Itinerary
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Day 1
Athens Athens, the capital of Greece is named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom, who, according to legend, won the city after defeating Poseidon in a duel. The goddess' victory was celebrated by the construction of a temple on the Acropolis, the site of the city's earliest settlement in Attica. As a city state, the coastal capital of Athens reached its heyday in the fifth century BC as a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. Athens is also the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, Sophocles and its many other prominent philosophers, writers and politicians of the ancient world. Nowadays, the city retains a vast variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of remaining Ottoman monuments projecting the city's long history across the centuries. Enjoy your private airport transfer today. The Royal Olympic Palace (5*) in Athens features an impressive architecture and design, and is situated right in front of the Temple of Zeus, just a few steps from the Acropolis, the Plaka (Old Town) and the shopping district. The wonderful mirrored facade beautifully reflects the ancient ruins, while the elegant entrance, with its statues and paintings, offers guests a warm and hearty welcome. The hotel features functional banqueting rooms, as well as two bars and two restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, sauna and hairdresser. The Royal Olympic Hotel also provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection throughout the property, a jewelery and souvenir shop. Overnight at Royal Olympic Palace (5*). |
Athens |
Royal Olympic Palace |
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Day 2
Athens Enjoy a private full day tour day tour of Athens with car and expert guide. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the centre of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. At the Acropolis we visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and, finally, the monument that 'puts order in the mind', the Parthenon. In the afternoon drive along the coastal road, past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada,Vouliagmenis and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand.On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore.After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion. The tour takes around eight hours and includes the entrance fees to Acropolis and Poseidon temple. Overnight at Royal Olympic Palace (5*). |
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Day 3
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Set sail on a luxurious private yacht charter of the most popular islands in the Aegean Sea; the Greek Cyclades. See the world-renowned beaches of Mykonos, the impressive caldera of Santorini, and sail around any of the more than 200 remaining Cycladic islands, some buzzing with modern inhabitants, and others more secluded and naturally vivid. This region offers new discoveries around every turn, and your private yacht charter will bring you there. Enjoy a private port transfer in Athens with private vehicle and driver. Welcome aboard! Meet your yacht's crew and take some time to get settled into your cabin as you'll be setting sail shortly. Sifnos is an island municipality in the Greek Cyclades, originally inhabited as far back as 4000 BCE. The main town, near the center, is known as Apollonia, home of the island's folklore museum. The village of Kastro, built on top of a high cliff on the island's northwestern shore on the site of the ancient city of Siphnos, today has extensive medieval remains and is the location of the island's archeological museum. The port settlement, on the west coast of the island is known as Kamares, and sits on the magnificent Bay of Kamares. The M/Y Alexandros II is a Greek luxury yacht with a sporty and vibrant appearance, and a cruising speed of 28 knots. The vessel is available for exclusive charters, and can accommodate up to 8 guests total in one master cabin, one V.I.P cabin and two twin cabins. Cruise the Mediterranean in a vessel more easily maneuvered to explore the beautiful coastlines than large cruiseliners. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter |
Sifnos |
M/Y Alexandros II |
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Day 4
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Today you'll cruise for Santorini, marking the first of two consecutive days spent at this incredible island. Enjoy your view of the caldera as you sail to Santorini, a geological remnant of the catastrophic blast that lead to the rapid collapse of the Minoan civilization. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Oia, Santorini |
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Day 5
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Santorini is made up of three close-knit islands, the most southerly of the Cyclades group. The islands have dramatic scenery created by a now inactive volcano situated in the centre of the main island Thira. On the west, white houses perch on cliffs that plunge dramatically to the sea; on the east there are long, beautiful beaches of black volcanic sand. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Santorini |
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Day 6
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Naxos is a Greek island, the largest island in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean. It was the centre of archaic Cycladic culture. Naxos is a popular tourist destination, with several easily accessible ruins. It has a number of beautiful beaches, such as those at Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, Alikos, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla, Plaka, and Agios Georgios, most of them near Hora. Naxos is the most fertile island of the Cyclades. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Naxos |
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Day 7
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Today you'll set sail for your first of two days in Mykonos. You're likely to catch some sights of Paros or Delos on the way, or perhaps some even smaller islands that dot the Cyclades. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Mykonos Town |
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Day 8
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Mykonos is a Greek island renowned for its sandy beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere and its intense nightlife. The island is part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Siros, Paros and Naxos. Many Greek and a few international celebrities have summer residences in Mykonos and can often be spotted having dinner at a small street-side table of an expensive restaurant or in a cozy taverna. The island has a legendary nightlife featured by a vast number of bars and nightclubs, but peace and tranquility can easily be found away from these areas. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Mykonos |
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Day 9
Greek Cyclades Yacht Charter Kythnos is a Greek island and municipality in the Western Cyclades between Kea and Serifos. It has more than 70 beaches, many of which are still inaccessible by road. The island has two significant settlements, the village of Messaria or Kythnos, known locally as Hora, and the village of Driopis or Driopida, also known as Horio. Both villages are notable for their winding and often stepped streets, too narrow for vehicular traffic. The villages are very picturesque but in different architectural styles. On the northeast end of the island lies Loutra, a village famous for its thermal springs, which are said to have curative properties. Besides its numerous beaches and picturesque villages, it also is the site of one of the largest caves in Greece, Katafiki Cave in Dryopida. Overnight at M/Y Alexandros II (7N). |
Kythnos |
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Day 10
Athens After breakfast this morning, you'll disembark from your yacht with your private voyage having now come to its conclusion. Enjoy your private airport transfer today. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport). |
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Trip Includes
Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Estimated Fuel Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services.
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance - Fuel consumption of tender & water toys, any canal or private marina fees, local taxes outside Greek waters.
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (75% of the tour cost, including non-refundable deposit of 50%). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus 50% deposit.) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 0-89 days will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Itineraries are performed weather permitting.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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'98.33 Client Satisfaction Rating'
