Cyclades islands Sailing Adventure

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Surrender to your dreams of sailing the renowned Greek islands on this superb sailing adventure to the Cyclades islands! Sail on Mediterranean waters, swim in turquoise seas, explore ancient sites and traditional Cycladic villages and soak up the sun, fresh Greek food and culture. From laidback, non-touristy islands like Kythnos and Serifos to the cosmopolita...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Sail across the Aegean sea and explore the renowned Cyclades islands
    • Hike to the Castle of Orias on Kythnos island and to Vryokastro, the island’s ancient capital
    • Visit Syros island, the Duchess of the Aegean
    • Enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Mykonos & stroll around the little Venice of Greece
    • Visit the UNESCO protected island of Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece
    • Swim in secluded beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters
    • Enjoy water sports or other outdoor activities on Paros island
    • Walk up the trail to Serifos town and enjoy the panoramic views it offers
    • Delight yourself in the delicious local cuisine

What's this trip about?

    Surrender to your dreams of sailing the renowned Greek islands on this superb sailing adventure to the Cyclades islands! Sail on Mediterranean waters, swim in turquoise seas, explore ancient sites and traditional Cycladic villages and soak up the sun, fresh Greek food and culture. From laidback, non-touristy islands like Kythnos and Serifos to the cosmopolitan islands of Mykonos and Paros, experience the utmost of Greek island hopping on this eight-day sailing odyssey. Explore the whitewashed villages and sapphire waters of Greece, sail across the Aegean Sea, visit some of the picture-postcard Cyclades islands, enjoy swimming in secluded beaches, inaccessible by car and bliss out on board with your fellow sailing buddies! Whether you are a couple, group of friends or family, this is the perfect holiday for you if you like sailing and you wish to explore the utmost of the Cyclades islands!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • 18 - 30's
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Sailing

Trip includes

    • Sailboat with skipper and tour leader
    • All meals as indicated on the trip notes (welcome snacks on day 1, 6 breakfasts, 1 light lunch)
    • Hiking tours on Kythnos (day 1 & 6) and Serifos island (optional, for those who want to join)
    • Snorkeling equipment
    • Port taxes, petrol ,all electricity and water port costs
    • Bed linen and towels
    • Cleaning fee
    • VAT

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Athens – Kythnos island

Meals: Welcome snacks & drinks

Accommodation: Cabin on board the sailing yacht

Welcome aboard! On our fist day, you will embark our boat, which will be your vacation home for the next week. You will take a boat tour with all the necessary instruction...

Day 2: Hiking Kythnos - Syros island

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Cabin on board the sailing yacht

After enjoying breakfast on board, we’ll head on a hike on Kythnos island. Starting right from the port, we will hike up hill to the northernmost tip of the island and visit the Castle of Or...

Day 3: Syros – Mykonos island (optional visit of Delos archaeological site

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Cabin on board the sailing yacht

In the morning, we will depart from Syros with destination the worldwide renowned island of Mykonos (≈ 19nm, ≈ 2.5 hrs sailing). We will aim at having you there early, so you can have enough...

Day 4: Mykonos – Rinia island – Paros island

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Cabin on board the sailing yacht

Right opposite Delos lies the tiny uninhabited island of Rinia, a secluded paradise with tyrquoise crystal clear waters. This will be our first stop for today. You will have plent...

Day 5: Paros - Antiparos - Serifos island

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Cabin on board the sailing yacht

Today, after breakfast we’ll sail to Antiparos island, just a few miles away. You can enjoy swimming and snorkeling in one of the island’s secluded beaches, before we set sails to the unspoi...

Day 6: Serifos - Kythnos island (different port)

After breakfast, we’ll set sail back to Kythnos island, however this time we will dock at the main port, Merichas (≈ 23nm, ≈ 3 hrs sailing).

Upon arrival in Merichas, you can join us on a hiking trail through the island’s ancient history! Starting right from Me...

Day 7: Kythnos – Athens

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cabin on board the sailing yacht

After breakfast, we’ll set on our sailing trip back to Athens (≈ 50nm, ≈ 6.5 hrs sailing). We will make a stop en route for swimming (probably near Cape Sounio, gazing at the spectacular Temple of Poseidon), before we reach Athens.

Day 8: Departures - Check out

In the morning, by 9:30am – 10:00am, you will have to check out from the boat. You can either arrange a transfer to the airport, if you need to catch your flight, or continue your holidays in Greece!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,362
Price per day$272
Last Updated: 12/22/2021

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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

    • International airfares
    • Travel insurance
    • Any meals not included above
    • Optional activities that are not included in the day-to-day itinerary (guided tour in Delos, cooking class in Mykonos, optional activities in Paros etc)
    • Transfer to/from the marina and hotel/airport transfers
    • Other expenses of personal nature and tips

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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