

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and coffee at seaside restaurants or cafes in Loutra
    Landmarks
    Loutra
    Castle of Oria
    Thermal Springs of Loutra
    Chora
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  4. Day 4

    Dryopida, Kalo Livadi, Kanala, and Katafiki Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Cooking class with traditional local delicacies including sfougata, Greek salad, tzatziki)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Kalo Livadi beach
    • Swimming at Kalo Livadi beach
    • Guided hike to Kanala coastal village
    • Exploration of Katafiki cave
    • Cooking class for traditional local delicacies
    Landmarks
    Dryopida
    Kalo Livadi Beach
    Kanala
    Panagia Kanala Monastery
    Katafiki Cave
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  5. Day 5

    Departure from Kythnos

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kythnos
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Traveler Moments

  • Field of yellow daisies with a coastal view in the background.
  • Small white chapel on a rocky terrain under a clear blue sky.
  • Colorful frescoed dome of a church interior featuring religious figures.
  • Group of people exploring ruins made of stone.
  • Rocky cliffs descending into a serene sea with lichen-covered rocks.
  • Portrait of a woman and a child with a marina in the background.
  • White stone building with colorful window decorations and a dome on top.
  • Coastal town with white buildings viewed across a bay with flowers in the foreground.
  • Person exploring a colorful street with painted pots and plants.
  • Close-up of beekeeping activity showing bees on a hive frame.
  • Whitewashed chapel and building with a stone path and blue sky.
  • Calm sea view with hills and a distant island.
  • View of a blue sea with distant mountain ridges.
  • Outdoor seating area beside a quaint stone pathway.
  • Panoramic landscape of a coastal town and surrounding hills.
  • Wildflowers in bloom overlooking the ocean.
  • White buildings with blue doors near a dock with boats and a Greek flag.
  • Charming alley with plants and whitewashed buildings under a clear sky.
  • Two people hiking on a hill near the coast with a clear blue sea view.
  • Village with traditional Greek white buildings on a hillside.
  • Delicious Greek salad with feta cheese and tzatziki.
  • Close-up of a white goat with greenery in the background.
  • Man enjoying a viewpoint overlooking a beautiful bay and hills.
  • Bright pink flowers blooming among green foliage.
  • Two women standing on a scenic viewpoint above the sea.
  • Group of people standing in a local pottery shop.
  • Seaside town with boats docked in a harbor, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Narrow sandy beach connecting two sections of a bay.
  • Close-up of a display with various fish including two with large eyes.
  • Close-up of a white church building with arched details.
  • Woman indoors posing with a ceramic pot she made.
  • Harbor view with sailboats and a waterfront village.
  • Port with yachts and boats, surrounded by hills and Greek houses.
  • Hillside village with white houses and a prominent church.
  • Ocean view from a scenic terrace, with a yacht in the distance.
  • White stone wall with a small door and bell, located on a rocky landscape.
  • A scenic coastal village with white buildings and a marina.

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.9
  • Food
    4.9
  • Tour Operator
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  • B
    September 18th, 2019
    George and his family want to serve and make you happy. George know Kythnos very well as a guide. His mother serves a...
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    • White buildings with blue doors near a dock with boats and a Greek flag.
    • Two people hiking on a hill near the coast with a clear blue sea view.
    • Charming alley with plants and whitewashed buildings under a clear sky.
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Trails Beyond
    Hi Barbara, Thank you for choosing Trails Beyond for your hiking holidays in Greece! We are glad to read you enjoyed your walking holidays and thank you for your wonderful words! Hope to see you back in Greece :) Regards, Danae
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  • Secret Cyclades: Hiking Holidays on Kythnos island reviewer 2
    June 3rd, 2019
    This was our first time to Greece and our first time to a Greek island. We took the ferry from Athens, which takes...
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    • View of a blue sea with distant mountain ridges.
    • Wildflowers in bloom overlooking the ocean.
    • Panoramic landscape of a coastal town and surrounding hills.
    • Outdoor seating area beside a quaint stone pathway.
    Traveled in May 2019
    Reply from: Trails Beyond
    Hi Giulia, Thank you for choosing Trails Beyond for your hiking holidays in Greece! We are glad to read you enjoyed your walking holidays and thank you for your wonderful words! Hope to see you back in Greece :) Regards, Danae
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  • Secret Cyclades: Hiking Holidays on Kythnos island reviewer 3
    April 29th, 2019
    My wife and I really enjoyed our hiking tour of Kythnos Island. From the very first contact, Danae from Tour Radar...
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    • Field of yellow daisies with a coastal view in the background.
    • Person exploring a colorful street with painted pots and plants.
    • Coastal town with white buildings viewed across a bay with flowers in the foreground.
    • Calm sea view with hills and a distant island.
    • White stone building with colorful window decorations and a dome on top.
    • Close-up of beekeeping activity showing bees on a hive frame.
    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: Trails Beyond
    Hi David!! I am soooo glad you enjoyed your walking holiday in Kythnos with George and thank you for your wonderful word and for taking the time to write such a detailed review, highly appreciated! I hope we'll see you again next time you decide to visit Greece and organize something different for you. Warm regards, Danae
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  • A
    October 7th, 2018
    We’re a family of three travelling from New Zealand. Our daughter is 10. We were enchanted by Kythnos, it’s mix of...
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    • Portrait of a woman and a child with a marina in the background.
    Traveled in October 2018
  • Secret Cyclades: Hiking Holidays on Kythnos island reviewer 5
    October 6th, 2018
    The whole experience was amazing from start to finish, the booking was easy and Danae was very helpful recommending...
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    • Harbor view with sailboats and a waterfront village.
    • Close-up of a white church building with arched details.
    • Seaside town with boats docked in a harbor, against a mountainous backdrop.
    • A scenic coastal village with white buildings and a marina.
    • Village with traditional Greek white buildings on a hillside.
    • White stone wall with a small door and bell, located on a rocky landscape.
    • Whitewashed chapel and building with a stone path and blue sky.
    • Group of people exploring ruins made of stone.
    • Woman indoors posing with a ceramic pot she made.
    • Colorful frescoed dome of a church interior featuring religious figures.
    • Hillside village with white houses and a prominent church.
    • Ocean view from a scenic terrace, with a yacht in the distance.
    • Small white chapel on a rocky terrain under a clear blue sky.
    • Rocky cliffs descending into a serene sea with lichen-covered rocks.
    • Port with yachts and boats, surrounded by hills and Greek houses.
    • Narrow sandy beach connecting two sections of a bay.
    Traveled in October 2018
  • P
    June 5th, 2018
    Enjoyed Kythmos, Greece
    Traveled in May 2018
  • E
    April 30th, 2018
    From the very start (including booking) the whole experience was fantastic and exceeded all my expectations.
    Traveled in April 2018
    Reply from: Trails Beyond
    Hi Liza, thank you for your wonderful words and for taking the time to write them! I truly hope you enjoyed this authentic tour and to see you again in Greece in the future! Big hug, Danae
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  • P
    October 28th, 2017
    This was such a great tour to the less touristy and beautiful island of Kythnos. It was well planned, with easy...
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    Traveled in October 2017
    Reply from: Trails Beyond
    Hi Peggy, thank you sooo much for your nice words! What makes us most happy is that you enjoyed your trip in Kythnos and I truly hope you got an authentic experience on this non-touristic beautiful island :) Hope to see you soon!!!
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  • S
    October 15th, 2017
    The Secret Cyclades walking tour was a really great experience. The service provided by my Trails Beyond guide, Danae...
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    Traveled in October 2017
    Reply from: Trails Beyond
    Thank you so much Sue for your wonderful words!! We really hope you enjoyed this trip as much as we did and that you got a really authentic experience on this non touristic island! Hope to see you again!!! Regards, Danae
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  • G
    April 27th, 2017
    We were met at the airport by our Guide Danae, a cheerful woman of great energy. She led our intrepid group with the...
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    • Delicious Greek salad with feta cheese and tzatziki.
    • Close-up of a white goat with greenery in the background.
    • Close-up of a display with various fish including two with large eyes.
    • Bright pink flowers blooming among green foliage.
    • Group of people standing in a local pottery shop.
    • Two women standing on a scenic viewpoint above the sea.
    • Man enjoying a viewpoint overlooking a beautiful bay and hills.
    Traveled in April 2017

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    Emily

    Asked on January 28th, 2025

    Can this be booked by a travel agent? Are there photos or a website of the accommodations? What is the cancellation policy? Do I go through TourRadar for communication or with the company Trail Beyond? Are there any possibilities to do "add- ons" such as visiting other Greek Islands before or after? What is the name of the village we will be staying in? Is the proximity within walking distance of restaurants etc?

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    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written January 2025

      This can be booked by a travel agent. The accommodation is Kontseta Guesthouse. Cancellation policy: If you cancel up to 90 days prior to departure, no cancellation fees apply. Between 89 and 30 days prior to departure, 30% deposit is retained. Between 29 and 15 days prior, 50% of tour cost is retained. Less than 15 days prior, 85% of tour cost is retained. Non-show results in 100% cancellation fees. For communication, we can continue using this platform. There is possibility to do add-ons to other nearby islands. The village is Merichas, which offers restaurants, shops, and supermarkets.

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      Emily

      Traveler•Written January 2025

      Can we walk from our guest house to the village of Merichas? Is there someone (a guide) who meets us in Athens or do we make it to the port on our own? Once we arrive on the island, is transport arranged to the Guesthouse? I noticed the age range included young children, do you get many children on the tour? What would be the average age?

    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written January 2025

      Kontseta Guesthouse is located next to Merichas port, 50m away (3 minute walking distance). A local guide will meet and greet you at Merichas port and accompany you to the hotel. Luggage is transported by car. The average age for this tour is between 50-60 years old. Although children are allowed, we rarely have children in the group. Families usually choose a private tour.

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      Emily

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      We are looking at two possible dates- end of April and May 12th. What are the temperature and popularity of each date? We don't want to be the only ones on the guided tour end of April if it's less popular. Are most restaurants and businesses open end of April?

    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written February 2025

      Last days of April might be cooler (11-20 Celsius), while mid-May temperatures range from 15-25 Celsius. Both April and May dates are equally popular. Most businesses open officially when summer season starts in April, especially with Greek Easter on 20/04. Restaurants and businesses will be open as normal.

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    Sam

    Asked on September 8th, 2024

    how many people booked on this tour and age range and same info for 21 Oct

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    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written September 2024

      there is a guaranteed departure for the 21st of October with 3 participants already with an age range 50-70 years old. If you are also an active traveler, love nature and want to socialize with like minded people, we would definitely recommend this tour.

  • J

    Jose

    Asked on July 10th, 2024

    Are there dogs following or stray dogs on the walks? I have been to Greece last year, only saw 1 dog in Skiathos and no real issues in Athens. I am scared of them so they would be a problems for me.

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    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written July 2024

      About your question, please be informed that so far in all our tours we have not faced any incident with a stray dog and the times we saw any, they were harmless and very friendly. Generally in recent years there have been established shelters by the municipalities that keep the animals safe.

    • J

      Jose

      Traveler•Written July 2024

      So the 7th is not guaranteed? The 21st could work too.

    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written July 2024

      The departure for the 7th of October is available, but not guaranteed as we don't have any participants so far. If you wish to join the tour for the 7th you will be the first person. Also, please there is a minimum of 3 travelers to depart.

    • J

      Jose

      Traveler•Written July 2024

      Which are the definite departures in Sept/ Oct. If I am the only one on 7 Oct will you still walk? Are there dogs on the walk?

    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written July 2024

      If you'll be the only person for the 7th of Oct. unfortunately the tour won't take place. We could design a private guided tour for you in Kythnos with a relative increase in price or a self-guided tour with hikes in GPX files and logistics arranged.

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    Robin

    Asked on March 18th, 2023

    I would like to know details about the weather during the hike of April

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    • Trails BeyondOperator•Written March 2023

      The weather on average in April is around 20-24 Celsius during the day, so very pleasant for hiking. You can even enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea if you don't mind the colder spring sea.

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