Itinerary Cyclades islands 1st day Athens-Kythnos approx 38nm 2nd day Kythnos – Tinos approx 20nm 3rd day Tinos-Siros approx 19nm 4th day Siros-Kythnos approx 30nm 5th day Kythnos-Spetses approx 60nm 6th day Spetses-Hydra approx 15nm 7th day Hydra– Poros approx 13nm 8th day Poros – Athens approx 30nm Total 246nm approx 11 hrs cruising This itinerary can be changed according to your clients requirements and always weather permitting. KEA Kea is part of the Cyclades group of Greek Islands. It is also known by the name Tzia and lies to the south of Lavrion town, Attican near Athens. It counts on important archaeological sites, locations of unique natural beauty, wonderful beaches and picturesque villages surely worth visiting. Starting with the capital village of Ioulida or Chora with the medieval castle and the famous Stone Lion, to the heart of nightlife in Vourkari and the beautiful port of Korissia, and from the ancient site of Piiessa in Pisses to the beautiful walking trails of Otzias village... Kea offers a wide variety of beaches where you can spend a lovely time. The capital Ioulida and the other villages - especially Otzias and Koundouros- have nice cafes, tavernas and restaurants TINOS This is the holy island of Our Lady, which in August is swamped by pilgrims who have come to pray in her church or in fulfillment of a vow. A line of mountains, whose highest peak is Mt Tsiknias (in the myth the home of the wind-god Aeolus), runs the length of the island. On its lower slopes, walls like the fortifications of old castles divide the terraced fields. The coast of the island is mostly steep, but there are also numerous coves with sandy of pebbly beaches. Every visitor is amazed by the beauty of Tinos beaches with the crystalline waters. The interior of the island has been little affected by tourism and the 45 picturesque mountainous and fishing villages have retained much of their traditional character and distinctive vernacular architecture. Villages built on the slopes of the many mountains are usually surrounded by verdant vegetation and are full of traditional stone houses, amazingly decorated by local craftsmen, built close own to another surrounded by narrow alleys and arcades. In Tinos capital you can visit the Gallery of Tiniot Artists and Modern Greek Painters, which has a very interested collection. Close by is the Archeological Museum of Tinos. At Xambourgo, you can admire the ruins of the medieval castle, on the south side of which is a sanctuary of Demeter and Pershephone. There are many monasteries built on the superb sites and the village Pirgos has a museum dedicated to the sculptor Halepas, the house of the artist Lytras and numerous marble- sculptors workshops. The lunar landscape at the spot known as “Volax”, with its peculiar boulders, is probably unique anywhere in the world. SYROS Syros is the capital of all Cyclades. The capital Ermoupolis is called "The Sovereign of Aegean" and it is built in the hills that surround the harbor. You will be charmed immediately by her impressive architecture which is perhaps the uniquely classical city that has remained in Greece. An architecture that has witnessed the history of Syros that began from ancient times and leads to today -A combination of old with the new, classical with the modern. The center of the town, where Miaouli square stands ringed with cafes, has a grandeur all its own. The northern part of the island is named Apano Meria (Above Side) and is mountainous, while the southern part is flat and we find most settlements, villages and beaches of Syros here. Apano Meria with her picturesque views and her calmness calls you to explore her. While streets and paths are minimal you nonetheless lead through a astonishing landscape with rocks, caves, and bridges to the virgin beaches of the island. The combination of natural beauty, the culture that it exudes and the hospitality of her residents is unique and it will make your vacation in Syros unforgettable. KYTHNOS It was on the small island of Kythnos, famous in antiquity for the excellence of its administration that recent archaeological finds have provided evidence of the earliest presence of man in Cyclades. The terrain is mainly mountainous, but the harshness of the bare earth is relieved here and there by vines or fig trees like brushtrokes on it, while pretty little bays form indentations in its coastline. Hora, the island's capital is a typical Cycladic village, it is noted for its beautiful churches with their fine wood- carving, sanctuary screens and icons. (St Savans, church of the Saviour, Holy Trinity,Theologos). In the south-east, the monastery of Our Lady Kanala, the patron saint of the island, stands on a very attractive promontory facing towards Serifos, with a beautiful expanse of sandy beach. The building is of great interest and the scenery is reminiscent of a fjord – in Greek colours. SPETSES With significant maritime and cultural tradition the island of Spetses is cosmopolitan and offers high standards tourism. It is the home town of important personalities of the Greek revolution and public life. Spetses and Dapia with the courtyards, its narrow streets, the squares, the scenic churches, strong tourism and good artistic activity impresses all kind of visitors. Cars are infrequent on the island. Most of the inhabitants prefer to get around on bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, which lend a special charm to the place. It is worth to visit the mansions of Hatzigianni Meksi, Bouboulina, Sotiri Anargirou, the Town Hall, the square of Poseidon, the Anargirios - Koralenios School, the church of Panagia Armata, the cave of Bekiri. Besides the museum of Spetses there is the Mpoumpoulina museum. In Spetses you can buy the famous almonds and decorative pottery. Try some almonds, traditional sweets and the plate "Fish ala spetsiota". HYDRA The town, which is the center of the whole island, is built around its port. To the right and to the left from the entrance of the port, there are the parapets with the canons, which protected the city. It is probably the only place where cars, motorbikes and bicycles are prohibited, transfers are being made only by donkeys, water taxis, speed boats and your own feet. Hydra is an island of unique beauty due to its architecture, with its small alleys and its beautiful stone mansions with their yards and small gardens and its 360 churches. Along with the historical back round of the island Hydra has become an important tourist center of Greece, known for offering quiet life to its visitors during the day and exciting nightlife starting from the restaurants, to bars and discos either with Greek or foreign music. The rocky beaches along with the blue waters give a wild beauty to Hydra. POROS A beautiful green island, laying at the southwest of the Saronic Gulf and opposite to Argolid in Peloponnese. Poros consists of two smaller islands connected by a bridge, Sferia, a small rocky island and Kalavria, a larger and lusher island with green hills and beautiful coastlines. Its main town and port of the island is built in amphitheatre form on the slopes of a hill. Along the port there are a lot of cafeterias, restaurants, tourist shops and many bars with foreign or Greek music. At the center of the town is worth visiting the Archaeological museum and the island’s trademark the "clock- tower". Do visit the famous lemon forest which stands opposite on the coast of the Peloponnese and the temple of Poseidon. Bon voyage! .