Greece: Sail & Swim

Hope you’ve packed your best swimmers, we’re about to splash our way around the Saronic Greek Islands. Meet your new crew in Athens and jump aboard your home for the next 7 days.  First up, Aegina calls. Get all the island info during an orientation walk with our in-the-know Trip Leader. After, a visit to the Temple of Apollo during your free time is a must. This place has been standing longer than the Parthenon in Athens.  Dinner’s on you lot this eve. Go all out on a meze board or do as the locals do and hunt down some fish. For dessert, get some of that famous Aegina pistachio butter. And later: bar hop between seafront tavernas. Yamas!   

Another day for some sailing fun in the summer sun! Poros is on the horizon. Charming port. Buzzing nightlife. Dreamy view... But first, let’s grab each other’s hands, and dive headfirst into a swim spot some of the locals don’t know about.  Grab your towel to dry off for our orientation walk. Our Trip Leader’s doing what they do best: leading the way with a head full of facts. Stroll to the clock tower. Soak up the fun vibes in Love Bay. Sunbathe on golden beaches. Then? You've got an optional cooking class to get stuck into. Fingers crossed you get to smash some plates at the end of it.  Tonight: stomp to a taverna as a group for some food, laughs and good times. You might not have the Mamma Mia boots, but we see that Donna Sheridan spirit. 

Feeling delicate from last night’s ABBA sesh? A splash in the sea will sort you out. Our included lunch will help too.  Onwards to Ermioni! It’s a little more boujee... Massive mansions. Seaside vibes. Cute villages. Get your bearings of this beautiful island during an orientation walk with our Trip Leader. Then, you’re free to do whatever you want. Wander the harbour. Dive into the water. Spend hours sharing stories and travel dreams with your trip mates over fresh fish and fried saganaki. Later: rock back up onto the boat to catch some zeds. We’re out of here in the morning.

Stuff your bellies with fruit and cheese, we’ve got a swim stop to make. Splashing in the sea around Greece never gets old and those floaties have to be put to good use.  Whilst you drip dry, we’ll sail to Spetses. The Jewel of the Saronic Gulf. And boy, does this island sparkle. An orientation walk with our Trip Leader will tick off the hot spots.  Then, the rest is up to you. Hungry for history? Visit Bouboulina Museum – dedicated to the life of famous Greek heroine Laskarina Bouboulina. Up for partying? We’ll see you at the bar. Relaxing more your thing? Swing your legs over the side of the old harbour and take it all in.

This morning, dive, bomb or belly flop into the sea. Then: stuff your face with Greek goodness at lunch. After: onwards to the time machine.  When you step foot on the next Greek island, it’ll feel like we’ve rolled back the clock. Cars? Zero. An orientation walk will lead us through cobblestone alleyways, along the port and across the main town. Later, you’re free to do you. Float in the glittering waters with your new faves. Grab dinner in a fancy taverna. Catch sunset at a cliffside bar. What’s that feeling blooming in your chest? Could it be peak happiness? 

Waking up to chill in the sun-drenched Saronic Gulf is pure paradise, in our opinion. We’ll stop for our obligatory swim spot (when in Greece), and after lunch, we’ll hit Methana with all we’ve got.  Get your bearings with an orientation of this picture-perfect peninsula. Then, it’s your day, your way. Jump straight back into the water with your shipmates. See who lives under the sea with some snorkelling (the boat’s got everything you need). Or eat your way around the main town.  Tonight, gather together for dinner and relax into the small hours with a cocktail (or two) in hand.   

It’s our last full day! Don’t cry though, we’ve got the entire day to give this adventure the send off it deserves. First up: one final swim stop at Agistri. Flawless beaches. Crystal waters. Lush greenery.  Then, onwards to Athens. The birthplace of democracy. A museum of the ancient world. A city that thrives. Go explore. Mingle with the locals. Scoff the awesome local eats. Need your fill of Greek mythology? An optional walking tour will tell all. Hit the Roman Agora, Temple of Zeus, Syntagma Square and mighty Acropolis Hill. Your tour guide could be a descendent of Athena herself with the amount of details they share.  Tonight: gather everyone together for dinner. The foodie places in this city are filled with local delicacies you’ll crave on that flight home. 

Okay, nobody panic. It’s the very last day. Not ready for it to be over? We’ve got our Greek Islands: Sunsets & Sea Breeze trip departing today!  Or keep the good times rolling in Athens with our post (or pre) trip activity option! Think: a guided stroll around the Acropolis with a local expert. It’s available to book via ‘Your Topdeck Experience’ in the app when you book your chosen trip. You can enjoy this activity before your trip begins, too.