Classical Greece | 8 Days

Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Sail to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight Mykonos.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch

Noon arrival into 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 at sea, sailing to Crete.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Dinner

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, sailing to Kythira.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Dinner

Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival into Kythira, a less known island gem now fast becoming a favourite 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 Kythira.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Dinner

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 Nafplion.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Lunch

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. Late in the evening, we will set sail for Marina Zeas, Athens.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Dinner

Disembarkation at 09:00 after breakfast. End of services.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Professional English speaking cruise escort

Tours as per itinerary

7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners

2023 Departures: 

Cruise by Variety Voyager

2024 Departures: 

Cruise by M/Y Harmony G or M/Y Harmony V

Optional Delos: Triumph & Turmoil, Birthplace of Gods tour on day 2

Duration: 3.5-4 hours

Includes: round trip boat, guide, entry fee

Price: 55 euro per person

In antiquity, Delos was considered to be the spiritual and commercial centre of the Aegean. After a short ferry/ tender ride disembark on the island and gather for an introduction before proceeding with your lecturer guide on a unique walk through the original streets of the site’s best-preserved quarters. There you will see Hellenistic houses with beautiful mosaics in amazingly good condition, further along you will come to the Sanctuary, where you can see the ruins of a temple dedicated to Apollo – Delos being Apollo’s mythological birthplace – while over the Sacred Way you will see the famous five 7th century B.C. marble lions, guardians of the Sacred Lake. On to the Theatre and the Roman quarter, where you will find ancient statues dedicated to Dionysus and optionally visit the museum with its interesting exhibits.

* Above tour price is only valid when our vessel will be permitted to arrive directly to Delos (subject to authority and weather conditions). Alternatively, the tour will be operated from Mykonos by a small ferry with a supplement of € 22 per person

Optional Santorini: Island tour, villages, legends of Atlantis tour on day 3

Duration: 4.5 hours

Includes: Bus, guide, entry fee

Price: 80 euro per person

Disembark by tender and board the cable car to reach the island’s capital Fira for a guided walk through the narrow pedestrian streets. Board the bus for a pleasant drive through the countryside passing the village of Pyrgos to the famous archaeological site of Akrotiri. If Santorini is known as the Greek Pompeii it is because of ancient Akrotiri. Excavations uncovered an ancient town frozen in time by ash from an eruption some 3.600 years ago. Remains of sophisticated buildings with great frescoes and other constructions are evidence of an elaborate lifestyle.

Continue by bus to the northern coast admiring views of land, sea and skies to reach Oia, the most picturesque village of Santorini with its magical views over the Caldera. Our local guide will take you to the most photographed blue domes, to insight spots and will give you hints for your time at leisure. A short drive will bring you back to Fira.

Optional Crete/Rethymno: Legendary Minoans & Cretan Food Secrets tour on day 4

Duration: 5 hours

Includes: Bus, guide, entry fee, a specialty food tasting

Price: 121 euro per person

After about an hour’s drive eastwards along the coast and areas where Cretan wines grow we arrive at the Prehistoric (2000BC) Minoan Palace of Knossos to visit the archaeological site, located in a uniquely quaint scenery.

The palace is a monumental symbol of Minoan Civilization due to its impressive size and construction and has been excavated and partially restored in the early 20th century by the great English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans. Was it the palace of mythical King Minos bearing the labyrinth, where the fearsome Minotaur was said to have lurked?…

After our detailed visit we will proceed by bus to the greater area of Heraklion to sample healthy local delicacies at a traditional Cretan Taverna; we will have some free time before returning to Rethymnon

Optional Nafplion: Agamemnon and the Cyclopean Walls tour on day 7

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Bus, guide, entry fee

Price: 68 euro per person

A short drive through the fertile countryside of Argolis takes us to the ancient city of Mycenae, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon.

The importance of the city, which Homer calls “rich in gold” begins in 1650 B.C and ceases around 1100 B.C with the fall of the civilization to which it gives name. Visit the remains of the glorious city including the Lion’s Gate, the Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon.

Mycenae in legend was the royal seat of the ill-fated House of Atreus, and from Mycenae Agamemnon, “king of men”, went off as the leader of the Achaean expedition to war against Troy.

Mycenae was a major centre of Greek civilization between 1600BC and 1100BC and is an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Regular filter coffee, tea and drinking water

Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)

Port taxes

Beverages (except those mentioned above)

Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements

Crew tips

Passenger personal expenses

Wi-Fi (available at an additional charge)

Any items of personal nature