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Greek Island Sailing: Evia (Greece), a tour by Explore Worldwide

Tour · 7 nights · with Explore Worldwide

Greek Island Sailing: Evia

A relaxed small-group holiday aboard a historic wooden caique around Greece’s largely undiscovered island of Evia, with plenty of swimming, snorkelling and traditional tavernas. Operated by Explore Worldwide.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
7 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Greece
Operator
Explore Worldwide
From
£1,165
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Swimming and snorkelling in clear Aegean coves

  2. Evening meals at waterfront tavernas in Panagia and Karystos

  3. Visit to the Archipelago of Petali, former royal summer retreat

  4. Walk to Castello Rosso, a 13th-century Venetian mountain castle

  5. Exploring Karystos market town and its surrounding beaches

About the trip

This seven-night holiday by Explore Worldwide travels around Evia, Greece’s second-largest island but one rarely seen by visitors. Starting in Karystos, your base is a traditional wooden caique owned by the captain and his family, offering a quiet pace and plenty of chances to swim in warm, clear waters. Days typically begin slowly with breakfast on board before setting off to find quiet coves for snorkelling and swimming.

The itinerary highlights include Panagia, a small fishing village where the 1960s feel lingers in the air, with its promenade, local fishermen and a nearby church with frescoes and ancient olive trees. You'll also visit the Archipelago of Petali, once a summer retreat for the Greek Royal family. Karystos itself is a working harbour town framed by Mount Ohi, where you can explore the narrow streets or walk to a Venetian fortress offering wide views over the sea.

The group travels mostly by foot or boat, with opportunities to stroll through olive groves and along sandy beaches. Evenings typically end in waterfront tavernas, sampling local dishes and dessert wines. The itinerary moves at the speed of sea and sun, with enough structure to settle in but time to relax and take things as they come.

38°N
The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Athens
  2. 2 Karystos
  3. 3 Panagia
  4. 4 Nea Styra
  5. 5 Marmari

Itinerary

The route

  1. Athens

  2. Karystos

  3. Panagia

  4. Nea Styra

  5. Marmari

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Greek Island Sailing: Evia?
Greek Island Sailing: Evia is a 7 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Greek Island Sailing: Evia?
Greek Island Sailing: Evia is operated by Explore Worldwide.
How much does Greek Island Sailing: Evia cost?
Prices for Greek Island Sailing: Evia start from £1,165, subject to availability.

The operator

Explore Worldwide

Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife

Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.

You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Greece? Our Greece guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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