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.
One way yacht trip - Saronic Gulf to Ionian sea on Alexandros SY
- Greece, Ionian Islands, Corinthian and Saronic Gulf
- 7 days cruise
- 6 reviews
- 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.
€
685
- 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.
€
5950
From
€
685
per Person
or € 5950 entire boat
Your sailing trip
A unique cruise, sailing in three amazing and different areas where you will experience the atmosphere full of history and the incomparable nature of Greece.
We start this tour at Athens and there are not enough words to describe it...
We will begin the crossing of the Gulf of Corinth and its canal, impressive! 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, leaving our imagination through the centuries, we are at the center of the magical places!
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!
One thing that makes the western side of Greece different is the lush vegetation, which consists mostly of olive groves, vineyards, a variety of fruit trees but also pine and cypress forests. And all that, thanks to the high rainfall that this area receives in the winter, between November and March.
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 by yacht, 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
Day
1
Athens
Day
2
Aegina
Day
3
Galaxidi - Vathi
Day
4
Trizonia
Day
5
Ithaka
Day
6
Meganisi
Day
7
Lefkada
Cruise price details
Price per person
€ 685
Accomodation on selected shared cabin, check out single use and details
Entire yacht price
€ 5950
Book the entire yacht for a private trip
Yacht -
Yacht
Model
Length
0 m
Accommodations
Max guests
Bathrooms
Private Bathrooms
No
Crew
Chef on board
Yes
Cabins
Cruise activities and tips
Travel activities
Cuisine on board
During your cruise you will enjoy the beauty of the Greek Islands, but you will also taste some of the nicest homemade dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine...many of our guests call our crewed yacht charters ‘gourmet cruises’!!! It is a fusion of dishes from the Mediterranean countries, always using fresh organic products and of course our homemade extra virgin olive oil. It is served tapas style with a variety of appetizers, salads and main dishes in the middle of the table, so everyone can help themselves to whatever they like. Lunch is accompanied by a carefully chosen local wine or a cold beer. Below you will get an idea of Alicia’s recipes, but please keep in mind that there is not a set menu and the dishes you will have on a specific cruise depend on the month of the year and the sailing area, as they are made with local seasonal products. From the nice aromas coming out of the galley in the afternoon everyone onboard is trying to guess what the meal will be, but it’s not until lunchtime that we find out! Alicia is the chef/hostess onboard our yacht Velos, but her recipes are also prepared by the chef/hostess on our smaller yacht Alexandros, as she is trained by Alicia. If you have any food allergies or intolerances it is not a problem, but it will be great if you could let us know in advance so we can 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 desert).
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 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.
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
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
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
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