Travel Program Title

Breeze with a Yacht

10 Nights (3N Athens, 7 Day Yacht Cruise)

Departs Tuesdays, Tailor Made and Yacht Cruise on Variety Cruises


TUESDAY – Welcome to Athens

Arrive in Athens. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The remainder day is free to rest.

WEDNESDAY – Athens City Tour

Enjoy a morning city tour of Athens visiting the Acropolis and its museum. Spend the afternoon at leisure to stroll through Plaka (old Athens section) and shop at the flea market in Monastiraki.

THURSDAY – Delphi

Drive to Delphi through Levadia and Arachova. Upon arrival in Delphi visit the museum the Athenian treasury, visit the temple of Apollo and Castalia spring. Return to Athens late in the afternoon.

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.

SATURDAY – Delos (anchorage)– Mykonos

The ship sails into the white and blue Cyclades. Enjoy an optional morning tour to Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Next sail to one of Mykonos beautiful bays for a nice swim and later in the afternoon enjoy Mykonos’ cosmopolitan lifestyle

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. You’ll have some free time at the bustling market before we sail for the quaint Island of Samos where we will overnight in port.

MONDAY – Patmos

Early morning we’ll be sailing to 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. 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.

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 or Prehistoric Museum.

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.

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.

FRIDAY – Athens – Marina Zea

After breakfast, it is time for you to bid farewell to your fellow passengers and to your crew and disembark. You’ll be transferred from the port to the airport or hotel.

Breeze with a Yacht
From April 6, 2010 – October 26, 2010
For your Breeze with a Yacht Trip to Greece,
call Asimina tours at 877-833-3454 for Rates & Pricing

Recommended Hotels / VARIETY CRUISES
 
First Class
Deluxe
ATHENS
Hera
Electra Palace
7 DAY YACHT
O/B Harmony G
O/B Harmony G

DEPARTS TUESDAYS
April 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
May 04, 11, 18, 25 September 07, 14, 21, 28
June 1, 08 October 05, 12, 19, 26*
July 27    
* Low Season dates have a discount. Recommended hotels/cruise are based on our clients positive reviews. Additional recommended hotels/cruises are also available.