7-day cruises from Marina Zea-Athens

M/Y HARMONY G

Aegean Odyssey

The Concept
Private yachting lifestyle, attentive services, fascinating ports of call and life onboard sleek, contemporary elegant sailng cruisers; this is what Voyage and Variety Cruises is all about and this is why Voyage and Variety Cruises is the ideal choice fo anyone who wnats to sail the Aegean on small ships.

The Variety Cruise vessels
Our upscale yachtsoffer elegant, fully air-conditioned public areas and accommodations, finished with sophisticated design style or informal luxury. Our comfortable staterooms-with en suite bathrooms-echo the relaxing atmosphere of private yacht intimacy. Large, well furnished open deck areas accommodate all your leisurely hours onboard and you are only a meter away from the warm, crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean.

Itineraries and life on board
Following favoured Greek yachting routes, your sun filled unhurried journey into the Greek summer will unfold with its countless and wonderful surprises revealing the many different faces of Greece. From the most lively and cosmopolitan to the most peaceful and pristine, Voyage and Variety Cruises off you a truyly unique opportunit to savor the great cultural, architectural, historical and natural diversity of Greece.

Discover the different, familiar and friendly atmosphere of the small vessel. Have direct contact with the land and the sea, spend more time in each destination together with just a few co-travellers. Savor traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, live unique evenings in the ports and enjoy swimming in the blue magical waters.

Experience Greece with Harmony & Style!

Day-by-Day Itinerary Day 1:Friday Athens- Marina Zeas (Embarkation) After you board, you'll enjoy a Welcome Aboard cocktail party. Your ship sets sail that evening, passing Cape Sounion in the distance, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand on a high promontory and are illuminated at night. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board ship tonight. Day 2:Saturday - Delos - Mykonos The Harmony G sails into the white and blue Cyclades. Enjoy an optional visit to tiny Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. On a guided tour, you'll visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, unearthed here in the 19th century. Delos is a true open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings that are remarkably intact. Next, we sail to one of Mykonos beautiful bays for a nice swim stop and lunch, weather permitting . Later in the afternoon we will sail into Mykonos to allow you to discover its brilliant white houses and stroll the narrow streets. We'll explore the interesting archaeological museum or maritime museum, and stop to visit a bakery that has been turning out bread in wood-fired ovens since the 15th century. At the conclusion of our tour, we'll do as the Mykonians do and enjoy a glass of ouzo and traditional “mezedes “appetizers or enjoy Mykonos world famous night life . Day 3:Sunday Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus) - Samos Today our explorations of ancient civilizations continue with an optional excursion to Ephesus, the grandest archaeological site in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel as if you're about to encounter a toga-garbed resident, or hear a chariot clattering down the main avenue — the same avenue down which Cleopatra and Mark Anthony rode in procession more than 2,000 years ago! After lunch, you will have some free time at the bustling market before we sail for the quaint Island of Samos where we will overnight in port. Day 4:Monday Patmos Early morning sailing for Patmos. On the way, we will stop at Lipsi or Arki islets for a soothing swimming experience and a BBQ on board. Later on, we will reach Patmos, the tiny yet spectacular island featuring whitewashed houses with colorfully painted shutters and doors, stone-paved streets, and narrow alleys. Your otpional Patmos excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic center of the medieval town of Chora. Day 5:Tuesday Santorini When you awake this morning, you will be back in the beautiful Cyclades Islands. We are visiting lovely Santorini, formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. You'll go ashore and take a cable car to the town of Fira — a stunning cluster of white buildings atop a cliff. Here, you'll enjoy a guided optional tour among Fira's narrow, picturesque streets. You'll also visit the Prehistoric Museum, which houses fascinating artifacts from Akrotiri, a city buried in the eruption that created the caldera in 1600 BC. Day 6:Wednesday Folegandros In the morning we have breakfast while sailing to your surprise beach stop. Time to swim in an amazing spot before enjoying a BBQ . In the afternoon we leave for Folegandros, one of most quaint and original islands in the Cyclades. Late afternoon, it is time for an optional walking tour in Upper Town : You will discover one of the most charming spots in the Mediterranean and you will not resist trying some local specialities at one of the traditional tavernas. Day 7:Thursday Kea Early morning sailing to Kea Island – Koundouros Bay  for your last swim of your cruise. Later in the afternoon we sail for Piraeus – Marina Zeas. This evening, our last aboard ship, enjoy a Captain's Farewell Dinner. Day 8:Friday Athens - Marina Zea After breakfast, it is time for you to bid farewell to your fellow passengers and to your crew and disembark.

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