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Ionian Islands Sailing

Twelve days aboard a private crewed yacht through the emerald Ionian — Greece's most dramatic and least crowded island chain. Wake anchored in hidden coves. Swim before breakfast in sea caves that glo...

12 DaysDuration
Max 8Group Size
€3,490From / Person
Easy (Sailing)Difficulty
From €3,490 per person, all inclusive Book Now Enquire

All prices in Euro · No hidden fees

Twelve days aboard a private crewed yacht through the emerald Ionian — Greece's most dramatic and least crowded island chain. Wake anchored in hidden coves. Swim before breakfast in sea caves that glow electric blue. Dine on the deck as the sun sets over Albania. Nikos, our captain and third-generation Kefalonian sailor, knows every anchorage that doesn't appear on any chart.

Tour Highlights

Private Crewed Yacht

Your own 50-foot sailing yacht with experienced captain, first mate, and cook

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Melissani Sea Cave

Swim in the legendary underground lake where sunlight turns the water electric blue

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Myrtos Beach

Consistently voted one of the world's most beautiful beaches — arrived by sea

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Navagio Shipwreck

Drop anchor at Zakynthos' famous shipwreck beach, best seen from the water

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Corfu Old Town

UNESCO World Heritage Venetian fortress town — explore with a local guide

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Kefalonian Feast

Lunch aboard with fresh fish from the morning market and Kefalonian Robola wine

💶 Pricing Note: All prices quoted in Euro (€). The price shown is per person based on twin/double share. Single supplement available on request. No hidden fees — all inclusions listed on the Inclusions tab.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Click any day to expand the full programme. B = Breakfast · L = Lunch · D = Dinner included.

D1

Arrival & Boarding in Corfu

📍 Corfu

🍽 Dinner

Arrive at Corfu Airport. Transfer to the marina. Board your yacht and meet captain Nikos and the crew. Sunset welcome dinner aboard with Ionian appetisers and chilled Robola wine.

Marina boardingWelcome dinner aboard
D2

Corfu Old Town

📍 Corfu

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Morning guided walk through Corfu Old Town (UNESCO) — the Old Fortress, the Liston arcade, and the winding Venetian lanes. Afternoon sail south along the coast. Anchor in a quiet cove for swimming. Dinner aboard.

Corfu UNESCO townFortressCoastal sailSwim
D3

South Corfu & Paxos

📍 Corfu → Paxos

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Sail to tiny Paxos — an island of olive groves and extraordinary sea caves. Explore the Blue Caves by dinghy. Lunch at Gaios harbour. Afternoon sail to anti-Paxos for the most transparent water in the Ionian.

PaxosBlue CavesAnti-Paxos beach
D4

Lefkada & Porto Katsiki

📍 Paxos → Lefkada

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Sail north to Lefkada. Visit Porto Katsiki — sheer white cliffs above turquoise sea. Afternoon at Egremni beach (only accessible by sea). Anchor at Vassiliki harbour, famous for its evening meltemi wind.

Porto KatsikiEgremniVassiliki
D5

Ithaca — Homer's Island

📍 Lefkada → Ithaca

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Cross to Ithaca — Odysseus' legendary home. Walk up to the Cave of the Nymphs. Visit the small museum and the Fountain of Arethousa. Anchor in the bay of Dexa — where Odysseus is said to have landed.

IthacaCave of NymphsDexa Bay
D6

Kefalonia: Melissani & Myrtos

📍 Ithaca → Kefalonia

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

The tour's centrepiece: kayak into Melissani's underground sea cave. Sail to Myrtos — the most beautiful beach in Greece, arrived by sea. Swim in the turquoise water. Anchor at Fiskardo — the island's most elegant harbour.

Melissani caveMyrtos beachFiskardo
D7

Kefalonian Feast & Wine

📍 Kefalonia

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Morning fish market with the cook — choose tonight's dinner. Visit an Ainos mountain village. Afternoon: swim at Antisamos (the Beach of Captain Corelli). Aboard feast with fresh catch and Robola wine.

Fish marketAntisamosAboard feast
D8

Sail South to Zakynthos

📍 Kefalonia → Zakynthos

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Full-day sail south with the crew. Stop at a deserted islet for open-water swimming. As evening approaches, arrive at Zakynthos and anchor in the bay of Laganas.

Open-water swimLaganas Bay
D9

Navagio Shipwreck & Blue Caves

📍 Zakynthos

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

The defining Ionian image: anchor at Navagio Shipwreck Beach — the rusting MV Panagiotis on its white pebble shore. Swim in the famous Blue Caves north of the island. Sunset from the cliffs above Navagio.

Navagio ShipwreckBlue CavesCliff sunset
D10

Zakynthos Town & Free Sail

📍 Zakynthos

🌅 Breakfast🥗 Lunch🍽 Dinner

Morning in Zakynthos Town. Afternoon free: the crew can take you wherever the wind goes. Find a hidden bay, a quiet taverna, or simply read on deck. Final sunset aboard.

Free sailZakynthos townFinal sunset
D11

Disembarkation Day

📍 Zakynthos

🌅 Breakfast

Final breakfast aboard. Disembark by 10am. Private transfer to Zakynthos Airport. Tour ends.

DisembarkAirport transfer
Note: Itinerary sequence may vary slightly based on local conditions, weather, or site opening hours. Your guide will always optimise the experience. All core elements shown are guaranteed.

What's Included & Excluded

✓ What's Included

  • 11 nights aboard private 50ft crewed yacht
  • Professional captain, first mate & onboard cook
  • All meals aboard (breakfast, lunch, dinner daily)
  • Snorkelling equipment, paddleboards, kayak
  • All marina fees and fuel
  • Corfu guided town walk
  • Melissani cave entrance
  • Airport transfers (Corfu arrival, Zakynthos departure)
  • Emergency satellite communication equipment

✕ Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (including sailing coverage — required)
  • Alcoholic beverages beyond house wine & beer
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Gratuities for crew (typically €15–20pp/day)
  • Optional shore excursions not listed
💶 All Prices in Euro All GreceTour prices are quoted and charged in Euro (€). The per-person price is based on twin/double occupancy. Single supplements are available — please enquire at info@greecetour.gr.

Guest Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 120+ reviews
5 stars
78%
4 stars
16%
3 stars
4%
2 stars
1%
1 star
1%
James & Sophie R.
United Kingdom
★★★★★

"This was the most extraordinary holiday of our lives. Nikos is a magician — he took us to places we never knew existed. Waking up in Melissani's blue glow, having Myrtos completely to ourselves before the tourist boats arrived. Perfection."

The Hansen Family
Denmark
★★★★★

"We brought our two teenagers and it was the ideal family adventure. The crew were patient and wonderful with the kids, the food was incredible, and every single day was a different wonder. Already booked for next summer."

Maria L.
Spain
★★★★★

"I was nervous about the boat but within two hours I never wanted to be anywhere else. Nikos is a brilliant storyteller and the cook's fresh fish every night was extraordinary. The Navagio beach from the water — no words."

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Frequently Asked Questions

None whatsoever. You are a guest aboard a fully crewed yacht. The captain and crew handle all sailing. You simply enjoy the journey. That said, keen sailors are welcome to participate in sailing the boat.
We use a 50–54ft modern sailing or motor-sail yacht with 4 private cabins (each with ensuite or private bathroom), a spacious saloon, and a large deck. All cabins are air-conditioned. The cook provides fresh, local, exceptional meals.
The Ionian is the calmest sailing sea in Greece. Our captain monitors weather daily and adjusts anchorages accordingly. In the very rare case of sustained bad weather, we prioritise safety and find beautiful sheltered alternatives — the Ionian has hundreds of extraordinary anchorages.
Yes — comprehensive travel insurance including sailing and water sports coverage is required for this tour. We can recommend providers upon booking. All prices are in Euro.
The yacht accommodates up to 8 guests. Groups of 6–8 can book the entire yacht as a private charter. Contact info@greecetour.gr for private charter pricing.
Boat shoes or soft-soled shoes (no black soles — they mark teak decks), swimwear, light layers for evenings, sun protection, and a small bag (not a large hard suitcase — storage is in cabin cubbies). Full list sent at booking.

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