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Discover the hidden gems of the Saronic Islands on an incredible Greek sailing adventure
Sail the stunning waters of Greece to explore the islands of the Saronic Gulf.
Hike and explore the ancient archeological sites of Aegina on a walking tour of the island.
Swim, snorkel, and kayak from your boat or beautiful secluded island beaches.
Discover the culture and food of the islands including locally grown pistachios and olive oil.
The Sailing the Saronic Islands tour is an island adventure for all water lovers, with or without sailing experience. Discover the beautiful island of the Saronic Gulf where you’ll spend a week exploring and enjoying the pristine water.
Spend each day at a different island and discover their unique personality and charm. You’ll experience the incredible ancient sites on Aegina and Epidaurus, the artist’s colony on Hydra, and the beautiful unspoiled nature on Spetses and Agistri. Start each day with a refreshing swim in the crystal waters and end it on the deck while you watch the sun go down. You’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations on your crewed sailing yacht and fresh local cuisine onboard and in town. You’ll love visiting the Greek islands on this amazing sailing adventure!
The Sailing the Saronic Islands tour is an island adventure for all water lovers, with or without sailing experience. Discover the beautiful island of the Saronic Gulf where you’ll spend a week exploring and enjoying the pristine water.
Spend each day at a different island and discover their unique personality and charm. You’ll experience the incredible ancient sites on Aegina and Epidaurus, the artist’s colony on Hydra, and the beautiful unspoiled nature on Spetses and Agistri. Start each day with a refreshing swim in the crystal waters and end it on the deck while you watch the sun go down. You’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations on your crewed sailing yacht and fresh local cuisine onboard and in town. You’ll love visiting the Greek islands on this amazing sailing adventure!
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Sailing the Saronic Islands Itinerary
Day 1 Your Sailing Adventure Begins
When you arrive in Athens, you’ll head to the port to find the sailboat that will be your new home for the next week. After you get settled, you’ll set sail for Aegina Island. There will be time to stop for an afternoon swim before you head into town to explore. Visit a local taverna and enjoy dinner as you watch the sunset over the water.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Port of Perdika or Aegina
Meals: None
Day 2 Explore Aegina Island
Start your day with a guided tour of Aegina Island. During the tour, you’ll visit the temple of Aphae, ancient churches, and monasteries, then go on a hike to the ghost town of Paleachora. Before you return to the boat, you’ll have time to wander. Maybe stop at the floating markets for some fresh fruits and vegetables!
Then it’s time to sail to Poros. On the way, you’ll stop and anchor at a beach for some relaxation and swim time. Tonight you’ll anchor where you’ll have a view of the scenic little town and the historic clock tower of Poros harbour.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Poros Island
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cycle Around Spetses
Enjoy your breakfast during your morning sail to the island of Spetses. You have the rest of the day to explore this beautiful green island. You can hop on a bike and ride around the coast, or you can swim to an underwater cave.
In the evening you’ll visit the town of Dapia where cars aren’t permitted. Here you can treat yourself to a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Dapia
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Hiking and Swimming on Hydra Island
Spend a sun-filled morning swimming, snorkelling from the yacht, or relaxing at the beach. Later you’ll sail Hydra island, another amazing car-free oasis. Wander through the shops and galleries of this artist’s colony, or take a hike to the Prophet Elias monastery. This beautiful island has a diverse environment perfect for hiking and exploring.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Hydra
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Discover Ancient Epidaurus
Have breakfast and take a morning swim from the boat before you sail to Epidaurus. Today you can choose to take a historical tour from the port to visit the ancient archeological sites on the island. The tour will visit Ancient Epidaurus and the Epidaurus ancient amphitheatre. You can also take a tour of a local olive oil farm with a tasting of delicious extra virgin olive oil.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Epidaurus
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Enjoy the Greek Sun in Agistri
After your morning sail to Agistri, you’ll have the whole day to relax and discover this lush island at your leisure. You can spend all day swimming and discovering the gorgeous local beaches. If you’re looking for an active day, you can arrange a sea kayak tour or rent a bike to pedal around the pristine island of Agistri.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Agistri island
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Final Sail to Athens
Take a sail to a quiet spot for a final morning swim. Enjoy a delicious Greek lunch on board before you sail back to Athens. Tonight you’ll be spending your last night on the boat, and can celebrate a wonderful sailing holiday at one of the amazing restaurants in Athens.
Overnight Location: Sailing yacht at Athens
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 8 Tour Ends in Athens
This morning you’ll leave your sailing yacht behind and either continue your Greek adventure or start the journey home. Bon voyage!
Overnight Location: None
Meals: None
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Accommodation on the Sailing the Saronic Islands Tour
Your accommodations on this tour will be on a crewed sailing yacht. Discover the joys and freedoms of living aboard a sailboat as you explore the islands. Cabins are double occupancy, and you’ll have use of the onboard snorkelling equipment and inflatable kayaks.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of EUR580–EUR620 (depending on season and cabin) to have a private room where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Sailing the Saronic Islands Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts and 4 light lunches are included. Dinners, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Athens are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour on the sailboat. Roundtrip transfers from the Athens International Airport to the port are not included.
Also Included
- Sailboat with skipper and tour leader
- Tour of Aegina, including car transfer and entrance fees to the archaeological site of Aphaea
- Use of onboard snorkelling equipment and inflatable sea kayak
- Port taxes, gas, electricity, water, and port costs
- 1 set of bed linens and towels per person
- Cleaning fee
- VAT
Not included
- Flights
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Optional activities, such as a visit to Ancient Epidaurus, biking on Spetses island, and sea kayaking in Agistri
- Transfer between the airport or hotel to the marina
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Certain optional activities or excursions
- Historical tour of Epidaurus and olive oil farm (EUR50–EUR65 per person)
- How hard is the Sailing the Saronic Islands tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Greece?
- Are meals included on the Sailing the Saronic Islands tour?
- What does partially-guided mean?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Athens to start this tour?
- Is the Sailing the Saronic Islands tour in English?
- Where does the Sailing the Saronic Islands tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Greece?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Greece?
- When is the best time to travel to Greece for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 1/5. This tour has a flexible itinerary where you can choose how much you want to hike, swim, and explore. Accommodations are on a sailboat, so it is most suitable for people who are comfortable on a small boat. You should be comfortable with swimming and being in the ocean to get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts and 4 light lunches are included. Dinners, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Booking a partially-guided tour is a perfect choice for those who like to be in charge of some of their time while travelling, but also don’t want to be on their own during activities. In most cases, a partially- guided tour doesn’t have a tour leader assigned to a group, but some or most of the activities, such as hikes, city walks, or historic site visits, are led by different guides. Also, in most cases, booking a partially-guided tour is way cheaper than booking a fully-guided tour!
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all included activities. Get your Travel Insurance.
You’ll meet the tour group in central Athens. Fly into Athens International Airport (ATH). If you would prefer to fly to another airport please request at the time of booking.
Yes, the tour leader and skipper are English-speaking.
This tour ends in Athens. You can depart from Athens International Airport (ATH).
Yes, you can rent a bike on most of the islands that you’ll visit.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Greece for sailing is when the weather is at its warmest, which is between mid-June and the beginning of September.
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Trails Beyond has been leading adventures in Greece since 2013. Bringing local expertise combined with global experience, Trails Beyond is a boutique tour operator with itineraries that go beyond the conventional. Trails Beyond has a special expertise in sailing, and offer a unique vantage point to those who want to soak up all that Greece has to offer.
