Best Cruises in Greece “The Ionian”
12-days exploring the Ionian Sea and Athens
Explore Greece and Cruise the Ionian Sea by Yacht in 12 days. Experience the magic of the Ionian Sea! Sail away on a memorable Ionian yacht cruise on board the m/s Aegiotissa and discover the hidden gems of the Ionian Sea.
Yacht Cruise (& land) Itinerary in brief:
day-1 land part- Athens
day-2 land part- Athens, Delphi or Cape Sounion.
day-3 (cruise part- Day 1): Syvota. Overnight in port.
day-4 (cruise part- Day 2): Syvota- Parga.
day-5 (cruise part- Day 3): Parga – Meganisi.
day-6 (cruise part- Day 4):Meganisi – Lefkada.
day-7 (cruise part- Day 5): Lefkada -Antipaxoi.
day-8 (cruise part- Day 6): Antipaxoi- Paxoi.
day-9 (cruise part- Day 7): Paxoi- Corfu.
day-11 (cruise part- Day 8):Corfu. Disembarkation.
day-12 land part- Athens
Day-1 land part: Arrival at Athens International Airport and transfer by private taxi to your hotel. Welcome dinner in a restaurant near your hotel . Overnight.
Day-2 land part: Early in the morning at 07:30 pick up from your hotel and start the full day guided tour to Delphi with coach , one of Greece’s most important sites. Lunch on the way and visit the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archeological Site and museum, Castalia Springs, the Charioteer. Return to Athens and overnight.
In alternative if you want to remain in the capital and don’t join the Delphi tour , you can option for a free morning to visit by your self the center and sites like the Acropolis and then take the Cape Sounion guided Tour by coach in the afternoon and visit the Temple of Poseidon and the Athens Riviera. Overnight.
cruise Day 1: Transfer in the morning to the Athens airport and take the flight to Corfu. A private taxi will accompany you to the harbor, embarkation at 16:00. Welcome drink. Sail for the lovely & traditional port of Syvota. Overnight in port.
cruise Day 2: Syvota- Parga. Sailing after breakfast for a swimming stop at the famous beach of Blue Lagoon. Lunch on the boat, Depart for the picturesque village of Parga . Visit the Medieval castle and enjoy the unique night life. Overnight in port.
cruise Day 3: Parga – Meganisi. Early morning sailing. Passing through the Lefkas narrow channel, we arrive at the quite bay of Gerakas for our daily swim stop. After our lunch on the boat, we sail around Scorpios Isl, before our arrival to Meganisi. Free time to explore the fishery port of Spilia and the old village of Spartochori.
cruise Day 4 : Meganisi – Lefkada. Sailing to an isolated beach for a long swim stop. Lunch on the boat. Overnight in Lefkas port ,the capital of the island.
cruise Day 5: Lefkada -Antipaxoi. Early mornig sailing for a swim stop at Voutoumi Bay -a world top-ten beach. Lunch on the boat. Sail for another beautiful beach of Antipaxoi. Enjoy the sunset, the boat’s Greek Barbeque event, the midnight swim, the overnight star view.
cruise Day 6: Antipaxoi- Paxoi. Morning sail for a swim stop at the Blue caves. Lunch on the boat. Midday sailing to Gaios . Overnight in port.
cruise Day 7: Paxoi- Corfu . Sail for our last swim stop at the south of Corfu. Lunch on the boat. Arrival at Corfu port. Free time to explore the old town, visit to the castle and the famous Liston Plaza.
cruise Day 8: Corfu. Disembarkation at 09.00. Transfer by taxi to Corfu airport for the return flight to Athens. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
Day-3 land part: Athens. Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your back home flight. End of services.
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More information about your Ionian Islands cruise.
Departures:
2024: Friday Sailings, Syvota (depending on dates).
Price:
Rates per person in double occupancy.
Starting from € 1930 per person, plus air-flight tickets Athens-Corfu-Athens (price upon request, depending on availability).
plus port taxes € 250 p.p.
Remarks:
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the cruise company and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of adverse weather conditions – winds of 6/7 beaufort or more 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.
Included:
- 7 overnights on board
- 3 overnights in Athens a 3*** Hotel
- 10 breakfasts
- 1 Welcome dinner in Athens
- 6 meals on board & Captain’s Dinner
- 1 lunch at Delphi ( if you select the Delphi tour )
- Full day Delphi tour by deluxe a/c coach and professional guide or the Cape Sounion tour
- 2 transfers by private taxi, Athens airport(arrival)-hotel-airport(departure)
- 2 transfers by private taxi, Hotel-airport for Corfu flight and vice versa
- 2 transfers by private taxi, Corfu airport- Yacht in Corfu harbor and vice versa
Not-Included:
- Beverages (except those mentioned above).
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
- Crew tips.
- Items not mentioned.
The boat Aegiotissa
L.O.A. 40 m
B.O.A. 8 m
Passengers 25
Crew 6-7
Cabins 12 (all lower Berths en-suite bathrooms, A/C- heating)
Check here for more information about m/s Aegiotissa.
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