Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

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M/S Galileo

10-Day package
From: £2,651

Departure Dates
Apr to Oct

An Island - Hopping Voyage Of Discovery Through The Aegean Islands

If Greece was the cradle of civilization, then for sure the Cyclades was where island-hopping started. For the visitor it’s the ideal place to kick-off any collection of Greek island impressions – an Odyssey of places that have become household names for hedonism, contrasting with some out of the way places that are so small big ships have yet to discover them. It all makes for a fantastic introduction to the Aegean, but also ticks off some classic destinations every serious traveller should visit.

Whenever possible the Captains hoists the sails and there’s something special about being under canvas around the Cyclades. There will be some places you will undoubtedly have heard of but, for the most part, we keep to our ‘small is beautiful’ philosophy which means straying off the beaten track. Within 10-day  this itinerary gives you a complete kaleidoscope of Greece ranging from the Golden Age to contemporary island life.

Your Holiday Package Includes:

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey
Return flights from the UK & In-destination transfers

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

7 Night Cruise on Board
M/S Galileo on a Half-board basis

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

2 Night stay in Royal Olympic Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Day By Day
Itinerary

Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Departure Dates
& Prices

Don’t miss...

Wonders of ancient Athens

Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of

The famous volcanic island of Santorini

Learning to dance the Greek way

Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo

The unchanged authenticity of Syros

Mykonos – party central!

The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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    Fly to Athens
    Day 1
    Wednesday

    Fly to Athens

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    Fly to Athens. You will be met in Athens airport and transferred to the Royal Olympic hotel for a 2 night stay. Newly refurbished as a 5 star ‘Art Hotel’, and reopening in August 2020, the Royal Olympic is one of the most exciting places to stay in Athens. It’s the ideal place for people who like their holiday accommodation to be a little extravagant. The public areas are sumptuously appointed, and the rooms are elegant.
    UK to Athens
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    Explore Athens
    Day 2
    Thursday

    Explore Athens

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    Explore Athens at leisure or an Athens tour can be organized for you. Please ask for details. As such you’ll find yourself within 500m stroll of all the famous places to go and see in Athens such as the Roman Agora, Syntagma and Hadrian’s Arch – and, of course, the Acropolis itself. It’s the perfect place to grab an early breakfast and you can get the hot-spots before the tourists and be first in the queue.
    Meals included: Breakfast
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    Athens / Poros / Poliegos
    Day 3
    Friday

    Athens / Poros / Poliegos

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    Welcome drinks before sailing to the 50km² island of Poros, to stop to explore for an hour or three. We dine on board whilst sailing overnight to Poliegos.
    Embarkation Time: 14:00
    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
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    Poliegos / Folegandros
    Day 4
    Saturday

    Poliegos / Folegandros

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    Morning arrival in Poliegos. We will have a morning swim stop followed by a BBQ. Afternoon sailing for Folegandros, one of the most amazing and lesser known islands in the Aegean Sea. Opportunity to walk in the city and dine at one of the traditional Greek tavernas.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
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    Folegandros / Santorini
    Day 5
    Sunday

    Folegandros / Santorini

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    Early morning sail and arrival in Santorini. Optional excursion to Akrotiri excavations and a tour of the villages, including the beautiful small village of Oia. Overnight in Santorini.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
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    Santorini / Antiparos / Paros
    Day 6
    Monday

    Santorini / Antiparos / Paros

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    After an overnight in Santorini we stop for a swim at one of the enchanting bays off Antiparos en route to Paros, where we arrive around early afternoon. Time for fun and dancing during our famous Greek night. Overnight in Paros.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
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    Paros / Delos / Mykonos
    Day 7
    Tuesday

    Paros / Delos / Mykonos

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    Morning arrival into Delos, the legendary birthplace of Apollo, which was once the most important religious centre in Greece. Optional morning tour to the archaeological site of Delos. Later on, we will make a swim stop before sailing into the port of Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
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    Mykonos / Syros
    Day 8
    Wednesday

    Mykonos / Syros

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    Morning departure for Syros. After a morning swim-stop we arrive at the capital of the Cyclades – although most people have never heard of it. It’s called Syros and it’s the sort of place travel writers refer to as ‘a real Greek island’ using terms such as ‘living history’ about the main town of Hermoupolis. Here you can enjoy one of the beautiful sandy beaches or walk in the town. Overnight in Syros.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
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    Syros / Kythnos / Athens
    Day 9
    Thursday

    Syros / Kythnos / Athens

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    In the morning we sail for Kythnos, where we take our last swim of the trip at Kolones Bay. Later we sail via the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, one of the most photographed sites in Greece, and then we return to where it all started in Marina Zeas (Athens) for a farewell dinner.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
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    Athens
    Day 10
    Friday

    Athens

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    Disembarkation after breakfast and transfer to Athens airport. If your flight departs late we can organize an Athens sightseeing tour for you. Please ask for details.
    Meals included: Breakfast

Flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester or Bristol

All local transfers

2 nights at Royal Olympic hotel on a bed and breakfast basis

On board M/S Galileo

Accommodation on board M/S Galileo for 7 nights 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, sea kayak and stand up paddle boards (subject to availability).

Professional English speaking Cruise Director.

Port charges

Below flight times are indicative and subject to availability. You will be advised exact flight details at the time of booking.

London Heathrow

  • Wednesday Depart Heathrow:07:30 Arrive Athens: 13:00
  • Friday Depart Athens:13:50 Arrive Heathrow: 15:45

London Gatwick

  • Wednesday Depart Gatwick:05:45 Arrive Athens:11:20
  • Friday Depart Athens: 12:10 Arrive Gatwick: 14:00

London Luton

  • Wednesday Depart Luton: 06:50 Arrive Athens:12:30
  • Friday Depart Athens: 13:10 Arrive Gatwick: 15:10

Bristol

  • Wednesday Depart Bristol: 17:30 Arrive Athens:23:15
  • Friday Depart Athens:11:00 Arrive Bristol: 13:00

Manchester

  • Wednesday Depart Manchester: 10:40 Arrive Athens: 16:30
  • Friday Depart Athens:22:00 Arrive Manchester: 00:05 (+1)

All local transfers are included in your package.

  • Athens airport to Royal Olympic hotel – approximately 40 min
  • Royal Olympic hotel – Marina Zea (cruise embarkation) – approximately 30 min
  • Marina Zea – Athens airport – approximately 45 min
  • Beverages, except regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water.
  • Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
  • Crew gratuities (optional – recommended amount EUR 10 – 14 per passenger per day.
  • Passenger personal expenses
  • Wi-Fi (available at charge)

Ports of call: Athens – Poros – Poliegos – Folegandros – Santorini – Antiparos – Paros – Delos – Mykonos – Syros – Kythnos – Cape Sounion - Athens

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

The Weather

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing OdysseyReliable sunshine is virtually guaranteed during the season between early May and late October, with temperatures ranging from the low 20’s in early and late season up to the mid to high 30’s from late June until August. Winds are predictable with moderate winds (Force 3-4) from the NW.

Routes may need to be varied in the event of adverse weather and operating conditions at the captains discretion, in the interests of the comfort and safety of guests. The Captain and Cruise Director will will keep you fully briefed on the daily programme.

Your vessel: M/S Galileo

The 48 meter “Galileo” is a classic steel Motor Sailer, with spacious and well appointed interiors renovated in 2016. At the main deck, a lounge area with an American bar leads into a warm and elegant dining room finished with wood and leather.

Guests on the Galileo enjoy the most a shaded outdoor deck area with an outdoor bar and the ship’s sun deck.  The M/S Galileo, built with the most stringent safety regulations, was launched in 1992 and rebuilt in 2007

Home at Sea

  • Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
  • Indoor Restaurant
  • Audiovisual in Lounge
  • Mini library
  • Beach Towels
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kayak
  • Board Games
  • Wi-Fi

Comfort Zone

  • Large portholes: upper deck cabins
  • Portholes: lower deck cabins
  • Triple Occupancy cabins: Category A
  • Flat-Screen TV
  • Mini Safe
  • Mini Fridge
  • Individually controlled A/C
  • En suite bathroom with shower
  • Hairdryers
  • Telephone for internal use
  • Central music
Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Category C:

Lower Deck

1 Double or 2 Lower Beds

9.5-11 sq.m. / 102.6-119 sq.ft.

The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen TVs, mini fridge, central music, internal telephone, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer & en suite bathroom with shower.
Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Category B:

Lower Deck

Flexible Bedding Configuration

11-14 sq.m. / 119-151 sq.ft.

The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen TV, mini fridge, central music, internal telephone, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer & en suite bathroom with shower.

Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Category A:

Upper Deck

1 Double or 2 Lower Beds

12-13 sq.m. / 130-140.4 sq.ft.

The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck and have large Portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen TV, mini fridge, central music, internal telephone, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer & en suite bathroom with shower.

Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Lounge Area

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.
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Sundeck

The spacious sun deck is equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and shaded areas.
Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Upper Deck Outdoor Bar & Lounge area

Guests on Galileo very much enjoy the shaded outdoor deck area with an outdoor bar where they can just relax enjoying the most breathtaking sea views.
Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Dining Area

The spacious Dining room is located at the Main Deck and accommodates all passengers in a single seating.

Sun Deck

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Infinity Upper Deck

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Riviera Main Deck

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Oceans Lower Deck

Yacht Sailing Cruise in Greece, Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey

Your Hotel: Royal Olympic Hotel

Stay in the heart of Athens

Newly refurbished as a 5 star ‘Art Hotel’, and reopening in August 2020, the Royal Olympic is one of the most exciting places to stay in Athens.

It’s the ideal place for people who like their holiday accommodation to be a little extravagant. The public areas are sumptuously appointed, and the rooms are elegant. Come here and you cannot help but feel pampered and cosseted. If you need more reason to reserve your room the roof terrace, overlook ing the Parthenon 300 m away, is a total delight. Even Pericles who rebuilt the Acropolis in the Golden Age of Greece wouldn’t have had views like this as he ate his breakfast or diner. Include a lovely swimming pool in which to cool off after a day sight seeing and it’s altogether wonderful.

The central location makes it the perfect base to explore the antiquities by day and the cafes and restaurant area
by night. Although if you don’t take at least one dinner on the roof-terrace to see the illuminated city you really will be missing out.

Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Executive room (Included in your Holiday)

The following room types are available with a supplement

  • Deluxe room
  • Athenian panorama room
  • Junior suite
  • Suite

Location is everything when it comes to exploring a foreign city and we have chosen the Emporikon Hotel as much for its central position as its creature comforts. In brief we’re talking four star comfort in a brilliant location. In detail it’s situated half way between the Acropolis and Omonia Square.

As such you’ll find yourself within 500m stroll of all the famous places to go and see in Athens such as the Roman Agora, Syntagma and Hadrian’s Arch – and, of course, the Acropolis itself. It’s the perfect place to grab an early breakfast and you can get the hot-spots before the tourists and be first in the queue. As it is also well located for the little back streets where you can find the hidden bars and eateries the locals use, you can also be first for lunch. In the afternoon shop in the flea market as Monastraki and end the evening with dinner in one of many traditional taverna restaurants in the Plaka district. You’re guaranteed a big day and a short walk home.

Prices

march, 2024

Jewels of the Cyclades 2024 flight inclusive package

Package price - includes Return flights from the UK, In-destination transfers, 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis, 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Port Charges

Prices (£) per person:
Deparure Dates Category CSpecial OffersCategory BSpecial Offers Category ASpecial Offers
17/04/2024£2,907£3,377£3,893
24/04/2024£2,907£3,377£3,893
01/05/2024£3,132£3,654£4,228
08/05/2024£3,132£3,654£4,228
15/05/2024£3,263£3,784£4,358
22/05/2024£3,132£3,654£4,228
29/05/2024Sold outSold outSold out
05/06/2024Sold outSold outSold out
12/06/2024£3,193£3,715£4,289
19/06/2024£3,219£3,741£4,315
26/06/2024£3,237£3,758£4,332
03/07/2024£3,263£3,784£4,358
10/07/2024£2,815£3,228£3,689
17/07/2024Sold outSold outSold out
24/07/2024£2,789£3,202£3,663
31/07/2024Sold outSold outSold out
07/08/2024Sold outSold outSold out
14/08/2024£2,728£3,141£3,602
21/08/2024Sold outSold outSold out
28/08/2024£3,132£3,654£4,228
04/09/2024£3,132£3,654£4,228
11/09/2024£3,132£3,654£4,228
18/09/2024£3,123£3,645£4,219
25/09/2024£3,063£3,584£4,158
02/10/2024Sold outSold outSold out
09/10/2024£3,063£3,584£4,158
16/10/2024£2,837£3,307£3,823

Jewels of the Cyclades 2024 - Single & Triple occupancy

-Catrgory CCategory BCategory A
Single use from£4,414£5,249£6,669
3rd person from--£3,154
Port chargesincludedincludedincluded

Jewels of the Cyclades 2024

Prices (£) per person
Deparure Dates Category CSpecial OffersCategory BSpecial Offers Category ASpecial Offers
19/04/2024£2,027£2,497£3,013
26/04/2024£2,027£2,497£3,013
03/05/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
10/05/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
17/05/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
24/05/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
31/05/2024Sold outSold outSold out
07/06/2024Sold outSold outSold out
14/06/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
21/06/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
28/06/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
05/07/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
12/07/2024£1,804£2,217£2,678
19/07/2024Sold outSold outSold out
26/07/2024£1,804£2,217£2,678
02/08/2024Sold outSold outSold out
09/08/2024Sold outSold outSold out
16/08/2024£1,804£2,217£2,678
23/08/2024Sold outSold outSold out
30/08/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
06/09/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
13/09/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
20/09/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
27/09/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
04/10/2024Sold outSold outSold out
11/10/2024£2,252£2,774£3,348
18/10/2024£2,027£2,497£3,013

Jewels of the Cyclades 2024 - Single & Triple occupancy & port charges

-Catrgory CCategory BCategory A
Single use£3,603£4,438£5,859
3rd person--£2,343
Port charges£278£278£278

Jewels of the Cyclades 2025 flight inclusive package

Package price - includes Return flights from the UK, In-destination transfers, 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis, 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Port Charges

Prices (£) per person:
Deparure Dates Category CSpecial OffersCategory BSpecial Offers Category ASpecial Offers
23/04/2025£2,741£2,651£3,154£3,043£3,615£3,481
30/04/2025£2,741£3,154£3,615
14/05/2025£3,189£3,710£4,284
21/05/2025£3,189£3,710£4,284
28/05/2025£3,319£3,841£4,415
04/06/2025£3,189£3,710£4,284
11/06/2025£3,232£3,754£4,328
18/06/2025£3,189£3,710£4,284
25/06/2025£3,250£3,771£4,345
02/07/2025£3,276£3,163£3,797£3,658£4,371£4,204
09/07/2025£3,293£3,180£3,815£3,676£4,389£4,222
16/07/2025£3,319£3,206£3,841£3,702£4,415£4,248
23/07/2025£3,319£3,206£3,841£3,702£4,415£4,248
30/07/2025£2,845£2,755£3,258£3,147£3,719£3,585
06/08/2025£2,845£2,755£3,258£3,147£3,719£3,585
13/08/2025£2,828£2,738£3,241£3,130£3,702£3,568
20/08/2025£2,741£2,651£3,154£3,043£3,615£3,481
27/08/2025£3,232£3,119£3,754£3,615£4,328£4,161
03/09/2025£3,232£3,754£4,328
10/09/2025£3,189£3,710£4,284
17/09/2025£3,189£3,710£4,284
24/09/2025£3,189£3,076£3,710£3,571£4,284£4,117
01/10/2025£3,180£3,067£3,702£3,563£4,276£4,109
08/10/2025£3,119£3,006£3,641£3,502£4,215£4,048
15/10/2025£3,119£3,006£3,641£3,502£4,215£4,048

Classical Greece Yacht Cruise 2025 - Single & Triple occupancy

-Category CCategory BCategory A
Single use from£4,414£5,249£6,669
3rd person from£3,154
Port chargesincludedincludedincluded

Jewels of the Cyclades 2025

Prices (£) per person:
Deparure Dates Category CSpecial OffersCategory BSpecial Offers Category ASpecial Offers
25/04/2025£1,804£1,714£2,217£2,106£2,678£2,544
02/05/2025£1,804£2,217£2,678
16/05/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
23/05/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
30/05/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
06/06/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
13/06/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
20/06/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
27/06/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
04/07/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
11/07/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
18/07/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
25/07/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
01/08/2025£1,804£1,714£2,217£2,106£2,678£2,544
08/08/2025£1,804£1,714£2,217£2,106£2,678£2,544
15/08/2025£1,804£1,714£2,217£2,106£2,678£2,544
22/08/2025£1,804£1,714£2,217£2,106£2,678£2,544
29/08/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
05/09/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
12/09/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
19/09/2025£2,252£2,774£3,348
26/09/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
03/10/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
10/10/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181
17/10/2025£2,252£2,139£2,774£2,635£3,348£3,181

Classical Greece Yacht Cruise 2025 - Single & Triple occupancy

-Category CCategory BCategory A
Single use from£3,603£4,438£5,859
3rd person from£2,343
Port charges£278£278£278

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