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Greece Gulet Destinations — Islands of Myth and Beauty

Greece is a sailor’s paradise with more than 6,000 islands and islets scattered across the Aegean and Ionian seas. From ancient cities like Athens to the sun-drenched islands of Rhodes, Kos, and Corfu, a gulet charter in Greece allows you to explore both world-famous destinations and hidden gems. Each island offers its own character, blending history, mythology, and natural beauty.

Start your journey by exploring our fleet: View All Greece Gulet Yachts and browse suggested sailing routes in Greece Itineraries. Below you’ll find highlights of Greece’s top gulet ports — Athens, Rhodes, Kos, and Corfu.

Jump to: Athens • Rhodes • Kos • Corfu

Why Charter a Gulet in Greece?

Thinking about a boat trip in Greece? You should. Greece has it all. Old history. Amazing nature. Fun island vibes.

A gulet trip there is super chill. You get to sail. You get to explore new places every day. Swim in bright blue water. Walk around old ruins. It's a great way to see Greece.

• Island Variety: Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian, Sporades — each archipelago with unique beauty.
• Cultural Heritage: Ancient temples, Byzantine monasteries, Venetian fortresses.
• Iconic Scenery: Whitewashed villages, olive groves, dramatic cliffs, and crystal-clear bays.
• Greek Cuisine: Fresh seafood, traditional meze, olive oil, feta, and local wines served onboard or in seaside tavernas.

[PHOTO: Sunset deck dining with Greek meze and island backdrop]

Climate & Best Time to Sail

The Greek islands enjoy a hot, dry summer climate, perfect for gulet sailing.

• Sailing Season: May–October
• Peak Months: July–August (hot, lively ports, busy nightlife)
• Shoulder Months: May, June, September, October (milder temperatures, calmer seas, fewer crowds)
• Temperatures: 27–34 °C (81–93 °F) in summer; sea 23–27 °C (73–81 °F)

Early and late season offer softer breezes, perfect for cultural exploration and quieter anchorages.

Suggested Greece Gulet Itineraries

• Cyclades Adventure (7 nights): Athens → Kea → Mykonos → Paros → Naxos → Santorini
• Dodecanese Highlights (7 nights): Kos → Nisyros → Symi → Rhodes → Tilos
• Ionian Escape (7 nights): Corfu → Paxos → Lefkada → Kefalonia → Ithaca

Discover more via Greece Itineraries and browse All Greece Gulet Yachts.

Athens — Gateway to the Cyclades

Athens, the birthplace of Western civilisation and the energetic capital of Greece is not just a city… It’s where your gulet yacht cruise can begin. Athens is a town that combines several millennia of history with today\'s lifestyle. Start your journey at the Acropolis, with views over to the Parthenon from on high and discover the historic Plaka district known for its neoclassical architecture, traditional tavernas and cobbled streets lined with colorful bougainvillea. The city has striking and lively markets, rooftop terraces where delicious food is served, a warm spirit and an enthusiastic market atmosphere that reflect the character of Athens! Gulet Charters and Cruises in the Cyclades Athens is a major hub for gulet charter tavelling through the famous archipelago, catering to guests from all around the world. Your journey takes you to Mykonos with its cosmopolitan spectrum and sunlit beaches, or Santorini with its white-washed houses perched on the rim of an active volcano in the middle of the sea. You’re travels will lead you to explore the tranquil attractions of Syros and Paros, Naxos and Milos with their own inimitable brand of nature and pace. With the distance from Athens, you can have some of the best sight-seeing places near enough to visit and find peace in sailing on open waters at the same time which makes it a perfect mix of culture and relaxation.
Ideal season: May to October brings warm seas, balmy weather and good sailing winds. The liveliest, hottest months of July and August accommodate party animals best but the shoulder months of May, June, September and October offer cooler weather with quieter mooring spots- a preferred option for a more sombre gulet charter.

Athens Gulet Yachts | About Athens

Rhodes — Medieval Splendor & Sun-Drenched Beaches

The Island of Rhodes, largest of the Dodecanese, has been blessed with an historical heritage which seems to repudiate both time and space. Its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the best-preserved fortified cities in Europe — a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, stone arches and ancient walls that will make visitors feel like they’ve been transported back to the days of the Knights of St. John. Walking through its bustling lanes one can discover lovely cafes, boutiques and colorful squares full of life blended with unique medieval-like ambiance.

In addition to being historically magnificent, it boasts beaches not short of sun and sand to go with its coastline, from the isolated inlets to the bustling resorts. It’s also a common starting-off point for charters of gulet yachts around the nearby islands of Symi and Kos, each with its own character — pastel-hued harbor, laid-back charm on Symi; ancient ruins, seaside life on Kos. A culturally rich and spiritually healing port of call, with constant sunshine and easy island hopping all around the eastern Meditterranean, Rhodes is undeniably one of the best options for a gulet holiday to those who wish to infuse a little adventure into their vacation while also lounging on deck in paradise.

Rhodes Gulet Yachts | About Rhodes

Kos — Ancient Ruins & Island Hopping

Kos is a beautiful island, which successfully combines blue waters and abundant history with an easy going cheer of maritime life. With long sandy beaches, fertile valleys and busy harbors, Kos invites you to experience life as it has always been – relaxed, exciting and beautiful. The island is home to the spectacular Asklepion ruins, an ancient healing center steeped in history where you can wander among marble columns and take in panoramas dating back thousands of years. The town itself is just as charming — its palm-lined boulevards, grand squares and hodgepodge of Venetian, Ottoman and Greek architecture make every walk a trip through the history books.

Kos is an important port in the Dodecanese and a great base for gulet cruising. From there, you can easily cruise to Nisyros (famed for its dramatic volcanic craters and colorful villages), or to Kalymnos: a diver’s dream, with sponge diving as its most lucrative tradition and an unearthly desert coastline. For its accessible point, good marina facility or nice local ambiance Kos is not only a historical treasure but a great way to explore the most beautiful islands in the Aegean on board of your gulet yacht. Whether you’re after cultural sightseeing or simply a good lazy day in the sun, Kos can offer an unforgettable combination of both.

Best season: June–September for sunny weather and vibrant atmosphere.

Kos Gulet Yachts | About Kos

Corfu — Venetian Charm in the Ionian Sea

The Ionian Sea island of Corfu appeals to travellers through its unique blend of Venetian architectural aesthetics and the Mediterranean climate and environment. The island has an unique environment as it is bringing together olivetree forests with the cypress covered hills and this environment shouldn't exist in Greece. UNESCO World Heritage-protected Old Town is an adorable maze of cobbled streets lined with pastel houses adorned with wrought iron balconies and buzzing squares where locals sit and sip coffee, or simply gather round the local water fountain to catch up. The island's medieval Venetian fortress and neoclassical buildings reflect its past as a place where both Western and Eastern culture met. Paradise awaits, the Ionian islands are now open to sailors and gulet lovers with everything that the port of Corfu offers. Paxos, known as Zakseneye and Lefkada and Kefalonia where you will find quite another paradise. Departure from the marina of Corfu. It’s the serene bays and green-blue waters which lure visitors to the Island of Paxos, with others choosing to visit Lefkada for it's sheer cliffs and well known windsurfing beaches and Kefalonia for its hidden coves and harbours that are home to pretty fishing villages. Gulet charter from Corfu offers a wonderful sailing experience in Greece where history meets culture relaxed holidays and adventurers all in once. For a mix of graceful Venetian alleyways and serene natural coves for anchor, head to the island of Corfu.

Corfu Gulet Yachts | About Corfu

Plan Your Greek Gulet Voyage

Athens and the Cyclades and Rhodes and the Dodecanese and Corfu with its Ionian verdure and Kos with its islet disquisition make Greece the ultimate sailing destination. The Aegean and Ionian Swell house numerous islets which reveal ancient remains perched on escarpments and secret kudos that blend with olive groves and tranquil fishing agreements which save their eternal charm.

A Greek gulet duty experience offers the luxury of a particular yacht while delivering authentic Mediterranean life gests . You can voyage between notorious islets like Mykonos and Santorini and Paros or explore peaceful destinations including Symi and Nisyros and Paxos. Each day of your trip will deliver unique and indelible moments as you discover UNESCO- listed harbors and swim in demitasse-clear bays and enjoy dining under starlit taverna roofs.

Travelers can discover colorful sailing destinations in Greece which give both lively marina gests and peaceful isolated strands. With ideal winds, warm waters, and further sun than nearly anywhere in Europe, it’s easy to see why Greece remains one of the world’s most cherished gulet duty destinations.

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