Marvel at the authentic whitewashed islands of the Cyclades. This 8 days experience invites you to discover well-known and hidden gems including Santorini, Folegandros, Delos, and Syros. Relax aboard your deluxe vessel as you cruise through the Jewels of the Cyclades filled with rich history and stunning landscapes. Visit heavenly beaches where you’ll have the opportunity to soak in the clear water.
DAY 1 Athens - Poros
Arrive in Athens and make your way to Marina Zea for embarkation to meet your crew and fellow travellers over a welcome drink. Set sail for a short 3 hours visit to the small island of Poros, with its busy, charming port surrounded by picturesque hills filled with aristocratic mansions. Afterwards, set sail towards Poliegos.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 Poliegos - Folegandros
Arrive this morning at Poliegos, a small uninhabited island known for its amazing beaches, where you can swim and enjoy a barbecue on deck. In the afternoon, sail to lesser-known Folegandros, one of the most traditional islands of the Aegean Sea, for an evening at leisure. Discover the Upper City and dine at one of its Greek tavernas.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 3 Folegandros - Santorini
Cruise to the beautiful island of Santorini, where you are free to explore Fira or an optional excursion will be offered to experience the prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri and some of the island’s charming villages, including Oia with its breathtaking picture-postcard views over the collapsed volcanic caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 4 Santorini - Antiparos - Paros
Depart Santorini in the morning. En route to Paros, take a swim stop in the enchanting bay of Antiparos before an early noon arrival. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit Parikia, the capital of Paros with its Cycladic architecture of white-washed flat-roofed houses, and the quaint village of Naoussa with its natural harbour. This evening, enjoy a festive Greek night onboard.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 5 Paros - Delos - Mykonos
Today you will be offered an optional morning tour of the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On the way to Mykonos, stop at one of its picturesque bays for swimming before sailing into the very popular and lively port where you will have the evening to explore at your own pace.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 6 Mykonos - Syros
Relax this morning as you cruise to Syros, the capital of the Cycladic Islands. Enjoy a swim at its sandy beaches or wander the town, which in the 19th century was more significant than Piraeus, to admire its neo-classical buildings, old mansions, and white-washed houses cascading down to the harbour. At night, you'll have the chance to taste authentic recipes of the Cycladic cuisine at one of the small family tavernas. Overnight in Syros.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 7 Syros - Kythnos - Athens
In the morning, visit Kythnos and enjoy a refreshing swim in Kolones Bay. Return to Athens, via Cape Sounion, the southern tip of mainland Greece where the Temple of Poseidon, built in 440 B.C., sits. Arrive in the late afternoon for an overnight in Marina Zea and enjoy a Captain's Farewell dinner on board.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 8 Athens
Your cruise concludes in Athens upon disembarkation after breakfast at 9 am.
Meals included: Breakfast
Lunch and dinner are a guide and may be changed at the Captain's discretion based on sailing. Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the Vessel's Captain and Port Authorities, particularly in case of adverse weather conditions.
Prices are per person in GBP
Date | Twin/Double | Single | |||||
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Category C Cabin, Lower Deck | Category B Cabin, Lower Deck | Category A Cabin, Upper Deck | Category C Cabin, Lower Deck | Category B Cabin, Lower Deck | Category A Cabin, Upper Deck | ||
18 Oct 2024 MS Galileo |
Enquiry | Sold Out | £2,915 | £3,455 | Sold Out | £4,490 | £5,835 |
Deck | Cabin | Bedding | Size (sqm) | Window | To Open |
Upper Deck | Category A | Double/Twin | 12-13 | Window | No |
Lower Deck | Category B | Double/Twin | 11-14 | Porthole | No |
Lower Deck | Category C | Double/Twin | 9.5-11 | Porthole | No |
+ Wi-Fi available at a charge
Deck | Cabin | Bedding | Size (sqm) | Window | To Open |
Upper Deck | Category A | Double/Twin | 11.5-12.5 | Window | No |
Main Deck | Category A | Double/Twin | 11.5-12.5 | Window | No |
Lower Deck | Category B | Twin | 11.5-12 | Porthole | No |
Lower Deck | Category C | Twin | 11-11.5 | Porthole | No |
+ Wi-Fi available at a charge
Deck | Cabin | Bedding | Size (sqm) | Window | To Open |
Lower Deck | Cat. C | Double/Twin/Triple | 10-11 | Porthole | No |
Main Deck | Cat. B | Twin | 10.5-11 | Window | No |
Main Deck | Cat. A | Twin | 10.5-11 | Window | No |
Upper deck | Cat. P | Double/Twin | 15-18 | Window | No |