METHANA VOLCANO HIKE
Hike up Methana's dormant volcano through lava fields and wild herbs to the crater rim, with sweeping views back over the Saronic Gulf.
The Trip
Crafted for the 18–35 crowd. Seven nights aboard a traditional Turkish gulet, looping the Saronic Gulf from Pachi through Epidavros, Poros, Ermioni, Spetses and Methana.
Anchor in hidden coves the big ships can't reach. Sunset swims off the back of the boat. Long lunches on deck. The kind of week you talk about for years.
Choose your cabin and get ready to see the best the Greek islands have to offer.
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Your Itinerary
Board in the afternoon at Pachi, the quiet Megara harbour just west of Athens. Meet your crew and fellow sailors, welcome drinks on deck, then an easy first sail out into the Saronic Gulf to anchor for the night.
See departuresWhat's Included
All the essentials are baked in. Pay for the trip, not for every extra.
Captain, chef, host and deckhand looking after every detail of your week.
Anchored swim breaks in hidden bays the bigger boats can't reach.
Chef-prepared breakfast and lunch daily on deck, plus a welcome dinner on night one. Fresh, local and seasonal.
Stay connected when you want to, switch off when you don't.
Every cabin has its own private ensuite and air-conditioning, with basic toiletries and fresh bath towels provided. Your own space, all week.
Included transfer from the Acropolis Ami Boutique Hotel in Athens to the gulet on your first day.
All prices AUD per person · 7 nights · Includes breakfast & lunch onboard daily, a welcome dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, toiletries & towels, watersports gear and full crew. Excludes flights and onshore extras.
Ship Type
Hand-crafted wooden vessel sailing the Aegean. Wide decks for sunbathing, a shaded social lounge for dinners and after-dark, fourteen private cabins below. Full crew onboard: captain, chef, host, deckhand. Music system, watersports gear, all the gear you'd hope for.
A few of our most popular excursions, bookable on the boat or via email.
Hike up Methana's dormant volcano through lava fields and wild herbs to the crater rim, with sweeping views back over the Saronic Gulf.
Paddle into sea caves and hidden coves along the Epidavros coast. Half-day guided trip through crystal-clear water with snorkelling stops.
An afternoon among the vines in the hills behind Epidavros. Taste local Greek varieties straight from the estate, with meze and views over the Argolid countryside.
Walk a working grove and taste estate-pressed olive oils straight from the source, paired with local produce. A relaxed afternoon in the Greek countryside.
FAQ
Yes. About half our guests travel solo. The format makes meeting people natural: you eat, swim, and sail together for a week. Most solo travellers leave with a group they'd travel with again.
Your choice. We'll match you with another same-gender guest in a twin or triple-share cabin at the shared rate, or you can book a single cabin to keep your own space. No forced sharing.
None. The gulet is run by a professional captain and crew. You're a guest, so sit back, jump in the water, and enjoy Greece.
It's a round trip. You board and disembark at Pachi, a quiet harbour near Megara just west of Athens. It's about 45 minutes from Athens International Airport.
Fly into Athens (ATH). On the first day we include a group transfer from the Acropolis Ami Boutique Hotel in Athens straight to the gulet at Pachi. Just make your way to the hotel and we'll handle the rest. Full joining details come with your booking.
The Saronic Gulf loop: Pachi, the ancient coast of Epidavros, the pretty harbour of Poros, the laid-back fishing town of Ermioni, elegant car-free Spetses, and the volcanic Methana peninsula, then back to Pachi.
7 nights in your private en-suite cabin, breakfast and lunch on board daily plus a welcome dinner on night one, basic toiletries and bath towels, your captain and crew, fuel, snorkelling and watersports gear, and a day-one transfer from the Acropolis Ami Boutique Hotel to the boat. Dinners ashore (other than the welcome dinner), port fees, flights and travel insurance are extra.
Travel insurance (~$150–250), port fees payable locally, and spending money in Greece (€40–60/day covers dinners ashore, drinks, and activities).
Private cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom: double, twin, triple-share, and single options. Compact but comfortable. Think boutique boat, not hostel bunk. Soft-sided bags work better than hard suitcases for cabin storage.
Breakfast and lunch on board are included and freshly prepared by the crew: generous Greek cooking. Dinners aren't included, which leaves you free to eat ashore at the harbour tavernas each evening. Tell us any dietary needs in advance and we'll cater accordingly.
A small, social group mostly aged 18–35, a mix of solo travellers, couples, and friends from around the world. It's relaxed, and easy to click with people by day two.
Weekly departures across summer 2027, each running Saturday to Saturday. Greek summer means hot, dry days and warm, calm seas. Ideal sailing weather.
Unlikely. The Saronic Gulf is sheltered water with short hops between stops, so it stays calm and easy, a world away from open-ocean sailing. Seasickness is rare on this route.
A soft-sided bag (not a hard suitcase), swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, light layers for evenings, and flat or deck shoes. Keep it minimal. Cabin storage is compact.
Budget €40–60/day. That covers drinks, the odd meal or coffee ashore, and some activities. Most guests bring €300–400 for the week.
Australian passport holders can visit Greece visa-free for up to 90 days, with a passport valid for at least three months beyond departure. From 2026 the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation may also be required, so check before you travel.
Mobile coverage is good near the islands and towns, and patchier on open water. Bring an eSIM or roaming for reliable data, but the week is a great excuse to switch off.
Book online: choose your departure and cabin, and a deposit secures your place, with the balance due before departure. You'll see the exact amounts and dates at checkout.
Your $100 deposit is fully refundable, and full payment is due 60 days before departure. If you cancel, a charge applies as a percentage of the trip price:
Full details are in our terms & conditions. If your plans change, get in touch as early as possible. We'll always try to help.