Embark on a distinctive 8-day mega-yacht vacation to explore Athens and some of the most spectacular Greek IslesTake time to discover the archeological site of Delos and revel in the magic of Mykonos with an overnight stay in this lively portStroll along the picture-perfect paths of Santorini and join an optional tour to the Palace of Knossos in Crete, built in the bronze age by the MinoansExplore the lesser known gem island of Kythira, situated opposite the southeastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula.Enjoy time at leisure to revel in the Byzantine and Venetian architecture of Monemvasia in LaconiaGet to know the treasures of Nafplion, take an optional tour to Mycenae, and bask in the warmth of Hydra’s coastal splendors
Itinerary
Day
1
FRI I ATHENS I KEA
Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2:00 and 3:00pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos. Overnight at sea. (D)
Day
2
SAT I DELOS I MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos. (B,L)
Day
3
SUN I SANTORINI
Noon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete. (B,D)
Day
4
MON I CRETE
Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure for Kythira. Overnight at sea. (B,D)
Day
5
TUE I KYTHIRA
Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island gem now fast becoming a favorite among visitors to Greece. Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in Kythira. (B,L)
Day
6
WED I MONEMVASIA I NAFPLION
Early morning sailing to Monemvasia. Discover a remarkable medieval fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion. (B,L)
Day
7
THU I NAFPLION I HYDRA
Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the island of Hydra. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town. Tonight, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner. Late evening sailing to Marina Zea, Athens. After midnight arrival in Marina Zea, Athens and overnight in port. (B,D)