Helen Iatrou

The gods truly did bless Greece: Archaeological wonders, postcard-worthy beaches, treasure-filled museums, mouthwatering food, and endless olive oil. The sun-soaked Mediterranean escape delivers variety in spades, and luckily for travelers, it’s easy to experience all of its enchanting variety on one trip.

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Wondering how to eat like a local in Athens? Start at Varvakios Market 🇬🇷⁠

⁠This is how Greeks really eat: souvlaki sizzling straight off the grill, loukoumades dripping with honey (once a treat for ancient Olympic champions), and plates of cured beef and cheese shared mid-morning, with a glass raised and nowhere else to be.⁠

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Greek pies are more than just a snack, they’re a slice of tradition. 🥧⁠
⁠At Pandora bakery in #Athens, our travellers join Intrepid leader Eva (@eva.xristodoulou) to taste authentic handmade pies made from family recipes passed down from Ioannina in northern Greece. Only around a ten-minute walk from the Acropolis, locals travel here to sample their special recipes. From spinach and feta spanakopita to leek, cheese, meat, and Eva’s favourite, manitaropita (mushroom pie), every bite tells a regional story.⁠

At first glance, Genoa might seem a little scruffy around the edges. That’s to be expected of port cities with centuries of history. But the capital of Italy’s Liguria region, home to Italy’s biggest port, has a way of quietly stealing your heart.

Dreaming of sailing below Santorini’s dramatic caldera cliffs, walking atop Dubrovnik’s city walls or sipping on a spritzer at a lemon-scented village on the Amalfi Coast? A cruise is one of the easiest and most fulfilling ways to explore the iconic ports of call dotted around the Mediterranean. The region remains one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Seychelles is the stuff of sailors’ daydreams, yet its far-flung location means you’ll always find a quiet cove or have a palm-lined, powdery sand beach all to yourself. Situated in the western Indian Ocean, east of Kenya, this culturally rich archipelago nation is best explored by yacht.
This laidback island-hopping itinerary takes you from the colorful capital to coral reefs swarming with marine life, ancient granite formations gracing pristine shores and habitats hosting peculiar flora and fauna.

Greece is the quintessential destination for a long, languid family yacht charter vacation in the Mediterranean. Time has a way of slowing down as you sail at a leisurely pace between marinas and anchorages, swim in emerald seas, explore historical sites and monuments, hike thyme-scented coastal trails, and dine at beachfront tavernas as the sun goes down. Above all, Greeks are renowned for their inimitable brand of hospitality, known as philoxenia, which sees youngsters treated like royalty.

When it comes to yacht racing, the Caribbean is rightfully known as home to some of the world’s fiercest competition and fun-filled regattas.
January to April marks regatta season, when the reliable trade winds power through the region, delivering exhilarating racing, warm Caribbean hospitality, and tropical vibes ashore. Expect everything from superyacht racing and high-society gatherings to laidback cruising-focused regattas. So, gather your crew or join an existing team and prepare for an unforgettable thrill-a-minute adventure on the water, competing against sailors from around the world.

Sail the Aegean’s most remote islands, where life is lived at a slower pace, restaurants dish out masterful meze, and historical attractions include a Unesco World Heritage-listed ancient site. Few venture to the Northeastern Aegean, a collection of far-flung, unconventional islands where the welcome is as warm and natural as the sun caressing your skin.

Explore the Seychelles’ 115 islands by yacht, discovering turquoise seas, granite beaches, and rare wildlife—from giant tortoises to the iconic coco de mer.

Most yacht charterers rarely think of Crete as a cruising destination, yet navigating Greece’s largest island by sea offers advantages that a road trip cannot.

Pine-studded hillsides, aquamarine seas, and serene stone-built villages draw sailors, nature lovers, and beach disciples. What makes these islands an especially desirable yachting destination is their proximity to one another. Skopelos and Skiathos, two of the island group’s four main islands, have even played starring roles in Mamma Mia.
Departing from cosmopolitan Skiathos, this seven-day itinerary promises short cruising legs and plenty of time ashore.

An island group defined by history, unexpected architecture & traditional villages, the Dodecanese is one of a kind.
Spread across the southeastern Aegean, off the Turkish coast, the Dodecanese is made for leisurely island-hopping. If you’re yearning to discover a little bit of old-school Greece, this is the island group for you.
Dodecanese might translate in Greek as 12 islands, however, many more make up this diverse collection. While Rhodes and Kos might be familiar names, there are multiple islands off the well-traveled route worth discovering.

While Gleneagles in Scotland, Pebble Beach in the U.S., and Terre Blanche in France count among the globe’s most illustrious golf resorts, today’s golfing enthusiasts can choose to tee off amid rare wildlife, sink a hole in one in an ancient rainforest, or even pair an African safari with putt perfection. Here are five golf stays that transcend the ordinary.

If you’re looking to explore islands in close proximity to Athens by yacht charter, look no further than the Saronic.
Beloved weekend destinations for Athenians, the personalities of these islands vary from sophisticated to low-key and their attractions differ. What’s certain is that each one is sure to steal your heart.