It will be our second time in Greece. The first time, we mostly island-hopped. This time, our first seven days will be a relaxing time in Hydra and Spetses. From there, we’ll explore Crete, taking in both its cities and famous canyons. The final portion will take place in Cyprus. We’ve never been and really chose it for its warmer climate in early to mid-October and its promising mix of culture. Over the course of thirty days, we’ll discover a blend of iconic cities, scenic hikes, archaeological treasures, and coastal escapes—capturing the spirit and diversity of Greece and Cyprus as we travel from September to October.
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Trip Summary
✈️ Day 0: Fly to Athens
📷 Day 1: Explore Athens
⛴ Day 2: Travel to Hydra → Ferry from Piraeus to Hydra
🥾 Day 3: Hiking on Hydra
🏖️ Day 4: Beach day Hydra
⛵Day 5: Travel to Spetses → Ferry from Hydra to Spetses
📷 Day 6: Hike Spetses
⛴️ Day 7: Return to Athens and enjoy an afternoon in Athens → Ferry from Spetses to Hydra
✈️ Day 8: Fly to Heraklion (Crete)
📷 Day 9: Visit the archaeological museum, Venetian fortress, and stroll around the city.
🚘 Day 10: Drive to Sitia. Detour via Kavoussi (ancient olive trees) and Plaka (Spinalonga Island).
🥾 Day 11: Hike Gorge of the Dead
🚘 Day 12: Drive to Chania with a stop at Knossos Palace.
📷 Day 13: Exploring Chania
🥾 Day 14: Hike Agia Irini Gorge
🚘 Day 15: Drive to Palaiochora, stop at the botanical gardens and the ancient olive tree
🏖️ Day 16: Beach day in Palaiochora
🥾 Day 17: Hike Samaria Gorge Drive back to Chania because the park is closed.
✈️ Day 18: Fly to Larnaca (Cyprus)
📷 Day 19: Explore Larnaca
🥾Day 20: Cape Greko
🚘 Day 21: Nicosia Day Trip
🚘 Day 22: Drive to Limassol and visit some archeological sites on the way.
🥾 Day 23: Hike up mount Olympus near Troodos
📷 Day 24: Explore Limassol… and meet cats!
🥾 Day 25: Drive to Paphos. Hike on the way
📷 Day 26: Visit Nea Paphos archaeological site and Tombs of the Kings.
🥾 Day 27: Akama Peninsula hike
🥾Day 28: Hiking Avakas Gorge
✈️ Day 29: Fly to Athens
✈️ Day 30: Fly Home
Day 29: Last hop to Athens
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Day 29: Last hop to Athens
October 11, 2025
Athens 🇬🇷
Day 28: first Cyprian gorge
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Day 28: first Cyprian gorge
October 10, 2025
Paphos 🇨🇾
Day 27: Hiking in the Akama National Forest
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Day 27: Hiking in the Akama National Forest
October 9, 2025
Paphos 🇨🇾
Day 26: rainy archeology
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Day 26: rainy archeology
October 8, 2025
Paphos 🇨🇾
Day 25: turning cedar into wine
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Day 25: turning cedar into wine
October 7, 2025
Paphos 🇨🇾
Day 24: Cyprian cats
October 6, 2025
Limassol 🇨🇾
Day 23: Summiting Olympus
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Day 23: Summiting Olympus
October 5, 2025
Limassol 🇨🇾
Day 22: Surprise wine Festival
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Day 22: Surprise wine Festival
October 4, 2025
Limassol 🇨🇾
Day 21: Nicosia
October 3, 2025
Nicosia 🇨🇾
Day 20: Cape Greco
October 2, 2025
Larnaca 🇨🇾
Day 19: independence day
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Day 19: independence day
October 1, 2025
Larnaca 🇨🇾
Day 18: welcome to Cyprus
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Day 18: welcome to Cyprus
September 30, 2025
Larnaca 🇨🇾
Day 17: hello again Chania
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Day 17: hello again Chania
September 29, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 16: couch surfing the right way
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Day 16: couch surfing the right way
September 28, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 15: Crete’s Botanical Gardens
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Day 15: Crete’s Botanical Gardens
September 27, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 14: Agia Irini Gorge
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Day 14: Agia Irini Gorge
September 26, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 13: Exploring Chania
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Day 13: Exploring Chania
September 25, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 12: Detour for some history
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Day 12: Detour for some history
September 24, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 11: Gorge of the Dead
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Day 11: Gorge of the Dead
September 23, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 10: Get in the car and drive
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Day 10: Get in the car and drive
September 22, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 9: Sunday fun day
September 21, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 8: flying into Heraklion 
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Day 8: flying into Heraklion
September 20, 2025
Crete 🇬🇷
Day 7: Back to Athens
September 19, 2025
Athens 🇬🇷
Day 6: Spetses trails are made different 
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Day 6: Spetses trails are made different
September 18, 2025
Spetses 🇬🇷
Day 5: quick jump to Spetses
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Day 5: quick jump to Spetses
September 17, 2025
Spetses 🇬🇷
Day 4: Hydra beach day
September 16, 2025
Hydra 🇬🇷
Day 3: Hiking the Eros loop
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Day 3: Hiking the Eros loop
September 15, 2025
Hydra 🇬🇷
Day 2: Pacing ourselves to Hydra
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Day 2: Pacing ourselves to Hydra
September 14, 2025
Hydra 🇬🇷
Day 1: Race day to Athens
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Day 1: Race day to Athens
September 13, 2025
Athens 🇬🇷
