Bike and Sail Cruise 2025. Corfu - Athens

Since the 8th century BC the island the Greeks call Kerkyra has been prized for its untamed beauty and strategic location. Ancient armies fought to possess it, while in the early days of modern Greece it was a beacon of learning. Corfiots remain proud of their intellectual and artistic roots, with vestiges of the past ranging from Corfu Town's Venetian architecture to British legacies such as cricket and ginger beer.

Kefalonia, the largest Ionian island

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Bike expedition to Melissani cave, run through karst valleys and along elongated coasts.

Fairs and taverns in the village ports, sudden acquaintances, the real life of the island.

CYCLING PROGRAM

BALLENCED ROUTE OPTION

Cycling: ~49 km, circular route.

Route: Argostoli Yacht Marina → Melissani Lake → Return to the ship.

Estimated moving time: ~2 hours.

CHALLENGING ROUTE OPTION

Cycling: ~80 km, circular route.

Route: Argostoli Yacht Marina → Melissani Lake → Myrtos Beach → Return to the ship.

Estimated moving time: ~3h20min.

Zakynthos, the most reserved island of Greece

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Zakynthos is the only Greek island having international status of the natural wildlife preserve. The island has been called “The flower of Mediterranean East” for its beauty and balmy gardens. Mirror-like waters of Zakynthos may be seen on almost every postcard of Greece.

Yachts floating on the water surface appear to be suspended in the air. It would be a crime to visit and not to swim in this magical place! Once in Zakynthos town, one may go to the National Sea Wildlife Preserve or visit the temple of Saint Dionysus, the local winery and the olive oil pressing factory or walk along the coastal avenue – Strata Marina – the liveliest street in the town, filled with coffee shops, bars and restaurants.

CYCLING PROGRAM

Cycling: ~32,5km, circular route.

Route: Zakynthos Marina → Gerakas National Park → Return to the ship. 

Estimated moving time: ~1h20min.

Port for the homeland of Olympic Games

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Katakolo is a gateway for the archaeological site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Adjacent to the port is the sunken ancient city and port of Pheia. 

The small city itself is picturesque and offers a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and shops. And the view to the traditional lighthouse. Try kreokakavos, oktapodi or musaka in Olympia taverns. 

More gastronomy awaits you at the Magna Grecia farm. The property has an olive press museum and offers tastings and full lunches. 

Be sure to visit reconstructed interactive exhibits-replicas of the ancient greek inventions in Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Olympia. Katakolon also features a similar museum. 

A short distance from the port of Katakolo, there are many diverse beaches, mostly sandy.

CYCLING PROGRAM

Cycling: ~67km, circular route.

Route: Katakolon Marina → Archaeological site of Ancient Olympia → Return to the ship.

Estimated moving time: ~2h40min.

Mirriad of beaches across a vast bay, lagoon with flamingos, waterfalls, caves, castles, tombs, kayaking and diving, golf center and natural resorts - entwine activities into a hit pack in Pylos. 

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Pylos is built amphitheatrically in the bay of Navarino, where the historic battle took place, and is defined by the Isle Sfaktiria. In Pylos there are many historical and natural attractions. Among them, Paleokastro, Niokastro,the cave of Nestor, the lagoon of Gialova, the bay of ​​Voidokilia - one of the most spectacular beaches and bays of Greece. The impressive ancient trees that dominate the Square of Trion Navarchon, downtown, combined with the breathtaking views of Sfaktiria Island create a separate idyllic atmosphere. Alternatively, you can visit Methoni castle to the south of Pylos. 

Very few towns in Greece gather this many myths.  Hercules, Odyssey, Jason. Trojan War, Argonauts, and Odyssey. Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and Hades. According to Homer, Pylos was the kingdom of Nestor.

CYCLING PROGRAM

Cycling: ~72 km, circular route.

Route: Pylos Marina → Polilymnio Waterfalls → Voidokilia beach → Return to the marina.

Estimated moving time: ~3 hours.

Former port of Sparta

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Gytheio is a quiet charming fishing town with authentic architecture and very few tourists. Gytheio is also a base for excursions to legendary Sparta and Mistras. 

Fish taverns and beautiful mansions line up the port. Laconia region is famous for its citrus trees, figs, and tomatoes, as well as wine, ouzo, and tsipouro. Try ham in Mani peninsula villages and xoriatiko loukaniko in Sparta, which is a type of sausage. The former is also known for Mani Tower Houses, unique manors which look like fortresses. This place is surrounded by nice beaches. Mavrovouni is the most beautiful and longest beach close to Gytheio, where the sea turtles Caretta-caretta go to lay their eggs in summer.

CYCLING PROGRAM

Cycling: ~71km, circular route.

Route: Gytheio Marina → Diros Caves → Back to the marina..

Estimated moving time: ~3 hours.

Alternatively, you can opt for a route to Monemvasia - 132km round trip. 

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

Nafplion is famous for numerous fortresses, monasteries and the Medieval Old Town. It is a perfect start point to explore ancient Mycenae, Argos and Epidaurus.

Try delicious seafood in restaurants at the sea promenade, or taste trachanas soup and artichokes salad from famous Nafplion artichokes at the seaside taverns. Also you can try tsupuro and other drinks at Karonis distillery in downtown Nafplion. 

Enjoy an abundance of beaches to the south of Nafplio. 

CYCLING PROGRAM

Cycling: ~42km, circular route.

Route: Nafplio Marina → Ancient Mycenae→ Return to the marina.

Estimated moving time: ~1h44min.

Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. While technically its own city, it melds into the Athens sprawl, with close to half a million people living in the greater area.

The most attractive quarter lies east around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano harbours. The latter is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars often filled with people who've disembarked from their yachts for the day.