The best of greece
Athens to Kea
42Nm @ 11 knots 4H00
Kea to Syros
37Nm @ 11 knots 3H30
Syros to Mykonos
22Nm @ 11 knots 2H00
Mykonos to Delos
8Nm @ 11 knots 0H30
Delos to Rineia
5Nm @ 11 knots 0H30
Rineia to Paros
18Nm @ 11 knots 1H40
Paros to Santorini
44Nm @ 11 knots 4H00
Santorini to Ios
22Nm @ 11 knots 2H00
Ios to Milos
44Nm @ 11knots 4H00
Milos to Serifos
22Nm @ 11 knots 2H00
Serifos to Athens
51Nm @ 11 knots 4H40
Athens
Embark X in Athens, and after exporing slip lines and head to KEA. Within the sprawling city of Athens, the Capital of Greece, it is easy to imagine the golden age of Greece when Pericles had the Parthenon (the most eminent monument of the ancient Greek architecture) built. Athens is built around the Acropolis and the pinnacle crag of Mt. Lycabettus, which the goddess Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a bulwark to defend the city. The suburbs have covered the barren plain in all directions and the city is packed with lively taverns and bustling shops.
Kea
Kea is an exceptionally picturesque island. On the south side of Nikolaos Bay – which was a pirate stronghold in the 13th c. – is the little port of Korissia, built on the side of ancient Korissia. There are remains of the ancient town walls and a Sanctuary of Apollo. The famous lion – carved from the native rock in the 6th c. BCE – can be seen just north-east of Kea town. Another highlight is the beautiful anchorage of Poleis. Vourkari is a small bay with many traditional taverns, small shops and bars and is certainly worth a visit.
Syros
As you sail closer and closer to the main town, you understand that this place is very special carrying the heritage of the Byzantines and the Ottomans. Today it is a busy neo-classical hive of dreamy pastel colors that welcome travellers from around the world and hosts rich and famous in their summer mansions. The capital of the Cyclades is definitely one of the most cultured places you’d ever visit on the Greek islands. Other than Ermoupolis, Syros features several sandy beaches which are quite rare for the Greek islands. Food lovers won’t be disappointed either, as numerous island restaurants offer delicious Aegean cuisine. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t leave Syros without tasting its loukoumi – a yummy alternative for the Turkish delight brought here from the Osman Empire in the 19th century.
Mykonos
One of the most famous and cosmopolitan of the Greek islands. Renowned discotheques and nightclubs attract Athenian show business personalities as well as non-Greek tourism. Fascinating in its diversity and yet it remains a small Greek village too! The steep mountains to be encountered in most of the Cyclades give way to low, rocky hills, which combine with superb beaches to make up the landscape of the island. Tiny streets and windmills on the hill. An area of the town lets onto the sea and is aptly called the little Venice of Mykonos and is also much photographed. Along the whitewashed streets stand brilliant white box- shaped houses with stepped walls for sitting on, wooden doors and windows and brightly-colored balconies. These are interspersed with small but impressive churches, pretty little taverns and shops selling souvenirs and other goods, and the overall sense is of being inside a film set.
Rineia
Rineia is beautiful island close to Mykonos and accessible only through a yacht. Enjoy blue lagoon waters, swim to the uninhabited beaches and feel like a modern day explorer. Snorkeling activity and watersport are highly recommended and very pleasant in this location.
Delos
As the birth place of Artemis and Apollo, the Greek island of Delos was a major sacred site for the ancient Greeks, second in importance only to Delphi. At its height, the sacred island was covered in a variety of temples and sanctuaries dedicated to a variety of gods. Today, it is a fascinating archaeological site located just two miles from Mykonos.
Paros
The third largest of the Cyclades has developed into an important center of tourism in recent years. Gently rolling hills surround the center and south east of the island, which is predominantly agricultural and is occupied by endless vineyards, and lock within themselves the famous Parian marble. The coastline is intended, with numerous small inlets and two large bays, those of Naoussa in north and Parikia in the west. Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times and was one of the centers of the Cycladic civilization. Parikia the island’s capital and port stands on the site of an ancient city.
Santorini
The third largest of the Cyclades has developed into an important center of tourism in recent years. Gently rolling hills surround the center and south east of the island, which is predominantly agricultural and is occupied by endless vineyards, and lock within themselves the famous Parian marble. The coastline is intended, with numerous small inlets and two large bays, those of Naoussa in north and Parikia in the west. Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times and was one of the centers of the Cycladic civilization. Parikia the island’s capital and port stands on the site of an ancient city.
IOS
The third largest of the Cyclades has developed into an important center of tourism in recent years. Gently rolling hills surround the center and south east of the island, which is predominantly agricultural and is occupied by endless vineyards, and lock within themselves the famous Parian marble. The coastline is intended, with numerous small inlets and two large bays, those of Naoussa in north and Parikia in the west. Paros has been inhabited since very ancient times and was one of the centers of the Cycladic civilization. Parikia the island’s capital and port stands on the site of an ancient city.
Milos
Milos is a charming island, with white washed houses, cobbled alleys, balconies crammed with flowers pots and fragrant tamarisks, which have been extolled by the poets. The capital of the island today stands on a hillside over looking the sea at the foot of the castle. It is a most attractive town, with architecture in the characteristic Cycladic style. The most impressive place in Milos is Kleftiko with very high white rocks and a sea-cave and the most important monument is the island’s famous Catacombs. The extensive infrastructure for tourism of Milos, its excellent beaches with clear waters and its fascinating monuments are helping to attract more and more visitors to the island.
Serifos
Serifos is an off the beaten track island in the Cyclades which maintains a traditional atmosphere and the untamed beauty of its natural landscape. In Greek mythology Serifos is known as the Iron Island, said to be first inhabited by the Cyclops. The capital Chora, is considered one of the most picturesque capitals in the Cyclades – white town cascading down a conical hill is quite an impressive sight, and the town boasts incredible views of the Aegean. The island also boasts a wide selection of beaches, with Livadi and Livadakia being the most popular. From Serifos head back to Athens to disembark.
