Greek Cyclades
A week through the whitewashed Cyclades — Mykonos, Delos, Paros and the volcanic caldera of Santorini.
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- DAY 01
Mykonos
Embark in Mykonos and ride the meltemi down to anchor in Ornos Bay. Evening tender to Little Venice for the legendary Cycladic sunset.
- Sunset cocktails at 180° Sunset Bar or Scarpa
- Wander Chora's whitewashed lanes
- Provision at the Mykonos farmers' market
- Dinner at Kiki's Tavern in Agios Sostis
- Anchorage
- Anchor in Ornos Bay (south shore, protected from the meltemi)
- Dining
- Kiki's Tavern · Spilia Seaside · Nammos Mykonos
- DAY 02
Delos
A morning at the sacred island of Delos — birthplace of Apollo, one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Open-air museum, all-day blue sky.
- Guided tour of the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Terrace of the Lions
- Climb Mount Kynthos for the view across the Cyclades
- Visit the Delos Archaeological Museum
- Mid-morning swim once you re-board
- Anchorage
- Visitor mooring only at Delos; no overnight permitted
- Dining
- Lunch aboard after Delos visit
- DAY 03
Rinia
The uninhabited islet of Rinia, just across from Delos. Wild, empty, perfect for a long lunch at anchor and an afternoon of swimming.
- Anchor lunch served on deck
- SUP and snorkel the deserted coves
- Tender ashore for a beach walk
- Sunset on the foredeck
- Anchorage
- Anchor in one of the south-facing bays of Rinia
- Dining
- Dinner aboard
- DAY 04
Paros
South to Paros — softer than Mykonos, with the photogenic fishing village of Naoussa at its heart. Tender into the tiny Venetian harbour for dinner.
- Walk Naoussa's harbour at golden hour
- Swim at Kolymbithres' sculpted rock formations
- Visit the marble quarries that built the Venus de Milo
- Long evening at Siparos beach restaurant
- Anchorage
- Anchor off Kolymbithres, north of Naoussa
- Dining
- Siparos · Mario · Barbarossa on the Naoussa harbour
- DAY 05
Ios
Ios — the laid-back Cycladic island with the best beaches in the group. Long anchorage lunch in Manganari Bay, hike up to the chapel of Agia Theodoti.
- Beach lunch at Manganari
- Hike to Homer's reputed tomb on the north of the island
- Sunset at the windmills above Chora
- Late night ouzo in Chora's tiny squares
- Anchorage
- Anchor in Manganari Bay (south coast)
- Dining
- Polydoros · Pithari · Calilo
- DAY 06
Santorini
Approach Santorini from the sea — the only way to truly read the caldera. Anchor under the cliffs at Ammoudi for fresh fish, then up the donkey path to Oia.
- Caldera cruise with swims at the Red and White Beaches
- Fresh fish lunch at Ammoudi Bay below Oia
- Sunset from a private terrace in Oia
- Wine tasting of Assyrtiko at Santo Wines
- Anchorage
- Anchor off Ammoudi (calm only); berth at Vlychada for overnights
- Dining
- Ammoudi Fish Tavern · Selene · La Maison
- DAY 07
Santorini
Last day in the caldera. Helicopter transfer or sail across to disembark in Athinios, with one final swim at Mesa Pigadia before the trip is done.
- Final swim at Mesa Pigadia
- Volcanic hike on Nea Kameni
- Hot springs swim at Palea Kameni
- Long farewell lunch at Selene in Pyrgos
- Anchorage
- Berth in Vlychada Marina for disembarkation
- Dining
- Selene in Pyrgos for the farewell lunch