Cruise to Greece “The 8-Day Jewels of the Cyclades” A Cyclades cruise on board a yacht visiting these fabulous Islands.
The best of the Greek Isles
Aboard the gorgeous yachts m/s Galileo or m/s Panorama you will glide along the rich blue waters of the Aegean Sea in vessels that combines the uniqueness of private yachting and the added space and amenities of a conventional cruise ship.
This combination offers the privacy, beauty, and added fun one looks for in a special cruise through the Mediterranean.
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Along your travels through the sea, you will find yourself amidst gorgeously picturesque towns and homes that stand stark white along the shore of a rich sea and beach.
Within these towns and islands your cruise to Greece will transport you into a world of calm simplicity as you enjoy the shops and cafes in each village as well as a remote winery. Go further in your exploration by experiencing the ancient and mythological history that Greece is known for.
On your Cyclades cruise to Greece discover the revered archaeological island of Delos, an area rich with history and mythological import – believed to be the birthplace of the mythical Apollo. Along your travels you will also be awed by the gorgeously preserved palaces and temples that pepper these islands and lend to an atmosphere that stands still in time – a truly breathtaking sight to behold.
Along your travels through the sea, you will find yourself amidst gorgeously picturesque towns and homes that stand stark white along the shore of a rich sea and beach.
Within these towns and islands your cruise to Greece will transport you into a world of calm simplicity as you enjoy the shops and cafes in each village as well as a remote winery. Go further in your exploration by experiencing the ancient and mythological history that Greece is known for.
On your Cyclades cruise to Greece discover the revered archaeological island of Delos, an area rich with history and mythological import – believed to be the birthplace of the mythical Apollo. Along your travels you will also be awed by the gorgeously preserved palaces and temples that pepper these islands and lend to an atmosphere that stands still in time – a truly breathtaking sight to behold.
With your booking you’ll get a complimentary tour and you can choose between:
- A private 2-hours walking Athens Photo Shoot Tour with a professional photographer with knowledge of scenic spots. Explore the small alleys of Plaka, the old city in Athens, places with great views of the Acropolis hill and Anafiotika a neighborhood at the foothill of Acropolis and capture those photos that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Or - A Full Day Tour to Delphi by motor-coach and professional English-speaking guide and visit the Pan-Hellenic Sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. You will visit the archaeological site and the museum. Departure in the morning and return in the afternoon. Lunch included.
NB.
– The complimentary tour(s) offered cannot be combined with any existing or future other complimentary tour(s) in packages or other special offers.
– Complimentary tour(s) are on request and are confirmed by Vikings Navita upon booking request and confirmation. Vikings Navita reserves the right to withdraw offers with no prior notice.
– Complimentary tours will not be reimbursed in case of no use of them from the client(s).
Cruise Itinerary in brief:
- Day 1 – FRIDAY: MARINA ZEA – POROS
- Day 2 – SATURDAY: POLIEGOS – FOLEGANDROS
- Day 3 – SUNDAY: SANTORINI
- Day 4 – MONDAY: ANTIPAROS -PAROS
- Day 5 – TUESDAY: DELOS – MYKONOS
- Day 6 – WEDNESDAY: SYROS
- Day 7 – THURSDAY: KYTHNOS – CAPE SOUNION – ATHENS
- Day 8 – FRIDAY: MARINA ZEA- DISEMBARKATION
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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
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.
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 Mykonos 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.
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 – 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 after breakfast. End of your Cyclades cruise.
More information about your 8-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise.
Departures:
From Athens, Marina Zea, Friday Sailings.
2023 on the M/S GALILEO:
Sep. 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 06, 13, 20
2024 on the M/S GALILEO:
Apr. 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Jun. 14, 21, 28
Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26
Aug. 2, 16, 30
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct. 4, 11, 18
Price:
Rates per person in double occupancy.
Starting from € 2331 per person
plus port taxes € 320 p.p.
Please contact us for special offers.
- Cabin categories:
A
12-13 sq.m. / 130-140.4 sq.ft.
Upper Deck
Twin or double beds (Triple cabins available)
With portholes
B
11-14 sq.m. / 119-151 sq.ft.
Lower Deck
Flexible beds
With portholes
C
9.5-11 sq.m. / 102.6-119 sq.ft.
Lower Deck
Twin or double beds
With portholes
- Single supplement: 60% in categories C & B, 75% in category A.
- 3rd person reduction (adult) in category A: 30%
Included:
- Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.
- Half-board: Buffet breakfast and 1 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 free all day.
- English-Speaking Cruise Escort.
Not-Included:
- Beverages (except those mentioned above).
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
- Crew tips.
- Passenger personal expenses.
- Wi-Fi (available at charge).
- Not mentioned items.
Remarks:
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of cruise company and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of adverse weather conditions – winds depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any refunds.
Want to know more about the Greek Islands you’ll visit? Check Zeus Guide, the Cultural Greek Travel Guide we sponsor.
Packages:
A unique offer to newlyweds to experience a small ship cruise with a special Honeymooners Package, including:
– 10% reduction on the cruise fare for the honeymoon couple for all cruises.
– A Bubbly Welcome in your cabin
- Sparkling wine.
- Sweet delights as per local wedding customs.
- Fresh flowers.
- Room decoration.
– A Romantic Gesture
A Candle Lit Dinner at our special honeymooner’s location on board.
– Upgrade your love by upgrading cabin
Get a free cabin upgrade during on board check-in upon availability.
– Our Memories gift
Being a surprise!
Make the trip extra-long!
Extend your honeymoon holidays by booking a back to back cruise and double your offer! Same offer will be valid by choosing another pre/post cruise with the same cruise company.
Conditions and restrictions apply.
General conditions and restrictions:
- The Honeymoon offer is available to couples travelling within 10 months from their wedding date.
- Valid marriage certificate must be presented.
- The Package offers cannot be combined with any existing or future early bird discounts or special offers including Club offers.
- Offers are on request and are confirmed by Variety Cruises upon booking request and confirmation. Variety Cruises reserves the right to withdraw offers with no prior notice. Black-out dates may apply.
- Valid only for the 7 night / 8 day cruises.
- Port taxes are additional in all offers.
Consists of the above cruise + 1, 2 or 3 days pre and/or post cruise stay + a complimentary tour.
We suggest our clients to be in Athens one night before the cruise departure and one night before their flight departure -or more, if they wish to discover more of Athens and Greece.
Package One: Cruise + 1 night.
- 1 night before the embarkation in a 3* Hotel (price for shared double/twin room).
- Transfer by taxi from Athens International Airport to your hotel in Athens.
- Transfer from your hotel to Piraeus port to embark the ship.
- Complimentary:
A private 2-hours walking Athens Photo Shoot Tour with a professional photographer with knowledge of scenic spots. Explore the small alleys of Plaka,
the old city in Athens, places with great views of the Acropolis hill and Anafiotika a neighborhood at the foothill of Acropolis and capture those photos that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Price per person starting from: € 330 + cost of the cruise (depending on type of cabin you select).
Package Two: Cruise + 2 nights.
- 1 night before the embarkation in a 3* Hotel (price for shared double/twin room)
- 1 night after the end of the cruise in a 3* Hotel (price for shared double/twin room).
- Transfer by taxi from Athens International Airport to your hotel in Athens.
- Transfer from your hotel to Piraeus port to embark the ship.
- Transfer from Piraeus port to your Hotel.
- Transfer from your Hotel to Athens International Airport for your back home flight.
- Complimentary:
(a) A private 2-hours walking Athens Photo Shoot Tour with a professional photographer with knowledge of scenic spots. Explore the small alleys of Plaka,
the old city in Athens, places with great views of the Acropolis hill and Anafiotika a neighborhood at the foothill of Acropolis and capture those photos that you will cherish for a lifetime.
(b) Afternoon Cape Sounion tour (by motor-coach and English guide)
Price per person starting from: € 530 + cost of the cruise (depending on type of cabin you select)
Package Three: Cruise + 3 nights.
- 2 nights before the embarkation in a 3* Hotel (price for shared double/tween room).
- Transfer by taxi from Athens International Airport to your hotel in Athens.
- Transfer from your hotel to Piraeus port to embark the ship.
- Transfer from Piraeus port to your Hotel.
- 1 night after the end of the cruise in a 3* Hotel (price for double/twin room).
- Transfer from your Hotel to Athens International Airport for your back home flight.
- Complimentary:
(a) Choose between option 1: a full day tour to Delphi OR
option 2: a private 2-hours walking Athens Photo Shoot Tour with a professional photographer with knowledge of scenic spots. Explore the small alleys of Plaka,
the old city in Athens, places with great views of the Acropolis hill and Anafiotika a neighborhood at the foothill of Acropolis and capture those photos that you will cherish for a lifetime.
(b) Afternoon Athens’s sightseeing tour (after the end of the cruise, by motor-coach and English guide)
Price per person starting from: € 690 + cost of the cruise (depending on type of cabin you select).
NB.
– Single supplement fees apply.
– The complimentary tour(s) offered in the packages cannot be combined with any existing or future other complimentary or special offers.
– Offers are on request and are confirmed by Vikings Navita upon booking request and confirmation. Vikings Navita reserves the right to withdraw offers with no prior notice.
– Complimentary tours on packages will not be reimbursed in case of no use of them from the client(s).
m/s Galileo
Imagine a place far from home that feels just like home, where the borders are delineated by the golden shores of the sea; and home is wherever the anchors drop.
The m/s Galileo
m/s Panorama
Embrace freedom as the m/s Panorama sets her white sails seduced by the clear winds of the sea. Mingle with likeminded travelers in our public areas, enjoy a moment to yourself in our ample deck space.
Panorama’s experienced crew of 18 is trained with hospitality at heart to pamper her guests and guarantee the ultimate home away from home experience.
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