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Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
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Cruise aboard our exclusively chartered traditional Greek caique
Sample traditional Greek food and dine at authentic waterside taverns
Swim and snorkel in the warm, azure waters of the Aegean
Evia, Greece’s hidden gem, invites you to unwind on a relaxed small-group cruise designed for those who cherish slow travel and authentic experiences. Over eight days, this tour package departs from Athens and explores the tranquil coves, fishing villages, and sun-kissed harbors of the Aegean. On board a historic wooden caique, days begin with a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters, followed by leisurely meals of freshly prepared Greek cuisine, either on deck or in welcoming waterside tavernas.
With a relaxed activity rating, this trip is especially suited to travelers looking for a stress-free getaway—think sunbathing, gentle snorkeling, and sipping sangria under the Mediterranean sky. The itinerary also includes time to stroll through quaint towns like Panagia and visit local markets.
The standout USP is the immersive onboard experience: the crew’s hospitality and the boat’s homey charm make it more than just a trip—it’s a floating introduction to Greek island culture, perfect for seasoned travelers seeking authentic moments and pure relaxation.
The vessel (a historic Caique) was small but lovely and handled well in some rough weather we encountered. The crew were great, friendly and very accommodating. The local lunches provided onboard were good and the amount of food provided was surprising due to the small galley but George (the chef) excelled. The Explore leader Thanos was brilliant and a walking encyclopedia. The detailed historic explanations of all the sites we visited were so informative and interesting. Where possible the Capt (sadly forgotten his name) would anchor in sheltered bays so we could go swimming in the crystal clear Aegean water. Sadly the marine life was minimal but the swims were enjoyed by all onboard. I would recommend the trip to anyone. My wife and I loved it. Sadly it was only a week. We would have hapily stayed longer.
Positives- we had a good group and good group leader. It was lovely sailing around Evia, and we stopped at some lovely places. The boat had a good-sized sun deck. The swimming was great. The Not-So-Goods- The only permanently shaded outdoor area (which you sometimes need) was at the front of the boat, which was limited by machinery and chains there. At best, you could fit 4 people there. Negatives - the cabins are tiny and awkward. Below deck, they are worse as they are even smaller and are darker. We were lucky to have one of the two cabins on deck as we could fresh air coming in through the open door. We would be given talks every day by our group leader. These generally went on way too long. We have found this with group leaders on other Explore holidays. Half an hour is more than enough. However, the talks could easily drift into an hour (even longer on other holidays). Group leaders need to realise that less is more (and we are on holiday!!). Otherwise, it just becomes a long monologue, where you feel that the group leader just loves the sound of his own voice. The group did not see the point of some of the trips out. On one, we were driven to a fairly run-down village, then walked back (after a couple of miles, a taxi came back and forth, picking some us up at a time). Some people in the group struggled with the walk (it was in the afternoon), so the group became very strung out. Unfortunately, our group leader was at the front and didn't account for those at the back who were so far behind that they, at one point, lost sight of the others. It was a fairly pointless excursion. We all would rather have just stayed on the beach for the afternoon. It's better to have no excursion than a pointless one.
Fantastic tour and boat captain . Beautiful sea and swimming, great historical and cultural knowledge and information and unusual and off the beaten track sights and visits . Hardly any tourists so very good local experience. Accommodation is an old and small converted cargo sailing vessel which looks beautiful, but cabins are very small, very hot in summer and loo/ bathroom is basic . If you want luxury this trip is not for you. If you love the clear blue sea and history and can ignore the basic accommodation it s fabulous.
Loved the boat, the tour leader Thanos was excellent and went above and beyond to enhance guest's experiences. Food was excellent, sunbathing on deck was excellent and swimming from the boat was excellent too. We have had a thoroughly enjoyable time.