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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ITINERARY The is a group of 220 located in the , 24 of which are uninhabited! It contains some of the most beautiful, unspoilt and famous islands towards the South East of Mainland . The Cyclades offer crystal blue seas, culture, ancient sites, desirable shops, museums and bustling nightlife as well as unspoilt getaways. The perfect exploration ground for a yacht charter! Greece THE CYCLADES

Athens

Mykonos

Hydra

Milos

Folegandros

THE CYCLADES

Day 1: > Kythnos of small, stone paved alleyways to explore. Set sail for the nearby Start your day with a superb Greek coffee in Athens! Kythnos is island of Paros full of bays and unique beaches; Fikiadha is great for swimming. An island of great archaeological interest, visit Merikha Port, a Day 5: Naxos > Paros > beautiful and relatively untouched harbour. Set sail for . Paros has some of the Aegean Sea’s finest beaches. Famous for its stunning Parian translucent white marble, it is surrounded by Day 2/3: Kythnos > Mykonos > beautiful vines, pomegranates and orange gardens. Naoussa, Mykonos is often named “The Jewel” of the Aegean Sea. Have north of the island is known as one of Greece’s prettiest fishing lunch at one of the traditional sea-side tavernas. Restaurant ports dubbed ‘Kodak Country’. To get away from the crowds, Namos in Psarou bay is excellent, then spend the day snorkelling visit Antiparos, a neighbouring quieter island, which is attracting and sunbathing. There is so much to see in Mykonos including movie stars! A huge cave filled with fantastic stalactites was Little . Visit Paraportiani, one of Greece’s famous discovered on Antiparos during the time of ! architectural structures and a small island very nearby Delos, the Cyclades’ archaeological jewel and the birthplace of the god Day 6: Paros > Santorini () > . Mykonos is famous for its lively nightlife, full of trendy and Santorini is one of the most exotic islands of Greece. Located in the exotic nightclubs. Set sail for Naxos. Southern Aegean Sea, prepare to be seduced by charming cliff-top villages and admire the extraordinary landscape and spectacular Day 4: Mykonos > Naxos heights. Drop anchor near the stunning beaches, the most famous A tiny island of stunning beaches and ancient culture. Visit the being Perissa, Kamari and Red Beach, perfect for sunbathing. Visit glorious Church of Panagia Mirtidiotisa near the port. Try local , the capital of the city, for traditional architecture and excellent dishes - Souvlaki and Kitra (local citrus alcohol). It has many bars and restaurants. Spend the evening in the nearby island of Ios to lovely and picturesque villages with whitewashed houses and lots admire breathtaking sunsets. Day 7: Santorini > Day 10: Sifnos > > An untouched, spectacular island of Greece, renowned for thyme On your way to Hydra, make a stop at Serifos for swimming and and oregano herbs, this beautiful place is known as “The island of a visit to the exquisite beaches and shimmering blue waters peace”. Visit Katergaro, the most famous beach of the island with including popular Livadi Beach and golden Livadakia Beach. deep blue crystal seas. The Chora, the islands main town is not to Continue on to Hydra, a small island known for its picturesque be missed! scenery.

Day 8: Folegandros > (Adamantas) Day 11: Hydra > Athens This horse-shoe shaped island of Milos has several towns and filled Hydra does not allow any vehicles. There are only donkey paths, with beautiful red, white, gold and black beaches, also known as maintained by a special preservation order. It is considered the “The island of colours”. One of the most famous monuments on most cosmopolitan of islands, being so close to Athens. Deep the island are the ‘Catacombs’. Perhaps among some of the crystal clear seas surround the island and although no beaches, earliest Christian monuments considered the most significant in the there is beautiful architecture and many of the buildings here world today. date back to the 18th century. Set sail and enjoy your trip back to Athens. Day 9: Milos >Polyaigos > Sifnos A remote island to the West of Milos is . This tiny Day 12+: Athens (Mainland Greece) uninhabited island is perfect for a swim stop and has some of the Disembark and explore Athens, one of the world's oldest and most clearest waters in the entire Aegean Sea. Continue onto Sifnos. magical cities, its recorded history spanning 7,000 years. Visit its Containing many beautiful churches, make a visit to the monastery iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the of the Virgin Mary, where it is said the statue has healing powers. Parthenon and the Agora. Or if you want to do some last minute Nammos Restaurant – Mykonos Greece Spend the evening in the island’s capital Aloponia. shopping, Athens boasts a variety of luxurious department stores To the uninitiated, often only consists and small intimate shops. A perfect end to a perfect cruise. of salads made with feta cheese, tomatoes and black olives and grilled sardines, consumed with plenty of Retsina in beachside tavernas. While this simple fare is delicious in itself, there are myriad restaurants both on the mainland and on the islands offering fabulous and interesting local dishes. One of the most sophisticated islands, Mykonos boasts a fabulous selection of restaurants from Tavernas situated right on the shorefront to elegant and hip bars offering international cuisine at its best. One of the finest dining establishments on the island is Nammos, offering a mix of Greek and Italian specialities with the occasional Arabic dish thrown in for good measure. This beachfront restaurant is the perfect setting for a romantic evening - ask for a table overlooking the water and soak up the moonlight. Then tuck into a satisfying plate of Mykonian meatballs – the lightest meatballs you’ve ever tasted – deep fried and scented with fresh oregano. Sample the marinated anchovies and taste the house Risotto. Unmissable....Bon Appetite!