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Jewels Of The Cyclades

An ever-popular 7-night sail around the unique Cyclades

Cyclades: Dazzling white villages, golden beaches and clear azure water are just the start of what these islands have to offer. Ancient Greek geographers gave this unique cluster of islands the name Cyclades because they saw that they formed a circle (‘kyklos” in Greek) of sorts around the sacred island of Delos. According to myth, the islands were the debris that remained after a battle between giants. In reality, they resulted from colossal geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Our ship carries a maximum of just 49 passengers in 26 outside cabins which are located on the Lower and the Upper Deck and all have large windows or portholes. Elegantly decorated, they have either twin or queen sized beds and bathrooms with showers en suite. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and offer storage space, radio music controls and telephones.

There is also a shaded deck area with an outdoor bar and the ship’s sun deck is equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and a Jacuzzi.

Aboard the M/S Galileo or the M/S Panorama

Your tour highlights

  • Santorini
  • Mykonos
  • Folegandros
  • Poliegos
  • Delos
  • Paros
  • Syros
  • Kythnos
  • Poros

Tour itinerary

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 a typical Winery and a tour of the villages including the small beautiful village of Oia know for it’s breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.

Day
4
Antiparos - Paros

In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos. Early noon arrival in Paros. Optional visits to Ekatontapiliani church in Parikia, the folklore museum in Marpissa, 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 - 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 Tourlos port in 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 have optional tour through town and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings before having the chance for a culinary experience to taste authentic recipes of the Cycladic cuisine at our small family taverna. Overnight in Syros.

Day
7
Kythnios - Cape Sounion - 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. Captain’s Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina Zea.

Day
8
Athens

Disembarkation at 8:30 – 9am after breakfast.

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Tour pricing:

from $5349

per person twin/double share*

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Phone: 03 364 3400 or 0800 747 737
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Tour Inclusions:

  • Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.
  • Half-board: Buffet breakfast and 1 meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek night Evening, fun BBQ, weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
  • Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
  • Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability).
  • English-Speaking Cruise Escort.

Not included:

Beverages (except those mentioned above) Shore excursions on the islands (except those mentioned above) or other land arrangements Crew tips Passenger personal expenses Wi-Fi (available at charge)
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