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Day 1: Thursday January, 11 (Athens)
Arrival in Leros
Rendezvous at 11 am at our home island of Leros. We’ll have drinks, show you the ropes – and then head off for our first destination of Vathi, on the island of Kalymnos; a relaxing downwind sail.
(B), (L)
Day 2: Friday January, 12 (Athens)
Sail to Pandeli Bay
Sail to Pandeli Bay on the east coast of Leros. Nice upwind leg and great tacking practice! Time varies from 3-5 hrs, wind dependent.
(B), (L)
Day 3: Saturday January, 13 (Athens)
Spend the day in Leros
Spend the day in Leros; there’s far too much to see and do to rush away from here too quickly! Bike or hike to the 11th century fortress which overlooks the bay, the charming little church out in the water, or the many coves, beaches and villages around
Day 4: Sunday January, 14 (Athens)
Sail to Agathonissi
Sail to Agathonissi for a colourful evening at George’s taverna! George is the unofficial harbour master who loves an excuse for a party on an otherwise quiet and isolated island. About 3 hrs sail time.
(B), (L)
Meet "Taverna George"
Day 5: Monday January, 15 (Athens)
Explore Marathi Island
Fast (another 2-3hrs) beam reach for Marathi – a perfect, tiny Greek island retreat with little, horseshoe-shaped sandy bay. This place is a magical balm for the stressed-out city-living soul.
(B), (L)
Day 6: Tuesday January, 16 (Athens)
Long sail to Samos
Samos is a real contrast from the last two tiny, remote islands, this is quite the upmarket, cosmopolitan island. The harbour is lined with dozens of tavernas along the waterfront; this is the bright lights side of Greece!
(B), (L)
Day 7: Wednesday January, 17 (Athens)
Island Jeep Safari
Samos' major attraction, however, is out of the port. Samos is green – mountains covered with pine forests, falling water streams, stunning cliffs and beaches – a real contrast to most of the other Dodecanese islands, which aren’t exactly what you
Day 8: Thursday January, 18 (Athens)
Sail back to Marathi
After a couple of days of packing in the action, back to Marathi’s tranquility seems like a really good idea again!!
(B), (L)
Day 9: Friday January, 19 (Athens)
Sail to Patmos
a short hop of only a couple of hours. This is the famous monastery island, where St John (as of Apostle fame) was inspired by visions to write the Book of Revelations. The village that lies at the foot of the monastery is everyone’s romantic image of w
Day 10: Saturday January, 20 (Athens)
Explore + Nude Beach
Patmos is definitely another 2-day island – so much to do and see here! It’s another great place to hire little scooters and explore… or mountain bikes for the more energetic; or join us for a hike to a really cool, sandy “clothing-optional” bea
Day 11: Sunday January, 21 (Athens)
Sail to Arki Island
Sail for Arki (approx 3hrs again).. Dinner at Manoli’s - another of our very colourful island friends !
(B), (L)
Day 12: Monday January, 22 (Athens)
Sail to Lipsos
The island of the 42 blue-domed churches. It’s a quiet, very untouristy island. If we’re lucky and conditions are calm, we may be able to visit Aspro Nisi (“White Island”) en route; this a real stunning little island out in the middle of nowhere.
Day 13: Tuesday January, 23 (Athens)
Sail back to Leros
to our home base of Lakki on the western side. Spend the afternoon winding down on the little beach just around the corner! Farewell dinner at Vromolithos – a beautiful beachfront taverna with the most amazing views over the bay.
(B), (L)
Day 14: Wednesday January, 24 (Athens)
Disembark at 9
Relax, or find your flight home.
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