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Aegean
Odyssey
The best of the Aegean Islands
and Turkey 7 days cruises from Athens - Marina Zea
on
the Megayachts Harmony G & Harmony V
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 and of Turkey. 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
Megayacht HARMONY G
The 53 meter/22 cabin HARMONY G was launched in 2001. This sleek
high -tech looking yacht complies with the most stringent SOLAS
safety regulations.
Life
on Board
Life on board centrers around the indoor/outdoor Lounge and its
American Bar on Upper Deck. The classy Dinning Room located on
Main Deck is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views
of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests at one single
seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some
local flavour. The spacious Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask
under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. Service
on board is provided by your Captain and his experienced Marine
and Hotel crew members. It will be attentive or unobtrusive according
to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety
and comfort of passengers.
The
Cabins
The 22 cabins of the HARMONY G are located on Upper Deck (4 cabins),
on Main Deck (12 cabins) and on Lower Deck (6 cabins). They are
upscale and intimate, decorated with soft colour furnishing. The
cabins are equipped with twin or queen size beds with two of the
cabins being triples and have large windows (two portholes on
the 6 cabins of the Lower Deck). All cabins offer en suite bathrooms
with shower, TV/VCR units, music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers,
individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Day
1- Friday
Athens - Marina Zeas
2:00 - 3:00 pm embarkation.
After you board, you'll enjoy a Welcome Aboard cocktail.
Your ship sets sail for Delos 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. Overnight
at sea.
Day
2 -Saturday
Delos (anchorage)- Mykonos, Greece
The ship sails into white and blue Cyclades. Enjoy
an optional visit to tiny Delos, the mythical birthplace
of Apollo and Artemis. On an optional 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 in the narrow streets. While exploring
the town you can visit the archaeological museum
or the maritime museum, and don't forget to visit
a bakery that has been turning out bread in wood-fired
ovens since the 15th century. We suggest ending
your evening as the Mykonians do and enjoy a glass
of ouzo and traditional "mezedes "appetizers
or enjoy Mykonos world famous night life.
Day
3- Sunday
Samos, Greece
At daybreak we leave Mykonos to reach the island
of Lipsi for a revitalising swim stop and a barbeque
on deck. In the afternoon, we set sail for Samos.
Overnight in Samos.
Day
4- Monday
Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus)- Patmos, Greece
Today our explorations of ancient civilizations
continue with an optional tour to Ephesus, the greatest
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
Kusadasi's bustling market before we sail for Patmos
the tiny yet spectacular island featuring whitewashed
houses with colourfully painted shutters and doors,
stone-paved streets, and narrow alley. Overnight
in Patmos.
Day
5- Tuesday
Patmos- Amorgos, Greece
Your optional 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. After lunch we will set sail for
the picturesque island of Amorgos which we reach
in the evening. Overnight in Amorgos.
Day
6 -Wednesday
Santorini, Greece
In the morning, we stop at Manganari Beach/Ios,
one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Later
at noon, we reach Santorini, formed by the half-submerged
crescent of a volcanic caldera. You will 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 walking 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 B.C. In the evening
there is time for a visit to Oia, famous for its
sun set. Overnight in Santorini.
Day
7- Thursday
Kythnos- Marina Zea, Athens
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos Island
where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones Bay. In the
afternoon we sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive
in the late afternoon. Overnight in port.
Day
8- Friday
Marina Zea, Athens
After breakfast, it is time for you to bid farewell
to your fellow passengers and to your crew and disembark.
Note:
The cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions.
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Sailing
Dates From Marina Zea-Athens
Harmony
G & Harmony V
From
Marina Zea- Athens
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 23, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23
October 7, 14, 21, 28
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Low season:
10% discounts for all Red Dates
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Vessel
Technical Specifications:
Coming soon...
| Cabin
Category |
Description
of Cabins |
USD |
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C
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Lower
Deck -Twin or Double beded Cabin |
2390 |
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B
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Main
Deck - Smaller Twin beded Cabin |
2890 |
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A
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Main
Deck - Twin beded Cabin |
3290 |
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P
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Upper
Deck - Double beded Cabin |
3590 |
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S
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Cabins
for single use - Supplement |
50% |
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3rd
Person
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Valid
for Category C only- Reduction |
30% |
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Port
Charges
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250 |
Dining on Main Deck-Lounge
on Upper Bed
Cruise fares are
per person and week and include:
Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC &
air conditioning
Half - board: American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily,
including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek Night, fun BBQ (weather
permitting) and Captain's Dinner
Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all
day
Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)
Multilingual Cruise Escort
Not included:
Beverages (except those mentioned above)
Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
Crew tips
Passenger personal expenses
· 20% Early Booking Discount
For all bookings made until February 1st 2011
Offer available for limited number of cabins and for the following
sailings:
April 8*,15*,22,29 (the low season discount of 10% applies for
8,15 Apr dates)
July 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5,12,19,26
October 28* (the low season discount of 10% applies for the
28 Oct date)
·
10% Early Booking Discount
For all bookings made until February 1st 2011
Offer available for limited number of cabins and for the following
sailings:
May 6,13,20,27
June 3,10,17,24
July 1
September 2,9,16,23,30
October 7,14,21
Restrictions
· Special
offer is valid provided that a booking was made and paid for
by February 1st , 2011
· Special offer must be mentioned at the time of booking
and is not valid for already confirmed bookings.
· All reservations are on request and on first come first
served basis.
· The offer is available for a limited number of cabins.
· Offer cannot be combined with any existing or new offer
Conditions and
restrictions
PAYMENT 25% deposit is required upon confirmation. Balance
of payment is due no less than 60 days prior to day of embarkation.
CHILD REDUCTION Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing
a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children
between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults
receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
CANCELLATIONS 25% of the cruise for any written cancellation
received between 60 to 31 days prior to sailing; 50% up to 16
days prior to sailing; full cruise fare for written cancellations
received less than the 16th day prior to sailing or for "no
shows" even if cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances
beyond passenger's control. Cancellations must be confirmed
by VARIETY CRUISES in writing in all cases.
AMENDMENTS There may be a charge for amendments of cruise
date or decreasing guest numbers received less than 60 days
prior to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by VARIETY CRUISES
in writing.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE Such personal expenses as
drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry and gratuities,
(gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are
expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise approximately
7% of the cruise fare for distribution among crew members) medical
expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are
proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders) expenditures
incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.
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