Sailing holiday in the Aegean Sea
| country: | Greece |
| location: | Aegean Sea |
| departures: | This yacht can be hired between May and October and the itinerary adapted to suit your interests and requirements |
| price: | From €560 (7 days) excluding flights, for groups of 6 guests. 7 days of sailing |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Isolated beaches, an ancient civilization, uninhabited islands, unrivalled nightlife... there is an island for everyone!
Taking as our base the island of Syros, the beautiful capital of the Cyclades, Tahita and her crew look forward to accompanying you on an unforgettable journey.
Tahita can accommodate 10 people in its 4 double cabins and skipper cabin. There are 2 toilets/showers and a stern shower on the diving platform. In order to maximise space and comfort for our guests, we take up to 6 people each time, while keeping the cost at a minimum.
Price includes skipper, deck hand/crew, light cook, breakfast, water supplies, port fees, snorkelling equipment, outboard and tender. We can recommend an itinerary based on your particular requirements and the places you wish to visit.
Taking as our base the island of Syros, the beautiful capital of the Cyclades, Tahita and her crew look forward to accompanying you on an unforgettable journey.
Tahita can accommodate 10 people in its 4 double cabins and skipper cabin. There are 2 toilets/showers and a stern shower on the diving platform. In order to maximise space and comfort for our guests, we take up to 6 people each time, while keeping the cost at a minimum.
Price includes skipper, deck hand/crew, light cook, breakfast, water supplies, port fees, snorkelling equipment, outboard and tender. We can recommend an itinerary based on your particular requirements and the places you wish to visit.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Meeting in our base, the main port of Syros, Ermoupoli. Briefing and arrangement of provisions. Then we depart for Rinia, once a thriving ancient port, now a deserted island opposite the island of Mykonos - and according to myth the birth place of Apollo. Stop for a swim in the crystal-clear waters in one of the coves of Rinia. We sail to Myconos marina where we'll spend the night and you can sample the famed nightlife. |
| Day 2: | In the morning you can visit the famous ancient port of Delos. Then we sail to Paros island where we stop for an invigorating mud bath and a refreshing swim. We spend the night in the little fishing port of Piso Livadi where you can taste the local fish delicacies of Antonis. |
| Day 3: | Our first stop in the small Cyclades is the wild and largely inaccessible island of Iraklia. Here you'll experience the original life of the islanders and be able to follow the trek to the south side of the island and explore the ancient cave. |
| Day 4: | Next, we'll sail to the tiny deserted island of Keros, known since about prehistoric times when it was inhabited. Here we will stop for a swim, a chance to snorkel and a barbeque. In the evening we'll sail to the pirate island of Amorgos, the famous setting for legendary film director Luc Besson's "Big Blue". |
| Day 5: | In the morning we'll sail to the stunning bay of Nikouria where we'll stop for a swim and lunch. Then, back to the port of Amorgos, Aigiali. Here you can try the steep climb up to the monastery of Hozoviotissa. This fantastic ancient building occupies a spectacular site on a cliff, suspended between the sky and the sea below. Then, why not trek along the ancient paths which lead up to the village of Tholaria. When you're there, your reward is to taste Mrs Maria's home cooking while you listen to the local elders playing the violin and the lauto. |
| Day 6: | Now it's time to sail to Manganari beach in the remote south side of Ios island. You'll have the opportunity to night dive through the phosphorescent plankton of the bay. Relax and enjoy the local fresh fish. |
| Day 7: | And lastly, we'll sail and finish the trip under the cliff of Oia, Santorini - famous for being one of the most amazing spots in the world to watch the sunset! Donkeys will be used to climb up the hill in case you don't feel up to the never-ending steps to the village! |
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our base has become the island of Syros where most of the maintenance work is carried out. We employ locals for all the jobs concerning the boat. We buy materials for the maintenance of the boat from local shops.
We encourage guests to visit and try the local cuisine and purchase local goods wherever we go in order to get a taste of the local culture and also support the local community.  We try to minimise the impact of our boat on the marine environment by using the motor as little as possible, mainly just to enter and leave the port. When mooring we avoid throwing the anchor on meadows of sea grass. We always use permanent moorings when provided. When Tahita, our sailing boat, is not chartered, we sail around cleaning beaches, recycling or giving a helping hand to researchers and organisations in their efforts to collect data in order to study and protect the environment and wild life. We’ve allowed space in the sailing boat to store waste plastics especially bottles. As there is no drinking water available in the Greek islands, there is a huge consumption of bottled water. We store all the plastic in the capital of Syros, Ermoupolis and we take it back to Athens at the end of the season for recycling. We organise visits at the two national marine parks in Greece, in Zakynthos and Alonisos, where the two most important organisations for the protection of the loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus are based. Our guests are briefed on their work and how they can support them. |
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