Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens to Evia
You'll meet at Athens International Airport at 6pm and take a bus to either Rafina or Marathon port. From there, catch a ferry across to Evia, then ride a short taxi or minibus to Karystos where you'll board the MV Isidoros II. After meeting the crew and having a welcome drink, you'll settle into your cabin for the night.
Included Activities
- Welcome aboard MV Isidoros II with welcome drink
- Meeting with boat crew
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens by metro if arriving earlier in the day
- Use airport luggage storage facilities
Landmarks/POIs Athens International Airport Port of Rafina Port of Marathon - Day 2
Petali Archipelago
The boat sails toward the Petali Archipelago, seven private islands that once hosted the Greek Royal family and now attract shipping magnates. You'll have chances to swim from the boat before heading to Marmari, a traditional fishing village with local tavernas and shops lining the waterfront. Dinner is at a waterfront taverna this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fresh bread, cheese, ham, eggs, cereals, Greek yogurt, honey, marmalade, and fruit with orange juice, coffee, or tea), Lunch (Freshly prepared hot meal such as oven-baked fish with seasonal salads, traditional appetisers, and fresh fruit), Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront taverna featuring authentic Greek cuisine including barbecued seafood and meats with traditional vegetable dishes)
Included Activities
- Sailing to Petali Archipelago
- Swimming from the boat
- Visit to Marmari fishing village
Landmarks/POIs Petali Archipelago Marmari - Day 3
Kampos to Marmari Walk
You'll transfer to Kampos village and walk around the Lycorema headland through agricultural land and vineyards to reach Marmari. After checking out the traditional fishing village with its waterfront tavernas and cafes, the boat sails around the headland in the afternoon, heading back to Karystos.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fresh bread, cheese, ham, eggs, cereals, Greek yogurt, honey, marmalade, and fruit with orange juice, coffee, or tea), Lunch (Freshly prepared hot meal such as oven-baked fish with seasonal salads, traditional appetisers, and fresh fruit), Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront taverna featuring authentic Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kampos
- Guided walk around Lycorema headland to Marmari
- Exploration of Marmari fishing village
- Sail to Karystos
Landmarks/POIs Kampos Lycorema headland Marmari Karystos - Day 4
Panagia Village Walk
This morning you explore Panagia fishing village on foot. Later, you'll drive up country lanes to Zarakes, then visit the mountain village of Argyro with its red-roofed houses before descending to the coastal hamlet of Agios Dimitrios. You'll walk back along the coastal road to Panagia, and by evening the boat cruises to Eretria, one of ancient Greece's most famous cities and where the alphabet was born.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fresh bread, cheese, ham, eggs, cereals, Greek yogurt, honey, marmalade, and fruit with orange juice, coffee, or tea), Lunch (Freshly prepared hot meal such as oven-baked fish with seasonal salads, traditional appetisers, and fresh fruit), Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront taverna featuring authentic Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Drive to Zarakes village
- Visit Argyro village
- Guided walk through Agios Dimitrios to Panagia
- Cruise to Eretria
Optional Activities
- Eretria Museum entrance - €2.00 per person
Landmarks/POIs Panagia Zarakes Argyro Agios Dimitrios Eretria - Day 5
Styra Valley Walk
You'll transfer to the rolling hills above a small summer resort near the prehistoric Dragon Houses. From there, walk down ancient paths through olive groves to the Valley of Styra and back to the harbor. As the sun sets, the boat cruises to Marmari.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fresh bread, cheese, ham, eggs, cereals, Greek yogurt, honey, marmalade, and fruit with orange juice, coffee, or tea), Lunch (Freshly prepared hot meal such as oven-baked fish with seasonal salads, traditional appetisers, and fresh fruit), Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront taverna featuring authentic Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Dragon Houses area
- Guided walk through olive groves to Valley of Styra
- Sunset cruise to Marmari
Optional Activities
- Styra village (by taxi) - €10.00 per person
Landmarks/POIs Dragon Houses Valley of Styra Marmari - Day 6
Mount Ohi Gorge Walk
After an hour by taxi, you'll reach the secluded Agios Dimitrios on Mount Ohi. Then comes a walk along an ancient trail through a dramatic gorge with limestone cliffs, aromatic plants, and colorful wildflowers alongside a river. You'll reach an isolated beach on the east coast with views of the Aegean Sea before driving back to the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fresh bread, cheese, ham, eggs, cereals, Greek yogurt, honey, marmalade, and fruit with orange juice, coffee, or tea), Lunch (Freshly prepared hot meal such as oven-baked fish with seasonal salads, traditional appetisers, and fresh fruit), Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront taverna featuring authentic Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer to Agios Dimitrios
- Guided gorge walk on ancient trail
- Beach exploration at gorge terminus
- Taxi transfer back to boat
Landmarks/POIs Mount Ohi Agios Dimitrios - Day 7
Gourna Villages Walk
Following breakfast, you'll take taxis to Mili and walk up to the traditional villages of Gourna beneath Mount Ohi peak. Continue along paved paths and dirt tracks to the old Venetian castle Castello Rosso, where you'll see views back toward Gourna, Mount Ohi, and the coast. You'll return to the boat and transfer to a hotel in Karystos for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fresh bread, cheese, ham, eggs, cereals, Greek yogurt, honey, marmalade, and fruit with orange juice, coffee, or tea), Lunch (Freshly prepared hot meal such as oven-baked fish with seasonal salads, traditional appetisers, and fresh fruit), Dinner (Dinner at a waterfront taverna featuring authentic Greek cuisine)
Included Activities
- Taxi transfer to Mili
- Guided walk to Gourna villages
- Visit to Castello Rosso Venetian castle
- Viewpoint exploration of Mount Ohi and coast
- Return to boat then transfer to hotel in Karystos
Optional Activities
- Castello Rosso (by taxi) - €10.00 per person
- Montofoli Winery Estate (by taxi) - €10.00 per person
Landmarks/POIs Mili Gourna Mount Ohi Castello Rosso Karystos - Day 8
Evia to Athens
You'll depart Karystos early and take a short taxi or minibus ride to Marmari or Styra to catch the ferry back to Rafina or Marathon around 9:50am. From there, you'll transfer to Athens International Airport, arriving around 11:30am. Schedule your flight no earlier than 1:30pm.
Included Activities
- Departure from Karystos
- Ferry return to mainland
- Transfer to Athens International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Karystos Marmari Styra Port of Rafina Port of Marathon Athens International Airport
