Compare Galileo-Jewels of the Cyclades by World Luxury Cruise Vacations
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| Duration | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 2,490 |
| Price Per Day | $ 356 |
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| Trip Style | Small ship cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Sail turquoise waters on this 7-night roundtrip voyage from Athens, Greece. Discover the unique treasures that the Aegean Sea and Islands have to offer and enjoy many on shore excursions guaranteed to intrigue and inspire. The Jewels of the Cyclades showcases the Aegean Islands known for their whitewashed villages and ports, the bright skies and crystal sea. We are visiting well known places such as Santorini and Mykonos and off the beaten track islands such as Paros and Folegandros. The highlights of this program are the excursions in Santorini and Delos, nighlife in Mykonos, the old Greece atmosphere in Folegandros and our swimstops in some secluded bays where you will swim from the boat. |
DAY 1: MARINA ZEAS (ATHENS) – POROS
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before set sail to Poliegos. Overnight at sea.
DAY 2: POLIEGOS – FOLEGANDROS
Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its amazing beaches. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing to Folegandros, one of the most amazing and less known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and dine at one of the traditional Greek tavernas.
DAY 3: SANTORINI
Morning arrival at Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital Fira. Optional excursion to Akrotiti excavations and a tour of the villages, including the small beautiful village of Oia know for its breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
DAY 4: ANTIPAROS – POROS
In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos. Early noon arrival in Paros. Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa. Time to have a fun night and show us your dancing skills during our famous Greek night. Overnight in Paros.
DAY 5: DELOS (anchorage) – MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Mykonos beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into the port of Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore and the night is young. Overnight in Mykonos.
DAY 6: SYROS
After a morning swim we will arrive in Syros, the capital of the Cycladic islands where you can enjoy one of its beautiful sandy beaches or walk through town and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings. Overnight in Syros.
DAY 7: KYTHNOS – MARINA ZEAS (ATHENS)
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Overnight in Marina Zea.
DAY 8: MARINA ZEAS (ATHENS) – DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation after breakfast.
