This is the actual company we used to take this vacation. Everything we experinced was top notch. Our guides Steve and Panos were professional and made this trip extremely enjoyable. Thanks Guys - along with Melodica and Nicola (their crews). Due to heavy winds, our trip varied a little from this trip. We were unable to sail to Mykonos, but sailed with the winds to Sirio instead

Aegean Adventure Cruise

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The PREMIER sailing tour in the Greek islands for the last decade!

Join Poseidon Charters' world renowned 'Aegean Adventure Cruises & Flotillas Program', the premier sailing vacation that captures all the history, beauty and flavors of Greece. See why so many sailors and non-sailors have chosen our exclusive tour of the Greek islands. The program has developed a great reputation for four unique reasons: 1) The variety of islands is diverse. The two-week program is the boldest itinerary in the industry. It follows
fascinating historic trade routes and a gastronomic circuit for all tastes. 2) The professional service is the highest level available in Greece. Our international staff are certified, knowledgeable on Greek waters and history as well as trained in the service industry. 3) The quality of our boats and equipment sets a standard unparalleled in Greece. Our two flotilla lead boats are the best-equipped and maintained 65-foot sloops in Athens. 4) The 'hands on' character of the tour, where guests 'are the crew', allows experienced sailors to feel right at home and offers novice sailors a great experience to learn and practice.

The Greek islands offer sun-kissed beaches, secluded coves, fine dining, exquisite shopping, exceptional nightlife and so much more! Immerse yourself in traditional Greek life. Each day brings a new port with a new adventure! Poseidon Charters is proud to be embarking on its 13th successful season at the top of the industry. Come and join us on this renowned odyssey, the 'Aegean Adventure Cruises & Flotillas Program', and sail Greece! We are rated in the best inclusive tours in Europe (Parkhurst Publishing Feb. 2000) and recommended by the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Itinerary

The two-week 'Odyssey Cruise' covers the most complete itinerary in the Greek sailing industry! It is roughly 360 miles round trip and is a challenging sailing adventure taking in the most important archaeological, mythological and historical islands in the Saronic Gulf and central Aegean sea.

• Day 1 - Arrive at Marina and sleep over aboard.Briefing.
• Day 2 - Athens to Aegina, (Temple of Aphaia) then Poros
• Day 3 - Poros to Spathi for lunch then onto Hydra
• Day 4 - Day in Hydra (night at remote beach for BBQ)
• Day 5 - Hydra to Milos (dine under cliffs at Kleftiko)
• Day 6 - Day at Kleftiko then sail to Adamas Port Milos
• Day 7 - Milos to Ios (Homer’s tomb)
• Day 8 - Ios to Santorini by ferry. Stay in Villa & visit sites
• Day 9 - Day (or optionally 2) in Santorini.
• Day 10 - Ios to Tagania for lunch then onto Paros
• Day 11 - Paros to Mykonos
• Day 12 - Mykonos to Delos return (by ferry see ruins)
• Day 13 - Mykonos to Kea (hike to 600 BC Lion)
• Day 14 -Kea to Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon-)
• Day 15 - Farewell at Athens at 09:00

7-day tour guests disembark at Ios on Day 8. 10-day tour guest disembark at Paros on Day 11. 7-day and 10-day tours may vary from the above itinerary.

*It is important to note that the 'Aegean Adventure Cruises and Flotillas' are not guided by an archaeologist and there are no lectures given aboard. The itinerary is designed to offer the most important archaeological, mythological and historical islands but guests are advised to explore them with guide book in hand (see suggested reading list). The captains are well trained sailors and have a good knowledge of modern and ancient Greece but are not government trained guides. It is also important to note that the 'Aegean Adventure Cruises and Flotillas' are not privately booked tours. They are ‘individual, group 'by the cabin' tours where groups who know each other cannot dictate the size of yachts, number of guests aboard or the number of boats in a flotilla. Generally the departures are one yacht but often two and sometimes there are as many as four yachts on a departure. Customised itineraries and bareboats with captain can be arranged for groups wanting their own private yacht and itinerary which can be chosen from our fleet of 250 yachts including all recent Beneteau models.