Greece is a country that woos everyone with its simple, down-to-earth approach to life and the friendliness of its people. With a coastline ranked 11th in the world and three summer months of guaranteed sunshine, it’s no surprise Greece is synonymous with a beach holiday, but there’s more to the country than that. Athens and Thessaloniki are two top city breaks, mountainous interiors offer tremendous hikes – even skiing, and Greece’s glorious history ensures there are impressive ancient sites all over, including Delphi, Mycenae and Olympia.
I still remember my amazement when confronted with a fresco of Hades abducting Persephone in the tombs of the Macedonian Kings in Vergina. For here was a chariot that was depicted with modern perspective, a technique that wouldn’t take off in Western Art until it was ‘invented’ by Italian masters in the Renaissance. Greece has a knack of constantly surprising you with the unexpected.
This ‘fast-track’ package brings together the Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses into a convenient two week sailing course. Prior to arriving in Greece participants complete both of the online theory courses in their own time.
7 nights spent aboard a luxury crewed yacht in Greece, sailing through the pristine Ionian Islands. This is summer holiday-ing at its absolute finest.
A self-guided hike on the beautiful Cycladic islands of Naxos and Amorgos, centre based.
3 weeks exploring the Ionian Sea!
If you have three weeks to spare in May, why not hop on this flotilla and sail more of the Ionian Islands than ever before!
We are proud to present this itinerary for a spectacular land tour of Northern Greece centred on the territory of ancient Macedon.
Tread in the ancient footprints on Rhodes, a Dodecanese island boasting a strategic historical importance and a cultural mosaic shaped by Ottoman, Italian, Knights of St John and Persian influences. Revel in miles of rugged coastlines, sandy beaches and tranquil coves and meander through olive groves and ancient archaeological sites.
A self-guided hike on the verdant Cycladic island of Andros, single centre.
The Paxos flotilla visits some of the most picturesque harbours in the Ionian Islands. This flotilla sailing area is largely sheltered by Corfu and Paxos Islands, with regular afternoon breezes. We spend our evenings in wonderfully ethnic Greek village harbours and bays where you can swim and simply relax.
The Dodecanese islands are perhaps the most ethereally beautiful part of the Aegean. Set in a sparkling topaz-blue sea, they have a rich and intricate history stretching back millennia, and a distinctive culture. From the deck of our gulet, you will cruise in comfort as the islands come to you, each with its own distinctive silhouette and story.
Hike the Menalon Trail the On Foot way, from one remote stone village to the next, through mountains and wooded valleys. Visit ancient monasteries built in precarious positions in the valleys, and stay in traditional family-run guesthouses.
