Athens to Corfu Sailing Cruise & Cabin Charter

Board Running on Waves in Piraeus and settle into your cabin. Depending on your arrival time, explore Athens or walk along the Piraeus waterfront. In the evening, meet the crew and fellow guests during the welcome and safety briefing. After dinner, the cycling guide will introduce the week’s routes and assist with bike preparation. Overnight sailing to Aegina.

After breakfast, explore Aegina Town, sample the island’s famous pistachios or visit the Temple of Aphaia, depending on the programme. Later, watch from the open deck as the ship passes through the narrow Corinth Canal. An optional navigation lesson provides an introduction to how the bridge team manages this remarkable passage. Dinner on board while sailing towards Itea.

Cycle from Itea through olive groves towards ancient Delphi, with e-bikes available for the uphill sections. Visit the Temple of Apollo, ancient theatre and other archaeological remains overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. The round-trip cycling route is approximately 36 km. Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight passage towards Katakolo.

Begin the day with a practical introduction to the ship’s sails. After arriving in Katakolo, set out on a 67 km circular cycling route through the Peloponnese countryside to Ancient Olympia. Explore the stadium and temples of Zeus and Hera, with time for lunch and an optional olive oil tasting. After returning on board, join a knot-tying lesson and enjoy dinner.

Sail to Zakynthos for a day of swimming and watersports. Use the ship’s swimming platform, slide, kayaks and windsurf boards, or explore Xigia Beach and the Blue Caves by small boat, depending on the programme. The ship remains at Zakynthos overnight. Dinner is available on board, or guests may dine ashore at their own expense.

During the passage to Kefalonia, join an optional mast-climbing lesson under the crew’s supervision. After arrival, cycle through the island’s mountainous countryside towards Melissani Cave, where small boats cross a sunlit underground lake. The route may also include coastal villages, markets and local tavernas. Optional paid experiences include a vintage car collection or a tasting of Kefalonia’s Robola wine.

Enjoy a relaxed day without a scheduled cycling route. Travel by bus or boat to Myrtos Beach, famous for its white pebbles, limestone cliffs and clear Ionian water. Swim, walk along the shore and photograph the bay from scenic viewpoints. Return to the ship for watersports or time in the Jacuzzi. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner while sailing towards Corfu.

Arrive in Corfu in the early morning. After breakfast, say goodbye to the crew and fellow guests and disembark. Continue to the airport or extend your stay to explore Corfu Old Town, its Venetian streets, historic fortifications and waterfront.