The Corinth Canal is 3,2 miles long, 25 meters wide and the limestone from which it is cut rises to 76 meters above sea level at the highest point. The canal joins the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth and saves the journey around the Peloponnese. Going through it is a breathtaking experience. The ancients used to drag ships across the isthmus on a paved road, parts of which can still be seen today.
Galaxidi is a narrow tranquil inlet hidden between rocky islets and stony hills. Hemmed in by a pine-studded peninsula and the town, hunched on a rocky mound, the harbor is one of the most pleasing in the Gulf of Corinth. In the 18th century it was a prosperous port. A small museum displays curios including some fine figureheads from its heyday as a thriving shipping town. Sophisticated restaurants ashore.
Triizonia island has changed little over the years. The land around the bay is green and lush - mostly vines and olives. Whether to eat or simply have an ouzo, it is well worth while to go ashore.
Nafpaktos is a minute mediaeval harbor bordered by old plane trees. Under the shadow of the Venetian castle, it is a captivating place, well watered, with a lot of animation that goes on in the square by the harbour. The town was known in mediaeval times as Lepanto. OXIA is a high island with a jagged ridge running down the spine at the entrance to the Gulf of Patra. Spectacular surroundings and utter isolation except for a few fishing boats.
Zakinthos is the southernmost of the Heptanesoi. Like a howl holding something precious, the mountains of Zakinthos enclose the fertile central plain. The Venetians called Zakinthos "the flower of the Levant." Until its total destruction in the 1953 earthquake the towns consisted largely of Venetian buildings. In the rebuilding of the island, a Venetian aura has been retained - spacious boulevards, arcaded shops and imposing public buildings. A museum houses some of the relics particularly some fine icons. The island offers some spectacular scenery.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1 - Athens - Corinth Canal - Galaxidi (75 miles)
Day 2 - Galaxidi - Trizonia - Nafpaktos (32 miles)
Day 3 - Nafpaktos - Oxia - Zakinthos (61 miles)
Day 4 - Zakinthos - Saini (Kefalonia) - (38 miles)
Day 5 - Saini - Agia Efimia - Fiskardo (l5miles)
Day 6 - Fiskardo - Meganisi - Vasilild (Le&as) (24)
Day 7 - Vasiliki - Nidri - Lefkas (25 miles)
Day 8 - Lefkas - Antipaxi - Paxi (35 miles)
Day 9 - Paxi - Corfu (28 miles)
Day 10 - Corfu - Parga (32 miles)
Day 11 - Parga - Preveza - Vatica (Lefkas) (30)
Day 12 - Vatica- Skorpios - Kioni (Ithaki) (28 miles)
Day 13 - Kioni - Patra ( 54 miles)
Day 14 - Patra - Kiato (57 miles)
Day 15 - Kiato - Athens (43 miles).
Member discount:
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
A. Skippered charters aboard Sailing Yachts & Catamarans
Skippered Charter package is ideal for custom sailing holidays for groups of friends or families at low cost.
This package consists of:
# A modern Sailing Yacht or Sailing Catamaran from 34 to 50 feet according to the guests’ number (up to 10 guests).
# Skipper. He will take care of the yacht’s handling, the cruise and your safety
# Hostess (optional), taking care of the yachts’ cleaning, light lunch and snacks preparation on board.
# Packages for groups of 2–10 persons.
# Pricing: according to the yacht’s size and the period. From 100-120 Euro per person per day! Packages include the use of the yacht, skipper’s and hostess’ (optional) fees, yachts’ insurance. Extra charges: fuel consumption, port fees, end cleaning, security deposit.
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