Travel details

Tour profile:

Level 2-3. The bike routes have a length of 15 to 35 km / 10 to 22 mi. and lead through hilly or mountainous areas. Some uphill stretches are included. The roads are mostly asphalted. You can always choose to skip a bike tour and spend the time sunbathing on the ship instead. 

Day 1: Arrival

Individual Individual journey to Athens airport and collective transfer to Marina Zeas, the yacht harbour of Piraeus, only 25 km (15 mi.) from Athens airport. Check-in from 2 p.m. on the ship. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Piraeus.

Day 2: Kythnos Island (approx. 25 km/15 miles)

Early in the morning the boat takes you to Kythnos Island, which was famous for its cheese and honey since ancient times. The first cycling tour, which starts in the harbour of Merichas and first leads us to the capital Chora, offers lots of scenic views to the coastline. Chora is an appealing village, situated on a high plateau. Its angular alleys are decorated with painted flowers and geometric patterns. From there today’s cycle tour leads us to Driopida, a picturesque village. Afterwards we return to Merichas, where we can spend the evening in one of the cosy tavernas.

Day 3: Seriphos Island (approx. 35 km/22 miles)

In the morning the Panagiota takes us to Seriphos, a small island far from the tourist track, with deep valleys, countless bays and coves and lots of beautiful sandy beaches. From the harbour town of Livadi we cycle along a serpentine road to the main town of Seriphos, whose cube form houses nestle along a mountain ridge high above the sea. We continue on through untouched landscape to the Byzantine monastery of the Archangel Michael. We return to Livadi along a panoramic road on the East coast. In the afternoon the ship brings us to Siphnos, where we can relax at the beautiful beach. Overnight stay in Kamares on the island of Siphnos.

Day 4: Siphnos Island (approx. 20 km/12 miles)

The island of Siphnos, which is famous for its ceramic artwork, is only inhabited away from the coast, because its coast drops mainly steeply into the sea. The cycling tour begins in the harbour of Kamares. The route leads through a green, hilly terraced landscape to the central highlands with the island’s capital Kastro, which is a defensive settlement built on a steep cliff face and has been a listed and protected town since 1975. In the afternoon the ship takes us to Syros, where we can round off the day in one of the numerous cafes on the spacious harbour promenade.

Day 5: Syros (approx. 30 km/19 miles) and Mykonos Island

The town of Ermoupolis on Syros is the capital town of the Cyclades and offers an unforgettable view upon arrival: The town which is built on two hills is different from the other Cycladic towns. Pastel coloured houses, many of which have classical facades dominant the townscape. We cycle along the coast of Syros which is full of bays and coves along the entire southern half of the island to the beautiful beach of Galissas and then past the convent of Saint Barbara back to Ermoupolis. In the afternoon we continue by boat to Mykonos, where the picturesque main town with its famous windmills and its white cube form houses invites visitors to stroll through it. With a bit of luck we may even see the mascot of Mykonos in the maze of laneways, the pelican Petros.

Day 6: Delos Island and Tinos Island (approx. 25 km/15 miles)

In the morning we have the chance to visit the important ancient sites on the island of Delos, where according to Greek mythology the god Apollo and his twin sister Artemis were born. After lunch we crossover to Tinos. There we first visit the famous Evangelistria church in Tinos town. Today’s bike tour takes us along a high road to the mountain village of Tarambados, a village full of walled dove towers with their filigree architecture, which represent remnants from Venetian times. Overnight stay in Tinos town.  

Day 7: Kea Island (approx. 12 km/8 miles)

In the morning the ship takes us to Kea. The starting point for the tour of Kea, the most westerly inhabited Cyclade island, is the wonderful natural harbour of Korissia. From here we begin our cycle tour to the picturesque main town of Ioulis which is situated in the mountains and has the main attraction on the island: The smiling lion of Kea which was chiselled from stone in the 6th century B.C. Alternatively, there is also the option to make individually a short bike tour to the white beach of Otzias, where the Mediterranean will tempt you to a refreshing swim. In the afternoon last sail to Piraeus and overnight stay in Piraeus.

Day 8: Corfu (Departure)

You disembark after breakfast on board followed by individual departure or you may extend your stay in Athens by a week.

We reserve the right to make changes to the planned route due to changing wind and weather conditions, and where required by organizational necessities..

Tour details/prices

Arrival day: Saturday

Arrival dates: May 19, June 02, 09, 16, September 08, 15, 22; 2012


Arrival | Parking | Departure

Airport: Athens

Comfort ship "PANAGIOTA" - The Panagiota is an affectionately restored two masted motor yacht, which is 23 ft. (31 m) wide and 102 ft. (7 m) long. It was built in 1990 and modernized in 2001 in conformity with the requirements of cruises. 6 cabins below deck and 4 cabins above deck are at the guests’ disposal. All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with a double bed (4,6 ft./ 1,40 m wide), one single bed and private shower and toilet. There is room for all guests in the spacious saloon to have the meals, to regenerate or to spend some time with new friends. When the weather conditions are fine the guests can have the meals outside on the shaded rear deck. The spacious sun deck, equipped with cozy mats, invites to have a sun bath and to relax.

Included Services
+ 7 nights on a motor yacht in a double cabin with shower/toilet
+ 5x half-board and 2x full-board on board
+ 6 guided or individual cycle tours
+ rental 21-speed trekking bike with panniers
+ overview maps for the daily tours on board
+ collective return transfer between Athens airport and Marina Zeas (Pireaus)
(only on embarkation and disembarkation day)
+ all entries to museums and archaeological sites (group visits)
+ English speaking tour guide
+ Handlebar-bag with information-material per cabin

Bicycles
21-gear-trekking bike with panniers

Discounts:

Additional/extra bed in double with 2 full paying adults: -50%Children until 17,99 yrs. in own cabin: -25%

Ohter information:
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own. Please note that the minimum height for rental bikes is 140cm (4.6 ft.); Helmet use is mandatory on all bike tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. Helmets are available FOR FREE on board in limited number (on request).

Minimum number of participants: 14

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