Athens & Classical Greece Cruise

Aboard the 25-cabins mega yacht.
A cruise voyage unraveling the wonders of Classical Greece (Aegean Sea - Peloponnese Mainland)
1st day Athens: Arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Check in. Overnight. Optional: Athens by night tour.
2nd day Athens-Athens city tour & Acropolis museum: Your day starts with Athens city tour. The tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Tour continues towards the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Visit at the Acropolis! The Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Tour continues to the place where at last the statues found their home, so you can admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis Museum. Return to your hotel or optional Cape Sounio tour.
3rd day Athens-Cruise-Kea: After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to Marina Zea for your cruise. 14:00-15:00 p.m. embarkation in Marina Zea, Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia, after dinner. Departure during early hours for Delos. Overnight at sea.
4th day Cruise-Delos-Mykonos: Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Ατ the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos.
5th day Cruise-Santorini: Noon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete.
6th day Cruise-Rethymno: Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure for Kythira. Overnight at sea.
7th day Cruise-Kythira: Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island gem, now fast becoming a favorite among visitors to Greece. Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in Kythira.
8th day Cruise-Monemvasia-Nafplion: Early morning sailing to Monemvassia. Discover a remarkable medieval fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen by the port, crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion.
9th day Cruise-Nafplion-Hydra or Spetses: Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the islands of Hydra or Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town. Overnight in port.
10th day Athens-Marina Zea (disembarkation): Disembarkation at 09:00 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to your next holiday destination, having the best impression from your trip! In case you have free time before your flight we suggest an optional visit for shopping at Mc Arthur Glen Designer Outlet Athens, the 1st designer outlet in Greece offering discounts of 70% all year round! 125 shops, cafes and restaurants combining Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli, Hugo Boss, Nike, Adidas, Diesel etc. to cozy cafes and wonderful restaurants! All these are offered in a beautiful neoclassical building, well-attended to every single detail!
Rates per person:
Athens package
In Single
655,00 €
850,00 €
MAY & OCT ‘18
900,00 €
JUN – SEP ’18
Inclusions:
 2 overnights in Athens , including daily breakfast
 Private transfer from / to airport / hotel
 Private transfer from hotel to embarkation port
 Private transfer from port to Athens airport
 City tour, including Acropolis and New Acropolis museum, by regular organized coach tours, with official English speaking guide
 Local taxes
Not included :
 Anything not mentioned above
Cruise by Variety Cruises
Cabin category IN Double/Twin bed IN single bed
Cat C 3990,00 $ 5784,00 $
Cat B 4490,00 $ 6584,00 $
Cat A 4990,00 $ 7384,00 $
Cat P 5490,00 $ 7184,00 $
NOTES:
 3rd person , 30 % discount in cat A
 Children 7-10 years old, sharing Cat A cabin with two adults , discount 50%
 Children 10 -16 years old, sharing Cat A cabin with two adults , discount 35%
Cruise Departure days, Friday sailings
May: 25 ** June: 15, 29 ** July: 06,13,20,27 ** August: 03,10,17 ** September: 14,21 ** October: 05,19
Cabin categories: Cat C: Lower Deck, Twin or double-bedded cabins
Cat B: Main Deck, Twin bedded cabins
Cat A: Main Deck, Twin or double bedded cabins
Cat P: Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded cabins
Package includes:
 Accommodation in double / twin or single bed cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.
 Half-board: Buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, incl. a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
 Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).
 Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
 English-Speaking Cruise Escort.
 All above rates are per person and include local taxes and VAT.
Package does not include / Notes:
 Port charges: 315$ per person.
 Beverages (except those mentioned above).
 Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
 Crew tips.
 Passengers’ personal expenses.
 Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
 Athens by night tour (incl. dinner at a Greek Tavern): 65 € per person
 Cape Sounio tour: 47 € per person
 Shopping at McArthur Glen: 85 € per person (price is for private transfer from port to Mc Arthur Glen, disposal for 4 hours and then transfer to the airport). A private shopping stylist, who can advise you with styling ideas can be arranged, at extra cost. (minimum participation 2 persons)
 In cruise fare: Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable, boutique items 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 10€-12€ p/p p/day for distribution among all crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.
 Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
No space is held. Actual availability at the time of booking.
Amendments:
There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing the number of participants, received less than 70 days prior to sailing.
Payment policy:
 30% deposit is required 7 days from confirmation.
 70% balance of payment, no less than 60 days prior the day of embarkation.
Cancelation policy:
 Up to 120 days from embarkation: 100 € cancellation fees.
 119 to 90 days from embarkation: 15% of the cruise fare.
 89 to 60 days from embarkation: 25% of the cruise fare.
 59 to 30 days from embarkation: 50% of the cruise fare.
 29 to 00 days from embarkation: 100% of the cruise fare.
further information and reservation:
+30 69 56 46 53 73 (Viber, IMO, WhatsApp) info@hellasebpcs.com elenbaron@gmail.com