JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES The best of the Aegean Islands 8 days cruises from Athens - Marina Zea on board the 49 passenger MotorSailer GALILEO

We are back from our wonderful adventure. We were gone a total of 15 days and the last week was on the boat. It could not have been better!! We had such a great time. The crew and staff were friendly and helpful and the room was excellent. We got very lucky and the rest of the guests were fun and easy to get to know. We highly recommend it. The Greek Isles are breathtakingly beautiful!! A big thanks to you for helping us. ...Terri...6/15/09

Variety Cruises
Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Aegean Islands. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.

The MotorSailer GALILEO
The 51 meter M/S Galileo is a classic steel hull motor sailer, with spacious and well appointed interiors renovated in 2007.

Life on Board
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 Galileo enjoy the most, a shaded outdoor deck area with an outdoor bar and the ship's sun deck equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and a Jacuzzi.

The Cabins
The M/S Galileo's 26 outside guest cabins are located on the Lower and the Upper Deck all with large windows or portholes. Elegantly decorated, they have either twin or queen sized beds and bathrooms with showers en suite. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and offer storage space, radio music controls and telephones.

2012 JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES- Cruise Itinerary
7 day cruises from Athens - Marina Zea
on board the 49 passenger Motorsailer Galileo

Day 1- FRIDAY
MARINA ZEA- POROS
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hour visit before our overnight sailing to Poleigos. Overnight at Sea.

Day 2- SATURDAY
POLIEGOS - FOLEGANDROS
Morning arrival in Poliegos or Kimolos, two very small islands known for their amazing beaches. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing for Folegandros, one of the most amazing and less known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and dine at one of the traditional Greek tavernas.

Day 3 -SUNDAY
SANTORINI
Morning arrival at Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital Fira. Optional Excursion to a typical Winery and a tour of the villages and the small beautiful village of Oia known for it's breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight in Santorini.

Day 4- MONDAY
ANTIPAROS-PAROS
In the morning you will 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- TUESDAY
DELOS(anchorage)-MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity's most sacred island. Later on we stop at one of Mykonos' beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into the port of Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore and the night is young. Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 6 -WEDNESDAY
SYROS
Ather a morning swim we will 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 and the unique architecture of the buildings. Overnight in Syros.

Day 7- THURSDAY
KITHNOS- MARINA ZEA
In the morning we will arrivein Kythnos where you will enjoy a swim in the Kolones Bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Overnight in Marina Zea.

Day 8- FRIDAY
MARINA ZEA- DISEMBARKATION
Disembarkation after breakfast.

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.