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7 DAYS CRUISE IN THE CYCLADES

SOUNION -KEA, TINOS-MYKONOS, MYKONOS, DELOS-PAROS, KOUFONISIA, DESPOTIKO-SIFNOS, SERIFOS-ATHENS

First Day:

In the morning, your captain will brief you on the weather conditions and your trip schedule.You will sail from the Marina to Kea, the first island you will visit on your cruise.

After motoring one and a half hours (25NM), you have the option of anchoring in the Bay of Sounion and visiting the Temple of Poseidon . Cape Sounion signals the entrance to the Aegean Sea. You can swim, relax, and have lunch.

Later, on the same day, you will reach the island of Kea, 17 miles from Sounion. A quiet island, mostly barren with patches of cultivated and wooded land. Kea is characterized by little valleys with vineyards and orchards between mountainous masses leading to idyllic coves. The village of Vourkari, where you will be moored, is the most popular spot on the island. The beautiful "Chora," principal town, located on the hill is worth a visit. Here, you will experience the tranquility of a traditional Cycladic town.

Do not miss the colossal ancient lion (29ft.6 in. high) carved out of the rock, attributed to an Ionian sculptor, around 600 B.C. In the evening, enjoy Greek cuisine at one of the fish restaurants in the small Bay of Vourkari.

Second Day:

Sailing to Mykonos, you can stop and enjoy a pleasurable lunch on Tinos. Tinos is famous for its miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary. Twice a year, especially on August l5, the island is a place of pilgrimage for orthodox Christians from all over the world.The dovecotes of Tinos, made of white-washed, native stone, are works of art.The island's twenty exquisite villages are unique examples of folk architecture.

After sailing for 10 miles, you will reach Mykonos, the place with the best bars in all of

Greece. Depending on weather conditions, you may anchor in the main harbor, which, although crowded, busy, windy and noisy, is one of the most spectacular in the world. Mykonos, of course, is world famous, and we choose not to repeat everything that has been written about it in the tourist guides. What we will say is that it is the one place in Greece where time stands still and the night is always young. Just enjoy it! One day is not enough to discover all of its charm.

Third Day:

Like all visitors to Mykonos, your night ends at sunrise. Whenever you wake up, you will swim and relax on the golden beach of Agia Anna on the island's south coast.

Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow streets of the town where charming chapels

and picturesque tavernas are nestled between folk art, jewellery and fur shops.

Fourth Day:

The next morning you will visit the magnificent ruins of Delos. This was the most important political and religious center of ancient Greece, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. The oracle of Delos was second in fame only to Delphi, and consulted before making major decisions. The ruins and the museum are a must. The magnitude of the remnants offers such a complete picture of ancient life that historians have compared the site to Pompeii. Lunch, relaxation and swimming can be enjoyed in the emerald-coloured bay of Rhinia, a nearby island. In the evening, you will anchor in the Bay of Naoussa on the north side of Paros, with its beautiful sandy beaches. Naoussa is a quiet fishing village by day, with good restaurants and one of Greece's best red wines. Night life in Naoussa lasts until dawn with a flood of music from its many outdoor bars and clubs. Parian marble has been renowned for its quality from ancient times until today.

Fifth Day:

Koufonissia is the next stop on your Aegean cruise, two small islands in the heart of the Cyclades. Off the beaten path, away from the tourists spots, you will discover emerald waters, sandy beaches, smiling, hospitable people, small, white houses, picturesque, narrow streets, spectacular coves for swimming in privacy, and plenty of fish.

The ferryboat from Piraeus arrives only three times a week so the landscape is not yet spoiled by crowds of tourists. You can relax and enjoy the lobster, red mullet and fresh octopus, the beautiful beaches and tranquility of these islands. Don't miss Venetsanos's tavern on Kato Koufonisi where you can taste local specialities from the wild goats of Keros island. And, of course, all the delights of the sea.

The anchorage for lunch, swimming and relaxation on the fifth day of your tour will be a quiet spot between the islands of Antiparos and Despotico.

You will reach the island of Sifnos in the evening, anchoring in Kamares, the main port,

or staying overnight in a bay such as Vathy or Plati Gialos.

Sixth Day:

Sifnos is one of Greece's most remarkable islands. A wealthy island in antiquity, Herodotus records that gold and silver mines made the islanders the wealthiest in Greece by the sixth century B.C. By the first century B.C. Sifniot pottery had become the community's most successful export. Even today,its heat-resistant quality is particularly prized. There is a number of unique chimneys found on the island, and many homes incorporate tiles with local motif on their walls. The island is also famous for its chefs. Here, you can enjoy pork cooked in wine, mushrooms and herbs; rabbit stew; freshly-cooked beetroot, or spicy vegetarian spaghettis. You can drink local wine in copper jugs and experience an unforgettable breakfast under shady trees on the waterfront. On Sifnos, green alternates with dazzling white. The Kastro, a medieval village, offers a spectacular, panoramic view.

Seventh Day:

After a one hour cruise from Sifnos, you will arrive at Serifos. A cluster of barren mountains dotted by small, fertile valleys provides an enchanting atmosphere where tiny houses,narrow stoned-paved streets, magical shores and a castle surrounded by windmills await you. The view from the Chora (main village) down to the bay and across the sea to neighbouring islands is worth the trip. Leaving Serifos in the afternoon, you will arrive in Athens after a three hour cruise, already imagining the timeless beauty of the many Aegean islands you didn't have time to see on this journey ...

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In the morning, your captain will brief you on the weather conditions and your trip