Greek Cruise and Island Walking

A very enjoyable week sailing on and swimming in the Aegean Sea, walking on unspoilt Evia and enjoying the delights of dining al fresco. The accommodation on the boat was exactly as described and perfectly adequate. It was nice that the group was small as it would have been very cosy otherwise. We were served breakfast and excellent lunches on the boat and introduced to lots of lovely local dishes in the evening by our tour leader Thanos (who seemed to know everyone on the island!). Mornings were spent walking on the island of Evia with afternoons free for swimming, relaxing or exploring or sailing to the next destination. The pace was fairly relaxed with plenty of downtime. Perfect for a last minute getaway in the sun.

Great trip exploring the authentic Greece . Great tour leader Thanos who makes everything special , goes way and above to make the trip unique with his local knowledge and Restaurant/Food recommendations . The local food was exceptional . Great to sail to different local villages and meet very friendly local people and sip coffee and beers and watch the world go by . And not forgetting the swims and walks . Definitely recommend . The beds are quite short and cabins tight but we were aware of that before we booked , it doesn't take away from the overall experience

Fabulous week aboard the MS Isidorus. Swimming in crystal clear water and visiting lovely Greek villages. The Explore guide was excellent and conveyed his enthusiasm for Greek history, culture and food. Evia in June was beautiful- the gorge walk was a highlight- not at all crowded and much better value than the more well known islands.

My first time on a Ciaque, a very compact and unique experience, sleeping on deck turned out to be a highlight. The walking and swimming were excellent and the crew went out of their way to make sure we could do both. The food on board was exceptional and George, is a marvellous cook given the size of the galley. My only concern was there was no warning as to the rough weather we encountered, a heads up would have meant I could have taken some motion sickness prevention, as one day it was rough!! Last point, don't take too much stuff as living conditions are cramped, so changing clothes can be a bit of a challenge. All in all a great holiday and taste of Greece.

With the number of people on the boat the conditions were very cramped. If sharing a room it is hard work in that space plus the badly smelling toilet situation. The team worked hard to accommodate the changing weather. People found it difficult to ask questions or get clear answers on the daily itinerary- always told to read the blackboard. First two days road walking in full sun. Improved after that. Food excellent as was the guides local knowledge and historic information. Heads up on rough crossing on last day would have give people chance to take sea sick tablets. Lot of sea sickness that could have been avoided. Great people, swims off the boat and of course the beauty of Greece.