Enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Classical Greece. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.
- Embarks at (time): 14:00 p.m
- Embarks from (place): Marina Zeas port, Piraeus
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8 Days Cruise The Best of the Aegean Islands and Continental Greece
Cruise Highlights
• Mykonos, the queen of the Aegean and nearby Delos, Apollo's sacred island, a breath-taking open air museum and UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Hydra, a truly authentic, unknown island.
• Crete, the largest island in Greece.
• Monemvassia, a “stone about to set sail
Marina Zea-Piraeus , Kea - Friday
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos.
Overnight at sea.
Day 2
Delos (anchorage) , Mykonos - SaturdayOptional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 3
Santorini - SundayNoon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea.
Overnight sailing to Crete.
Day 4
Rethymnon Crete - MondayMorning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure for Kythira.
Overnight at sea.
Day 5
Kythira - TuesdayLate morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece.
Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island.
Overnight in Kithyra.
Day 6
Monemvasia , Nafplion - Wednesday
Early morning sailing to Monemvassia. Discover a remarkable medieval fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting.
Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above.
Overnight in Nafplion.
Day 7
Nafplion , Hydra or Spetses - ThursdayOptional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the islands of Hydra or Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town.
Overnight in port.
Day 8
Marina Zea , Piraeus - FridayDeparture in the early hours for Marina Zea, Piraeus. Arrival and disembarkation after breakfast.
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