7-Day Cyclades Sailing Vacation from Paros with Island Hopping
About This Tour
Embark on an enchanting 7-day sailing voyage through the Cyclades, exploring Paros, Antiparos, Iraklia, Koufonisi, Amorgos, and Schinousa. Cruise aboard a histo...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Schoinousa, Amorgos, Koufonisia, Paros · Languages: English
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What's Included
- Breakfast
- Snorkelling gear
- Fishing gear
- Fuel
- English-speaking (Greece) tour guide
- Port fees and linen
Not Included
- All meals off the yacht or drinks
- Entrance to archaeological sites
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival and First Evening in Paros
Connect with your tour guide at the marina office at 5:00 PM, then attend the safety briefing and go shopping for groceries for the trip. After this, enjoy the nightlife of Parikoia town with its restaurants and bars. Overnight on board. Paros is a great island renowned for its beautiful towns and beaches. You can find many activities here, from scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and ancient sightseeing to wine tasting, nightclubs, restaurants, and much more. It is the second biggest island in the Cyclades group, and here we will spend our first night aboard.
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2Day 02
Sail to Iraklia in the Small Cyclades
After breakfast, set sail in the morning for a couple of hours and stop along the way in a lovely bay for swimming. Have lunch and listen to discussions about aspects of sailing to learn and understand the principles. Later, continue sailing to the next port, where we will go for dinner and enjoy the nightlife, or simply relax, as you prefer. Iraklia Island is one of those small islands where you will rarely find tours. On this little island, people live from farming and fishing, and you will hardly find any tourists here. Expect empty beaches and quiet ports, along with a selection of pure Greek traditional cuisine in its tavernas, prepared with local products.
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3Day 03
Katokoufonisi Bays and Koufonisi Town
After breakfast, go sailing and stop in a quiet bay to enjoy the fantastic waters of Katokoufonisi, a magical and unspoiled piece of beauty. It is a really lovely place to walk around or snorkel. Then, discover beaches and turquoise waters, along with one taverna where we can have lunch if we wish, or simply have it on board. Later, continue sailing towards Koufonisi, the main island. At night, enjoy the main town of this island, with its many restaurants and small bars. Koufonisi Island is the pearl of the small islands, surrounded by fantastic crystal bays and coves where we find caves and fine sand to lie on, with all sorts of water activities calling for you.
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4Day 04
Pori Beach and Amorgos Exploration
After breakfast, sail to a beautiful sandy beach called Pori, which looks just like a big swimming pool. The surroundings are full of sea caves, creating an incredible view. The island's name comes from its meaning,
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5Day 05
Schinousa Beaches, Caves, and Sunset Walk
After leaving Amorgos, set sail for 3 hours to reach Schinousa Island, where we will once again find beautiful beaches and caves for swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing. Then, go hiking to the town, which is just a 20-minute walk uphill. It is a lovely sunset spot and a very picturesque town with incredible restaurants and very friendly people.
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6Day 06
Despotiko Bay and Antiparos by Night
After breakfast and a morning swim, set sail for the beautiful bay of Despotiko South off Antiparos, where we will spend the day swimming, or we can go and visit the ancient archaeological sites there. In the late afternoon, head towards the town of Antiparos, where we will anchor off the city. Antiparos is a small island near Paros, known for its geographical beauty, and over the last ten years it has become the small
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7Day 07
Return to Paros
Early in the morning, we will hoist our anchor and pass through the channel separating Antiparos from Paros towards Paros port, where we will end our trip. In case of bad weather, for the comfort of the passengers and at the skipper's discretion, travellers will disembark in Antiparos, where the water taxi will take them more easily and quickly to their respective port in a 15-minute ride.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Paros 844 00, Greece · Tour start: Paros 844 00, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.