7-Day Corfu yacht charter itinerary: A luxury nautical journey through Greece’s Emerald Coast

With some excellent marinas and a historic atmosphere that blends beautifully with the stylish resorts and blissful beaches that bejewel its coastline, Corfu is a superyacht haven and the main launchpad for Ionian Islands yacht charters.

Blessed with UNESCO-listed towns, shaped by Venetian architecture and steeped in Greek legend, Corfu and its neighbouring islands of Paxos and Antipaxos, alongside lesser-known mainland enclaves, represent Mediterranean elegance at its most assured. 

With deep expertise in the region, Edmiston is ideally placed to guide you on a Corfu yacht charter. Read on for our selection of the best things to do in Corfu by yacht, shaping a considered and rewarding Greek odyssey. 

Corfu: The emerald gate of the Ionian 

Defined by cypress groves, layered history and clear turquoise bays, Corfu has long attracted visitors drawn to its quiet sophistication. For those seeking to move beyond the height of summer and explore the Ionian Islands at their own pace, a superyacht charter offers a more considered way to experience the region.

With gentle sailing conditions, calm afternoon breezes and sheltered anchorages, Corfu and its neighbouring islands lend themselves naturally to life on the water, whether travelling as a family, a couple, or within a wider group.

Your 7-day Corfu yacht charter itinerary: A journey of myth and marble  

Starting in Corfu and moving south through the Ionian’s most exclusive and jaw-dropping anchorages, our proposed Ionian Islands charter itinerary has been carefully curated to allow you to experience the very best of the region. 

Your week-long Greek holiday will include a healthy balance of elegant harbour life, private beach days, crystal-clear swim stops, fun-filled watersports, restorative wellness, and historic exploration through Greek mythology locations, while enjoying an atmosphere of understated Greek luxury throughout.

Day 1 – Corfu Old Town and Kommeno Bay

Begin your Corfu yacht charter in Corfu’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, famed for its pastel-coloured Venetian facades and characterful narrow alleyways, before departing for the luxury resort of Kommeno Bay on the island’s east coast.

Before embarkation, take a private walking tour of Corfu’s Old Town, easily accessible from your berth in Gouvia Marina, and don’t miss the Old Fortress, whose twin peaks (Korypho in Byzantine Greek) give the island its modern name.

Have lunch at one of the elegant waterfront restaurants before setting off for Kommeno Bay, for your first swim stop, and take the tender to one of the chic beach clubs or ask your captain to plot a course to one of the area’s hidden bays for a touch more exclusivity.

Day 2 – Paxos: Gaios and the Blue Caves

Cruise south to Paxos, one of the Ionian Islands’ most sophisticated yachting destinations, where olive groves descend to the sea and a low-key approach to luxury is buoyed by the fact it is only accessible by boat.

The mesmerising Blue Caves are a must on any yacht charter, made all the better by the fact your yacht can arrive early before day-trippers spoil the scenery, while you can get an even closer look from the swim platform. 

Afterwards, tender to shore for an afternoon of upscale boutique shopping in Gaios or for a quieter alternative, spend a few hours paddleboarding in some of the island’s calm bays.

Balmy evenings on Paxos should all end with dinner at one of Gaios’s authentic tavernas or seafood restaurants such as the waterfront Genesis or lively Taka Taka, all on the doorstep of your anchorage just outside Gaios harbour.

Day 3 – Antipaxos: Caribbean waters in the Ionian

With white-sand seabeds, crystalline aquamarine seas and boutique beach clubs, the tiny island of Antipaxos is like Greece’s answer to the Caribbean and the ideal setting for a swim-and-relaxation retreat. 

Start your day with a morning snorkelling session in your private anchorage before making landfall for a beach picnic arranged by your crew. Spend the afternoon trying out your yacht’s jet-skis or Seabobs and other superyacht toys in the sheltered waters, before getting back on board for a barbecue on deck. It’s the kind of carefree day you can only really enjoy by yacht.

Day 4 – Parga: Venetian romance on the mainland

For a sophisticated shoreside excursion, head back to the mainland and the northeastern town of Parga, an old fishing village turned romantic resort where colourful houses ripple down the hillside to meet a double-curved bay in an amphitheatre-style setting.

Ask your crew to arrange a transfer to the Necromanteion of Acheron – the site of an ancient Greek temple, which according to Homer’s Odyssey marked the entrance to the underworld.

Return to the main town for some boutique shopping amid its cobbled streets or to visit the Venetian castle before sitting down for a sunset dinner overlooking the harbour and end your evening with cocktails on your yacht’s upper deck terrace.

Day 5 – Sivota: Hidden coves and beach clubs

With its hidden caves, sparkling blue lagoons, and calm waters that lend themselves well to watersports, Sivota on Greece’s Epirus coast is one of the Ionian’s best-kept yacht secrets.

A short hop from Parga, you could be pulling into one of Sivota’s upscale beach clubs by lunch, leaving plenty of time in the second half of the day for a spot of wakeboarding or paddleboarding around the lush islands of Mavro Oros and Mourtemeno – the latter of which is connected to Sivota by a strip of white-sand beach.

Anchor in the main natural bay to soak up the glorious palette of green and blue in peace, or take the tender to lively Sivota harbour for some bijou bar-hopping Greek style. 

Day 6 – Erikousa or Othonoi: Corfu’s secret Diapontia islands 

The Diapontia Islands, northwest of Corfu, is a trio of inhabited islands – Othonoi, Erikousa, and Mathraki – which are home to untouched scenery, rarely visited anchorages and pristine beaches. Head here for a final island-hopping foray on your Ionian island hopping itinerary and you’ll feel like you’ve happened upon your own private paradise.

Othonoi’s secluded Calypso Cave, found near the dazzling white beach of Aspri Ammos, is a fitting place to round off your Greek odyssey since it was here that Odysseus is said to have been held captive by a nymph for seven years, while Erikousa’s pine forests will have you reaching for your hiking boots.

Peaceful Mathraki is imbued with a kind of rustic charm that will help you hold onto that holiday feeling a little longer as you snorkel its marine-rich waters. With the archipelago virtually to yourselves, you can enjoy swim stops in deserted bays followed by crew-host beach barbecues, and whether you start your day the right way with sunrise yoga on deck or end it with some stargazing at anchor, you’ll be grateful for the simple pleasures afforded to you by your yacht.

Day 7 – Return to Corfu: farewell in style

Back on the island of Corfu, extend the sense of escapism for a few hours more with lunch at one of the island’s best restaurants or by booking a spa treatment at one of Corfu’s top luxury spas, such as the natural remedies on offer at Angsana.

With private transfers available from the marina or your yacht’s helipad, you and your guests can then depart in the style to which you have become accustomed.

Crafting your Corfu yacht charter with Edmiston

This luxury Greek yacht route is just a taste of some of the joys that await you on an Ionian yacht charter. With crews who are experts in the region, a contacts base of trusted locals, and a fleet of tempting yachts to suit, Edmiston can tailor an Ionian yacht charter to you.

With stunning outdoor deck spaces that include a jacuzzi with sit-up bar and an upper deck terrace that’s perfect for starlit dinners, JAGUAR yacht is well designed to help you enjoy Corfu’s sun-kissed days and balmy nights.

A jaw-dropping Art Deco aesthetic and a long-list of amenities on SILVER ANGEL yacht mean you’ll feel truly spoiled, while a crew of 19 and a packed toy box will ensure you and your guests are thoroughly entertained throughout.

For a more intimate experience, the 41m yacht LIV LOVE is well suited to family charters, with her indoor-outdoor layout lending itself well to effortless and elegant days at sea or anchor.

In addition to these superb yachts, our crews can arrange private tours of Corfu’s Old Town, secure exclusive reservations at the best beach clubs in Greece, or create bespoke itineraries that include everything from chef-led onboard Greek tasting menus to yacht fitness and wellness mornings in secluded bays, and thrilling watersports itineraries for families.

We can also arrange seamless transfers by helicopter or car and add on cruise extensions to Athens or Mykonos.For a fully bespoke Corfu yacht charter, speak with your Edmiston broker today.