Greece - Mamma Mia Islands E-Bike and Sail Tour - 8 Days
E-Bike hire - €245pp (2025 ) €252pp (2026)
Single cabin - price on request
Overview
Immerse yourself in one of the most scenic regions in Greece on this e-bike and boat tour cruising around the islands. We explore the islands of Sporades, which have become world-famous thanks to Hollywood, as well as the island of Euboea and the Pelion peninsula, creating a picture-book vacation week. On our tour we''ll visit the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos, the main filming locations from Mamma Mia. Even without Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, the wooded Sporades are simply enchanting.
On this fantastic e-bike tour, we'll discover quaint harbours, traditional mountain villages, sensational beaches and delicious Greek food!
Highlights
Culture: Follow in the footsteps of Hollywood stars and Greek gods
Nature: Picture-book beaches and fragrant pine forests
Activity: Take a sea taxi to the car-free mini-island of Palaio Trikeri and visit the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God
Culinary: Try tuna spaghetti (the specialty Alonissos Island) and locally brewed beer on Skopelos
Souvenir: You can extend your holiday at home with a bottle of Parissis wine from Skiathos
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Full Itinerary
Arrival in Skiathos
Please make your own way to the harbour of Skiathos town (approx 3 km from Skiathos airport) where you can check-in to your motor yacht between 2pm and 2.30pm. Spend the afternoon strolling through the lively old town of Skiathos. Enjoy a chilled beverage on the wooded Bourtzi peninsula or take a refreshing dip in the sea. Dinner on board and overnight stay in Skiathos.
Cycling Distance: 0km
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Skiathos
Island of Alonissos
This morning, your boat will take you on a long crossing to Alonissos. On the way we'll stop for a swim in a beautiful bay. Once we arrive in the port of Patitiri, you can familiarise yourself with your bike on a short tour of the island. You'll cycle along quiet roads up to the enchanting old island capital of Palaia Chora, which you can explore on foot. Then make your way back to Patitiri, where you can round off an eventful first day with a delicious dinner in one of the tavernas located right on the beach.
Cycling Distance: 8km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Boat in Alonissos
Island of Alonissos to Island of Skopelos
Today you will explore the entire island of Alonissos by bike. This island has dedicated itself entirely to ecotourism and you will be inspired with its beauty, fantastic beaches and particularly friendly islanders. The tour takes you from Patitiri to the Chrysi Milia beach, with colours 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. Along the way, there are wonderful views of the mini-islands off the coast. The route continues onto a high plateau followed by a long descent into the bay of Gerakas, where your boat awaits you for lunch. In the afternoon, you will cross over to the neighboring island of Skopelos. The boat trip takes you 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 Distance: 38km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Boat in Skopelos
Island of Skopelos
Skopelos island offers everything you need for a fabulous day of cycling - high mountains, incredible panoramas, evergreen forests, rugged coastlines and great beaches. On today’s tour, you will discover the full diversity of this exceptionally beautiful island. You start from Skopelos town and cycle along a panoramic road through the mountains to the lighthouse at Cape Gourouni. You'll continue on to Perivoliou Beach where you can enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear sea and lunch in a quaint beach bar. After lunch you'll cycle past the mountain village of Glossa on your way to the port of Loutraki, where you will spend the night.
Cycling Distance: 42km
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Boat in the port of Loutraki
Island of Euboea
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 but offers the same beautiful scenery and cultural diversity. Today's cycle tour takes you from Pefki through the traditional mountain villages of Avgaria and Galatsona, past waterfalls and extensive fig groves, to the beautiful port of Orei, where your ship awaits you for a late lunch on board. You can spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the boat or on the nearby sandy beach before rounding off your day with dinner in one of the harbours tavernas.
Cycling Distance: 39km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Boat in Euboea
Euboea to Pelion Peninsula and Island of Palaio Trikeri
Today your boat will take you to the breathtaking landscape of the Pelion peninsula. Together with the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos, Pelion was one of the main filming locations for Mamma Mia. Today’s tour begins in the picturesque harbor of Agia Kyriaki and takes you past the mountain village of Trikeri to the bay of Alogoporos. From here you can take a sea taxi to the care-free mini-island of Palao Trikeri. This enchanting island is only 4.5 km² and is best explored on foot. You can choose to visit the Greek Orthodox monastery of the Virgin Mary or go for a swim on one of the island’s beaches. Enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the traditional island tavernas before taking the sea taxi back to Alogoporos. From there, you'll continue your journey by e-bike to the port of Kottes, where you will have dinner on board and spend the night.
Cycling Distance: 22km
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in the port of Kottes
Pelion Peninsula to Island of Skiathos
Your last ride of the trip begins with a 25 km cycle along the beautiful coast of Pelion. Take a coffee break in the harbor town of Milina before tackling the final climb of your journey followed by a descent through a beautiful forest to the port of Platania. Your boat will be waiting for you there to take you to the neighboring island of Skiathos. In the afternoon the van will take you from Skiathos town to the monastery of Evangelistria and the picturesque Parissis winery. Here you can enjoy fabulous views of the island’s capital while sipping the best wines of the Spora islands. This evening we'll savour a delicious dinner on the boat while you reflect on your week full of experiences in one of the most scenic regions of Greece.
Cycling Distance: 40km
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Skiathos
Departure from Island of Skiathos
After breakfast it's time to say goodbye to your guides and crew. Please disembark by 9am for your onward journey or you may choose to extend your stay in Greece.
Cycling Distance: 0km
Meals: Breakfast
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All distances are approximate. Our tours often go off the beaten track and follow routes that are not always predictable. We cannot always guarantee the weather. For these reasons we may occasionally have to update our itineraries. We will only do this to improve your experience or for safety reasons. Our listed accommodation is always accurate at the time of writing but should we need to change you can rest assured that it will be for similar or better. Display price may differ to what is quoted as this tour is invoiced in the currency stated, and can be dynamic with daily exchange rates.
The Details
- 7 nights on a deluxe motor yacht (cabins with ensuite and air conditioning)
- Meals: 2 x full board & 5 x half board
- Drinking water on board
- Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Bed linen and towels
- English speaking cycling guide(s)
- Overview maps for daily bike tours
- Flights, travel visas, travel insurance
- Surcharge for above deck and/or single cabin
- Meals ashore (if not included in the tour price)
- Bike hire (& optional insurance)
- Helmet (compulsory): bring own or request in advance
- Safe car parking (extra cost)
- Visitors tax & bottled water €60 (payable on board) based on 2025 departures
- Visitors tax, bottled water, tea and filtered coffee €80 (payable on board) based on 2026 departures
- Special dietary requests €70 (advise in advance, payable on board)
- SGR insolvency protection scheme: €5 pp
- Beach towel for use off the boat (if needed)
- Entrance fees for sites not included in the tour price
- Transfer from/to Skiathos Airport on days 1 & 8 (available at extra cost)
- Drinks on board
- Extra nights
- Tips for the tour guides and crew
A good level of fitness is required as although daily distances are only 17km to 40 km, the terrain is hilly with some challenging climbs. Many people underestimate the amount of hill work required. Road conditions will incorporate winding descents, uneven asphalt, and occasionally gravel paths. The e-bike will help you with the climbs but you should have experience and be confident in handling an e-bike. You can also choose to skip a bike tour and relax on the boat instead.
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