An example week · Saronic Gulf · 7 days · Round trip from Athens
Saronic Gulf Sailing Trip from Athens
Epidaurus, Poros, Hydra and Aegina on your own private yacht, with all the time in the world. Short sails and calm water most days. This is an example week. Yours starts from it and follows your group.
Duration
7 days
Start & finish
Athens
Sailing level
Perfect for first-timers
Price
On request
Why the Saronic Gulf
History, islands and easy sailing, one hour from Athens
The Saronic is where I grew up. Short distances and protected water make it the calmest way to try a sailing holiday, and every stop has something different: an ancient theatre, a harbour town you walk in minutes, and the island of pistachios.
You don't need any sailing experience. I match you with the right yacht and skipper, and we shape the days around how you like to travel: slow mornings, long swims, or a bit of everything.
The route · 5 waypoints · ~110 nm
Your route, stop by stop
Five waypoints across seven days, so there's always time to slow down. Fall in love with a place? Stay another night. The route follows you, not the other way round.
STOP 01
Athens → Ancient Epidaurus
Board in Athens and sail along the coast to the quiet harbour of Ancient Epidaurus.
The ancient theatre and its famous acoustics · Snorkel over the sunken city · Fresh fish at a seaside taverna
STOP 02
Epidaurus → Poros
Cross the gulf westward and slip through the narrow channel into Poros town.
Sunset from the Clock Tower · The old harbour and its narrow lanes · Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
STOP 03
Poros → Hydra
A morning's sail along the Peloponnese coast to the car-free island of stone mansions. We arrive by boat, the way Hydra was meant to be seen.
The harbour front at sunset · Donkeys, not cars · A quiet night at anchor in Mandraki or Dokos
STOP 04
Hydra → Aegina
The longest leg of the week, north past the Methana peninsula to Aegina, the island where I grew up.
Temple of Aphaia · Swim at Moni island · Aegina's famous pistachios
STOP 05
Aegina → Athens
A direct sail across the central Saronic Gulf, back to Athens.
A last swim at anchor · Past the Aegina lighthouse · An easy final leg
Want more? Add a stop
Alternatives we can add along the way, if you feel like it.
+ Optional
Agistri & Moni
Pine forests, quiet coves and some of the clearest water in the gulf.
+ Optional
Perdika
A small fishing village on Aegina, loved for its seafood tavernas.
More than a boat
I take care of everything, A to Z
I'm not a yacht owner or a booking platform. I plan your whole trip personally and coordinate everyone on the ground, so you just show up and enjoy it.
01
The right yacht
Sailboat, catamaran or motor yacht, chosen for your group and budget.
02
Skipper & route
A trusted local skipper and a route built on season, weather and your pace.
03
Provisioning
Food and drinks on board before you arrive, dietary needs included.
04
Transfers
From the airport or your hotel to the marina, and back again.
05
Activities & local tips
Diving, SUP, hikes, and the tavernas only locals know.
06
A clear estimate
An indicative price that depends on the boat, the season and what you want included. You see it before you commit.
How it works
Personal from the very first conversation
No booking engine, no templates. Before I plan anything, we talk it through by email, so the trip is really yours.
You reach out
Send the short form or an email with your dates and who's coming.
We talk it through by email
You tell me what you dream of, how you like to travel and what matters most to your group.
I design your trip
Yacht options, a route built around you and an indicative estimate.
You confirm, I handle the rest
I coordinate the yacht, skipper, transfers and extras, and stay with you during the trip.
Saronic Sailing Gallery
The Saronic in pictures
What guests say
More like a friend than a travel agency
“It was our first time sailing in Greece and we were a bit lost in the beginning. Vaggelis really listened to what we wanted and helped us plan a route that felt perfect for us. The boat, the little villages, the food, everything felt easy and personal.”
Katerina Liapi
“Excellent service from start to finish. Vaggelis took care of all the details and helped us organize a wonderful sailing trip in the Cyclades. Great communication and very professional.”
Ilias Marinis · Greece
FAQ
Good to know
How much does this trip cost?
There is no fixed price. It depends on the yacht, the season, the size of your group and what you want included, such as skipper, provisioning or transfers. Tell me your plans and I send you an indicative estimate before you commit to anything.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Saronic Gulf has calm water, short distances and safe anchorages, ideal for a first sailing holiday. A skipper takes care of the sailing.
Can I change the route or add stops?
Of course. The stops are a suggestion, not a schedule. Stay longer where you love it, skip what you don't, adapt to the weather, or shorten it to 4 days if you're short on time.
Can children join?
Yes. The short legs and sheltered bays make the Saronic one of the most family-friendly sailing areas in Greece.
Ready to set sail?
Let's plan your Saronic sailing trip together
Tell me your dates and who's coming, and we'll shape the trip together by email. Personal, and with no obligation to book.