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YACHT CHARTERING

Greece Yacht Chartering

 

Charter a yacht and cruise the famous Greek islands with your own yacht is a dream, but we, at GTN, can make it a reality for you! Taking one yacht charter for 1 or 2 weeks to visit the unique Greek islands, on your own private yacht, sailing in the absolute blue, blue sky and deep  blue sea, is a unique experience. Sun, Sea, Greek islands, full of natural beauty, amazing unspoiled beaches, cosmopolitan life, famous history,  warm hospitality and YOU that's the Yacht Chartering and believe it, it's not expensive. Please contact us for price details or use Greek Islands Travel Request Form to place your request.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES FOR YACHT CHARTERS IN GREECE

Suggested itineraries are included here to assist you choose your way to the Greek islands in Ionian or Aegean sea and are based on a five (5)hours average sailing per day taking into account the speed of the yacht, cutting the actual speed by 25% due to currents, waves and winds. Remember that whatever is your direction in the Aegean or Ionian sea you can never be wrong. For more suggestions please contact us. 

Suggested Charter Itinerary: Ionian
7-Day Itinerary 14-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Athens-Galaxidi Day 1 Athens-Corinth Canal-Trizonia
Day 2 Galaxidi-Kefalonia Day 2 Trizonia-Zakynthos-(Laganas)
Day 3 Kefalonia-Lefkada Day 3 Zakynthos-Kefalonia
Day 4 Lefkada-Ithaki Day 4 Kefalonia-Lefkada
Day 5 Ithaki-Zakynthos Day 5 Lefkada-Parga
Day 6 Zakynthos-Kyllini Day 6 Parga-Antipaxi-Paxi
Day 7 Kyllini-Corinth Day 7 Paxi-Corfu
Day 8 Corinth-Athens Day 8 Corfu-Syvota Epiros
Day 9 Epiros-Lefkada
Day 10 Lefkada-Ithaka
Day 11 Ithaka-Astakos (Mesologi)
Day 12 Astakos-Nafpaktos
Day 13 Nafpaktos-Galaxidi
Day 14 Galaxidi-Epidavros
Day 15 Epidavros-Athens

 

Ionion
CORFU
Odysseus' last stop on his long journey home to Ithaca, the island owes its sophistication and charm to the meshing of the different civilizations that have occupied it. Abundantly endowed with natural beauty, green and fertile Corfu has numerous sandy beaches as well as historical monuments to attract visitors.
Sights: Fortresses, museums, churches, monasteries, Pontikonisi and bazaars in villages when they celebrate religious dates.
Delicacies: Numerous dishes with Roman names, Ginger beer.

PAXI & ANTIPAXI
An exquisite miniature world. Fertile and green with pine, olive and fruit trees, vineyars and gardens all leading to amazing beaches with crystal waters, either sandy ones or rocky ones with spectacular white cliffs, punctuated by delightful coves and intriguing grottoes.
Sights: 9th century villages, Venetian castle, windmills, monasteries, unspoiled beaches.

LEFKADA
Mountainous and totally green, with coast slopes gently down to the sea, which is sheltered from the wind and dotted with thickly wood islets. Breathtaking green bays with crystal clear waters among other natural beauties attract visitors.
Sights: Ancient sites, Venetian castle, monastaries, museum.

KEFALONIA
A land of contrasts! Breathtaking gold or white beaches, deep coves, rugged and rocky shores, green and fertile areas with cedar-like fir trees that grow nowhere else in the world, olive and fruit trees, caves with unusual stalagmites and pale blue waters shattering into a myriad of phantasmagoric colors.
Sights: Katavothres (a rare geological phenomenon, where sea enters through an opening in the rock and "disappears"), churches, ancient and Roman ruins, monastaries.
Delicacies: "Mandola" and other almond flavored sweets, local pastries.

ITHACA
Home of Odysseus, Homers hero, an earthly paradise with green mountains and captivating coves, with caves for exploring, lovely beaches for bathing, uncrowded hamlets, and a lot of strong nightlife.
Sights: Cave of the Nymphs, monasteries, and museums.
Delicacies: "Ravani" A semolina syrup sweet.

 

ZAKYNTHOS
According to Venetians, this was the "Flower of the Orient", with the emerald green sea, the pine-studded mountains, slopes with flowers of every kind, the musical people and their famous hospitality.
Sights: Venetian towers, churches of the 12th and 14th century, springs, caves.
Delicacies: "Mandolato" a nougat pastry.

PATRA
The third largest city in Greece, with neo-classic buildings among modern ones, big squares and the harbor, where visitors may enjoy nightlife and excursions to wineries (Achaia Clauss), Medieval castles and old churches.

GALAXIDI
A beautiful town attracting visitors from Athens and other places all year round.
Sights: Neoclassical buildings and stone mansions, nightlife and tavernas with fresh fish, beaches.

TRIZONIA
Not far from Galazidi is a natural bay, set amongst green valleys with only a few inhabitants. Popular to sailing yachts which find shelter, provisioning and water.

PARGA
A picturesque town overlooking the small harbor with houses in a full spectrum of colors, which is built on the remains of a Venetian castle. A real jewel on the mainland that has been affected by all civilizations that have possessed it.

 

Suggested Charter Itinerary: Cyclades
10-Day Itinerary 15-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Athens-Kea Day 1 Athens-Kea
Day 2 Kea-Serifos Day 2 Kea-Andros
Day 3 Serifos-Sifnos Day 3 Andros-Tinos
Day 4 Sifnos-Folegandros Day 4 Tinos-Syros
Day 5 Folegandros-Santorini Day 5 Syros-Myconos
Day 6 Santorini-Paros Day 6 Myconos-Delos-Paros
Day 7 Paros-Myconos Day 7 Paros-Naxos
Day 8 Myconos-Syros Day 8 Naxos-Amorgos
Day 9 Syros-Kythnos Day 9 Amorgos-Ios
Day 10 Kythnos-Sounio Day 10 Ios-Santorini
Day 11 Sounio-Athens Day 11 Santorini-Siknos-Folegandros
  Day 12 Folegandros-Milos
Day 13 Milos-Sifnos
Day 14 Sifnos-Serifos-Kythnos
Day 15 Kythnos-Sounion
Day 16 Sounion-Athens

 
Cyclades
SOUNION
The Temple of Poseidon with its Doric columns, built in 5th century B.C. makes this cape well known worldwide. It is usually a stop during itineraries to the Cyclades Islands, where passengers enjoy a swim in the clear waters.

ANDROS
This northernmost and second largest of the Cyclades islands is also among the most beautiful ones. There are successive ranges of mountains with steep sides, rivers and mineral springs with famous sparkling medicinal waters, large valleys planted with olive, fig, orange and lemon trees as well as grape vines. Andros is a blend of rocky and green landscaping with superb beaches.
Sights: Archaeological museum with finds from the Geometric, Classical, Roman and Byzantine periods, Museum of Modern Art, Nautical Museum, monasteries, Geometric and Byzantine temples, Andros town with neoclassical mansions. Delicacies: Almond pastries!

TINOS
The Holy Island of Virgin Mary, where pilgrims come to pray or fulfill a vow. There are beautiful villages on the slopes of a line of mountains whose highest peak was the home of the Wind God Aeolus in Greek mythology. There are also numerous coves along the coast with sandy or pebbly beaches.
Sights: Church of Virgin Mary with the miracle icon, Archaeological Museum, Gallery of Greek painters, ruins of medieval castles.
Delicacies:
Local wines.

SYROS
The capital, Heroupoli, which is also the main harbor, stands on a natural amphitheater site with neoclassic buildings, old mansions and white houses cascading down to the harbor. The varied landscape makes the hinterland outstanding, while the coastline is indented with beautiful inlets of all sizes nestled between capes.
Sights: Archaeological finds, Town Hall built by Ziller in 1876, Apollo Municipal Theater which is a copy in miniature of La Scala in Milan, monasteries, unique architecture, casino.
Delicacies:
"Loukoumi" and "chalvadopita" delights from egg white, sugar and almonds.

MYCONOS
A world famous island, attracting visitors from around the globe, including well known artists and intellectuals. The are attracted by the more than twenty sandy beaches with clear waters fro delightful swimming. Visitors also enjoy wandering along the whitewashed narrow streets with brilliant white box-shaped houses adorned with bright colored doors and balconies and stepped walls for sitting on. After a leisurely day enjoying the quiet private corners of the island, ordinary vacationers nestle happily side-by-side with the jet set and yacht setters in the numerous bars and discos with their nightlife and sounds that never end. Beach parties, happenings, and fashion shows take place every summer, or if they choose, visitors can still find quiet places for a tranquil afternoon.
Sights: Aegean Nautical museum, over a hundred small churches, the Agricultural Museum housed in a converted windmill.
Delicacies: "Kopanico", a pepper flavored white cheese, "Amygdalota" almond delights, and "soumada", fermented almond cordial.

DELOS
Uninhabited today, this is the sacred island birthplace of the God Apollo and Godess Artemis of Greek mythology. This vast archaeological site whose superb monuments cover almost the entire island, reflects the wealth and beauty of its ancient way of life.
Sights: Archaeological museum, Hermes House, Sacred Way of Lions, Sanctuary of Artemis, Sanctuary of Apollo, Agora of the Italians, Sacred lake with the Terrace of the Lions, Theater Houses, Stadium, Gymnasium, along with many others.

PAROS
An attractive island, popular not only for its numerous excellent sandy beaches and blue clear waters, its wild rocky landscape with white box-shaped houses whose yards are filled with basil, jasmine, honeysuckle and bougainvillea, but also for its nightlife. Paros is ideal not only for those in search of cosmopolitan bustle, but also for lovers of solitude.
Sights: Picturesque Venetian castles, the famous church of Ekatondapiliani which is a Byzantine monument, monasteries, exhibition of traditional crafts, ornamental pottery and fine silver jewelry.
Delicacies: Wine and olive oil.

AMORGOS
The steep rocky coastline of this oblong mountainous island contrasts sharply with its quiet shady bays with clear waters. The whitewashed houses, superb beaches and traces of ancient architecture all make Amorgos very picturesque and unique.
Sights: Archaeological museum, monasteries, and castles.

FOLEGANDROS
A wild beautiful island whose landscape includes huge rocks alternating with sandy beaches. There are charming villages offering handmade pasta and local wines to delight visitors.
Sights: Castles, monasteries.

SIKINOS
Inhabited since ancient times, this island has retained all of its local character and offers tranquility and peace of mind for visitors.
Sights: Monasteries, stone mansions, churches.

IOS
This island of the ancient poets offers a landscape of vineyards and olive trees that wind down the mountains to the crystal clear sea and its superb sandy beaches. The beautiful capitol with its white cubic houses and row of windmills also offers visitors lively nightlife.
Sights: Archaeological and Folklorik Museum, Museum of Modern Art, and numerous churches.

ANAFI
From a distance this island looks like an isolated rocks in the ocean. Her green valleys with white churches, beautiful secluded beaches and monasteries make her a jewel of the Cyclades.
Sights: Monasteries, churches.

SANTORINI
This best-known island in Greece is the home a huge volcano that erupted, leaving the town perched high on its famous white cliffs. The only way to reach the city is by donkey, walking up the 587 narrow steps to the top, or by cableway. The sea approach to the island is spectacular! Black sandy beaches, cliff side towns and bright white houses make Santorini an island of contrast and undoubtedly a must for travelers.

THIRASSIA
Thirassia was formed by volcanic activity and today has a single village built on top. There are tavernas offering local wine and traditional hospitality to visitors

KEA (TZIA)
An exceptionally picturesque island with small valleys nestled between mountain ranges. The valleys are sparsely planted with vines and fruit trees, and open into pretty little bays. They are dotted with miniature chapels, windmills, monasteries and flowered slopes. Beautiful villages built on top of the hills offer a breathtaking view. Visitors should make sure to visit the port of Korissia and the remains of the Temple of Smithian Apollo.
Sights: Archaeological Museum, monasteries.
Delicacies:
Fresh fish.

KYTHNOS
Famous since ancient times for the Constitution" by Aristotle, Kythnos is a typically Cycladic island. Vineyards and fig trees provide dashes of green against the white Cycladic cottages and churches with their frescos and icons that cling to the hillsides above beautiful small bays with clear waters.
Sights: Monasteries, churches, Loutra village with radioactive thermal springs-beneficial to suffers of arthritis, dermatitis and other diseases.

IRAKLIA - SHINOUSSA - KOUFONISIA - KEROS - DONOUSA
An earthly paradise with clear blue waters touching the barren landscape. The silent rocks, the small coves along the coastline, the chance to escape from the crowds all attract visitors to these virtually unblemished islands.
Sights: Archaeological finds, remains of Roman buildings.

KIMOLOS
As blindingly white as the chalk it produces, Kimolos was used by pirates in the Middle Ages due to its caves that are well-concealed among the superb beaches with sparkling clear waters.
Sights: Remains of castles, churches.

MILOS
Notable for its volcanic soil and the rich deposits of minerals beneath, Milos owes its fame in art to the "Venus de Milo", a statue now exhibited in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Milos fascinates visitors with her monuments, her charming white villages, her extraordinary beaches with crystal waters and her strange rocky formations.
Sights: Catacombs, Historical and Folklore Museum, Archaeological finds.

SERIFOS
Bare, undulating hills interspersed with small fertile valleys cover this charming island with colorful churches. The rocky coastline is deeply indented with a succession of coves and bays. The curious rock formations resemble human figures, which call to mind the myth of Medusa, Danae and Perseus, as if these prehistoric inhabitants of the island had been turned to stone.
Sights: Venetian castle, Monastery and fortress of the Archangels of the 18th century, churches of the 10th century.
Delicacies
: "Baklava" and other pastries.

SIFTS
A gray landscape of rock that will surprise visitors as they discover the beautiful spots inland, which together with the island's superb architecture, rank it among the jewels of the Aegean. Famous in ancient times for her wealth, which came from gold and silver mines, she enjoyed great prosperity in Classic times as well.
Sights: Archaeological Museum, monasteries, over 365 churches, castle area, windmills.
Shopping:
Pottery, folklore souvenirs.
Delicacies: Baked chickpeas, "Myzithra" cheese.

 

Suggested Charter Itinerary
Cyclades, Dodecanese & Turkish Coast
21-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Athens-Kea
Day 2 Kea-Syros
Day 3 Syros-Tinos
Day 4 Tinos-Myconos
Day 5 Myconos-Samos
Day 6 Samos-Kusadasi
Day 7 Kusadasi-Didyma
Day 8 Didyma-Guluk
Day 9 Guluk-Kuventzilik
Day 10 Kuventzilik-Bodrum
Day 11 Bodrum-Kos
Day 12 Kos-Astypalea
Day 13 Astypalea-Amorgos
Day 14 Amorgos-Koufonisia-Eraklia
Day 15 Eraklia-Ios
Day 16 Ios-Santorini
Day 17 Santorini-Folegandros
Day 18 Folegandros-Milos
Day 19 Milos-Paros
Day 20 Paros-Sifnos
Day 21 Sifnos-Kythnos
Day 22 Kythnos-Athens

 

Cyclades, Dodecanese & Turkish Coast
MARMARIS
Offering all modern facilities, Marmaris also retains traditional color and customs. Bazaars can be found here offering a wide variety of merchandise. There is also a fishing village that shelters yachts all year round, located in a beautiful port with pines reaching down to the sea.

DATCA
Quiet and picturesque with beautiful beaches in secluded bays.

KNIDOS
Knidos is an ancient city containing remains of the Temple of Venus and a Byzantine church. Green and peaceful it is a "must see" for lovers of antiquity.

BODRUM
Well known as "Alikarnassos" in ancient times, Bodrum is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, as well as many other remains of her long history. Today, it is a very lively city, and this fact, along with such monuments from the past, attracts many visitors.
Sights: Castles, towers, mausoleum and archaeological finds.

ASIN BAY
Built on top of the ancient city of Lasos, the bay remains tranquil with beautiful beaches.
Sights: Byzantine castle, archaeological finds.

DIDYMA
In ancient times, this was known as Apollo's city, with the ruins of his Temple contrasting the modern life of the city.

KUSADASI
Ruins reveal that Kusadasi was inhabited during the Hellenistic, Roman and Medieval periods. Today it boasts a lively nightlife and shopping district to attract tourists.

SAMOS
Only one mile away from the Turkish coast, Samosis a totally green island with marvelous landscaping, and springs and waterfalls cascading either to the mainland or bays with crystal clear waters. Fishing villages and ancient monuments as well as the warm and friendly inhabitants await visitors.
Sights: Museums, Roman finds
Delicacies: Local dishes and wines

IKARIA
This is a mountainous yet fertile island with pines, olive and fruit trees, inhabited by quiet, friendly people. There are fishing villages, natural springs, and secluded bays with beautiful pebble beaches.

 

 

                                                                 MORE SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

                      Please contact us or use our Greek Island Travel Booking Request Form to place your requirements

1. Saronic Gulf
Athens - Poros (30 NM) - Hydra (11 NM) - Spetses (15 NM) - Nafplio (23 NM) - Astros (9 NM) - Gerakas (41 NM) - Monemvassia (8 NM) - Leonidio (40 NM) - Porto Heli (16 NM) - Dokos (6 NM) - Methana (20 NM) - Epidavros (20 NM) - Aegina (15 NM) - Athens (16 NM)

2. Cyclades Islands
Athens - Sounio (19 NM) or Kea (16 NM) - Syros (34 NM) - Tinos (11 NM) - Mykonos / Delos (10 / 6 NM) - Naxos (16 NM) - Paros / Antiparos (16 NM) - Ios (25 NM) - Santorini (22 NM) - Sikinos (25 NM) - Sifnos (28 NM) - Serifos (13 NM) - Kythnos (20 NM) - Sounio (25 NM) - Athens (19 NM)

3. Dodecanese Islands
Rhodes - Simi (23 NM) - Nissiros (32 NM) - Kos (21 NM) - Leros (27 NM) - Patmos (20 NM) - Ikaria (22 NM) - Samos (34 NM) - Lipsi (35 NM) - Levitha (23 NM) - Kalymnos (27 NM) - Astypalea (39 NM) - Tilos (53 NM) - Halki (14 NM) - Rhodes (49 NM)

4. Sporades Islands
Skiathos - Skopelos (20 NM) - Alonissos (7 NM) - Pelagonissi (15 NM) - Gioura (8 NM) - Skantzoura (20 NM) - Skiros (28 NM)

5. Ionian Islands
Corfu - Paxi (30 NM) - Lefkas (33 NM) - Kefalonia (Argostoli) (46 NM) - Zakynthos (32 NM) - Kilini (17 NM) - Ithaki (32 NM) - Kefalonia (Fiskardo) (14 NM) - Kalamos (22 NM) - Meganissi (6 NM) - Preveza (20 NM) - Antipaxi (28 NM) - Parga (12 NM) - Sivota (12 NM) - Corfu (20 NM)

 

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