Sailing The Greek Islands
Experience the magic of a Greek island sailing holiday without the crowds. Starting in Athens, this journey through the Saronic Gulf offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders, charming island ports, and relaxed Mediterranean cruising. Explore car-free Hydra, swim in hidden bays, enjoy long lunches in seaside tavernas, and step back in time at the ancient theatre of Epidavros. With warm, sheltered waters and short sailing distances, this trip is ideal for first-time sailors and seasoned travellers alike. A laid-back yet deeply immersive way to see one of Europe’s most captivating coastlines.
Itinerary & Map
Arrive into Athens International Airport and be greeted by your skipper, who will escort you to your hotel.
Included: Dinner
Explore the fascinating city of Athens for the day. With so many sights to see, we can highly recommend a sunset trip to the Acropolis
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
We are up early to take the 45 minute drive to Piraeus where we step on board our 45 foot yacht. You’ll get a safety briefing from your skipper and be issued with your cabins before we set sail (wind permitting) to Poros, a wonderful sheltered island.
Included: All meals
After a swim and breakfast onboard the yacht, we depart for the gorgeous trip to Hydra. The afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful town and we’ll get to sample one of the many amazing restaurants here.
Included: All meals
Today we’ll make our way from Hydra to Porto Cheli, a stunning sheltered bay where we can hike, explore the town and take a swim to cool off.
Included: All Meals
Today, we’ll sail from Porto Cheli towards Methana and onto Epidavros where we explore the ancient theatre dating back to the 4th century. Enjoy the amazing moorings here and the many wonderful restaurants.
Included: All meals
A built in extra day to give us the flexibility to explore this wonderful area.
Included: All meals
Our final day on the water. We’ll sail from Epidavros to Aegina for lunch before heading back to Piraeus for dinner and onto our hotel.
Included: All meals
After breakfast, you depart for your flight home.
Included: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
| Dates & Reserve Spot | Duration |
|---|---|
| Friday 18 July 2025 - Saturday 26 July 2025 Total Cost: $5950 | £4695 | €5595 | 9 days |
| Friday 29 August 2025 - Saturday 6 September 2025 Total Cost: $5950 | £4695 | €5595 | 9 days |
| Friday 17 October 2025 - Saturday 25 October 2025 Total Cost: $5950 | £4695 | €5595 | 9 days |
| Friday 17 July 2026 - Saturday 25 July 2026 Total Cost: $6650 | £4950 | €5950 | 9 days |
| Friday 28 August 2026 - Saturday 5 September 2026 Total Cost: $6650 | £4950 | €5950 | 9 days |
What you should bring
We find most of our clients have in their possession already what is needed for a sailing trip. We have broken down here the items into what you’ll need on the yacht, on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.
Download equipment file- 2 pairs of river shorts (longer leg length)
- 2 swimming costumes or bikinis
- 2 rash vests (not cotton) or long sleeved top
- A baseball cap for under the helmet or onboard the yacht to keep sun off – can be purchased from your crew
- Sunglasses.
- Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased from your in country crew.
- 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle.
- Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
- Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.
- White soled boat deck footwear
- Smart casual evening wear
- Footwear
- Underwear and socks
- Spending money
- Camera
- Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
- Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
- Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
- Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
- Small pack towel.
- Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.
- Any medication you may be taking.
- Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your vacation memories.
- Sketchpad.
- Binoculars.
- Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit.
- Spare memory card.
- Solar or portable charger.
- Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
- The only money that you need to bring is for souvenirs, personal items and alcohol in restaurants. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.
- If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
- Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.
- Sleeping bags, towels
Sailing The Greek Islands Reviews
Sailing the Greek Isles
This was truly a trip of a lifetime! Sailing with Hamish was a wonderful experience. His competence, humor, and knowledge of the area made for a relaxed and fun-filled adventure. We explored coastlines and islands that we would never have seen on our own. The food on board was delicious, and the dinners at local Tavernas was a high point of the trip. The itinerary is well planned with time to explore the Acropolis and museums in Athens before setting sail for the Peloponnese. Once at sea, we swam each day, walked around ancient villages, and had plenty of beautiful days to sail on the Aegean. I fully recommend this trip to anyone interested in exploring Greece by boat. You will be well cared for and will not be disappointed!
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