If you’re craving a laidback getaway full of coastal vistas, this eight-day adventure aboard a catamaran might be calling your name. With an experienced skipper, sail between the lesser-known islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonnisos, seeing the Greek Islands from a new perspective. Enjoy the comfort of your private yacht, spending your days sailing and stand-up paddleboarding in the National Marine Park of Sporades, home to dolphins and monk seals. Spend your nights watching the sunset over calm waters and taking advantage of free time to seek out local tavernas for deliciously fresh cuisine and a glass of the local vino. Yiamas!
◆Skiathos – Swim stop at either Elia, Aselinos or Ligaries Beach
◆Skiathos – Stand Up Paddleboard
◆Skopelos Island – Free time in Neo Klima or Loutraki Beach and Village
◆Skopelos Island – Photo stop for Church of Agios Ioannis (from Mamma Mia film)
◆Sporades National Marine Park – swim and snorkel
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Alonissos – swim and snorkel
◆Alonissos – Visit Chora (main village of Alonissos)
◆Peristera Island - Stand Up Paddleboard
◆Peristera Island – swim and snorkel
◆Peristera Island – Meet volunteer team of Study and Protection of Monk Seal
◆Kyra Panagia – Stand up paddleboard
◆Kyra Panagia – swim and snorkel
◆Kyra Panagia - Hike to Monastery
◆Skopelos Island - Panormos Bay swim stop
◆Skopelos Island – Visit Skopelos town
◆Skiathos Island – Visit Skiathos town
At a glance
Duration
8 days
Route
Skiathos → Skiathos
Countries
Greece
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Food & Drink, Sailing & Marine
Group size
Max 10
Ages
15+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Greece
Showing Days 1-7
8-day itinerary
Day 1SkiathosKalimera! Welcome to Greece. Your adventure begins in Skiathos – a gorgeous island in the Aegean Sea and part of the Sporades archipelago. Best known for its beaches and nightlife, it’s recommended you arrive a couple of days early if you’d like to explore all the island has to offer. You’ll meet your small group and local skipper at 4.30 pm at Original Meltemi Brunch Cafe in the marina before boarding your private catamaran – your home for the next week. Tonight, perhaps have dinner at a local taverna, enjoying the local Greek hospitality and deliciously fresh food, getting to know your fellow travellers.
Skiathos
Kalimera! Welcome to Greece. Your adventure begins in Skiathos – a gorgeous island in the Aegean Sea and part of the Sporades archipelago. Best known for its beaches and nightlife, it’s recommended you arrive a couple of days early if you’d like to explore all the island has to offer. You’ll meet your small group and local skipper at 4.30 pm at Original Meltemi Brunch Cafe in the marina before boarding your private catamaran – your home for the next week. Tonight, perhaps have dinner at a local taverna, enjoying the local Greek hospitality and deliciously fresh food, getting to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2Skiathos - SkopelosEmbrace an early start this morning to explore the remote parts of the island in the north, like Elia, Aselinos and Ligaries Beach. Take stand-up paddleboards out into the clear waters and soak up the coastal landscape in the sunshine. Then, your skipper will take you back to land for a short exploration, followed by lunch on the boat. Sail to Skopelos Island, heading east into the more remote and seldom explored parts of the archipelago. Along the way, why not get an introduction to sailing from your skipper or relax on the catamaran forward net – often, there will be dolphins and seals swimming and playing around you as the marine park is just a few nautical miles away! Depending on the group’s desires, you might also stop in Neo Klima and Loutraki to explore. As you arrive in Skopelos, sail past the iconic church of Agios Ioannis, which was made famous by Mamma Mia, then spend the night rocking gently with the waves.
Skiathos
Embrace an early start this morning to explore the remote parts of the island in the north, like Elia, Aselinos and Ligaries Beach. Take stand-up paddleboards out into the clear waters and soak up the coastal landscape in the sunshine. Then, your skipper will take you back to land for a short exploration, followed by lunch on the boat. Sail to Skopelos Island, heading east into the more remote and seldom explored parts of the archipelago. Along the way, why not get an introduction to sailing from your skipper or relax on the catamaran forward net – often, there will be dolphins and seals swimming and playing around you as the marine park is just a few nautical miles away! Depending on the group’s desires, you might also stop in Neo Klima and Loutraki to explore. As you arrive in Skopelos, sail past the iconic church of Agios Ioannis, which was made famous by Mamma Mia, then spend the night rocking gently with the waves.
Day 3Skopelos - Alonissos - Peristera - Kyra Panagia - SkopelosOver the next few days, the National Marine Park of the Sporades will be at your doorstep. Take a refreshing morning swim off the side of the boat before breakfast, then cast east towards Alonissos, Peristera and the Kyra Panagia area. In Alonissos, life seems to slow down as you drop anchor. Swim in the blue waters and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Look for the elusive Mediterranean monk seal and the many dolphins that call this park home. Visit Alonissos Old Town and explore on foot or by taxi, seeking out the best hilltop views. Peristera Island, famous for its vibrant sea life and dunes, offers the perfect stand-up paddleboard opportunities. You can also go snorkelling or head out for a quiet dinghy ride with your skipper. In the evening, maybe head to the local Piano Bar, which offers live music during the summer, and grab dinner at one of the little tavernas above the local supermarket. This might just be some of the most mouthwatering Greek cuisine you’ll ever have! During your time here, your skipper will connect you with the local team of volunteers at Patitiri village who work for Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal. Here, you can learn about ongoing international marine research projects. Heading north beyond Patitiri, you’ll visit Kyra Panagia – a secluded island, far removed from the usual tourist routes. It’s the most remote destination that you can reach during a week-long journey from Skiathos. Glide in Planitis Bay – with no mobile signal, you have the rare opportunity to disconnect completely – and maybe go stand-up paddleboarding in the calm waters. This bay is inhabited only by a handful of monks and the occasional fisherman, making it an incredible spot to enjoy a night beneath a canopy of stars. You’ll then return south, maybe stopping by Kyra Panagia for lunch. Here, you can also climb the 100 steps to the monastery of Kyra Panagia. Then, head to Steni Vala in Alonissos – a quiet, picturesque spot where you’ll spend the night.
Skopelos
Over the next few days, the National Marine Park of the Sporades will be at your doorstep. Take a refreshing morning swim off the side of the boat before breakfast, then cast east towards Alonissos, Peristera and the Kyra Panagia area. In Alonissos, life seems to slow down as you drop anchor. Swim in the blue waters and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Look for the elusive Mediterranean monk seal and the many dolphins that call this park home. Visit Alonissos Old Town and explore on foot or by taxi, seeking out the best hilltop views. Peristera Island, famous for its vibrant sea life and dunes, offers the perfect stand-up paddleboard opportunities. You can also go snorkelling or head out for a quiet dinghy ride with your skipper. In the evening, maybe head to the local Piano Bar, which offers live music during the summer, and grab dinner at one of the little tavernas above the local supermarket. This might just be some of the most mouthwatering Greek cuisine you’ll ever have! During your time here, your skipper will connect you with the local team of volunteers at Patitiri village who work for Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal. Here, you can learn about ongoing international marine research projects. Heading north beyond Patitiri, you’ll visit Kyra Panagia – a secluded island, far removed from the usual tourist routes. It’s the most remote destination that you can reach during a week-long journey from Skiathos. Glide in Planitis Bay – with no mobile signal, you have the rare opportunity to disconnect completely – and maybe go stand-up paddleboarding in the calm waters. This bay is inhabited only by a handful of monks and the occasional fisherman, making it an incredible spot to enjoy a night beneath a canopy of stars. You’ll then return south, maybe stopping by Kyra Panagia for lunch. Here, you can also climb the 100 steps to the monastery of Kyra Panagia. Then, head to Steni Vala in Alonissos – a quiet, picturesque spot where you’ll spend the night.
Day 7Skopelos - SkiathosWake up with the sun this morning and sail to your final destination – the island of Skiathos. Along the way, stop in Panormos Bay on Skopelos Island. You might also have time to visit Koukounaries Beach, just a short sail from Skiathos town. Renowned as one of the most picturesque beaches in the area, it’s the perfect place to soak up the sun and savour your final moments by the sea with a glass of wine. You’ll arrive back in Skiathos port between 4 and 5 pm. Wander the winding streets of Skiathos town and end the day with a delicious local feast at a traditional Greek taverna, raising a glass to an incredible sailing adventure.
Skopelos
Wake up with the sun this morning and sail to your final destination – the island of Skiathos. Along the way, stop in Panormos Bay on Skopelos Island. You might also have time to visit Koukounaries Beach, just a short sail from Skiathos town. Renowned as one of the most picturesque beaches in the area, it’s the perfect place to soak up the sun and savour your final moments by the sea with a glass of wine. You’ll arrive back in Skiathos port between 4 and 5 pm. Wander the winding streets of Skiathos town and end the day with a delicious local feast at a traditional Greek taverna, raising a glass to an incredible sailing adventure.
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What's included
Included
✓Set sail on a comfortable catamaran yacht with your experienced skipper navigating the route and an onboard host who will prepare breakfast and lunch each day.
✓Feast on delicious traditional food at local tavernas during your free evenings on the islands – if there’s one thing that Greece is known for other than the sun and sand, it’s the fresh cuisine.
✓Sail past the iconic church of Agios Ioannis, made famous by Mamma Mia, during your ventures to the remote parts of the archipelago.
✓Observe the elusive Mediterranean monk seal and the many dolphins that call the National Marine Park of Sporades home – as you relax in the catamaran’s onboard net, the dolphins may be swimming beside you!
✓Swim, stand-up paddleboard and snorkel as you hop between lively port towns and remote islands, where only a handful of fisherman or monks wander.
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