Athens is a delightful area, so it is worth spending the day here having a look around either in a hire car or in the tender. Τhere are many seaside places you can visit with our series of yachts, Athens yacht charter. There are also many nearby islands, which you can visit with an Athens yacht charter also. In the evening, either head into town for drinks, dinner, and dancing, or head back to the yacht, Athens yacht charter, and see what the chef has rustled up.
With our charter, Athens yacht charter, you can visit the nearby island, Delos, and the most popular islands, Santorini and Mykonos. Departing from Mykonos, head a couple of miles southwest to Delos. This barren and uninhabited island does not look much from a distance, but in Hellenic times this was one of the most important places in the known world.
Amazing tour with luxurious Athens yacht charter, visit first Mykonos, which is a delightful island, and after Delos. The Greek god Apollo and his sister Artemis were, according to legend, born here, and a huge religious complex was built here around 800 BC. It is definitely worth spending a couple of hours looking around Delos. You can take in sites such as the Lion Terrace, the House of Dolphins, the theatre, the House of The Masks, and the Archaeological Museum. Continue exploring the nearby island of Rineia.
After lunch at anchor maybe some time was spent playing with the yacht’s water sports equipment before turning south and heading for Naxos. The island is one of the biggest in the Cyclades, but much more traditional than somewhere like Mykonos. The town of Naxos is typical of these islands, with its white-washed houses and narrow alleyways tumbling down the hillside to the harbor. The harbor itself is lined with cafes and tavernas, and there is even a tiny white-washed church on a little island in the harbor. Go ashore and immerse yourself in the sights and smells of the Cyclades.
Athens yacht charter, leaving Naxos behind, you have a few-hour trip back to Athens, which should give you enough time to anchor off one of the islands en route for a last swim, and some lunch before returning to Athens. This may be the end of your time on board, but you really should spend a day or two in Athens exploring this wonderful ancient city. The Acropolis, the Agora, and the Archaeological Museum are all absolutely fantastic and you should definitely make time to see them before you return home. Enjoy your holidays in Greece with our luxurious yachts, and Athens yacht charter.
Athens yacht charter, starting in Athens the islands directly south is the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, they seem to be making a comeback with Mykonos being the current place to be. With islands like Andros, Tinos, Santorini, Kythnos, Naxos, and Sifnos, again lots of opportunities for your itinerary, it is renowned for the Meltemi wind which is at its strongest in the afternoon and usually dies down at night but has been known to blow for days. The islands are known for their beautiful sandy beaches, ancient ruins, rugged landscapes, and of course, the traditional houses with white walls and blue roofs overlooking the sea.
The Saronic coast is becoming increasingly popular as it benefits from the mainland partial shelter from the Meltemi wind, with islands including Poros, Hydra, and Spetses you can island hop up and down the coast. Athens, home to the famous Acropolis is also a fantastic destination to begin your charter, Athens yacht charter. With direct access to both the Saronic coast and the Cyclades islands. With our yachts, and Athens yacht charter, you can visit Santorini, the most famous island in Greece.
Santorini is an extraordinary island, so take the chance to spend a day sightseeing. Rent a car or taxi for the day and go exploring. The ruins at Akrotiri and Ancient Thira are absolutely stunning and the road from Kamari up to the site of Ancient Thira includes 21 hairpin bends and is one of the best coastal drives in the world. For an extraordinary sunset experience, drive to Oia on the very north of the island and have dinner as you watch the sunset over the caldera.
After a leisurely breakfast, head south once more to the island of Ios where Homer is said to be buried. Anchor in one of the small secluded bays on the south side of the island, swim in crystal clear waters and have a leisurely lunch on the aft deck. After lunch, you could do some more watersports or simply take a snooze in the shade. After a hard day doing not very much at all, head for the extraordinary island of Santorini. When you sail into the flooded crater of this now-extinct volcano. This volcano erupted in 1450 BC it brought to an end one of the most powerful civilizations to have ruled the Mediterranean — the Minoans. From the port of Thira, ascend 580 steps up to the town on the back of a mule, or in the table car if you don’t fancy doing it the old-fashioned way, and then marvel at the astonishing views from the town. Give the crew the evening off and dine in one of the many tavernas, which serve some of the best rustic food in the Mediterranean, with breathtaking views over the caldera.
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