Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens to Piraeus
Your cruise departs from Piraeus at 20:00, the main port located southwest of Athens. The port itself has grown into the greater Athens metropolitan area with roughly half a million residents. Before heading to the ship, you can wander around the eastern sections near Zea Marina and Mikrolimano harbours, where cafes, restaurants, and bars line the waterfront. These areas are popular spots where locals and yacht owners spend their time, so it's a good place to grab an early dinner or coffee if you arrive with time to spare.
- Start point
- Athina, Αττικη, Greece (Athens, 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Zea Marina and Mikrolimano harbours
- Dine at waterfront cafes and restaurants
Landmarks Zea Marina Mikrolimano - Day 2
Aegina to Corinth Canal
The ship arrives in Aegina at 23:00 and stays until 12:00 the following day. Aegina is famous for producing the world's finest pistachios along with extensive olive groves and several significant monasteries and temples. The Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia dates back to the 6th century BC and is part of the ancient 'holy triangle' that also includes the Parthenon and Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. You can also check out the Temple of Apollo and Temple of Ellanios Zeus. The island draws food lovers for its fresh seafood and pistachio dishes. Later during the cruise, you'll pass through the Corinth Canal, a 6.3-kilometer waterway built between 1881 and 1893 that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. This shortcut saves roughly 700 kilometers of sailing around the Peloponnese.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through the Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- Visit Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia
- Visit Temple of Apollo
- Visit Temple of Ellanios Zeus
- Explore Aegina town
- Sample local pistachios and fresh seafood
Landmarks Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia Temple of Apollo Corinth Canal - Day 3
Itea and Delphi
You'll arrive in Itea at 23:59 and have until 20:00 to explore. This small waterfront town sits in the Fokida region of Central Greece, positioned near the archaeological site of Delphi with mountain views and a comfortable beach. Spend the morning walking along the new port and having coffee by the sea. If you're interested, Moka Honey Farm just outside town offers honey tastings and an Olive Stories Tour. Cycling enthusiasts can join a guided program covering about 36 kilometers from the marina through Delphi village to the archaeological site and back, which takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes of riding time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Itea Marina to Delphi village to Delphi archaeological site and return (approximately 36km, estimated moving time ~1h30min)
Optional Activities
- Visit Moka Honey Farm
- Olive Stories Tour at Moka
- Explore Itea waterfront
- Visit Delphi archaeological site independently
Landmarks Delphi Archaeological Site Moka Honey Farm - Day 4
Katakolo and Olympia
The ship docks in Katakolo at 11:00 and departs at 08:00 the next morning. Katakolo is the gateway to ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games originated. This small town has restaurants, coffee shops, and shops, plus a traditional lighthouse. Try local dishes like kreokakavos, oktapodi, or musaka at Olympia taverns, or head to Magna Grecia farm for an olive press museum with tastings and full meals. The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Olympia displays reconstructed interactive exhibits of ancient Greek inventions, and there's a similar museum in Katakolo itself. The area has many sandy beaches for swimming. If you cycle, there's a circular route covering about 67 kilometers from the marina to Ancient Olympia and back, taking roughly 2 hours 40 minutes of riding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Katakolon Marina to Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia and return (approximately 67km, estimated moving time ~2h40min)
Optional Activities
- Visit Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
- Visit Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Olympia
- Visit Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Katakolon
- Explore ancient city and port of Pheia
- Dine at Olympia taverns
- Visit Magna Grecia farm for olive press museum and tastings
- Beach time at diverse sandy beaches
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Pheia Magna Grecia farm - Day 5
Zakynthos
Arriving at Zakynthos at 12:00, you'll depart at 08:00 the next day. Zakynthos holds international status as a natural wildlife preserve and is known locally as 'The flower of Mediterranean East' for its gardens and natural beauty. The water is so clear that yachts look like they're suspended in air, which makes for excellent swimming. In town, walk through the National Sea Wildlife Preserve or visit the Temple of Saint Dionysus, check out the local winery and olive oil factory. Strata Marina offers the liveliest atmosphere with coffee shops, bars, and restaurants lining the waterfront. For cyclists, there's a circular route of about 32.5 kilometers through Gerakas National Park and back from the marina, taking approximately 1 hour 20 minutes of riding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Zakynthos Marina to Gerakas National Park and return (approximately 32.5km, estimated moving time ~1h20min)
Optional Activities
- Visit National Sea Wildlife Preserve
- Visit Temple of Saint Dionysus
- Visit local winery
- Visit olive oil pressing factory
- Walk along Strata Marina avenue
- Swimming in Zakynthos waters
Landmarks Gerakas National Park Temple of Saint Dionysus - Day 6
Kefalonia
You'll reach Kefalonia at 14:00 and depart at 18:00. The island attracts sailors, mountain climbers, and travelers, with Enom being the tallest mountain in the Ionic islands at 1,628 meters covered in unique pine trees. Visit pilgrimage sites like Saint Gerasim monastery with its ancient sycamore tree and cave-cell, or the Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery. The museum holds miracle-making icons of Stephano Tsagarol, and there are several churches to explore. Optional activities include the Drogarati cave with its exceptional acoustics, the overlook above Mirtos Beach, lunch in the village of Agia Efimia, and the underground Melissani Lake with its changing light displays. The local winery produces six types of Kefalonian wine from Robola grapes. Two cycling options are available: a 49-kilometer route taking about 2 hours, or a challenging 80-kilometer route taking roughly 3 hours 20 minutes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour option 1: Balanced route from Argostoli Yacht Marina to Melissani Lake and return (approximately 49km, estimated moving time ~2 hours)
- Cycling tour option 2: Challenging route from Argostoli Yacht Marina to Melissani Lake to Myrtos Beach and return (approximately 80km, estimated moving time ~3h20min)
Optional Activities
- Visit Saint Gerasim monastery
- Visit Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery
- Visit museum with miracle-making icons of Stephano Tsagarol
- Visit Monastery of Saint Crucifixion in Pessado
- Visit Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Visit local winery for wine tasting
- Explore Drogarati cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Visit observation ground above Mirtos Beach
- Lunch in Agia Efimia village
- Visit underground lake Melissani
Landmarks Enom Saint Gerasim monastery Andrew the First-Called Apostle monastery Monastery of Saint Crucifixion in Pessado Drogarati cave Mirtos Beach Melissani Lake - Day 7
At Sea
This day at sea offers shipboard activities that let you understand what marine travel is really like. Start with a ship tour followed by visits to the bridge and engine room. You'll participate in activities like tying sailor's knots with the Boatswain's help, trying mast climbing, and attending classes from the Captain and Officers on celestial navigation, sail setting, and steering techniques. There's also time to put your hands on the steering wheel and take command of the ship yourself, giving you a hands-on sense of what it takes to run the vessel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of the ship
- Bridge tour
- Engine tour
- Sailor's knots tying with Boatswain
- Mast climbing
- Master-class on celestial navigation
- Master-class on sails setting
- Ship steering experience
- Day 8
Corfu
The ship arrives in Corfu at 10:00 and you disembark at 11:00. Known locally as Kerkyra, the island has been valued since the 8th century BC for its natural beauty and strategic location. Lush scenery, productive farms, and pristine beaches greet visitors, the same idyllic setting where Odysseus was said to recover in Greek mythology. Throughout history, ancient armies fought for control, and during early modern times it became an intellectual center. Walk through Corfu Town to see Venetian architecture and British influences like cricket culture and ginger beer production. The island still shows traces of its rich intellectual and artistic past.
- End point
- Kerkyra, Ιονια Νησια, Greece (Disembark, 12:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Corfu Town and Venetian architecture
- Visit pristine beaches
- Experience British cultural legacies
Landmarks Corfu Town
