Port Tower
Days 1–2
Greece Islands Cruise
Jewels of the Cyclades
9 days, 8 nights2 hotels
About this tour
Your journey to paradise begins. Fly into the historic heart of Athens and enjoy a stress-free private transfer to your exquisite 5-star hotel in the port of Piraeus. After a night of anticipation, your ship awaits to carry you into the blue embrace of the Aegean Sea. Welcome to the Cyclades, a constellation of islands where dreams are made of whitewash and blue sea. But this stunning scenery of pristine villages and breathtaking coastlines is merely the opening chapter. These islands are etched with ancient drama. The very name 'Cyclades' tells a story of geography and divinity, derived from the Greek kyklos for the circle they form around the revered island of Delos. Their origin is a tale of epic scale: ancient myths claim they are the petrified rubble from a war of giants. The scientific truth is equally dramatic—they are the magnificent result of earth-shattering volcanic fury. Come and explore these jewels of the Aegean, where every vista is a postcard and every island has a legend.
Departure
Pireus
9 days, 8 nights
Arrival
Pireus
Day-by-day
Where you’ll stay
Variety Cruises - Galileo
Days 2–9
What’s included
Included
- Private transfer from Athens airport to Hotel in Piraeus
- 1 night with breakfast at the hotel Port Tower in Pireaus.
- Accommodation in double/twin cabin with private shower/WC and air-conditioning aboard the Variety Cruises vessel
- Daily buffet breakfast and one main meal daily (lunch or dinner), including a welcome cocktail, Greek night evening, BBQ (weather permitting), and Captain’s Dinner
- coffee, tea and mineral water throughout the day
- Use of snorkeling & fishing equipment (masks, fins, snorkels), beach towels, kayaks, water toys, and stand-up paddle boards (subject to availability)
- English-speaking Chief Experience Officer on board
- Daily scenic sailing between Greek islands and ports.
Not included
- International flights to/from Greece
- Shore excursions or land tours optional at islands/ports (unless specifically noted)
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic except those specified above)
- Crew tips / gratuities
- Personal expenses (shopping, spa, etc.)
- Local city taxes/fees when applicable