Saturday – Preparation and Kick-off:
The aim of the first day is to “know each other” and “organize things”.
Although you will have in advance the list and contact details of the crew you will share the boat with, this first day meeting will make you team and help you spend smoothly the week.
It is highly suggested to contact others before embarkation in order make a first provision list and orderonline before embarkation. Alternatively, you can make provisions on Saturday afternoon or even on Monday at the port of the first day destination.
Daily Schedule
- Meet-up from 3:00 PM at base. Short briefing, crew meeting, order provisions if not made in advance.
- Embark your boat and receive the first briefing from the skipper about life on board.
- Familiarization with the boat, personal belongings arrangement, provisions delivery.
- Enjoy a welcome drink at 7:30 PM in a local bar nearby the marina with sunset view, followed by a tour briefing.
Sunday – Departure Day – Destination Poros island:
Poros is a pair of two smaller islands in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf, 28 nautical miles away from Alimos marina. It is separated from the main land by a 200 m wide sea channel, with the town of Galatas on Peloponnese across the strait. It is a popular weekend destination for Athenian travelers.
Poros consists of two islands: Sphaeria, the southern part, which is of volcanic origin, where today’s city is located and Kalavria (meaning “gentle breeze”), the northern and largest part with reach vegetation.
A bridge connects the two islands over a narrow strait.
Main sights
- Poros clock tower
- The Holy Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
- Archaeological Museum of Poros
Daily Schedule
- Departure from Alimos marina at 09:30 AM.
- Swimming stop at Agia Marina (Aigina island) at around 11:30 AM.
- Start sailing to Poros at around 14:00 PM.
- Arrive in Poros between 16:00 PM – 17:00 PM.
- Free time until 20:30 PM, evening meet-up at a local taverna for dinner.
Suggested Activities
- Rent a scooter, bike, or quad to explore the village.
- Visit the Clock Tower for panoramic views and sunset photos
- Indulge in various ice creams and sweets available in local stores.
Monday – Destination Hydra island
Hydra island is at 12 nautical miles distance from Poros, is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strip of water.
There is one main town, known simply as "Hydra port". It consists of a crescent-shaped harbor, around which is centered a strand of restaurants, shops, markets, and galleries that cater to tourists and locals.
Steep stone streets lead up and outward from the harbor area. Other small villages or hamlets on the island include Mandraki, Kamini, Vlychos, Palamidas, Episkopi, and Molos.
Rubbish trucks are the only motor vehicles on the island, since by law, cars and motorcycles are not allowed. Horses, mules, donkeys, and water taxis provide public transportation.
The inhabited area, however, is so compact that most people walk everywhere. Hydra benefits from numerous bays and natural harbors, and has a strong maritime culture.
In 2007, a National Geographic Traveler panel of 522 experts rated Hydra the highest of any Greek island (11th out of 111 islands worldwide), as a unique destination preserving its “integrity of place¨
Main sights
- Museum of hydra
- National Historical Museum
- Andreas Miaoulis monument
- Profitis Ilias Monastery
Daily Schedule
- Depart for Hydra at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival at 10:00 AM and wait for mooring.
- Meet at the cave bar at 15:00 PM for free shots, swimming and rock diving.
- Free time for the rest of the day.
Suggested Activities
- Take a donkey ride.
- Join a guided historical tour of the village for 30 euro per person.
- Go hiking and explore the 300-years-old alleys.
Tuesday – Destination Ermioni
The port town Ermioni is situated in the southeastern part of Argolis area and faces the islands of Hydra and Dokos.
The place has been continuously inhabited, at least since the times of Homer.
Nowadays is a relaxing tourist destination with many tavernas and restaurants to enjoy deliciouls seafoods and other local dishes.
Daily Schedule
- Departure from Hydra at 9:00 AM.
- Swim at the secluded islet Dokos, lunch on board.
- Explore the nearby beach with its charming chapel and friendly donkeys.
- Arrive in Ermioni for the evening.
Suggested Activities
- Take a donkey ride.
- Join a guided historical tour of the village for 30 euro per person.
- Go hiking and explore the 300-years-old alleys.
Wednesday – Destination Aegina island, Perdika harbor
Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, 18 nautical miles from Alimos marina.
Tradition derives the name from Aegina, the mother of the mythological hero Aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king.
Perdika is a picturesque fishing port and touristic attraction at the south west coast of the island. The nearby islet of Moni is an uninhabitable natural park where deer, kri- kri wild goats, falcons, squirrels and peacocks live in the pine forest of the island. There is a beach bar on the main beach , visitors can hike around the forest or to the top of the mountain where an old German lookout post standing there since World War II.
Daily schedule
- Departure from Ermioni to Perika at 09:00 am. Arrival at around 13:00 pm.
- Swim at the nearby beach.
- Free time until 20:30 PM, evening meet-up for dinner at a local taverna.
Suggested Activities
- Rent a scooter, bike, or quad to explore the island, visit old monasteries, the temple of Amphea, local beaches and tavernas..
- Take the sea bus to visit the island of Moni. Time to reach 10 minutes.
- Party at the old-school local disco with a DJ playing your favorite tunes!
Thursday – Day on anchor at Klima bay, Aegina.
Klima, located at the south coast of Aegina, is a protected bay and a popular anchorage to spend a night.
Relaxing, spending some time doing nothing (!) at the nature is the purpose of visiting the place.
Daily Schedule
- Stock up on supplies for the day and cook dinner.
- Departure at 11:00 pm for Klima bay, arrival at noon.
- Swimming, snorkeling, lunch on board, relaxing afternoon at sea, dinner on board under the
night sky, enjoy the star view.
