Greece, Ionian Islands, Corinthian and Saronic Gulf
7 days cruise
Sailboat
Shared cruises may require a minimum number of guests.
Price may vary depending on the cabin type, occupancy and cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.
Price per Person
€ 1240
Price may vary depending on the cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.
A unique sailing cruise, in three amazing and different areas where you will experience the cultural atmosphere and the incomparable nature of Greece.
We start this sailing cruise at Athens and there are not enough words to describe it...
We will begin the crossing of the Gulf of Corinth and its impressive canal ! Of course we will visit the ancient Delphi: such was the importance of the Oracle at Delphi that the ancients believed it to be the center ("Omphalos") of the world. The oracle advised the great Persian Kings of the time, and when the Persians were poised to sack Athens,
Themistocles turned the advice of the Oracle to a winning strategy that led to the Greeks' victory in the naval battle of Salamina. The Oracle had simply advised that "wooden walls" would aid to victory, and Themistokles interpreted walls to mean the wooden ships of the Athenian fleet. Let's spend some time here, leading our imagination through the centuries, we are at the center of a fantastic place!
After this dive into history let's meet nature and folklore: The Ionian Sea is one of our favorite cruising areas, so we’ll try to describe the islands for you here, although it’s difficult to put in words their real beauty!
With the exception of the two bigger and more touristy islands (Corfu and Zante), the rest are off the beaten track and the best way to visit them is on a sailing cruise, as they don’t even have ports or airports. The locals who are mostly fishermen and farmers are very laid back and friendly, so we are not surprised when we often hear our guests mention that during their evening walk they were invited by an old lady to her garden for a cup of coffee!
Itinerary
Day1
Athens
Day2
Aegina
Day3
Galaxidi - Vathi
Day4
Trizonia
Day5
Ithaka
Day6
Meganisi
Day7
Lefkada
Cruise price details
Price per person
€ 1240
Accomodation on selected shared cabin, check out single use and details
Cabin type
Standard double
Double cabin with private bathroom
cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom
Price/person
Price may vary depending on the cruise date.
Included in the price
Accomodation in selected cabin
Captain & hostess / chef
Breakfast and Lunch with mineral water and non alcoholic drinks
Access to the bar with free beer, wine and ouzo
Bed linen and pillow
All mooring fees in marinas
Fuel and running water
CD/DVD player & Radio, with a big selection of music and movies
COMPUTER and equipment to access the INTERNET
VAT and Greek Taxes
Yacht insurance
All equipment of the yacht including the dinghy and its outboard engine
Not included
Cash box due when boarding: € 250 per CABIN (cash box is mandatory and includes all running cruise expences such as food, fuel, marina fees...)
Dinners (estimated 15/30 € dinner/pax) - Extra hours of air-conditioning (6 Euro per hour)
Extra services
towels (we can not privide both bathroom & sea towels)
travel insurance
flights
tips for the crew
transfers from/to the yacht
Entire yacht price
€ 9450
Book the entire yacht for a private trip
Yacht additional fees
no additional fees
Yacht - Ocean Yachts 56
For our Greek Island cruises we know that the most important thing about a charter yacht is to be spacious and comfortable, both on deck and below, and Velos is exactly that!
What attracted us to sailing yacht Ocean Yachts 56, She is a wonderful yacht, designed and built in 2007 by a well known Greek boatyard (Ocean Yachts) for the purpose of charter in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea, as well as for long ocean passages. The accommodation consists of five cabins altogether. The four of them are situated around the saloon and the fifth which is the crew cabin is at the bow with a separate entrance from the deck. They are all en suite with a toilet, sink and a shower.
Yacht
Model
2007 Ocean Yachts 56
Length
17 m
Yacht services
Tender size
2 m
Air conditioning
Yes
Snorkeling equipment
Yes
Toys on board
Yes
Accommodations
Max guests
8
Double cabins
4
Bathrooms
4
Private Bathrooms
Yes
Crew
2
Chef on board
Yes
Other facilities
Fans 1 in each cabin, Hot Water System , 3 Refrigerators, 3 Freezer, Ice Maker, Two burner stove, grill & oven
Recreational Equipment on the yacht: TV/DVD Player, CD/Radio with cockpit speakers, Computer, Access to the Internet, Computer games, Table Games
Deck Equipment: Bimini Top, Sprayhood, Boarding/Swimming Ladder, Deck Shower
Cabins
Standard double
Double cabin with private bathroom
cabin capacity
double bed
private bathroom
Cruise activities and tips
Travel activities
Cuisine on board
During your sailing cruise you will enjoy the beauty of the Greek Islands, but you will also taste some of the tastiest homemade dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine...this is also infact a ‘gourmet cruises’!!!
It is a mix of recipes from the Mediterranean countries, always using fresh bio products and of course our best extra virgin olive oil. We serve tapas style dishes with a variety of appetizers, salads and main courses in the middle of the table, so everyone can help themselves to whatever they like. Lunch is accompanied by delicate local wines or a icecold beer.
Alicia is the chef/hostess aboard our yacht Velos, but her recipes are also prepared by the chef/hostess on our smaller yacht Alexandros, as she Alicia’s protegeè. If you have any food allergies or intolerances it is not a problem, but it will be great if you could let us know beforehand so that we may accommodate for that. Our Greek Island cruises are half-board and if you decide to spend one or more nights in a secluded bay, you can also have your dinner onboard for a cost of 30 Euro per person, minimum 4 people (sundowner cocktail, appetizers, main dishes, wine or beer and dessert).
A typical day
When you arrive onboard the first evening and after a welcome drink, everybody will sit around the chart and we will inform you about the area and all the possible places to visit. After discussing everybody's preferences a general itinerary will be drawn.
However our experience has shown that during your cruise it may alter slightly, as you will get new ideas along the way! After all, a yachting holiday is all about freedom and exploration!
A typical day on our Greek Island cruises, starts in the marina of a little village where you spent the previous night (or anchored in a remote bay if you decided to stay there!).
After a good night's sleep onboard our sailing yacht, you help yourself with breakfast on deck. Normally around 9:30 we set sail.
With the gentle breeze that prevails in the Greek Seas during the summer months, you will have a comfortable sail to a bay of your choice either on the same island or another one, where you can swim in the emerald waters of the Greek Seas, snorkel and explore or just relax reading your book. Around 1 pm, lunch is served at the cockpit. In late afternoon it's a good time to weigh anchor, hoist the sails again and let the local breeze do its magic and take us to a picturesque little village on another island. We'll be there around 5 o'clock which will give you plenty of time to explore the place and experience the local culture. Later you can head for dinner to one of the tavernas, where you will have the opportunity to taste the Greek cuisine, famous for its delicious plates.
Travel organizer tips
Getting to the yacht in Lefkas
To join one of our Greek Island cruises you can take a charter flight from London Gatwick or Manchester airport to Preveza (airport code: PVK), which is situated just 20 kilometers north of Lefkas town. These flights are always on Sundays and some of the airlines you can use are First Choice, Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook, Astraeus and British Midland. From there you can use the transfer service that runs non-stop between Lefkas town and the airport with taxis and minibuses, at a cost of 10 Euro per person. Your driver will be waiting for you outside the 'Arrivals' hall, holding a sign with your name on it and you will be taken directly to the yacht. The drive is 20-30 minutes and if you are interested in using this service please let us know and we will book it for you.
Getting to the yacht in Lefkas from any country
You can fly from your country to Athens and then take the bus to Lefkas, as it is connected to the mainland via a causeway and a bridge.
The bus departs from Athens central bus station 4 times per day, 7 days per week, at 07:00, 13:00, 16:30 & 20:30. For your return journey back to Athens, the bus departs from Lefkas at 09:30, 12:30, 16:30 & 17:15.
The buses are modern and comfortable, the route will take you through some very nice countryside of mainland Greece and the journey duration is 5 hours including a stop halfway for 20 minutes, for refreshments and toilet. The ticket is 33 Euro.
When you arrive in Lefkas, you can use the local transfer service to get from the bus station to 'Margarita' which is a cafe/taverna just across the quay from where our yacht is moored. You can sit there for lunch or a cold drink until boarding time. The cost is 8 Euro for a group of up to 4 people and your driver will be waiting for you at the 'Arrivals', holding a sign with your name on it. The drive to the town quay is only a few minutes and if you are interested in using this service please let us know and we will book it for you.
Leaving the yacht to Athens City Center
The marina that we use as a base is situated in Piraeus which is the port of Athens. It is called 'Marina Alimou' but you may also find it under the names 'Alimos Marina' and 'Marina Kalamakiou'. You have the following options for getting Athens city center:
- Metro and tram: The ticket costs 1.50 Euro and the journey would take you around 40 minutes on the metro and 30 minutes on the tram.
- TAXI: around 15-25 EuroThe journey will take 20-35 minutes depending on the traffic.
- Limousine Service: The journey will take 20-35 minutes depending on the traffic and the following vehicles are available for this service:
-- Mercedes S class for up to 4 passengers at a cost of 90 Euro one way
-- Mercedes stretch limo for up to 6 passengers at a cost of 100 Euro one way
- MINIBUS: The journey will take 20-35 minutes depending on the traffic and the following vehicles are available for this service:
-- Mercedes Viano minibus for up to 6 passengers at a cost of 100 Euro one way
-- Mercedes Sprinter minibus for up to 8 passengers at a cost of 90 Euro one way
-- Mercedes Sprinter minibus for up to 16 passengers at a cost of 110 Euro one way
Leaving the yacht to Athens Airport
The marina that we use as a base is situated in Piraeus which is the port of Athens. It is called 'Marina Alimou' but you may also find it under the names 'Alimos Marina' and 'Marina Kalamakiou'. You have the following options for getting Athens Airport:
- Express Bus X96: This is an easy option, as well as the most economical one. The Express bus X96 runs between the Arrivals/Departures of Athens airport and the port of Piraeus, the ticket costs 5 Euro and the journey would take you 60-90 minutes depending on traffic. You can buy the ticket from the kiosk next to the bus stop, or directly from the driver. This bus departs every 20 minutes during the day (07:00 - 21:00) and every 35 minutes during the night (21:00 -07:00).
- TAXI: A taxi can take up to 4 passengers and it could cost anything between 30-45 Euro, depending on the traffic and the journey would take you around 35-60 minutes.
- - Limousine Service: The journey will take 20-35 minutes depending on the traffic and the following vehicles are available for this service:
-- Mercedes S class for up to 4 passengers at a cost of 90 Euro one way
-- Mercedes stretch limo for up to 6 passengers at a cost of 100 Euro one way
- MINIBUS: The journey will take 20-35 minutes depending on the traffic and the following vehicles are available for this service:
-- Mercedes Viano minibus for up to 6 passengers at a cost of 100 Euro one way
-- Mercedes Sprinter minibus for up to 8 passengers at a cost of 90 Euro one way
-- Mercedes Sprinter minibus for up to 16 passengers at a cost of 110 Euro one way
Shared cruises may require a minimum number of guests.
Price may vary depending on the cabin type, occupancy and cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.
per Person
€ 9450
Price may vary depending on the cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.
per Boat
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