Sailing Vacation in the Aegean, Greece (8 days)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Rhodes Island & Embarkation

Stop At: RhodeTrip, Lindos, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece
We pick you up from Diagoras Airport of Rhodes and take you to the port. Ready for embarkation? Let's set sail!

Practice lesson: Meeting the boat, sails, sailing and safety equipment

Theory lesson: Learn how to sail, setting the sails and tuning the boat
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner on the yacht
Accommodation included: overnight at yacht

Day 2: Hop to Symi, the aristrocratic and sophisticated Island

Stop At: Windmills of Symi, 85600 Greece
Symi Island, combines cosmopolitan flavour with old-world glamour, class and tradition. At Gialos, you will be welcomed by the imposing homes of this multicoloured, listed neoclassical settlement, an architectural masterpiece.

Ai Giorgis Disalonas, the most impressive beach in Symi with its trademark 300 meter-tall rock laying its shadow on the sand. This beach is accessible only by boat.

Panormitis monastery comes out as you enter the well hidden cove of Panormitis, which overlooks the town’s beautiful blue bay. It’s tradition for every Greek sailor to pay a visit to the monastery sometime during his life. The Cove of Panormitis is one of the most peaceful and serene places on Symi Island.

Practice lesson: Learn how to set the sails and move the boat

Theory lesson: Boat anchoring, Boat docking, Boat maneuver
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch, such as roasted chicken, greek salad, bread
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht

Day 3: Hot to Tilos Island, the little emerald in the Aegean

Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
Hop at Tilos island, a small and quiet island in the Dodecanese chain, near Rhodes Island, mesmerizing the visitor with its original atmosphere and unspoilt nature.

Practice lesson: Learn how the boat is anchoring, how the boat is docking and how it is maneuvering

Theory lesson: Seafaring, Sailing using the GPS and Electronics
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch (such as roasted chicken, greek salad, bread)

Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht

Day 4: Hop to Nisyros Island, the volcanic retro Island

Stop At: Nisyros, 85303 Greece
The three-crater volcano will make your trip here unforgettable, with its lunar landscape and picturesque port, Mandraki.

Practice lesson: Learn how to fare the Sea and sail using GPS and Electronics

Theory lesson: International Rules for the prevention of Collisions at seas (IRPCS)
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch (such as roasted chicken, greek salad, bread)

with beverages / wine or beer
Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht

Day 5: One more day at Nisyros Island

Stop At: Nisyros, 85303 Greece
Nisyros shapes an exceptional character with diversified landscapes. A place that still keeps its peaceful vibe and deserves one more day for exploring (visit the volcano, etc.)

Practice lesson: SAILING, man overboard (MOB), Sailing at night
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light Lunch (such as roasted chicken, Greek salad, bread)

With beverages / wine / beer

Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht

Day 6: Hop to Halki Island, the small paradise island of the South Aegean

Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
An incredibly beautiful little island, a picturesque town with colourful houses, wonderful beaches and crystal clear waters.

Practice: Sailing. You are the captain!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light Lunch (such as roasted chicken, Greek salad, bread)

With beverages / wine / beer

Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht

Day 7: Hop to Rhodes Island & Lindos Bay

Stop At: Lindos Beach, Lindos 851 07 Greece
Daily excursion to Lindos bays. Visit the most picturesque village on the island, built on a slope, and its magnificent ancient Acropolis. Enjoy the small bays and St. Paul's bay, listed by tripadvisor in the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light Lunch (such as roasted chicken, Greek salad, bread)

With beverages / wine / beer

Accommodation included: Overnight at yacht

Day 8: Disembark & depart

Stop At: Mandraki Harbour, Platia Eleftherias, Rhodes Town Greece
In a week time, you discovered the wonders of the Aegean Sea and learned to sail!

You are awarded with the Sailing Certificate and we officially anounce you Captain!

Our sea adventure comes to an end. We have time to discuss its highlights while we drop you off at the airport.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.