Jewels of the Cyclades
8 Days/7 Nights
From $2,500 per person
(Dbl. Occupancy, Not Incl. Airfare)
Select Departures from April to October
Overview
Intro Goes Here…
Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 7 nights aboard either the Galileo or Panorama and 14 meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches or dinners, and 1 dinner).
Best Time to Go: April-October.
Destinations: Europe and Greece.
Interests: Adventure, Culture & History, and Expedition Cruising.
Places Visited: Athens, the Cyclades, Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 (Fri): Athens-Poros.
Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2:00-3:00pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail for Poros for a short 3-hour visit, before setting sail to Poliegos. Overnight aboard the ship. (Dinner)
Day 2 (Sat): Poliegos-Folegrandos.
Morning arrival in Poliegos, an uninhabited island known for its amazing beaches and turquoise waters. Morning swim stop, followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing to Folegandros, one of the most amazing and less-known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and have the possibility to taste delicacies at traditional Greek taverns. Overnight aboard the ship. (Half board)
Day 3 (Sun): Santorini.
Early in the morning depart for Santorini. Morning arrival at Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital Fira. Optional Excursion to Akrotiri excavations and a tour of the villages including the small, beautiful village of Oia known for its breathtaking view over the caldera. Overnight aboard the ship. (Half board)
Day 4 (Mon): Antiparos-Paros.
In the morning you will enjoy a swim stop in the enchanting bay of Antiparos. Early noon arrival in Paros. Optional visits to Ekatontapiliani church in Parikia, the folklore museum in Marpissa, and the quaint village of Naoussa. Time to have a fun night and show us your dancing skills during our famous Greek Night. Overnight aboard the ship. (Half board)
Day 5 (Tue): Delos-Mykonos.
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Mykonos beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into the port of Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore, and the night is young. Overnight aboard the ship. (Half board)
Day 6 (Wed): Syros.
After a morning swim we will arrive in Syros, the capital of the Cycladic islands where you can enjoy one of its beautiful sandy beaches or have optional tour through town and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings before having the chance for a culinary experience to taste authentic recipes of the Cycladic cuisine at our small family taverna. Overnight aboard the ship. (Half board)
Day 7 (Thu): Kythnos-Cape Sounion-Athens.
In the morning, we will arrive in Kythnos where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Captain’s Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina Zea. Overnight aboard the ship. (Half board)
Day 8 (Fri): Athens.
Disembarkation at 8:30-9:00am after breakfast. (Breakfast)
Half board means breakfast and one other meal.
Itinerary Map
Prices & Dates
Price per Person
| Ship/Departures | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat P | Cat OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALILEO Low Season Apr 25; May 2; Aug 1, 8, and 15, 2025 |
$2,500 | $3,050 | $3,700 | n/a | n/a |
| High Season May 9 and 16; Jun 6, 13, 20, and 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, and 25; Aug 29; Sep 5, 12, 19, and 26; Oct 3, 10, and 17, 2025 |
$3,090 | $3,790 | $4,590 | n/a | n/a |
| PANORAMA Low Season Aug 22 and Oct 24, 2025 |
$2,500 | $3,050 | $3,700 | n/a | n/a |
| High Season Jun 27 and Sep 12, 2025 |
$3,090 | $3,790 | $4,590 | n/a | n/a |
Notes:
- The above prices are valid until October 24, 2025.
- The single supplement is 60% in Category C and B and 75% in Category A Cabins.
- The tripe rate discount is 30% in Category A (Galileo) and Category B (Panorama).
- Family Offer. Single parent with 1 or max 2 children in same cabin: The parent pays single cruise fare and children cruise for free. Couple with 1 child sharing the same cabin: No charge for the child up to 10 years old and 50% reduction for the child 11-17 years old. Couple with 2 or 3 (regardless of age) children: Both cabins will be charged at the Single rate (single adult rate). Children (5-17 years old) having pre-booked the Family Offer, receive a 25% reduction on all optional excursions.
What's Included
Price Includes
- South American Vacations’ expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
- Accommodations on board the M/S Galileo or M/S Panorama.
- Daily breakfast and one meal daily including a welcome cocktail, a Greek night evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting), and Captain’s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
- Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability).
- English-speaking cruise escort.
Price Does Not Include
- International airfare.
- Domestic airfare.
- Beverages (except those mentioned above).
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
- Crew tips (suggested $13-15 Euros/$15-18 USD/guest/day).
- Satellite Wi-Fi (available at charge).
- Port charges ($385).
- Travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of airfare, land services, and travel insurance and to make these arrangements for you.
Additional Details
Group/Private: All services included in this tour are operated on a group basis.
Elevations: N/a.
Passport/Visa: U.S., Australian, and Canadian citizens require a valid passport (with at least six months of validity from your departure date) and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. EU nationals do not need to show a national ID card or passport, but it is still highly recommended to take them.
Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.
To Book This Trip: We require a non-refundable deposit of $1,125-$1,648 per person in double occupancy plus the cost of the international airfare (if we arrange it for you). The deposit for single and triple passengers may be different. The balance of the trip cost is due 60 days prior to departure.
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