Included: An experienced English-speaking cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day boat and bike tour in Greece on a premium gulet with crew Accommodation aboard Erato: 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower and toilet Most meals: 2x full-board, 5x half-board on board Drinking water on board Overview-maps for the daily bike tours (on board) Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (group visits only) Bed linen and towels The 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection (mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme) Add-ons Single supplement — 50% of the tour base price, let us know prior to booking if interested E-bike rental — $255 Limited liability protection for e-bike rentals (theft and damage covered, grossly negligent damage not) — $30 Shared transfer from Athens Airport to the boat in Skiathos — $50 per person Shared transfer from hotel in Athens to the boat in Skiathos — $25 per person Special dietary requirements — $75, to be paid on board Trip extension (to Meteora, Athens, Santorini…) — let us know if interested Additional nights in Skiathos or Athens — let us know if interested Not included: Transportation to and from Skiathos Beverages on board Meals and beverages ashore Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price Beach towel for use off the boat (if needed) Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This boat and bike tour in Greece is rated easy, meaning that it’s beginner-friendly. A good basic level of fitness is required. The tours and the elevation changes are very manageable with an e-bike ( 22-42 km ( 13.6-26 mi ) and 300-900 m ( 984-2,952 ft ) of elevation gain per day). Each day, the tour guide will inform you about the tour details. Looking to explore a different side of Greece? Check out these hiking adventures !

Internet availability

A free Wi-Fi connection is available on the ship. On the open seas, reception cannot be guaranteed at all times. If you need stable Internet access, it’s recommended that you take your tablet / laptop / smartphone to a cafe or bar at the port.

What are the rental e-bikes like?

All e-bikes are high-quality pedelecs , most of them fitted with Bosch motors with extra battery range. They are relatively lightweight, so you’ll be able to climb almost any hill with ease. For the duration of the tour, you’ll be supplied with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb , a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera, etc. To ensure that the bike panniers remain waterproof, they have to be closed tightly. Please note that helmets are mandatory —while it’s advised to bring your own, well fitted helmet with you, it may be possible to rent out one. Reservation is needed so please let us know at booking.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag) E-bike — can be rented Cycling helmet — mandatory Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Cycling shoes Comfortable cycling clothes Padded shorts Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, lip balm, bug spray, tissues, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this boat and bike tour in Greece, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. Depending on the number of people, there can be between 1 and 3 professional guides per trip. It takes a minimum of 14 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants. While solo travelers are welcome, please note that a single supplement is mandatory (50% of the tour price, and this depends on availability and season). It’s not possible to join as a solo traveller and share a cabin with another guest. If interested in joining solo, please let us know before booking! If not enough participants sign up, your guides reserve the right to cancel the reservation. Your guides will let you know as soon as possible, at least three weeks prior to the start of the trip. Sailing in Greece can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors older than 10 may be permitted to join the boat and bike tour in Greece on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. Children up to the age of 16 are eligible for a 200-euro discount (double occupancy). None of these are combinable with other discounts. As there’s limited availability, please let us know if you’re interested prior to booking and we’ll get back to you! If your group has cyclists under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your boat and bike tour in Greece is Skiathos Town. To get there, most people fly into Skiathos Airport (JSI) . From there, you can take a shuttle service, call a taxi, or rent a car to reach Skiathos Town. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 2pm in the port of Skiathos Town . You will usually find the ship either on the side of the main pier facing the Bourtzi peninsula or on the promenade. You can check in on board from 2pm on the day of embarkation. If you have difficulty finding your ship in the port of Skiathos, please call your guide. The number will be provided in the travel documents.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help! The price of the tour includes the 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection. This is mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme.

SKIATHOS | GREECE

Luxury E-Bike and Sailing Adventure in Greece: Mamma Mia Islands

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Biking and taking photos of goats near the sea

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Duration

8 days

Season

June through August

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This is your cue to say “Gimme, gimme, gimme!” If you’ve ever watched Mamma Mia! and thought, “I need to live this life,” consider this your invite to the party. We’re cruising through Greece’s dreamiest islands on the stunning luxury motor yacht Erato, docking at secluded bays, and pedaling on e-bikes through landscapes so gorgeous they could be CGI. Think sun-drenched beaches, ancient cobblestone alleys, and Mediterranean views that’ll have your camera working overtime. And the best part? Your awesome e-bike makes sure the climbs feel more “Greek god” and less “Greek tragedy.” Sun, sea, sailing, cycling, and the soundtrack of your best vacation ever. Take a chance on Greece?

Adventure highlights

Mamma Mia moments

Pedal through “Mamma Mia!” film locations and see Greece at its most dazzling, no movie magic required
E-bike like a Greek god

Climb the rolling hills of Skopelos and Alonissos with e-bikes that make every climb feel like a victory lap
Super Trouper sailing

Plush cabins, top-notch service, most meals included, and smooth sailing—motor yacht Erato is pure luxury at sea

Itinerary

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Sun, sea, and cycling—what’s the name of the game? This ABBA-inspired island-hopping adventure! Sail in style aboard the luxurious Erato while your e-bike takes the sting out of the Greek hills. From the cinematic shores of Mamma Mia! fame to hidden villages where time slows down, this trip is a headliner. Picture swimming in turquoise coves, pedaling through olive groves, and toasting the sunset from your private deck. With each stop, Greece turns up the volume—charming tavernas, dazzling coastlines, and roads that wind through pure paradise. Voulez-vous?

Individual arrival in Skiathos. Check in begins in Skiathos town from 2pm. Use the afternoon for a stroll through the lively old town of Skiathos, enjoy a chilled beverage on the wooded Bourtzi peninsula, or take a refreshing dip in the sea. Later on, it’s dinner on board and an overnight stay in Skiathos.

Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
In the morning, the boat will take us on a long crossing to Alonissos. On the way, we will make a swimming stop in a beautiful bay. Once we arrive in the port of Patitiri, we will go on our first short bike tour on Alonissos in the afternoon. This warm-up tour takes us along quiet roads up to the enchanting old island capital of Palaia Chora, which we will then explore on foot.

Countless photo opportunities await us in the winding alleyways and we can enjoy the typical Greek island atmosphere during a coffee break in the shady main square. Later on, we’ll make our way back to Patitiri, where we can round off the eventful first day with a delicious dinner in one of the tavernas located right on the beach.

Cycling: 8 km (5 mi)
Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
Today, we will explore the entire island of Alonissos by bike. The tour takes us from Patitiri to the beach of Chrysi Milia, whose colors are reminiscent of the Caribbean. Here you can swim or enjoy a coffee before continuing towards the fishing villages of Steni Vala and Kalamakia to Agios Dimitrios beach.

The route continues onto a high plateau and finally follows a long descent into the bay of Gerakas, where the boat awaits us for lunch. In the afternoon, we will cross over to the neighboring island of Skopelos. The boat trip takes us through the protected marine park, which is home to a colony of the rare Mediterranean monk seal as well as many other animal species. In the evening, you can explore Skopelos town on foot and dine in a restaurant of your choice.

Cycling: 38 km (24 mi)
Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
Skopelos simply has everything that makes for a successful day of cycling: high mountains,
incredible panoramas, evergreen forests, rugged coastlines, and great beaches. We’ll start from Skopelos town and cycle along a panoramic road through the impressive mountain world to the lighthouse at Cape Gourouni.

On the way to Loutraki, we will also pass the beach of Perivoliou. We’ll take a break and enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear sea and lunch in the quaint beach bar. Afterwards, we will cycle past the mountain village of Glossa to the port of Loutraki, where we will spend the night.

Cycling: 46 km (26 mi)
Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
In the morning, we’ll cross to Euboea, the second largest island in Greece. Euboea is much less well-known than its glamorous neighboring islands in the Aegean, although the island is in no way inferior to the others in terms of scenic beauty and cultural diversity. Our ship will take us to the north coast of Euboea.

Today’s cycle tour takes us from Pefki through the traditional mountain villages of Avgaria and Galatsona to the beautiful port of Ore where our ship awaits us for a late lunch on board. We can spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the boat or on the nearby sandy beach before rounding off the day with individual dinners in one of the harbours’ taverns.

Cycling: 39 km (24 mi)
Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
On Day 6, our boat will take us to the Pelion peninsula, where a breathtaking landscape awaits. Pelion was one of the main filming locations for the “Mamma Mia” movie. Today’s tour begins in the picturesque harbor of Agia Kyriaki and takes us past the mountain village of Trikeri to the bay of Alogoporos, where we can give our bikes a rest and take a sea taxi to the care-free mini-island of Palao Trikeri.

A visit to the Greek Orthodox monastery of the Virgin Mary or a swim on one of the island’s beaches is available. Later, there is time for an individual lunch in one of the traditional island’s tavernas before the sea cab takes us back to Alogoporos. From there, we will continue our journey by e-bike until we reach the port of Kotte for dinner on board and a good night’s sleep.

Cycling: 22 km (13 mi)
Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
We’ll cycle for 25 km (15.5 mi) along the beautiful coast of Pelion. We’ll then take a coffee break in the harbor town of Milina before tackling the final climb of our journey and reaching the port of Platania. The boat will be waiting for us there and we will cross over to Skiathos. In the afternoon, a transfer will pick you up from Skiathos town and take you to the monastery of Evangelistria and the Parissis winery, where you can enjoy some of the best wines of the Spora islands. Later, over a last delicious dinner on board, you will say goodbye to your guides and crew.

Cycling: 40 km (25 mi)
Accommodation: Motor yacht Erato
This is the last day of this boat and bike tour in Greece. After breakfast on board, we’ll disembark and journey back home individually.

Luxury E-Bike and Sailing Adventure in Greece: Mamma Mia Islands

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Meet your guides

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Marylu Tsiouma

Tour Guide Greece

Marylu has been a tour guide for Islandhopping since April 2023. Her favorite destination is Ionian Islands, because of the unique beauty. When she's not guiding, she travels and keeps up with her life interests and goals. Her favorite activities aside from cycling include walking through nature, yoga and any holistic approach to wellbeing.

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Dionysios Chaikalis

Raised and born in Greece, Dionysios loves giving his guests an insight into the Greek lifestyle, showing them places that he loves, and being able to share the history of his country with them. When he’s not sailing and cycling around Greece, he enjoys hiking, playing football, and sports in general. Dionysios speaks English and German.

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Islandhopping

Founded in 1998, Islandhopping is your top choice for biking, mountain biking, road biking, e-biking, and multi adventures aboard a boat. What started out as two bicycle tours in Croatia has grown into 300 tours a year with over 7,000 guests from all around the world. They guide travelers all over the Mediterranean, Central & Northern Europe, in Vietnam, South Africa, and Patagonia. Islandhopping’s tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable, multilingual, and educated in first aid, cultural presentations, and bike repairs. They’ll liven up the tour experience and make sure guests create lasting memories for a lifetime.

Accommodation and food

Motor yacht Erato

The elegant motor yacht Erato offers all the comfort and luxury you could desire during your bike and boat adventure. The Bordeaux-red yacht, named after the ancient muse of lyric and love poetry, immediately captures the eye.

The salon boasts a well-stocked bar and plenty of space for socialising. The outdoor area has a variety of comfortable seating and space for you to relax under the sky. The friendly, attentive crew have spent most of their lives on the water and are dedicated to helping fulfill your holiday dreams. Not to be forgotten, the Erato offers a delicious range of traditional Greek cuisine, lovingly served at every meal.

Cabins

The cabins are clad in fine wood while the saloon offers a warm and cosy atmosphere creating a homely ambience onboard. Each of the six guest cabins below deck offers ample space, en-suite bathrooms with a shower and WC, as well as storage for your luggage. There are double cabins as well as triple cabins on the lower deck available.

In case you’d like to join as a solo traveller, there is a mandatory single fee (50% of the tour price, and this depends on availability and season)—if interested, please let us know before booking!

Food

Most meals are included in the price of this bike and boat tour in Greece, which means that we’ll be eating some delicious local meals. The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares breakfast and either one or two warm meals a day. The catering starts with dinner on Day 1 and ends with breakfast on departure day.

Greek cuisine is rich in fresh ingredients and bold flavors, with breakfast often featuring yogurt with honey and nuts or a simple cheese and spinach-filled pastry called tiropita. A classic dish is moussaka, a layered casserole of eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce, baked to golden perfection. Souvlaki, skewered and grilled meat served with pita and tzatziki, is a popular street food enjoyed across the country, while fasolada, a hearty white bean soup with tomatoes and olive oil, is considered Greece’s national dish.

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Toni Todoric

If you’re looking for a great bike & boat experience, look no further- you found it!

Arnold Majer

It’s really hard to put into words what we were able to experience. It was by far the most beautiful trip of my life, I can’t say it any other way. The ship, the crew, the guides, the tours, the food and so on, everything was just perfect. Thank you very much for allowing me to experience this.

Ralph J. Schiel

Great trips with even greater people

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Toni Todoric

If you’re looking for a great bike & boat experience, look no further- you found it!

Arnold Majer

Ralph J. Schiel

Great trips with even greater people

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced English-speaking cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 8-day boat and bike tour in Greece on a premium gulet with crew
  - Accommodation aboard Erato: 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower and toilet
  - Most meals: 2x full-board, 5x half-board on board
  - Drinking water on board
  - Overview-maps for the daily bike tours (on board)
  - Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (group visits only)
  - Bed linen and towels
  - The 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection (mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme)
Add-ons
- - Single supplement — 50% of the tour base price, let us know prior to booking if interested
  - E-bike rental — $255
  - Limited liability protection for e-bike rentals (theft and damage covered, grossly negligent damage not) — $30
  - Shared transfer from Athens Airport to the boat in Skiathos — $50 per person
  - Shared transfer from hotel in Athens to the boat in Skiathos — $25 per person
  - Special dietary requirements — $75, to be paid on board
  - Trip extension (to Meteora, Athens, Santorini…) — let us know if interested
  - Additional nights in Skiathos or Athens — let us know if interested
Not included:
- - Transportation to and from Skiathos
  - Beverages on board
  - Meals and beverages ashore
  - Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
  - Beach towel for use off the boat (if needed)
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
This boat and bike tour in Greece is rated easy, meaning that it’s beginner-friendly. A good basic level of fitness is required. The tours and the elevation changes are very manageable with an e-bike (22-42 km (13.6-26 mi) and 300-900 m (984-2,952 ft) of elevation gain per day). Each day, the tour guide will inform you about the tour details.

Looking to explore a different side of Greece? Check out these hiking adventures!
A free Wi-Fi connection is available on the ship. On the open seas, reception cannot be guaranteed at all times. If you need stable Internet access, it’s recommended that you take your tablet / laptop / smartphone to a cafe or bar at the port.
All e-bikes are high-quality pedelecs, most of them fitted with Bosch motors with extra battery range. They are relatively lightweight, so you’ll be able to climb almost any hill with ease. For the duration of the tour, you’ll be supplied with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera, etc. To ensure that the bike panniers remain waterproof, they have to be closed tightly.

Please note that helmets are mandatory—while it’s advised to bring your own, well fitted helmet with you, it may be possible to rent out one. Reservation is needed so please let us know at booking.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
  - E-bike — can be rented
  - Cycling helmet — mandatory
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Cycling shoes
  - Comfortable cycling clothes
  - Padded shorts
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, lip balm, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this boat and bike tour in Greece, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. Depending on the number of people, there can be between 1 and 3 professional guides per trip.
  - It takes a minimum of 14 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants.
  - While solo travelers are welcome, please note that a single supplement is mandatory (50% of the tour price, and this depends on availability and season). It’s not possible to join as a solo traveller and share a cabin with another guest. If interested in joining solo, please let us know before booking!
  - If not enough participants sign up, your guides reserve the right to cancel the reservation. Your guides will let you know as soon as possible, at least three weeks prior to the start of the trip.
Sailing in Greece can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors older than 10 may be permitted to join the boat and bike tour in Greece on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - Children up to the age of 16 are eligible for a 200-euro discount (double occupancy). None of these are combinable with other discounts. As there’s limited availability, please let us know if you’re interested prior to booking and we’ll get back to you!
If your group has cyclists under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your boat and bike tour in Greece is Skiathos Town. To get there, most people fly into Skiathos Airport (JSI). From there, you can take a shuttle service, call a taxi, or rent a car to reach Skiathos Town.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 2pm in the port of Skiathos Town.

You will usually find the ship either on the side of the main pier facing the Bourtzi peninsula or on the promenade. You can check in on board from 2pm on the day of embarkation. If you have difficulty finding your ship in the port of Skiathos, please call your guide. The number will be provided in the travel documents.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

The price of the tour includes the 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection. This is mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme.
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.