CYCLADES - DELOS CRUISE

WALKING, SWIMMING & SAILING

Leto, seduced by Zeus, sought shelter on the isle of Delos, to flee from Hera’s wrath that discovered the truth about her pregnancy. Leto gave birth to the divine twins Apollo and Artemis on the island. Delos bears unique witness to the civilizations of the Aegean world since the 3rd millennium BC, inhabited by the Carians, Mycenaeans then Ionians. From the 7th century BC to the pillage of the island by Athenodoros, Delos was one of the principal Pan-Hellenic sanctuaries, hosting the feast of the Delians, which was celebrated every four years in May until 316 BC. Many historic monuments were built during this period. Motivated by religious reasons, purifications decrees were decided, leading many times to the exile of the Delians. This resulted in a quite good preservation of the archaeological remains, which are unearthed systematically since 1872 by the “Ecole française d’Athènes” in association with the greek government. Delos is Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990.

From Kythnos, our first stop is at Syros, the capital of the Cyclades islands, then we drop the anchor at Delos to visit the sacred site. Heading south to Paros to discover the picturesque alleys of Paroikia, we then come back through the islands of Sifnos (anchorage at Faros, walk to the kastro typical village) and Serifos, just beneath its Hora..

Cruise details

Day 1 - Transfer from Athens to Kythnos, boarding your yacht
Day 2 - Kythnos (Loutra) to Syros, 3½hrs sailing, swimming, stroll in town at Ermoupolis
Day 3 - Syros to Delos, 3½hrs sailing, visit at the sacred site, 1¼hrs sailing, anchorage at Mykonos, Ornos bay
Day 4 - Mykonos (Ornos) to Paros (Paroikia), 4hrs sailing, anchorage at Naousa, swimming, stroll in town at Paroikia
Day 5 - Paros (Paroikia) to Sifnos (Faros), 3½hrs sailing, swimming, night at anchor
Day 6 - Sifnos (Faros) to Serifos, walk to Kastro , amazing village, 3½hrs sailing
Day 7 - Serifos to Kythnos (Loutra), 3½hrs sailing, anchorage close to Loutra, swimming
Day 8 - Disembarkation and transfer to Athens

Highlights

The discovery of the Sacred island of Delos
The authentic villages at Sifnos, Faros & Kastro
The Hora ( main town ) on Serifos and the tranquil bay
The thermal hot springs of Kythnos

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CYCLADES - DELOS CRUISE

Cruise details

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