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. Their colours are blue and white like the Greek flag. The islands come in all sizes and, though the ingredients are the same – incomparable light, translucent water, heavenly beaches, lustrous white buildings and bare rock, each one has its own distinct character...
Day 1 – Athens – Embarkation
Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 14.00 and 15.00. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before setting sail to Poliegos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2 – Poliegos – Folegandros
Morning arrival in Poliegos, an uninhabited island known for its amazing beaches and turquoise waters. There will be a 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 perhaps try some delicacies at a traditional Greek taverna. Overnight in Folegandros.
Day 3 – Santorini
Early in the morning depart for Santorini. On arrival at Santorini (occasionally at anchor) there will be time to explore its unique capital Fira. There is an optional excursion to the Akrotiti excavations and a tour of the villages including the beautiful, small village of Oia known for its breath-taking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4 – Antiparos – Paros
This morning you will enjoy a swim stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos, before your early afternoon arrival in Paros. Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa. Tonight, time to have and show-off your dancing skills during Variety Cruises famous Greek Night. Overnight in Paros.
Day 5 – Delos – Mykonos
Take an optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Centre and 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 you 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 – 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, Athens.
Day 8 – Athens – Disembarkation
Disembarkation at 9:00 am after breakfast.
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