Best Cruises in Greece “Divine Cyclades”
Cruise the Greeks Islands
A great way to discover the amazing Greek Islands and its hidden treasures.
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Expolore Greece and its magnificient islands on board the Elyxir. Visit Lavrion, Cape Sounion, Delos, Mykonos, Naxos, Schoinoussa, Koufonissi, Ios, Santorini, Milos, Kimolos, Serifos, Kythnos.
Expolore Greece and its magnificient islands on board the Elysium. Visit Lavrion, Cape Sounion, Delos, Mykonos, Naxos, Schoinoussa, Koufonissi, Ios, Santorini, Milos, Kimolos, Serifos, Kythnos.
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).
Yacht Cruise Itinerary in brief:
Day 1 Lavrion – Cape Sounion
DAY 2 Delos-Mykonos
DAY 3 Naxos
DAY 4 Schoinoussa-Koufonissi
DAY 5 Ios-Santorini
DAY 6 Milos-Kimolos
DAY 7 Serifos – Kythnos
DAY 8 Lavrion
DAY 1
Embarkation at Lavrion port between 14:00-15:00. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink during your smooth check-in. We set sail for the nearby Cape Sounion, home to the “Temple of Poseidon” for your first dip in the Aegean waters. Perched at the edge of the cliff, the ancient sanctuary is one of the most important monuments of the golden age of Athens. Dinner onboard. Overnight at anchor.
DAY 2
Morning arrival at the island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of God Apollo, a Unesco World Heritage Site of unique energy. Mid-day sailing to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. Lunch onboard. Afternoon at leisure to explore the island. Enjoy a sunset drink at Little Venice, photograph the iconic windmills or simply explore the swirling pathways of the white-washed Chora with its many elegant boutiques, cafes, restaurants and clubs. We set sail to Naxos in the early morning hours.
DAY 3
Wake up at beautiful cove in Naxos for a swim-stop before we sail towards the main port. Lunch onboard. Afternoon arrival for a leisurely exploration of Naxos town and its famous “Portara”or join an optional excursion to the Olive Press Museum, a local liquor distillery and the traditional village of Apeiranthos. Overnight at port.
DAY 4
Morning sailing to Schinoussa island for a relaxing day swimming, kayaking and enjoying lunch onboard. In the afternoon, we sail to tranquil Ano Koufonisi for a guided walking/photography tour with refreshing dips along the way. “Koufonisia”, meaning hollow islands, were given their name by pirates, as the huge caves convinced them the islands were in fact hollow. Overnight at port.
DAY 5
Sail to Ios island and enjoy a morning swim stop at Magganari Beach, one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Greece. Lunch onboard. Early afternoon arrival in Santorini for an excursion to Akrotiri pre-hestoric excavation site and mesmerizing Oia village. Find your perfect dinner spot and experience the world famous Santorini sunset before returning aboard for our overnight sail to Milos island.
DAY 6
Morning arrival in the volcanic island of Milos, consistently voted best island in the world. Visit the Geological Mining Museum and the iconic Sarakiniko beach with it milky blue waters and spectacular white rock lunar landscape. In the afternoon we set sail to Kimolos island, a true hidden gem. Dinner on board. Evening at leisure to explore the fairy-tale like chora of Kimolos. Overnight at port.
DAY 7
Mid-morning arrival in Serifos, a lesser-known island of distinct Cycladic flair, dotted with windmills, white-washed chapels, pristine beaches and many sites of cultural interest. Optional excursion to discover the island. Afternoon sailing to Kythnos for a swim stop at Kolona Bay beach, famous for its crystal-clear waters and golden sand. As the sun sets, it’s time for our farewell cocktail & dinner. Late night we set sail for our return to Athens.
DAY 8
Disembarkation at Lavrion port after breakfast, before 10:00.
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More information about your Divine Cyclades 8-days Cruise.
Departures:
2024: Saturday sailings, Athens (Lavrion)
April 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20,24
Aug. 03,10, 17, 24, 31
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct. 5, 12
Price:
Rates per person in double occupancy (dbl/twin).
Starting from € 2700
plus port taxes € 260 (for Cyclades)
Please contact us for special offers.
Cabin categories:
- Cat C, Lower Deck, Twin or Double beds
- Single Cabin Cat C, Lower Deck
- Cat B, Lower Deck, Twin or Double beds
- Cat B+, Lower Deck, Twin or Double beds
- Cat A, Upper Deck, Twin or Double beds
- Cat A+, Upper Deck, Twin or Double beds
Remarks:
Itineraries can be changed in case of adverse weather conditions – above a certain winds’ force, depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port, difficulties at docking, unforeseen circumstances or in case of other extraordinary conditions. This decision will be solely made by the captain based on the safety of the passengers, the crew and the ship. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any refunds.
Included:
- Accommodation in twin or double cabins with private bath, individually controlled A/C, snuggly all-season duvet, flat screen tv, minibar, personal safe, free wi-fi access, hair dryer, telephone for internal use, lavish bath products, spa robes and slippers, beach towels
- Buffet breakfast, half-board and on some days full-board, welcome cocktail, BBQ, still water and unlimited filter coffee, tea, cookies station
- Room service offered without surcharge
- All advice and group yoga, pilates, aquarobics, meditation sessions with our qualified onboard Wellness Coach
- Occasional themed seminars by visiting masters
- Access to mini gym
- Use sanitized daily snorkeling equipment and water sports equipment
- Wi-fi access
- All advice by our multilingual Cruise Director & our Wellness Coach
Not-Included:
Packages:
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 the 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: € 340 + 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 the port to embark the ship.
- Transfer from the 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: € 545 + 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 the port to embark the ship.
- Transfer from the 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: € 695 + 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).
The boat Elysium.
Technical Specifications:
Vessel Type: Boutique Cruise Ship / Yacht
Length Overall: 63.8M
Breadth: 12.5 M
Draft: 3.42 M
Gross Tonnage: 1610 T
Cruising Speed: 11 knots
Lifeboats: 2
Total Pax Cabins: 25
Guests: 48-58
Crew: 24-28
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