Aegean Odyssey- Aegean Islands & Turkey 2014
Aegean Odyssey - April to October 2014
The best of the Aegean Islands and Turkey
8 day cruises from Athens – Marina Zea on board the 25 cabin Sail Cruiser S/C Panorama II
| From Athens on board S/C PANORAMA II Sailing Dates 2014 |
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| April | 25 | |
| May | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | |
| June | 6, 13, 20, 27 | |
| July | 4, 11, 18, 25 | |
| August | 1, 22, 29 | |
| September | 5, 12, 19 | |
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 – Friday
MARINA ZEA
Embarkation 14:00-15:00, welcome drink. After you board, you’ll enjoy a Welcome Aboard cocktail. Your ship sets sail for Ios. Welcome dinner. Overnight at sea to Ios / Santorini.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Saturday
IOS - SANTORINI
In the morning, we stop for a refreshing swim at Manganari Beach/ Ios, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Later at noon, we reach Santorini, formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. You will go ashore and take a cable car to the town of Fira, a stunning cluster of white buildings atop a cliff. Afternoon optional tour to Akrotiri, a city buried in the eruption that created the caldera in 1600 B.C and to Fira. The tour will end in Oia, famous for its sun set.
Overnight at sea to Patmos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – Sunday
PATMOS
Morning arrival in Patmos. Your optional Patmos excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic centre of the medieval town of Chora. Afternoon at leisure to discover Scala, the capital or swim at a nearby beach. Overnight in Patmos.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Monday
PATMOS – KUSADASI – SAMOS
Early morning sailing to Kusadasi - Turkey. Early in the morning, we sail to Kusadasi - Turkey . Today our explorations of ancient civilizations continue with an optional tour to Ephesus, the greatest archaeological site in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel as if you’re about to encounter a toga-garbed resident, or hear a chariot clattering down the main avenue, the same avenue down which Cleopatra and Mark Anthony rode in procession more than 2,000 years ago! After lunch and some free time at leisure, we sail to the Island of Samos.
Late afternoon, we reach Samos and the quaint port of Pythagorion. You can enjoy a late afternoon swim, walk the narrow alleys of the city or relax at the many seaside cafes. Late in the evening we sail to Delos Mykonos.
Overnight at sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 – Tuesday
DELOS – MYKONOS
The ship sails into white and blue Cyclades. Enjoy an optional visit to tiny Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. On an optional guided walking tour, you’ll visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, unearthed here in the 19th century. Delos is a true open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings that are remarkably intact. After our 2 hour walking tour, we will sail to into a beautiful bay for a refreshing swim stop and lunch, weather permitting. Later in the afternoon we sail into Mykonos Harbour.
We reach ail into Mykonos to allow you to discover its brilliant white houses and stroll in the narrow streets. While exploring the town you can visit the archaeological museum or the maritime museum, and don’t forget to visit a bakery that has been turning out bread in wood-fired ovens since the 15th century. We suggest ending your evening as the Mykonians do and enjoy a glass of ouzo and traditional “mezedes “appetizers or enjoy Mykonos world famous night life. Overnight in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – Wednesday
MYKONOS – TINOS
At day break we leave Mykonos to reach the island of Tinos. We reach the beach of Ysternia for a swim stop and a barbeque. After lunch we sail into Tinos harbour - Afternoon optional excursion to Tinos Villages. We will visit the picturesque villages of Exovergo, Volax. We will visit the famous basket weavers of Tinos. and the workshops of the marble sculptors of Pyrgos. Overnight in Tinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – Thursday
TINOS – KYTHNOS - CAPE SOUNION – MARINA ZEA, ATHENS
In the morning we leave Tinos and sail to Kythnos for a swim stop and beach BBQ. We reach Kolones Beach in Kythnos. for our last swimstop. After lunch we sail to Cape Sounion . We reach Cape Sounion at 17:30 for a farewell cocktails & dinner under the Temple of Poseidon. In the evening, we will leave Sounio to reach Marina Zea – Athens. We reach Marina Zea- Athens right after midnight - Overnight Marina Zea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Friday
MARINA ZEA
Breakfast and time to leave the ship - Disembarkation between 9 and 10 am.
Meals: Breakfast
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
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The Sailing Cruiser Panorama II
The PANORAMA was launched in 2004. This state of the art sail cruiser has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety.
The Cabins
The PANORAMA II ’s cabins are located on 3 decks and are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and main decks are equipped with windows while cabins on the lower deck have portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.
Cruises Experience
Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of Crete and of the Eastern Aegean. Visit world -famous Rhodes, Santorini and Bodrum in Turkey and the laid back and «Old Greece «islands of Karpathos or Amorgos. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.
Life on Board
During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas including the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and enjoy a drink while listening to piano music. The swimming platform on PANORAMAII ’s stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.
RATES
| Cabin | Category | Description | Rates $ | Rates € |
| C | Lower Deck | Double bedded cabins | € 1,850 | |
| B | Lower Deck | Twin bedded cabins | € 2,050 | |
| A | Main Deck or Upper Deck | Double or Twin bedded cabins | € 2,500 | |
| Singles Supplement 50% | ||||
| 3rd Person Reduction for 3rd person in Category B 30% | ||||
| Port Charges € 215 | ||||
The above rates are Per Person and Week and include:
Rates include:
• Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.Rates include:
• Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme
Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
• Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
• Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).
• Multilingual Cruise Escort.
Not included:
• Beverages (except those mentioned above).
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
• Crew tips.
• Passenger personal expenses.
Conditions and restrictions
PAYMENT 25% deposit is required upon confirmation. Balance of payment is due no less than 60 days prior to day of embarkation.
CHILD REDUCTION Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
CANCELLATIONS 25% of the cruise for any written cancellation received between 60 to 31 days prior to sailing; 50% up to 16 days prior to sailing; full cruise fare for written cancellations received less than the 16th day prior to sailing or for “no shows” even if cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond passenger’s control. Cancellations must be confirmed by VARIETY CRUISES in writing in all cases.
AMENDMENTS There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing pax number received less than 60 days prior to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by VARIETY CRUISES in writing.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise, approximately Euro 8.00-10.00 p/p p/day for distribution among crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders), use of Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.
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