29 June–19 July 2027 | 20 nights | Athens, Ikaria, Samos & Turkey’s Coast

Some places invite you to slow down almost as soon as you arrive. On Ikaria, it might happen around a family table. On Samos, over a long lunch after a morning exploring. Aboard our Turkish gulet, it might be the moment you realise there’s nothing you need to do except swim before dinner.

This journey brings all three experiences together, beginning with a night in Athens and finishing in Antalya. I’ll be with you throughout, sharing places and people I’ve come to love, with the arrangements taken care of and time to enjoy where we are.

Ikaria — Blue Zone Living, Experienced Firsthand

After our welcome evening in Athens, we travel to Ikaria, one of the world’s original Blue Zones. We’ll spend seven nights at Thea’s Inn in Nas, overlooking the sea and getting to know the island through Thea, her family and their community.

We’ll cook, share meals, meet local producers, walk, swim and explore the everyday habits that underpin life here: nourishing food, natural movement, rest and strong connections with others.

There’s no rigid wellness routine to follow. This is an opportunity to experience a different pace of life and notice what you might like to carry home.

Samos — Villages, Sea Swims & Time to Linger

Next come three nights at Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites on Samos. We’ll wander through Manolates, explore the harbour at Pythagorio and enjoy lunch in Koumeika, with beach swimming time woven into our days.

It’s a lovely bridge between our week on Ikaria and the adventure ahead — a little exploring, a little rest and plenty of good Greek food.

Turkey — Life Aboard Feyyaz Bey

From Samos, we cross by ferry to Turkey and travel to Kaş, where we’ll spend a night at Linda Beach Hotel before boarding Feyyaz Bey, our traditional wooden gulet.

For seven nights, we’ll explore the coast towards Kekova, with swimming stops, sheltered bays and opportunities to discover traces of ancient Lycia ashore. Our captain will shape the route around the conditions.

I’ve sailed aboard this boat before, and it’s an experience I’ve wanted to share ever since. Swimming until we were called back for something delicious, gathering around the table and sleeping on deck beneath the stars became the simple pleasures that made it so memorable.

After disembarking, we’ll travel to Antalya for a final night at Kaleici Hotel – Adults Only and a farewell dinner before our journey finishes on 19 July.

Space for Yourself, Connection Along the Way

All meals are included, from our welcome dinner in Athens to our final breakfast in Antalya. Gentle, optional mindfulness and reflection will be woven into our time together.

Choose your own hotel rooms and private cabin, or share with a travelling companion. The shared boat cabin has one double bed.

With just four guest places available for the full journey, you’ll be part of a small group aboard, joining other guests for the Greece and Samos portions along the way.

Twenty nights to explore, eat well, swim often and discover how good a slower day can feel.

Experience Ikaria’s Blue Zone Way of Life
Spend seven nights at Thea’s Inn, discovering how food, natural movement, rest and connection shape everyday life on the island.

Cook, Taste & Connect with Local People
Share meals with local families, cook together and meet the producers behind Ikaria’s wine and honey.

Nature Walks, Thermal Springs & Sea Swims
Explore Ikaria at a gentle pace, with time to enjoy its coastline, warm waters and beautiful surroundings.

Three Nights Exploring Samos
Wander through Manolates and Pythagorio, enjoy lunch in Koumeika and make time for beach swims.

An Evening in Kaş
Enjoy an overnight stay in this Turkish seaside town before stepping aboard our gulet.

Seven Nights Aboard Feyyaz Bey
Settle into life on a traditional wooden gulet, with freshly prepared meals, welcoming crew and just four guest places aboard.

Kekova & the Lycian Coast
Discover sheltered bays and traces of ancient Lycia, with opportunities to explore ashore as our route and conditions allow.

Swims, Sunsets & Nights Beneath the Stars
Enjoy long afternoons on deck, clear blue water and the option to sleep outside beneath the night sky.

Begin in Athens, Finish in Antalya
Bookend your journey with a welcome evening in Athens and a final night and farewell dinner in Antalya’s old town.

All Meals & Personal Hosting Throughout
Travel with Lisa from start to finish, with arrangements taken care of and gentle, optional moments of mindfulness along the way.

An example of our days together
Our itinerary leaves room for the weather, local opportunities and the pleasure of staying a little longer somewhere lovely. Activities on Ikaria will be arranged with our hosts, while our sailing route and shore visits will be guided by our captain and conditions at sea.

Day 1 | 29 June — Welcome to Athens
Settle into Oniro City and meet Lisa and your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner. Our first evening is a chance to connect before heading to the islands.
Accommodation: Oniro City — one night

Day 2 | 30 June — Across to Ikaria
Travel together to Athens Airport for our flight to Ikaria, where we’ll be welcomed and transferred to Thea’s Inn in Nas. Unpack, take in the sea views and gather for our first island dinner.
Accommodation: Thea’s Inn — seven nights
Athens–Ikaria airfare is booked separately.

Day 3 | 1 July — A Taste of Blue Zone Living
Share breakfast with a local family and begin discovering the food, friendships and everyday rhythms that make Ikaria special. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with time for the beach.

Day 4 | 2 July — From the Farm to the Table
Spend time at the family farm and cook together using seasonal ingredients. Gather around the table to enjoy what we’ve prepared, with an optional moment of mindfulness woven into the day.

Day 5 | 3 July — Thermal Waters & Coastal Exploring
Explore more of the island, with a visit to its thermal waters as conditions allow. Enjoy lunch together and time to appreciate the coastline.

Day 6 | 4 July — Honey, Local Stories & the Sea
Meet a local beekeeper and discover another part of Ikaria’s food traditions. Later, enjoy beach time, a swim or a quiet afternoon overlooking the sea.

Day 7 | 5 July — Island Paths & Local Wine
Enjoy a gentle nature walk before visiting a local winery. Hear the stories behind the wine, taste together and settle into another unhurried island meal.

Day 8 | 6 July — One More Day on Ikaria
Leave space for a favourite swimming spot, village wandering or simply enjoying Thea’s hospitality. Gather for reflection and a farewell dinner with our hosts.

Day 9 | 7 July — On to Samos
Take the ferry to Samos and settle into Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites. Depending on our arrival time, enjoy a swim or a little exploring before welcoming any guests joining us for the next part of the journey.
Accommodation: Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites — three nights

Day 10 | 8 July — Manolates & the North Coast
Head into the hills to explore Manolates, with its village lanes, little workshops and sea views. Enjoy lunch and a beach swim, with a possible stop in Kokkari if time allows.

Day 11 | 9 July — Pythagorio & Lunch in Koumeika
Wander the harbour and streets of Pythagorio before heading to Koumeika for a leisurely lunch. Make time for a swim and savour our final evening on Samos.

Day 12 | 10 July — Across to Turkey & On to Kaş
Take the ferry to Kuşadası, where our private transfer will meet us for the journey to Kaş. This is a full travel day, with breaks along the way, followed by dinner and a comfortable night on land.
Accommodation: Linda Beach Hotel — one night

Day 13 | 11 July — Welcome Aboard Feyyaz Bey
Enjoy a relaxed morning before meeting our captain and crew. Settle into your cabin, find your favourite spot on deck and head towards our first anchorage for a swim and dinner aboard.
Accommodation: Feyyaz Bey gulet — seven nights

Day 14 | 12 July — Settling into Life at Sea
Wake to breakfast on deck and ease into the rhythm of boat life. Swim, read, rest and watch the coastline drift past as we move between bays.

Day 15 | 13 July — Towards Kekova
Explore the Kekova region, where rocky shores and traces of ancient settlements meet clear blue water. Our captain will guide the day, with swimming stops in suitable bays.

Day 16 | 14 July — A Little History Ashore
Depending on our route, step ashore around Simena for village wandering and the opportunity to climb towards the castle for coastal views. Return to the boat for a swim and an unhurried afternoon.

Day 17 | 15 July — A Taste of the Lycian Coast
Weather and access permitting, enjoy a gentle walk along a section of the Lycian Way or another coastal path. Walking is optional, with time to relax aboard too.

Day 18 | 16 July — Nowhere to Rush
A day for sheltered bays, swims and whatever feels right: a book in the shade, a quiet moment of mindfulness or conversation over afternoon tea.

Day 19 | 17 July — One More Swim, One More Sunset
Savour our final full day aboard before gathering for a last dinner with our crew. If you wish, spend one more night sleeping beneath the stars.

Day 20 | 18 July — From the Boat to Antalya
After breakfast, say goodbye to our crew and disembark, expected near Demre, before our private transfer to Antalya. Settle into our hotel, explore the old town and gather for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Kaleici Hotel – Adults Only — one night

Day 21 | 19 July — Farewell, For Now
Enjoy a final breakfast together before departing for your onward travels.