Sailing Greece - Athens to Santorini
From AUD $4249
Small Group
Average
Rating
(19 reviews)
Sailing Greece - Athens to Santorini
15 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
There are truly no bad options when you're exploring Greece’s stunning islands aboard our all-new, state-of-the-art 56 ft yacht.
There are truly no bad options when you're exploring Greece’s stunning islands aboard our all-new, state-of-the-art 56 ft yacht. Walk around ancient archaeological sites or tavern-lined harbours, sit down at a traditional Greek restaurant to sample a myriad of flavourful cuisine and wine, or stroll along the streets of whitewashed towns. After all that your feet might need a rest, so prop ‘em up on Mykonos’ beautiful beaches or relax on deck.
Highlights
- Relax on white-sand beaches and swim in brilliant turquoise water
- Test your hand at sailing or just relax on the deck
- Wander through whitewashed villages
- Taste traditional Greek food and wine
- Hike to spectacular viewpoints
Trip Details
15 days
17m (57 ft.) sailing yacht.
Small Group
English
Athens, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Budget
River Cruising
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
Day 2: Athens/Northern Cyclades
While in the Cyclades, stroll through the markets of Syros, finding countless treasures and must-grab deals along the way. Visit the stone lion on Kea and make sure to stop in at a family-owned silver shop before watching the sunset. Kythnos offers a special treat of seeing the sunrise while soaking in local hot springs.
Another favourite among travellers is a stopover in Hydra. Take a local “taxi” (donkey ride) to see the sights of this charming island where there are no cars allowed. It's not hard to see why Hydra has inspired painters and writers the world over.
Gaze at the churches and temples of Aegina, immersing yourself in history. Wander through the local fish market to truly appreciate your meal at the tavern.
Day 3-6: Northern Cyclades
Possible Island stops include: Syros, Kea, Kythnos, Hydra, Aegina.
Day 7: Northern Cyclades/Mykonos
Day 8: Mykonos
Spend the day exploring Mykonos and meet back at 5pm for an important group meeting with your new Chief Experience Officer (CEO), skipper, and the other group members.
Day 9: Mykonos/Cyclades
While in the Southern Cyclades stroll through the "most elegant square in Greece" in Syros. Head out on an optional all-day adventure to discover the best Naxos has to offer: the Temple of Dimitra, a microbrewery, views of Mt Zeus, and a fresh meal at a local tavern.
Uncover the beauty of the Venetian ruins in Paros before going cave exploring in Antiparos. While on Ios relax on famous Manganari beach and don't forget to visit Homer's tomb. Walk and hike through the trails and paths of Sifnos before stopping at a local ceramic workshop.
No trip is complete without wandering around the breathtaking cliffside city of Hora, enjoy cocktails while the sun sets over the whitewashed buildings that scatter the landscape.
On arriving in Santorini, enjoy the white-washed village scenes of this volcanic, paradise island. Be sure to catch a spectacular sunset in the evening.
Day 10-13: Southern Cyclades
Day 14: Santorini
Day 15: Santorini
If you would like extra time in Santorini after your sailing journey is finished, we recommend booking extra time on the island.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
There are truly no bad options when you're exploring Greece’s stunning islands aboard our all-new, state-of-the-art 56 ft yacht.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 May 2026
Customer Reviews
10/01/2023
First week of sailing in Greece was very underwhelming. Our skipper was not engaged, and my share of the remaining amount in the kitty (22 euros) was not returned to me. The second week was much better. Marius was an incredible trip leader, and everything ran very smoothly. I enjoyed the second half of the trip but the first half was not so great, hence my rating.
09/03/2023
Thinks worked well.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/01/2023
First week of sailing in Greece was very underwhelming. Our skipper was not engaged, and my share of the remaining amount in the kitty (22 euros) was not returned to me. The second week was much better. Marius was an incredible trip leader, and everything ran very smoothly. I enjoyed the second half of the trip but the first half was not so great, hence my rating.
09/03/2023
Thinks worked well.
07/23/2023
Overall excellent time away on the trip. The skipper/CEO - Marek - was exceptional!
07/02/2023
Had a wonderful time sailing the islands and I really love the pace that was set for each day
06/25/2023
GA doesn't make it clear that a two week trip is in actuality two one week trips linked together and that you have to change crew, skipper and boat in between. Also, necessary information about meeting points in between is not supplied.
06/18/2023
I have done multiple G tours and have found them to be what I want. Small groups. Reasonably priced.
08/14/2023
Had such a great time. Met some amazing people and the whole experience was fantastic due to Adam being so friendly, informative and quick thinking when things didn't necessarily go as smoothly as they could have gone.
07/31/2023
Great experience, amazing variety and fun holiday
07/03/2023
G Adventures delivered on what was promised and we had a great time. Also, we met a lot of repeat G Adventures customers who all had good reviews.
06/26/2023
The 2 week sailing trip was absolutely amazing. It was such a different experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it
06/19/2023
Had an amazing time from start to finish
06/05/2023
It was my 4th time travelling with G Adventures. Every single trip was fun, well organized and had great CEOs.
09/25/2023
Great variety of islands visited and sailing experiences encountered.
09/01/2023
Love sailing in beautiful water
09/01/2023
A trip of a lifetime. Max was such a great skipper. He explained everything we asked him about sailing and about the Islands. He was very safety conscious and made me feel comfortable about sailing. Even though I have sailed a little before with friends he actually explained the how and why things are done the way they are. Cannot wait until our next trip with G to Turkey. Hopefully our experience there will be just as amazing.
08/25/2023
it's very organized with knowledgeable and friendly CEO?s. They go out of their way to ensure you're comfortable and happy. The trips and thorough and extremely exciting. I love G Adventures!
08/17/2023
The sailing is fantastic! Particularly during the first week of the trip with Nick, we had many incredible swim stops that showed the beauty of the Greek islands and we got many chances to really experience sailing.
08/17/2023
We all had such a great time learning about sailing by actually sailing and helping out when we could. Nick was great about letting everyone do as much as they wanted to within reason. He knew how to delegate when needed and made everyone feel like they were making a contribution. Anyone who hasn't done a lot of sailing and would like to learn more in a fun way should take this tour.
07/07/2023
it was everything that I expected and would do it again.
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