Classical Greece | 8 Days

Day 1 – Friday:                                  ATHENS – KEA – AT SEA

Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2-3 pm. 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, Coressia after dinner. Overnight at sea, sailing to Delos.

Day 2 – Saturday:                             DELOS – MYKONOS

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.

Day 3 – Sunday:                                MYKONOS – SANTORINI – AT SEA

Early morning sailing and 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.

Day 4 – Monday:                              RETHYMNON, CRETE – AT SEA

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.

Day 5 – Tuesday:                              KYTHIRA

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 in Kythira.

Day 6 – Wednesday:                      KYTHIRA – MONEMVASIA – 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.

Day 7 – Thursday:                            NAFPLION – HYDRA – AT SEA

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. Captain’s Farewell Dinner. After midnight arrival at Marina Zea, Athens.

Day 8 – Friday:                                  ATHENS

Disembarkation at 9:00am after breakfast. End of our services.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
• Half-board: Buffet breakfast and one meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek night Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting), and Captain’s Dinner.
• Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water all day
• Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment, subject (subject to availability)
• English-Speaking Cruise Escort

Exclusions:

• Beverages (except those mentioned above)
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
• Crew tips
• Passenger personal expenses
• Wi-Fi (available at a charge)

Things to Note:

·         PLEASE CONTACT VARIETY CRUISES A DAY BEFORE OR MORNING OF EMBARKATION TO RECONFIRM YOUR SERVICE

• Swim stops and port stops are weather permitting.
• Itinerary is subject to weather conditions and sailing is not permitted in force 6-7 Beaufort winds.
• The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel.