Voyages d'exception invites you to embark on a magnificent odyssey around the Cyclades.
Aboard an elegant sailboat, you will depart from Athens and sail between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, discovering the most beautiful archaeological sites in southern Greece, many of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Come and moor in the typical islands of the Cyclades, take advantage of the mild climate while strolling through the white houses and the pink flowers worthy of postcards, dare to bathe in the turquoise waters of unknown lands before having the pleasure of tasting the tasty products of Mediterranean cuisine in the presence of friendly locals.
You will benefit from privileged moments on board, alongside your speaker, Virginie Girod, a great specialist in Antiquity,
which will evoke for you the great pages of the history of Antiquity and the customs of the time.
For sure, a wonderful trip that will appeal to all enthusiasts of the Hellenistic world.
Travel dates
Thursday May 25 to Friday June 2, 2023
Friday 2 to Saturday 10 June 2023
Other dates available with different itineraries:
Thursday 7 to Friday 15 September 2023
Friday 15 to Saturday 23 September 2023
Trip price
Take advantage of a reduction of -€300 on your cruise in Greece and leave from €3990 instead of €4290.
Program
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Day 1 and 2 -
Departure city* / Athens (La Marina) / Poros: You will meet your Voyages d'exception team at the airport or when you arrive in Greece.
You will land in Athens and begin your discovery of the city with a visit to the Acropolis.
This historic rocky hill and its monuments, listed as World Heritage by Unesco, form the most renowned archaeological site in the Greek capital.
It is the largest architectural and artistic ensemble bequeathed by Greek Antiquity in the world;
universal symbols of the spirit and civilization of yesteryear.
After your visit you will enjoy a walk in the Pláka district and its many alleys with cafes and shops.
You will have lunch near these incomparable places and then be taken to the Marina to embark.
Your ship will set sail in the late afternoon and reach the volcanic island of Poros in the evening.
* The fixed prices published in the Rates and Conditions leaflet depend on your country and city of departure (France or Abroad).
Depending on the flight plans that will be offered, your departure and/or your return from Geneva could be done early for the outward journey and delayed for the return, the price would then be readjusted.
If you are leaving from another city, we can offer you a routing solution with a supplement (contact us).
The departure and return city must be the same.
Depending on the flight plans that will be offered, your departure and/or your return from Geneva could be done early for the outward journey and delayed for the return, the price would then be readjusted.
If you are leaving from another city, we can offer you a routing solution with a supplement (contact us).
The departure and return city must be the same.
Depending on the flight plans that will be offered, your departure and/or your return from Geneva could be done early for the outward journey and delayed for the return, the price would then be readjusted.
If you are leaving from another city, we can offer you a routing solution at an additional cost (contact us).
The departure and return city must be the same.
Day 3 -
Polyegos / Folegandros: After your breakfast, you will be able to observe the arrival of the boat in Polyegos.
Among the many islands of the Cyclades, Polyegos is one of the uninhabited, making it one of the wildest.
It is a magical, remote and much appreciated place to rest and observe nature in its raw state.
In the middle of these turquoise waters, and on its fine sandy beaches, you can take the opportunity to stroll or swim as you please.
At lunchtime, a barbecue awaits you, so you can eat while enjoying the view.
Then your boat will resume sailing and reach Folegandros, one of the lesser known islands in the Aegean Sea.
From the port, a bus can take you to
to the upper town where pretty little shops and beautiful terraces of Greek tavernas invite you to stroll and end this relaxing day.
In the evening, dinner will be served on board and the boat will remain at the dock for the night.
Day 4 –
Folegandros / Santorini: At first light your ship will leave Folegandros and during your breakfast it will reach Santorini.
It is the representative image of the Cyclades archipelago and probably one of its best known islands: its blue roofs, its white houses, its rising cobbled streets never cease to charm and offer breathtaking panoramas.
From its ancient name Thera, it is one of the three fragments of an ancient volcanic island destroyed during the 17th century;
which led to believe that it would be one of the remaining lands of the mythical Atlantis, destroyed by Zeus.
In modern and contemporary history, Santorini has suffered many eruptions and earthquakes which have destroyed some archaeological works, but many remains are still preserved to this day.
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Day 5 -
Santorini / Antiparos / Paros: You will moor for the morning at Antiparos, the little sister of Paros from which it is separated by a wide channel used by small daily shuttles.
Like the Athenians, you could start your day with a swim in this beautiful bay;
or you could enjoy lovely walks to explore this typically Cycladian haven of peace with its whitewashed houses.
You will have lunch on board and disembark in Paros in the early afternoon.
Third largest island of the Cyclades, Paros is touristic, well known to the Greeks who have their second homes there, and is known worldwide for having the most translucent marble there is, which made it rich from Antiquity, and still today. today.
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Day 6 -
Paros / Delos / Mykonos: Delos, this tiny island, only 4km², has been considered the spiritual center of the Aegean since ancient times.
According to mythology, while being pursued by Hera, Leto, one of the mistresses of Zeus, could only have found this drifting rock as a refuge in order to give birth to her son Apollo.
She will return there to give birth to Diane.
These two mythical births have made this island a sacred place.
The entire uninhabited island has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the remains are intact.
In the middle of the afternoon you will reach Mykonos, which is especially renowned for its vibrant nightlife.
Beyond the dynamic city center, it offers many beaches and cultural places like the Panagia Paraportiani,
Day 7 –
Mykonos / Syros: Syros has been continuously inhabited for 7,000 years.
Traces of prehistory have been preserved there and during antiquity it was an important port, a trading island, an eminent ally of the Delian league.
Its path was strewn with pitfalls, it suffered disease and looting for centuries, but it ended up being reborn from its ashes because today the island holds one of the largest cities of the archipelago: Ermoupolis, which has no less than 15,000 inhabitants.
Its different dominations are reflected in the architecture of its villages, a mixture of neoclassical, Byzantine, Venetian and Greek culture.
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Day 8 -
Syros / Kythnos / Cape Sounio / Piraeus: You will spend half a day in Kythnos, which takes its name from the son of Apollo, and which is one of the rare islands of the Cyclades to preserve traces of the stone Age.
Its asymmetrical houses, its many villages, its almost 400 churches and its dirt roads make it authentic.
The island is best known for its beach, one of the most beautiful in Greece, Kolona Beach.
Narrow strip of land that connects Kythnos to the islet of Agios Loukas, it offers fine golden sand, gentle and infertile slopes.
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Day 9 -
Athens / City of return *: After your breakfast on board you will disembark and return to Athens.
You will visit the Piraeus Museum before being transferred to the airport for your return flight.
* The departure city and the return city must be the same.
The price includes
The return flight Paris-Athens in economy class (Easyjet, Air France, Transavia)
The stay according to the brochure description in Athens in full board (excluding drinks) in a 5 * hotel
The full board cruise from dinner on day 2 to breakfast on day 9
The drinks package on board with meals and outside meals except special card
Conferences on board
Accompaniment during the cruise
Tips for flight attendants
Port and air taxes known as of 27/10/2022 (readjustable)