Greece · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Greek Islands Sailing Tour from Athens with Poros and Hydra

8 Days Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the tram through Glyfada while exploring Athens
  • 02 Watch the sunset from Poros' Old Clock Tower and swim in Love Bay
  • 03 Experience Hydra's car-free harbour with cliff diving, swimming, and shopping
  • 04 Relax in Ermioni with swims in the Saronic Gulf and drinks under the moonlit sky
  • 05 Unwind in Methana at open-air thermal spots and optional volcano views
  • 06 Visit the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina and cruise by wooden boat to Moni Island

Embark on a luxury sailing tour from Athens to some of the most beautiful Greek islands, including Poros, Hydra, Ermioni, Methana, and Perdika. Swim in the Aegean waters, sunbathe on sandy beaches, and enjoy island evenings at bars and restaurants. Along the way, ride the tram in Glyfada, watch the sunset from Poros' Old Clock Tower, visit the famous Temple of Aphaia, and take a small wooden boat to Moni Island to see peacocks and deer.

There, you can relax on the beach next to the only locals - peacocks and deer.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Athens, Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Ermioni, Methana
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Athens Embarkation and Glyfada by Tram

  • Check in, settle into your allocated berth, embark, and meet the Greek skipper.

  • Spend your leisure time exploring Athens at night. You may also ride the tram to see Glyfada.

  • Visit restaurants, clubs, or other sightseeing spots as proposed by your Greek skipper.

2
Day 02

Sail to Poros and Sunset at the Old Clock Tower

  • Set sail for Poros around 10 am.

  • Make a swim stop on the way, and at around 4-5 pm, anchor at Poros.

  • See the sunset from the Old Clock Tower at the top of the hill.

  • There is also the option of going to Love Bay for swimming, about a 15-minute walk away, or renting an ATV and exploring the area.

  • Enjoy leisure time at night by visiting restaurants and bars.

3
Day 03

Hydra Harbour, Cliff Diving, and Shopping

  • Sail to Hydra. There are no swim stops along the way, and no cars or motorbikes are allowed on the island.

  • Arrive at the harbour and choose from plenty of activities, such as cliff diving, swimming, relaxing at sunset bars, or exploring the market for shopping.

  • At night, unwind at restaurants and bars.

4
Day 04

Ermioni Beaches and Saronic Gulf Swimming

  • Sail to Ermioni and make a swim stop en route. Ermioni has some of the best places to moor for swimming in the Saronic Gulf.

  • Moor at the dock at approximately 4 pm.

  • Rent a bike and explore the area, or swim at the small, almost private beaches.

  • At night, relax at a lovely cocktail bar and enjoy your drinks under the moonlight.

5
Day 05

Methana Thermal Spots and Optional Volcano Trip

  • Set sail for Methana. On the way, make a swim stop and then, at approximately 4-5 pm, moor at the dock.

  • Methana is the land of Hephaestus and is known for its volcano and thermal spa.

  • You may choose an optional trip to the top of the mountain where the volcano erupted hundreds of years ago. Book a minivan or bus for amazing views from the top of the mountain, then transfer to a traditional taverna in a small port for dinner.

  • Upon return, you also have the option to go to the open-air, free thermal spots to relax.

6
Day 06

Perdika, Temple of Aphaia, and Moni Island

  • Set sail for Perdika, a small traditional fishing village where you have many optional things to do.

  • At the beach, you can swim, rent an ATV to go around the island of Aegina, visit the town centre, and see one of the most famous ancient temples in Greece - the Temple of Aphaia.

  • Ride a small wooden boat to the inhabited island of Moni. There, you can relax on the beach next to the only locals - peacocks and deer.

7
Day 07

Return to Athens and Final Island Party

  • Sail back to Athens and, on the way, make the last swim stop before mooring again at Marina Alimos, where you started.

  • Enjoy the last night partying on the island.

8
Day 08

Disembarkation

  • Disembark for your next destination by 9 am.

Poros' Old Clock Tower, Love Bay, Hydra Harbour, Moni Island

Where this trip takes you

Poros' Old Clock Tower, Love Bay, Hydra Harbour, Moni Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Skipper for 7 days

  • Berth/bed

  • Dinghy

  • Outboard engine

  • Bimini/sun tent

  • Sprayhood

  • Autopilot

  • GPS

  • Yacht insurance

  • Fuel

  • Pillows

  • Linen

  • Blankets

  • Towels

  • Yacht end cleaning

  • Port fees

What's Not Included

  • Food

  • Drinks

  • Optional excursions

Know before you go

Go for an optional trip in Methana to the top of the mountain where the volcano erupted hundreds of years ago. Book a minivan or bus for a fantastic view from the top of the hill. Then transfer to a traditional taverna in a small port to have dinner. This trip costs 30 EUR and includes transfer, volcano trip, and dinner with unlimited wine.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, Greece
Tour start
Athens, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Athens.

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