JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES
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8-Day Greece Vacation Package Cruise To Experience The Acclaimed Islands Of The Cyclades
Embark on an 8-day Greece vacation package cruise to experience some of its most acclaimed islands. Your trip to Greece takes you from Athens to the Cyclades – each uniquely showcasing their own abundance of history, charm and architectural beauty. Board your cruise vessel in Athens and sail to Poros in the Saronic Gulf, and then on to Poliegos, known for its beautiful beaches. Visit Folegandros where you can explore at leisure, taking time to visit the cliffside town and take time to savor t…
Highlights
- Board your cruise vessel in Athens and sail to Poros in the Saronic Gulf, and then on to Poliegos, known for its beautiful beaches
- Visit Folegandros where you can explore at leisure, taking time to visit the cliffside town and take time to savor the fresh fare at a taverna
- Delve into Santorini, a picture-perfect village perched on the edge of an ancient volcano where the lost city of Atlantis is believed to be found.
- Discover Lion Terrace on an optional tour in Delos, overlooking the Sacred Lake that is said to be the birthplace of Apollo
- Have an adventure in Mykonos, an island known for beautiful beaches, whitewashed buildings, tiny churches, windmills, chic shops and cafes, and lively nightlife
- Stroll the inviting streets of Syros, with its distinctive Venetian-style architecture that showcases the island’s past
Itinerary
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- Day 01
FRI I ATHENS I POROS
Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens between 2:00 and 3:00pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail to Poros for a short 3-hour visit, then set sail to Poliegos. Dinner on board. Overnight at sea. (D) - Day 02
SAT I POLIEGOS I 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 have the possibility to taste delicacies at traditional Greek tavernas. Overnight in Folegandros. (B,L) - Day 03
SUN I FOLEGANDROS I SANTORINI
Early in the morning, depart for 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, known for its breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini. (B,D) - Day 04
MON I SANTORINI I ANTIPAROS I PAROS
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 off your dancing skills during Greek Night. Overnight in Paros. (B,L) - Day 05
TUE I PAROS I DELOS I MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, 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. (B,L) - Day 06
WED I MYKONOS I SYROS
After a morning swim, arrive in Syros, the capital of the Cycladic islands where you can enjoy one of its beautiful sandy beaches or to take an optional afternoon walking tour to explore the glorious and truly unique town of Ermoupolis (town of Hermes), capital of Syros and of the Cyclades. Overnight in Syros. (B,L) - Day 07
THU I SYROS I KYTHNOS I CAPE SOUNION I ATHENS
In the morning, arrive in Kythnos where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones bay. Set sail for Marina Zea in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, with its temple of Poseidon. Captain’s Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina Zea. (B,D) - Day 08
FRI I ATHENS
Disembarkation after breakfast. (B)
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