If you have ever dreamed of chartering a luxury yacht with a professional crew and cruising to small, intimate coves and deserted sandy beaches on any of over 2,000 romantic Greek islands, now is the time to make your dream come true. Book early; the summer season sells out quickly.

This is just a sample itinerary of how you might design your yacht vacation. Your captain will help you plan an itinerary based on your specific interests.

Day 1 -- Athens to Poros

Cruise from Athens to Poros. (31 miles)

Day 2 -- Poros to Hydra

An easy cruise to a fashionable resort town that has maintained much of its charm from the 18th and 19th centuries. (14 miles)

Day 3 -- Hydra to Spetses (17 miles)

Wander around the old harbor, the setting for John Fowles' novel "The Magus".

Day 4 -- Spetses to Tolo and Nauplion (27 miles)

Sail to a small fishing village with a beautiful sandy beach, and then continue on to Nauplion, the heartland of the Mycenaeans.

Day 5 -- Nauplion to Porto Heli (26 miles)

Venture to the serene waters of this natural land-locked bay with ideal conditions for water sports.

Day 6 -- Porto Heli to Hermioni (15 miles)

Enjoy a day on this island relatively untouched by tourism. Enjoy a drink on the waterfront or take an afternoon walk along the wooded coast.

Day 7 -- Hermioni to Moni and Aegina (25 miles)

Visit this sanctuary for wildlife and then on to Aegina, a busy little island perfect for purchasing remembrances of your journey.

Day 8 -- Athens (18 miles)

Finish your yachting experience of a lifetime with a return to Athens.

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