Explore the best of the Saronic Islands on a 4-day luxury tour aboard a traditional handmade gulet.
Set sail on a luxury gulet trip to the Saronic Islands. Your dedicated crew will cater to your every need while you’re on board and the Greek sun and sea will relax and excite you while you immerse yourself in the beauty of 6 unique destinations, including Hydra, Spetses, Poros, and Dokos.
- Visit some of the best-known islands
- Fuel is included in the price
- Private tour is operated with just your party and the captain
- Transfer from Athens hotel or airport
- Perfect for all types of groups
What you need to know
- Capacity: Up to 19 people
- Yacht Type: Motor sailer
- Departs from: Athens
- Duration: 4 days, accommodation for 3 nights
- Nearest Airport: ATH – Athens, El Venizelos – Greece
First day – Dokos and Hydra
Start your day on Thursday morning at 9am on Alimos Marina, from where you will depart towards your first destination, Dokos. As soon as you reach Dokos you can either take a relaxing swim or take to diving to marvel at the world’s oldest shipwreck, estimated to be over 4,200 years old. Rugged and mountainous, Dokos is also a popular destination among nature lovers and hikers thanks to its many walking paths. Once you have built an appetite, your crew will prepare a before enjoying a BBQ ashore on the quiet island.
Around 5pm, start for romantic and traditional Hydra, just 30 minutes away. On its picturesque waterfront, the heart of the town, you will encounter monuments, churches, statues, museums, old mansions, shops, cafés, and restaurants. Hydra is car-free, so exploring the island’s sights on foot is especially pleasant and easy. Overnight there.
Second day – Zogeria
The next day, you’ll visit the famous and local-favourite Zogeria beach for a morning swimming and tanning session. After breakfast on board, you’ll continue on your way to Spetses and the old port, where all the fashionable cafés are located. Get your coffee and Greek sweets on the pier or go on a sightseeing walk before enjoying a night drink. Stay overnight in Spetses.
Third day – Poros
Saturday morning will find you leaving for Poros, around 9am. On your way there, you’ll stop on the Tselevinia islets channel, at the Russian dockyard located there. At this popular water sports centre, you can take your pick among snorkelling, water-skiing, etc. By 3:30 you’ll be at Poros where you’ll be able to sample some great Greek cuisine and of course ouzo! Spend the night there.
Fourth day – Moni
On your last morning, you’ll visit Moni, an unspoiled little island that serves both as a swimming spot for travellers as well as a sanctuary for animals, such as deer and peacocks. Then it’s off to Aegina while enjoying a rich meal onboard. You’ll reach the main port with perfect timing for an afternoon coffee and stroll along the promenade, where you’ll be able to buy souvenirs and the product that the island is most famous for – pistachios! Finally, you’ll leave Aegina by 5pm and be back where the tour started before the sun sets, leaving you free to explore the Athenian nightlife.
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