Discover the hidden gems of the Saronic Islands on an incredible Greek 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
Sailing the Saronic Islands Price and Dates
Pricing for this partially-guided sailing tour in Greece depends on the time of year and whether you prefer to book a private tour for your group or join an existing tour on a fixed departure date. Please note that there is a minimum group size of 5 people required to run the fixed-departure tours.
Private Partially-Guided Sailing the Saronic Islands Tour
Have your own private tour with just your group! There are various boat rentals available for groups from 4 to 8 (with some catamaran models that can fit up to 12). The price depends on the group size, chosen yacht category and your travelling dates. Please contact us with your preferred dates and group size to learn about all the options available.
- Group of 8: starting from $1,575 USD per person
Join a Group Tour on the Sailing the Saronic Islands Tour
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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 $650 USD-$695 USD (depending on season and cabin) to have a private room where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Economy monohull yacht
Cabin Onboard Crewed Economy Monohull Yacht
The size of the boat depends on the numbers of guests, but you can expect to sail in a yacht from 43 to 51ft long that has 3-6 cabins with 2-5 wc’s. The examples of yacht model are Bavaria 49 and Oceanis 43.
Prestige monohull yacht
Cabin Onboard Crewed Prestige Monohull Yacht
This type of yacht offers 4-6 cabins with 2-5 WC’s (depending on your group size) and ranges from 38 to 52ft. The examples of models are Bavaria Cruiser 48, Bavaria Cruiser 51 and Bavaria Cruiser 46.
Economy catamaran
Cabin Onboard Crewed Economy Catamaran
The size of the boat depends on the numbers of guests, but you can expect to sail in a catamaran yacht from 28 to 52ft long that has 3-6 cabins with 2-5 wc’s. The examples of yacht model are Lagoon 39 and Lagoon 380.
Prestige catamaran
Cabin Onboard Crewed Prestige Catamaran
The size of boat starts from 42ft and some models meant for bigger groups offer en suite facilities. Also, these yachts are newer (build between 2015 and 2021). Some examples are Lagoon 42 and Lagoon 50.
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 ($75 USD-$75 USD per person)
Frequently Asked Questions about Saronic Sailing Adventure
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.
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