Sailing Greece - Mykonos to Santorini
About Greece - From $2,249.00 CAD
Sightseeing while surrounded by vivid turquoise waters and some of the southern Cyclade’s lesser-known islands doesn’t sound too shabby, does it? Let’s add filling up on flavourful Greek food and wine in local villages, exploring historic ruins, and relaxing on picturesque beaches into the mix — not to mention our all-new, state-of-the-art 57 ft yacht. Straight ahead to sailing perfection captain (well, skipper).
Travel Style
Marine
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Naxos Wildlife and Conservation Awareness Experience, Naxos. 7 nts aboard a 17m (57 ft) sailing yacht, Fully licensed skipper, Snorkelling equipment.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Explore the beautiful southern Cyclades by sailboat, Stop at small off-the-beaten-path islands along the way, Relax on white-sand beaches, Try your hand at sailing (or just relax on the deck), Stroll through local villages and sample traditional Greek food and wine
What is the maximum and typical number of participants on this tour?
Max 10, avg 6.
What meals are included in this trip?
No meals included
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
17m (57 ft) sailing yacht.
Where will we stay during the trip?
5 twin/double bed cabins with en suite or shared facilities.
Itinerary
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Mykonos
Arrival day. Join your group at 5pm for a welcome meeting and safety briefing before beginning the sailing journey to Santorini. Enjoy a night cap on the boat or head out to explore Mykonos by night.
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Mykonos/Cyclades
Flexible itineraries give our experienced skippers the opportunity to showcase all the hidden gems you’re looking for, we follow the desires of the group and cater the sailing experience to provide each group a quality journey while on board. While in the Southern Cyclades stroll through the "most elegant square in Greece" in Syros. Head out on an optional all-day adventure to discover the best Naxos has to offer: the Temple of Dimitra, a microbrewery, views of Mt Zeus, and a fresh meal at a local tavern.
Uncover the beauty of the Venetian ruins in Paros before going cave exploring in Antiparos. While on Ios relax on famous Manganari beach and don't forget to visit Homer's tomb. Walk and hike through the trails and paths of Sifnos before stopping at a local ceramic workshop.
No trip is complete without wandering around the breathtaking cliffside city of Hora, enjoy cocktails while the sun sets over the whitewashed buildings that scatter the landscape.
On arriving in Santorini, enjoy the white-washed village scenes of this volcanic, paradise island. Be sure to catch a spectacular sunset in the evening.
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Southern Cyclades
Possible island stops include: Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Ios, Sifnos, Folegandros. The order of stops over the next few days will be weather dependent.
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Southern Cyclades
Possible island stops include: Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Ios, Sifnos, Folegandros. The order of stops over the next few days will be weather dependent.
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Southern Cyclades
Possible island stops include: Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Ios, Sifnos, Folegandros. The order of stops over the next few days will be weather dependent.
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Southern Cyclades
Possible island stops include: Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Ios, Sifnos, Folegandros. The order of stops over the next few days will be weather dependent.
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Thirassia
Arrive at the quiet little island of Thirassia, with whitewashed villages on the top of its dramatic cliffs, for a final swim in the deep blue caldera. Climb up to the hilltop village for sweeping sunset views across the water to Santorini, the perfect setting for a farewell dinner on your last night aboard.
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Santorini
Depart Thirassia for Santorini after breakfast. If you would like extra time in Santorini after your sailing journey is finished, we recommend booking extra nights on the island.
What are the mandatory travel insurance requirements for this trip?
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
