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* The 7-Day Jewels of the Cyclades *
The best of the Aegean Islands 8 day cruises from Athens. Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonders of the Greek Islands. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you. Vikings offers free for this cruise:
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Day 1 – FRIDAY
MARINA ZEA – POROS
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before set sail to Poliegos. Overnight at sea.
Day 2 – SATURDAY
POLIEGOS – 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 to continue with your cruise to Greece to one of the most amazing and less known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and dine at one of the traditional Greek tavernas. Overnight in Folegandros.
Day 3 – SUNDAY
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 know for its breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4 – MONDAY
ANTIPAROS -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 us your dancing skills during our famous Greek Night. Overnight in Paros.
Day 5 – TUESDAY
DELOS – MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Myconos 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 – WEDNESDAY
SYROS
After a morning swim we 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 – THURSDAY
KYTHNOS – CAPE SOUNION – 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. Overnight in Marina Zea.
Day 8 – FRIDAY
MARINA ZEA- DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation AT 8-9 am after breakfast.
Rates
from $2.290 p.p.
2016 departures : Every Saturday
April 21*, 28*
May 5, 12, 26
June 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 22, 29
October 6, 13
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Vikings offers free for this cruise: |
| – One night stay in Athens at Philippos Hotel or similar | |
| – Taxi transfer from your hotel -situated in Athens area-to the harbor & v v. |