X-Yachts cruise: Cyclades and Saronic Gulf, Greece

Check in and boarding from 6 pm at Lavrio Marina, Athens In the evening, you have the opportunity to eat a seafood dish in a typical Greek restaurant near the Athens Acropolis, before concluding the evening in one of the many bars of the capital. Alternatively, you can cast off already in the evening, in order to enjoy the first trip under the stars and a quiet night at anchor.

We finally leave to reach the open sea where we can set sail, carried by the Meltemi wind and heading south to reach the fantastic island of Kytnos: unmissable stop in the bay of Fikiada. Divided in two parts by a thin strip of white sand, it will offer you an unforgettable landscape… here you can decide whether to take a swim in its transparent water or to go on an excursion to reach the little church of Saint Luke, perched on the hill and from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view! In the evening, we head for a quiet and silent bay to spend the night, with a splendid sea and hot springs, with the possibility of visiting one of the many villages full of Greek light and tradition…

After a rich breakfast and a swim in the intense cobalt of the sea, we cast off and head east to reach the island of Syros, different from all the other islands composing the archipelago of the Cyclades! We will visit Ermoupoli, a lively and charming town in the middle of the sea! Neoclassical and maritime, Syros is the seat of the University of the Aegean and cultural capital of the Cyclades. A day dedicated to the discovery of the cultural and gastronomic traditions of this little paradise…

From Syros, we continue to the east and head for Mykonos: on the way, we can enjoy the landscapes and the unknown and breathtaking bays before entering the port and have fun in the true pearl of glamorous life, of endless nights and stylish parties. But this island can also become solitary and romantic, as soon as you exit the fashionable chaos of the center…

We are in the heart of the Cyclades and this morning we sail in the direction of Paros, with its enchanting beaches, the picture-perfect alleys typical of the Greek villages and its colorful shops. We have a whole day of baths and dives in uncontaminated places and unforgettable cobalt blue waters ahead of us… Paros is a sophisticated island, lively and full of traditions and flavor. Here you will find the best petimezinia (pumpkin sweets) of the Cyclades!

After breakfast, we prepare the sails for a close-hauled course that will take us to the island of Serifos, famous for its uncontaminated nature, fantastic beaches and delicious food. This island is still not very well known and a little bit out of the classic routes, but a visit to the village perched on the mountain overlooking the bay where we will anchor will be a delightful discovery. The architecture of the magnificent chora, the village on the island, offers incredible views and represents all the beauty of the island…

After breakfast, we cast off and sail to the northeast in the direction of Athens, where we will make an unmissable stop at Cape Sunion to enjoy the view of the Temple of Poseidon, built on the peninsula in the farthest south of the Attica region. An unmissable tour before going back to the port…

Disembarkation will take place by 9 am on Saturday morning.

Check in and boarding from 6 pm at Lavrio Marina, Athens. In the evening, you have the opportunity to eat a seafood dish in a typical Greek restaurant near the Athens Acropolis, before concluding the evening in one of the many bars of the capital. Alternatively, you can cast off already in the evening, in order to enjoy the first trip under the stars and a quiet night at anchor nearby the island of Egina…

In the morning we can enjoy a relaxing swim, anchoring in a strip of white sand separating the islands of Egina and Agistri, where the sea is calm and transparent. In the afternoon, we head for the little port of Methana, from where we can visit the Greek village and relax in the many bays of this peninsula…

After breakfast, we leave for the open sea, where we will set the sails to reach the Greek island of Hydra, known as the island of the donkeys, as these nice quadrupeds are the only means of transport to move around the village and the island. The landscape are simply amazing: blue sea, magnificent rocks and wonderful oleanders that make the entire coast full of color… an unmissable stopover!

From Hydra we leave for a nice trip to the west, towards Spetses, a not very touristic and very Greek island. The typical architecture of the fishing village that was built around the harbor and the friendly faces of the fishermen, the magic hamlet and the wonderful bays attract true connoisseurs who recognize the authenticity and the vitality of these places not very frequented and not yet touched by mass tourism. Don’t miss a fresh fish dinner on a terrace with sea view in one of the many restaurants…

Today, on our way back, we sail to the east enjoying all the bays, coves and the best beaches around the islands that dot the coastline between Spetses and Hydra: Trikery, Dokos... we will admire every corner of this sea area during a day dedicated to relax, dives and snorkeling…

Today we head towards Poros! Before crossing the narrow canal to reach this picturesque town, however, we will stop in the little bay of Monastery, full of olive trees that surround the ancient monastery and the little Greek-orthodox church overlooking the sea… a wonderful place to have lunch in total peace! Later on, we leave to discover Poros, with its little restaurants and endless shops where you can find some nice souvenirs…

After breakfast, we sail to the northeast in the direction of Athens, where we will stop at Cape Sunion to enjoy the view of the Temple of Poseidon, built on the peninsula in the farthest south of the Attica region. An unmissable tour before going back to the port. 

Disembarkation will take place by 9 am.