Jewels of the Cyclades

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the Aegean Islands
- Paros and Folegandros
- Excursions in Santorini and Delos, nighlife in Mykonos
- Visit old Greece atmosphere in Folegandros and swim stops in some secluded bays to swim from the boat
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Trip includes
- Shipboard accommodations
- Half board
- American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a welcome cocktail, local theme evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain's Dinner
- Regular coffee, tea and mineral water free all day
- Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability)
- And services of multilingual expedition staff
Itinerary

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece, a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis, which is rapidly becoming a leading business center in the European Union. As one of the world's oldest cities, its recorde...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its amazing beaches. The island lies in close proximity to the Peloponnesian coast, separated by a narrow channel. Is an extremely pi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
One of the highlights cruising the Cyclades is of course the volcanic island Santorini or Thera, with the biggest caldera of the world surrounded by Thera and Therassia as well as a small islet...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
In the morning, 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
The Island of Delos lies in the middle of the Cyclades, 3.5sqm from Mykonos. Except for the guards and the guides the island is not inhabited. According to the Greek Mythology, Leto haunted by ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
After a morning swim, 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 ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Galileo
In the morning arrive in Kythnos to enjoy a swim in Kolones bay. Kythnos or Thermia is part of the Western Cyclades and is considered as an unspoiled island, with very friendly locals. Life ...
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for flights home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Port charges ($285 per person for 2015)
- Fuel surcharge
- Travel insurance
- Transfers
- Optional air/sea or land programs (unless noted)
- Shore excursions
- Airport facility charges
- Taxes/fees
- Nor do they include items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls, etc.
- Wi-Fi available at a charge
- All onboard charges are in Euros
Accommodation
The 167-foot, 49-guest Galileo is a classic steel-hull motor sailer cruising the Greek Isles. You'll enjoy the best of the Mediterranean - sun, sea, sand and history - aboard this stunning vessel built with the most stringent safety regulations. Galileo's spacious and well appointed interiors were renovated in 2007. Common Areas Aboard Galileo The lounge area is located on the main deck and has large windows providing for magnificent views. The lounge is a spacious, warm and cozy area with an American bar. The spacious sun deck is equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and shaded areas. Guests on Galileo enjoy the most the shaded outdoor deck area with and outdoor bar were they can just relax enjoying the most breath taking sea views. Kayak and snorkel equipment are available for the adventurous.
49 guests Year Built: 1992 Renovated: 2007 16-18 crew members Length: 157 feet Beam: 33 feet Draft: 9 feet Cruising Speed 11 knots
Main Deck and Lower Deck
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 91 days - 50% of deposit
90 to 31 days - 50% of total trip cost
30 to 0 days - 100% of total trip cost
7 Breakfast , 6 Lunches or Dinners and 1 Dinner
Families & Children Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount on the cruise fare per person in twin cabin. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
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