There will be 6 days (Sunday - Friday) of sailing OR motoring in total. This is a sailing trip tailored for travellers who would like to have holidays on a yacht hiking to unique places and relaxed. Please be informed that comfort is limited on board.
As an experienced skipper, ALT TRAVEL LTD will take care to not take any risks on sailing days so the final itinerary and sailing or motoring conditions depends on wind force and direction. They will also be spending time in each port discovering the island by scooter, on foot, or enjoying a nearby beach.
Itinerary
- Aegina, Ancient Epidavros, Poros, Vathi Methana, and Agistri
This is an itinerary that balances sailing, exploration, and hiking.
Day 1: Arrival day
The trip starts with your embarkation on board on Saturday evening after 6 p.m. You will meet your fellow travellers, and you will have a briefing about safety, etc.
Day 2: Athens - Aegina
- Sailing: Depart from Athens (Alimos or Kallithea Marina).
- Exploring: Visit Aphaia Temple for stunning views, stroll through Aegina town, and taste famous Aegina pistachios.
- Hiking: Light hike to Mount Oros (531m) for panoramic island views.
- Anchorage: Agia Marina or Perdika for a quiet overnight stay.
Day 3: Aegina - Ancient Epidavros
- Sailing: 3 hours sail with stopover for swimming and light lunch.
Ancient Epidavros
- Exploring: Visit the Ancient Theater of Epidavros, one of Greece’s most iconic archaeological sites.
- Hiking: Walk to Kastraki Hill for views of the Saronic Gulf.
- Anchorage: Small port of Ancient Epidavros.
Day 4: Ancient Epidavros - Poros
- Sailing: Head south to Poros, passing the scenic coastline with a stop over for swimming and light lunch.
- Exploring: Visit the Clock Tower and Poseidon Temple ruins.
- Hiking: Trek through Lemon Forest (Lemonodasos), a fragrant walk with beautiful landscapes.
- Anchorage: Poros town.
Day 5: Poros - Vathi (Methana Peninsula)
Sailing: 3 hours trip to Vathi, a charming fishing village on Methana peninsula with a stopover at Pafsanias thermal spring, where you can have a 20-minute free bath.
- Exploring: Discover Methana’s volcanic landscapes.
- Hiking: Hike to the Methana Volcano (1.5-2 hours, moderate difficulty) for an otherworldly experience.
- Anchorage: Vathi Port.
Day 6: Vathi (Methana) - Agistri
- Sailing: Head to Agistri, a lush green island with turquoise waters.
- Exploring: Swim and relax in local beaches with turquoise waters.
- Hiking: Trek from Skala to Aponisos, a scenic coastal path.
- Anchorage: Megalochori or Skala Port.
Day 7: Agistri - Athens
- Sailing: Return to Athens with a final swim stop at Moni Island (uninhabited, great for snorkeling).
- Arrival in Athens around 6pm and enjoy a dinner at a nearby local tavern.
Day 8