An exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonders of Classical Greece
Don’t miss…
- The mystical island of Delos
- Mykonos and its hedonistic delights
- Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri
- The Minoan Palace of Knossos on Crete
- Kythira – old school Greece
- Medieval Napflion
- The artists paradise of Hydra
A classic in two senses, this itinerary combines some classic historic sites with some classic island hopping – the only way to see the Aegean. It’s the perfect combination of awesome antiquity and natural beauty. So, essentially, you can look at this as a holiday cruise with some super culture attached, or some terrific culture visited courtesy of 7 days on board a luxurious cruise ship. Welcome to small group cruising at its most easy-going with something for everyone!
You’ll see icons both ancient and modern. At one extreme you get to see the mythological birthplace of Apollo at Delos (remarkable ruins) and tune-in to the legendary Greek muses. At the other you can sit in a café on the harbour in Hydra, drink and ouzo and think about Leonard Cohen who composed ‘So Long Marianne’ tuning-up in a café on the self-same waterfront. If you’ve yet to cruise Greek waters it’s the perfect introduction.
Ports of call: Athens – Delos – Mykonos – Santorini - Rethymnon – Kythira – Monemvasia – Napflion – Hydra – Athens
The Weather
Reliable sunshine is virtually guaranteed during the season between early May and late October, with temperatures ranging from the low 70’s in early and late season up to the high 80’s or even low 90’s from late June until August. Winds are predictable with moderate winds (Force 3-4) from the NW.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Athens
Transfer from Athens airport to Marina Zeas mid-afternoon to board Harmony G. Set sail via Cape Sounion to kea with time to explore the small port of Korrisia after dinner. Overnight sail to Delos.
Delos – Mykonos
Optional morning tour of Delos. Next we will move on to the port of Mykonos, making a swim stop along the way. Free time in the afteroon. Overnight in port.
Santorini
We will depart Mykonos in the morning and sail to Santorini, to arrive by noon. Optional tour to archaeological sites and villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete.
Rethymnon, Crete
Morning arrive in Crete at the port of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the ancient Royal Palace of Knossos. Late departure for Kythira. Overnight at sea.
Kythira
On the way to Kythira we will make a swim stop late in the morning, and will arrive in Kythira by the afternoon. Evening at leisure. Overnight in port.
Monemvasia and Nafplion
Early morning sailing to the medieval fortified town of Monemvassia. Time at leisure for exploring.Depart for Napflion early in the afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival in Napflion. Overnight in port.
Napflion – Hydra
Optional tour to the ancient Mycenae, before an early afternoon departure for island of Hydra. Time at leisue to explore this picturesque port town. Overnight in port.
Hydra – Athens
Departing Hydra in the early hours, we make our way home to Athens. Arrival and disembarkation after breakfast.
Your vessel: The M/Y Harmony G
The Harmony “G” is a modern mega yacht with a sleek high-tech profile, boasting spacious and comfortable accommodation . At 53 meters long / 7.2 meters wide, she is large enough to offer superior comfort for up to 42 guests in 21 guest cabins. whilst permitting access to small harbours and islands beyond the reach of large cruise ships. There is a spacious lounge and bar plus a dining room and a spacious sun deck. The vessel was launched in January 2001 and renovated in 2009-10 and again in 2013/14. She complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations ,while its powerful engines and state of the art stabilizers allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
Home at Sea
- Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
- Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant
- Audiovisual in Lounge
- Mini library
- Beach Towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak
- Board Games
- Swimming Platform
- Wi-Fi
Comfort Zone
- Windows: upper & main deck cabins
- Portholes: lower deck cabins
- Triple Occupancy cabins: Category C
- Flat-Screen TV
- Mini Safe
- Mini Fridge
- CD & DVD player
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Individually controlled A/C
- Hairdryers
- Telephone for internal use
- Central music
Category C:
Lower Deck
1 Double Bed or 2 Lower Beds
Category B:
Main Deck
2 Lower Beds
Category A:
Main Deck
2 Lower Beds
The Category A cabins are located on the main deck. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV (Satellite channels), CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Category P:
Upper Deck
1 Double Bed or 2 Lower Beds
The Category P suites are located on the upper deck. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV (Satellite channels), CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Lounge Area
Sundeck
Dining Room
Outdoor Dining Area
Optional: Cruise & Stay
Athens is a glorious place to spend a couple of night and days exploring. Herodion hotel is ideally placed for exploring this vibrant city. The beaches here are often overlooked but very nice indeed – a few nights or even a week at the Aegeon Beach Resort with its imposing views of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon makes for a real pre- or post-cruise treat. We can easily add either.
Optional excursions include a half day city tour and an afternoon coastal trip to the temple of Poseidon at cape Sounio
Includes:
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Two night stay at the 4 star Herodion hotel in the historic centre of Athens on B&B
- Transfer to the cruise ship
- Transfer from cruise to Athens airport for the return flight.
- Accommodation in your chosen grade of cabin with private SH/WC & air conditioning, mini fridge and flat screen TV with complimentary movies.
- Half-board: Buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local themed party evening , fun BBQ on the beach or on deck (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day, plus abundant fresh fruit.
- Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability).
- Professional English speaking Cruise Director.
Prices
Classical Greece
2019 CRUISE ONLY PRICES (£) PER PERSONFRIDAY DEPARTURES FROM ATHENSVessel: M/Y Harmony G
| Departure Dates | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2019 | £2,090 | |||
| 10/05/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 17/05/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 24/05/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 31/05/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 07/06/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 14/06/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 28/06/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 05/07/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 12/07/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 19/07/2019 | £2,090 | |||
| 26/07/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 02/08/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 09/08/2019 | £2,090 | |||
| 16/08/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 23/08/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 30/08/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 06/09/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 13/09/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 20/09/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 27/09/2019 | £2090 | £2500 | £2864 | £3273 |
| 11/10/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 18/10/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
| 25/10/2019 | £2,090 | £2,500 | £2,864 | £3,273 |
Book your flights with us to ensure full ATOL protection for your holiday.
Classical Greece - port charges, flights and supplements 2019
| Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port charges(mandatory) | £245 | £245 | £245 | £245 |
| Flights inc luggage from | £270 | |||
| Transfers from | £60 | |||
| Single supplement | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| 3rd person reduction | 30/% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Classical Greece
2020 CRUISE ONLY PRICES (£) PER PERSONFRIDAY DEPARTURES FROM ATHENSVessel: M/Y Harmony G
| Departure Dates | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | Eraly Booking Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/4/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 24/4/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 1/5/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 8/5/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 15/5/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 22/5/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 29/5/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 5/6/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 12/6/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 19/6/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 26/6/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 3/7/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 10/7/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 17/7/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 24/7/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 31/7/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 7/8/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 14/8/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 21/8/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 28/8/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 4/9/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | |
| 11/9/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | |
| 18/9/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | |
| 25/9/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | |
| 2/10/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 9/10/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 16/10/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
| 23/10/2020 | £2,090 | £2,591 | £3,000 | £3,364 | 10% |
Book your flights with us to ensure full ATOL protection for your holiday.
Classical Greece - port charges, flights and supplements 2020
| Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port charges(mandatory) | £280 | £280 | £280 | £280 |
| Flights inc luggage from | £270 | |||
| Transfers from | £65 | £65 | £65 | £65 |
| Single supplement | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| 3rd person reduction | 30/% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
- Accommodation in your chosen grade of cabin with private SH/WC & air conditioning, mini fridge and flat screen TV with complimentary movies.
- Half-board: Buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local themed party evening , fun BBQ on the beach or on deck (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day, plus abundant fresh fruit.
- Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability).
- Professional English speaking Cruise Director.
- Flights & transfers (where booked as a flight inclusive package)
- Beverages, except regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water.
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
- Crew gratuities (optional – recommend Eur10-14 per passenger per day).
- Passenger personal expenses
- Wi-Fi (available at charge)
- Flights & transfers (unless booked as a flight inclusive package)
Flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester morning departures. Afternoon and evening return flights from Athens.
ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 9511
Road transfer to and from marina Zea in Pireaus port approximately 30 minutes by car or minibus.
