Our yachts are fully sanitized after each charter with certified products based on COVID19 related cleaning protocols. The captain/skipper is wearing a mask at all times while being indoors, whereas our guests are advised to wear a mask (this is not mandatory). We will provide one mask and antiseptic gel per guest. All guests are requested to fill a COVID19 related health document before embarkation. Based on recent guidelines, entering Greece requires a negative Covid19 test taken three days before arrival. In minibus airport transfers, all the necessary measures are taken regarding sanitization after each minibus trip. The maximum size per van is 5 guests. The driver and all guests are required to wear a face mask for the duration of the ride.

By clicking the 'Book now' button above, you will be asked to pay a 20% deposit. This is to secure your booking with us. On receipt of your booking, we will send you full written confirmation of your booking, the trip file and trip notes, together with your trip invoice, which is usually due for payment 8 weeks prior to departure. The date payment is due will show on the invoice. Please call us at +30 2152151629 if you need more information.

Most flights from Europe arrive in Athens by 2:00 pm. Our driver will be at the Athens International Airport at 2:45 pm to drive you to Lavrio Port Marina A' (40km, 30-minute drive) where our yacht is docked. Our sailing trip departs at 4:00 pm. In case you have arrived on a previous day in Athens city, please arrange your own taxi transfer to Lavrio port Marina A' at 'Mikis Theodorakis' avenue. Our meeting point is at cafe 'Petrino' in Lavrio at 3.15pm

Our monohull sailing yachts are: Ocean Star 56.1 and 51.2, hand-built, beautifully shaped from surface finish to deep under the skin, top-quality, strong and reassuringly solid. Sailing yacht accommodation is in double or twin/bunk bed cabins with en-suite facilities, suitable both for couples and solo travelers. Solo travellers of the same gender share a twin bed or a double bed cabin depending on availability.

Minimum guests: 2 Maximum guests: 10

Our skippers are qualified, native Greek seamen with vast experience navigating their local Aegean waters, the Mediterranean and beyond. Our boats are put under thorough monitoring during the winter in order to be in excellent condition when the sailing season starts. Our hiking guides are year round hikers themselves and have a vast repertoire of paths trekked around Greece, including demanding gorge passages and high altitudes. They are trained in hiking schools which are certified by the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing H.F.M.C.

No prior knowledge is required to participate in a sailing trip with us. Your captain will brief you in detail on moving around the sailing yacht and will teach you the basics of sailing during your holiday. You will easily get accustomed to the indoors of the boat which is designed in such a way to achieve maximum space efficiency.

Our daily distance covered hiking will be 8km on average. Since this is a vacation trip and not a race, we are flexible in a way to increase satisfaction. There will be extended hiking routes for those who want to hike further. Our sailing passages will be 2 to 4 hours long.

Both breakfast and lunch are provided on-board on a self-prepare basis. We try to use as much as possible local, organic goods, adding to the local character of the trip. Examples of breakfast: - Milk & yogurt - Honey - Fruits (bananas, peaches, grapes, apples, oranges) - Cereals (oats, cornflakes) - Orange, lemon juice - Organic bread (slices) - Yellow cheese (slices) Examples of lunch: - Greek salad (tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, onions, caper, olive oil, oregano) - Dakos salad (specialty from Crete island) - Sandwiches (organic loaf, salami, yellow cheese, lettuce) - Eggs – Omelettes - Spaggetti/Pesto - Pasta/Tortellini - Salmon - Tuna - Quinoa

We go at our own pace. We hike in normal rhythms and whenever we feel like it we stop to take pictures of the stunning scenery and enjoy the views of the horizon. We will always adjust the pace to keep everyone happy. In order though to better appreciate the uniqueness of your holiday, we advise you to be in good physical condition. On your last two weeks before the trip, it is a good idea to take several walks in hilly terrain.

We require our participants to be above 18 years old. In the case of families we offer private sailing/hiking trips with no age limitation.

During your week long adventure, you will have the opportunity to paddle along the turquoise waters of the Cyclades. Our inflatable boards are ideal for beginners and our skipper will be more than happy to show you the basics of stand up paddling.

The weather conditions during spring and autumn are on average ideal for sailing and hiking: moderate breezes combined with pleasantly warm temperatures. Air temperature in spring is 16-23 degrees and in autumn 19-26 degrees. All sailing routes are designed based on statistically most probable wind speed and direction in the Cyclades islands. However, should adverse conditions prevail (too strong winds or opposite direction winds that prevent us from anchoring in specific bays, we have plan B scenarios already available meaning alternative hikes if necessary or alternative mooring locations/ports in the island in concern. In such rare occasions, it is up to the judgement of the skipper to alter or cancel a sailing route and up to the judgement of the hiking guide to alter or cancel a hike.

The hiking paths are selected to ensure that you can fully take in the magnificence of the landscapes, while discovering their flora and fauna. The selected paths are easy and safe.

Small day-pack, hiking shoes & long walking socks, sandals, a pair of shoes that may get wet, hiking (comfortable) trousers, long sleeve shirts, water-resist jacket & trousers, sunglasses, hat, sun cream, water can, trekking poles, bathing suit, beach towel, head-torch, toiletries, basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent. We would ask you to bring 1 soft-suitcase per person. On a sailing boat there is no luggage storage space - all passengers keep their luggage in their cabins.

There are always alternatives we can suggest if you don’t want to participate in a hike. From resting at the sailing yacht deck to strolling around the streets of the villages we visit, we encourage you to do whatever feels right to you.

Our aim is to reduce as much as possible the negative and increase the positive impacts our operational practices have on the social and physical environment within the areas of our operation. During briefing, our team will inform you of how we try to achieve this in practice.

Our scheduled Sailing & Hiking trips have guaranteed departures.

We require that all our travellers are insured while travelling. In case you need assistance in order to choose your travel insurance please contact us. Personality Journeys is a World Nomads partner, Lonely Planet's trusted travel insurance provider.

The single supplement is an extra charge of 600€ for solo travellers who wish to book a double bed cabin on their own. In the occasion of two solo travellers of the same gender sharing a twin bed or a double bed cabin there is no single supplement charge.