Greece · Cruise & Sailing

7-Day Cyclades Sailing Vacation from Paros with Island Hopping

7 Days Round trip from Paros 844 00 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the beautiful islands of the Cyclades archipelago
  • 02 Explore alluring small ports and crystal-clear bays of Greece
  • 03 Enjoy hiking up to town for majestic sunset views
  • 04 Experience Greek nightlife and taste local cuisine
  • 05 Explore archaeological sites in Antiparos
  • 06 Snorkel, swim, or dive in the tranquil waters

Embark on an enchanting 7-day sailing voyage through the Cyclades, exploring Paros, Antiparos, Iraklia, Koufonisi, Amorgos, and Schinousa. Cruise aboard a historical yacht, learn the basics of sailing, relax in beautiful bays, and visit archaeological sites along the way. This active island-hopping experience also includes snorkelling, swimming, hiking, and opportunities for scuba diving in the tranquil waters of Greece.

Embark on an enchanting 7-day sailing voyage through the Cyclades, exploring Paros, Antiparos, Iraklia, Koufonisi, Amorgos, and Schinousa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Schoinousa, Amorgos, Koufonisia, Paros
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival and First Evening in Paros

  • Connect with your tour guide at the marina office at 5:00 PM, then attend the safety briefing and go shopping for groceries for the trip.
  • After this, enjoy the nightlife of Parikoia town with its restaurants and bars. Overnight on board.

Paros is a great island renowned for its beautiful towns and beaches. You can find many activities here, from scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and ancient sightseeing to wine tasting, nightclubs, restaurants, and much more. It is the second biggest island in the Cyclades group, and here we will spend our first night aboard.

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Day 02

Sail to Iraklia in the Small Cyclades

  • After breakfast, set sail in the morning for a couple of hours and stop along the way in a lovely bay for swimming.
  • Have lunch and listen to discussions about aspects of sailing to learn and understand the principles.
  • Later, continue sailing to the next port, where we will go for dinner and enjoy the nightlife, or simply relax, as you prefer.

Iraklia Island is one of those small islands where you will rarely find tours. On this little island, people live from farming and fishing, and you will hardly find any tourists here. Expect empty beaches and quiet ports, along with a selection of pure Greek traditional cuisine in its tavernas, prepared with local products.

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Day 03

Katokoufonisi Bays and Koufonisi Town

  • After breakfast, go sailing and stop in a quiet bay to enjoy the fantastic waters of Katokoufonisi, a magical and unspoiled piece of beauty. It is a really lovely place to walk around or snorkel.
  • Then, discover beaches and turquoise waters, along with one taverna where we can have lunch if we wish, or simply have it on board.
  • Later, continue sailing towards Koufonisi, the main island.
  • At night, enjoy the main town of this island, with its many restaurants and small bars.

Koufonisi Island is the pearl of the small islands, surrounded by fantastic crystal bays and coves where we find caves and fine sand to lie on, with all sorts of water activities calling for you.

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Day 04

Pori Beach and Amorgos Exploration

  • After breakfast, sail to a beautiful sandy beach called Pori, which looks just like a big swimming pool. The surroundings are full of sea caves, creating an incredible view. The island's name comes from its meaning,
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Day 05

Schinousa Beaches, Caves, and Sunset Walk

  • After leaving Amorgos, set sail for 3 hours to reach Schinousa Island, where we will once again find beautiful beaches and caves for swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing.
  • Then, go hiking to the town, which is just a 20-minute walk uphill. It is a lovely sunset spot and a very picturesque town with incredible restaurants and very friendly people.
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Day 06

Despotiko Bay and Antiparos by Night

  • After breakfast and a morning swim, set sail for the beautiful bay of Despotiko South off Antiparos, where we will spend the day swimming, or we can go and visit the ancient archaeological sites there.
  • In the late afternoon, head towards the town of Antiparos, where we will anchor off the city. Antiparos is a small island near Paros, known for its geographical beauty, and over the last ten years it has become the small
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Day 07

Return to Paros

  • Early in the morning, we will hoist our anchor and pass through the channel separating Antiparos from Paros towards Paros port, where we will end our trip. In case of bad weather, for the comfort of the passengers and at the skipper's discretion, travellers will disembark in Antiparos, where the water taxi will take them more easily and quickly to their respective port in a 15-minute ride.
Paros harbors, Katokoufonisi bays, Pori Beach sands, Despotiko South bay

Where this trip takes you

Paros harbors, Katokoufonisi bays, Pori Beach sands, Despotiko South bay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Paros 844 00 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Fishing gear
  • Fuel
  • English-speaking (Greece) tour guide
  • Port fees and linen

What's Not Included

  • All meals off the yacht or drinks
  • Entrance to archaeological sites

What to bring

  • Soft luggage
  • A couple of pairs of trousers
  • A wind jacket for the windy nights
  • Sun protection
  • Hats or caps
  • Equipment required by the Greek naval establishments

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Paros 844 00, Greece
Tour start
Paros 844 00, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Paros 844 00.

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