Ionian & Aegean sailing routes

To combine both the Ionian Sea and – parts of – the Aegean Sea you will need an extended sailing holiday, not merely because of the distances involved but for all the must-see ports, ancient archaeological sites and picturesque anchorages.

For yacht charters – find the best yacht charter companies – it makes most sense to start out of Athens since most of the yachts are chartered out of the Alimos / Kalamaki marina (most options, best prices), although you could obviously start at any charter base along the route: Kos, Paros, Lefkas, Corfu, etc.

See also: the Aegean 3+ weeks itineraries without the Ionian.

Three months sailing itinerary

This well-balanced route includes the spectacular off the beaten track region of the southern Peloponese and combines the best of the Cyclades and Dodecanese / Eastern Sporades with the easier sailing areas of the Ionian and the Argo-Saronic Gulfs.
Quite a few venues deserve more than one day , notably Astypalaia, Amorgos, Santorini, Tinos, Milos, Navplio, Patmos…

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