Saronic Islands Sailing Cabin Charter from Athens: A 7-Day Cruise to Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Agistri

The cruise departs from Athens and moves through the Saronic Gulf, the stretch of sea closest to the capital, covering a circuit of islands and coastal towns before returning to the same marina at the end of the week.

Distances between stops are generally short, in sheltered waters that suit both first time sailors and more experienced travelers, leaving plenty of time each day for swimming and time ashore rather than long passages.

The islands themselves vary considerably over a short distance, from Aegina's pine covered hills and ancient ruins to Hydra's bare, rocky profile rising steeply from a harbor with no roads, and the greener, more wooded landscapes of Poros and Agistri.

Each stop carries its own character, with Aegina's Temple of Aphaia, Hydra's car free streets and stone mansions, Poros's clock tower above the harbor, and the ancient theatre at Epidavros, regarded as one of the best preserved in Greece. Evenings generally move between quiet coastal towns and livelier harbors, with traditional tavernas a constant throughout the week.

Days tend to follow a similar pattern, a swim stop or two during the morning sail, lunch either at anchor or ashore, and an arrival that leaves time to explore before dinner, with the rhythm shifting gently between quieter islands and busier harbor towns as the week progresses.