Jewels of the Cyclades

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The Jewels of the Cyclades showcases the Aegean Islands known for their whitewashed villages and ports, the bright skies and crystal sea. Visit the well known places of Santorini and Mykonos and off the beaten track islands such as Paros and Folegandros. The highlights of this program are the excursions in Santorini and Delos, nighlife in Mykonos, the old Gre...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Aegean Islands
    • Paros and Folegandros
    • Excursions in Santorini and Delos, nighlife in Mykonos
    • Visit old Greece atmosphere in Folegandros and swim stops in some secluded bays to swim from the boat

What's this trip about?

    The Jewels of the Cyclades showcases the Aegean Islands known for their whitewashed villages and ports, the bright skies and crystal sea. Visit the well known places of Santorini and Mykonos and off the beaten track islands such as Paros and Folegandros. The highlights of this program are the excursions in Santorini and Delos, nighlife in Mykonos, the old Greece atmosphere in Folegandros and swimstops in some secluded bays to swim from the boat.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 49 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Mykonos

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Land expedition
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Sailing

Trip includes

    • Shipboard accommodations
    • Half board
    • American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a welcome cocktail, local theme evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain's Dinner
    • Regular coffee, tea and mineral water free all day
    • Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability)
    • And services of multilingual expedition staff

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Marina Zeas, Athens – Poros

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece, a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis, which is rapidly becoming a leading business center in the European Union. As one of the world's oldest cities, its recorde...

Day 2: Poliegos – Folegandros

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

Morning arrival in Poliegos, a very small island known for its amazing beaches. The island lies in close proximity to the Peloponnesian coast, separated by a narrow channel. Is an extremely pi...

Day 3: Santorini

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

One of the highlights cruising the Cyclades is of course the volcanic island Santorini or Thera, with the biggest caldera of the world surrounded by Thera and Therassia as well as a small islet...

Day 4: Antiparos – Paros

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

In the morning, 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: Delos – Mykonos

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

The Island of Delos lies in the middle of the Cyclades, 3.5sqm from Mykonos. Except for the guards and the guides the island is not inhabited. According to the Greek Mythology, Leto haunted by ...

Day 6: Syros

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

After a morning swim, 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 ...

Day 7: Kythnos - Marina Zeas

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Galileo

In the morning arrive in Kythnos to enjoy a swim in Kolones bay. Kythnos or Thermia is part of the Western Cyclades and is considered as an unspoiled island, with very friendly locals. Life ...

Day 8: Marina Zeas (Athens) – Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for flights home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,061
Price per day$258
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Port charges ($285 per person for 2015)
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Travel insurance
    • Transfers
    • Optional air/sea or land programs (unless noted)
    • Shore excursions
    • Airport facility charges
    • Taxes/fees
    • Nor do they include items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls, etc.
    • Wi-Fi available at a charge
    • All onboard charges are in Euros
Ship & cabin information
Galileo
The 167-foot, 49-guest Galileo is a classic steel-hull motor sailer cruising the Greek Isles. You'll enjoy the best of the Mediterranean - sun, sea, sand and history - aboard this stunning vessel built with the most stringent safety regulations. Galileo's spacious and well appointed interiors were renovated in 2007. Common Areas Aboard Galileo The lounge area is located on the main deck and has large windows providing for magnificent views. The lounge is a spacious, warm and cozy area with an American bar. The spacious sun deck is equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and shaded areas. Guests on Galileo enjoy the most the shaded outdoor deck area with and outdoor bar were they can just relax enjoying the most breath taking sea views. Kayak and snorkel equipment are available for the adventurous.
49 guests Year Built: 1992 Renovated: 2007 16-18 crew members Length: 157 feet Beam: 33 feet Draft: 9 feet Cruising Speed 11 knots
Main Deck and Lower Deck
Cancellation policy

In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following fees, based on number of days prior to departure:

Up to 91 days - 50% of deposit

90 to 31 days - 50% of total trip cost

30 to 0 days - 100% of total trip cost

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

7 Breakfast , 6 Lunches or Dinners and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Families & Children Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount on the cruise fare per person in twin cabin. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
Optional Activities

During your stay in Jewels of the Cyclades offers you a variety of optional tours while in-

Classical Greece From: $2890; 8 days

Additional Information

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Trip level I

Our level one trips are designed for travellers interested in lodge and hotel accommodations combined with mild activities, plenty of flexibility and options for more rigorous activity. Expect two to four hours of activity each day over straightforward terrain. Travellers should be comfortable hiking or walking 3-5 miles per day. Other level one activities include snorkelling or sea kayaking sheltered waters and river rafting class I-II water. Expedition Cruising aboard small ships and yachts is level one and may include fun and easy activities such as hiking, snorkelling and kayaking. Enjoying a relaxed pace with a focus on nature, culture and history is often a priority for those who choose this trip level.

Unused services & personal expenses

Regardless of any other term in this agreement, partial refunds are not available for unused services including but not limited to hotel rooms, meals, air or land transportation, activity days or other sightseeing excursions. You will not be reimbursed for any personal expenses such as airfare, hotel or other travel expenses due to changes in itineraries or cancellations. If a portion of the services of your tour are cancelled by us or our third party supplier because of an event within our control or the control of our third party supplier, and you are not offered a replacement or alternative, we will refund the cost of that portion of the services.

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