Greece: Sail the Saronic Islands
// Yoga + Sailing + Island Hopping
August 2-9, 2025
Sail the islands, departing from the heart of Greece, Athens. This is the perfect sailing itinerary with temples, beaches, sailing, swimming, yoga, Greek hospitality and golden sunsets. Plan on daily stops to a different island each day with amazing beaches, port cities with rich culture, and great food. We’ll have nightly restorative yoga classes on the boat before evening cocktails or mocktails under the stars and vinyasa each morning on the pier. This itinerary has it all! Hike The Temple of Aphaia which has been dedicated to goddess Athena, donkey rides& golden sunsets in Hydra, wander the chic streets of Spetses and sail the seas of legend to name a few. Let’s set sail around the gorgeous Greek Islands for an adventure of a lifetime!
Schedule (subject to change)
Saturday, August 2nd:
Agistri – after checking in (boarding time is at 5:00 PM) We’ll set sail for the port of Megalochori on Agistri island. Settle into our boat with sunset cocktails or mocktails before dinner in a traditional Greek taverna.
Evening: local tavernas and cocktails on the boat
Sunday, August 3rd:
Hydra – is a spectacular little port, with no shortage of excitement in the harbor! Meander the cobble streets, donkey ride up the hill, cliff jump or explore the rugged coastline. Option to take a fast boat to the Mandraki Beach Club. The sunset from Hydra is not to be missed!
Activities: donkey rides, wine tours, day beds at beach club, cliff jumping / swimming / paddle boarding and hiking
Evening: local tavernas and cocktails on the boat
Monday, August 4th:
Spetses – is the St Tropez of the Saronics and the playground of the rich and famous. You can hire a quad to explore beyond the port, or stay local and wander the streets with the wonder array of boutique shops. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from.
Activities: rent a scooter / quad, horse carriage riding, beach day, swimming / paddle boarding
Evening: local tavernas and cocktails on the boat
Tuesday, August 5th:
Porto Heli / Dokos – depending on weather and what the group wants to do, we can either head to Porto Heli for day beds at Nikki Beach Club on the mainland then enjoy the lively nightlife, OR (weather dependant) we can go to the uninhabited island of Dokos for an afternoon full of swimming, sunset views at the top of the hill and a beach BBQ.
Activities: snorkeling / diving, hiking, swimming / paddle boarding, star gazing (no light pollution), beach club
Evening: cocktail bars and local tavernas and cocktails on the boat
Wednesday, August 6th:
Ermioni – although we’re on the mainland, you’d think you were on a charming island. Start off with cocktails/mocktails on our boat before dinner. It’s Riviera dining at its best!
Activities: rent a scooter / quad, swimming / paddle boarding
Evening: cocktail bars, trendy restaurants, cocktails/mocktails on the boat
Thursday, August 7th:
Poros - a bustling island with a plenty of life. You can climb the clock tower for a birds-eye view of the riva, take a quick ferry ride across the channel to wander the Lemon Forest or hire a scooter and find Poseidon’s Temple ruins. After a day of swimming and activities, you’ll have worked up an appetite for one of the traditional tavernas.
Activities: Poseidon’s Temple ruins, explore the Lemon Forest, rent a scooter / quad,
swimming / paddle boarding
Evening: bars, local tavernas, cocktails/mocktails on the boat
Friday, August 8th:
Athens – we have a great sail back to Athens, stopping half way for lunch and swim stop in a protected bay. We’ll return to Alimos Marina in time for cocktails and heading out into the capital.
Activities: swimming / paddle boarding
Evening: cocktail bars, local tavernas, cocktails/mocktails on the boat
Saturday, August 9th:
Athens – Check out at 9am
A GYPSET Yoga Retreat with Melissa and Laurel was exactly what my corporate mama soul needed to ensure I was refreshed and re-energized after a long year of work, building teams, and deadlines. It was the perfect mix of connectedness with the other attendees, a peaceful time on my mat, and good workouts that challenged my mind and body. The organic from-scratch meals were another way to nourish and replenish, and I’m so grateful for this time away with the beautiful leadership of Melissa and Laurel. This is the best investment I’ve made for myself this year and cannot wait for my next retreat!
Leilani B
Minneapolis, MN
Greece pricing
August 2-9, 2025
Pricing:
Double Cabin $3,200/per person
Single Cabin $6,400/per person
Traveling solo?
Traveling solo is a little different on this trip. There are 4 cabins with small double beds in each so everyone will have the option to share a room with someone they know or book a private room.
Included:
- 7 Nights 8 days accommodation on private yacht
- 1-2 Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative) with Laurel & Melissa
- Yoga mats & props
- Champagne upon arrival
- Breakfast and lunch daily
- Drinking water, coffee & tea
- WIFI
Not Included:
- Dinner (new restaurant each night)
- Flight
- Crew gratuity (your discretion)
Food:
The menu looks amazing!
For breakfast, plan on; French toast, shakshuka, chia pudding, strawberry and buckwheat pancakes, omelets, and tomato jam and poached eggs.
For lunch, plan on; Moroccan prawns, Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes, spicy salmon poke bowls, prosciutto-wrapped glazed chicken, and shrimp ceviche.
Dinner is not included. We will be dining out at a fantastic local restaurant at a new location each night.
All diets can be accommodated; vegan, vegetarian and gluten free
Optional Excursions
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Donkey rides
- Cliff jumping
- Tour temple ruins
- Explore the uninhabited island of Dokos
Getting to the Boats:
You will fly into Athens International Airport, also known as Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (code: ATH). From there you will make your way to the marina (all taxi drivers will know where it is). Boarding time is at 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 9th, check out is at 9:00 AM in Athens on Saturday, August 16th.
