Come set sail, on a Grecian tale,
Where the beauty of the isles never pales.
From the Cyclades to the Ionians, and then
The captivating Dodecanese, my friend.
Let’s wander, let’s explore, let’s unfurl,
The hidden gems of this ancient world.
Cyclades:
From the Mykonos island, where night’s a delight,
To Delos, where Apollo first saw light.
Blue-domed churches and white walls gleam,
In the Aegean Sea, a sight from a dream.
Then to Santorini we gently glide,
With cliffside villages at the tide.
Fira, Oia, in sunlight bathe,
In their volcanic soil, the wine we crave.
Paros, Naxos, laid-back and fair,
With sandy beaches and salty air.
Milos, Serifos, and Amorgos – you’ll find,
An authentic Greek experience, one of a kind.
Ionian Islands:
Next to the Ionians, where serenity lives,
A paradise nature generously gives.
In Corfu’s old town, with Venetian art,
A UNESCO heritage, a world apart.
Paxos, Antipaxos, where the waters play,
In secluded bays and hidden caves to stay.
Lefkada, with beaches, oh so bright,
And Kefalonia, a dramatic sight.
Ithaca and Zakynthos, though lesser-known,
Shine with unique charm, in the sun they’re shown.
Dodecanese:
On to the Dodecanese, where history’s told,
Near the Turkish coast, tales of old.
Rhodes, a wonder, with a grand palace to boast,
And Symi, with its scenic coast.
On Kos, an ancient city lies,
Underneath the vibrant skies.
Nisyros, volcanic and bare,
And Mandraki, where the air’s so fair.
Patmos, Leros, and Kalymnos to see,
Each with tranquil beauty and unique glee.
Your Sail Awaits:
To charter a boat, options galore,
Bareboat or crewed, there’s much more.
Choose your season, summer’s great,
But meltemi winds, don’t tempt your fate.
Plan your route, keep it tight,
But be flexible, for unexpected delight.
Marinas and ports, where to dock?
Research ahead, avoid a shock.
Greet with “Yasas”, respect tradition,
In this land, it’s the condition.
Sailing in Greece, you’ll soon discover,
Is a joy like no other, brother.
Cyclades, Ionians, and Dodecanese,
The choice is yours, travel with ease.
Each one unique, each one a gem,
In the Greek Isles, you’ll fall for them.
