Hidden Gems of the Greek Islands Cruise

Your SeaDream Yacht Club cruise begins today. You’ll be met by your driver for a private transfer to your yacht, waiting in the Port of Piraeus. After being welcomed aboard, get settled into your stateroom, before checking out the facilities onboard. You might want to just relax with a drink by the pool, soaking up the sun, and then gaze out at the endless blue of the sea with a glass of champagne at the sailaway party as the vessel departs for your first destination, the “island of aromas” in the Saronics, the closest island group to Athens.

Meals Included: Dinner

While it might be just a short sail away, Spetses has managed to remain a well-kept secret where visitors enjoy the scent of the salty sea air, pine trees that cover the hills, and lemon trees dotted along meandering lanes. It’s not only aromatic, it’s incredibly picturesque and tranquil as it’s nearly car-free with transport primarily by foot. Or opt for a boat cruise around the coast, stopping for a swim at Anargiroi Beach, one of the best beaches on Spetses, with water sports equipment available for rent.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Your next island is Sifnos, with a history dating to 4000 BC. It’s fringed with sandy beaches, while one side is rugged and barren and the other lush and green. An optional tour can bring you to uncover its past, traveling by coach to the 17th Century monastery of Panayia Chrysopigi and Apollonia, where you’ll take a walking tour to marvel at the beautifully preserved historic architecture lining the stone-paved alleyways. Explore Kastro, sitting atop rocky cliffs offering a dazzling view over the sea and nearby islands, and admire the neoclassical mansions in the traditional village of Artemonas, concluding with wine, ouzo, and a snack. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Venturing to hilly Ios Island, enjoy views of clifftop villages, breathtaking beaches, and shimmering cobalt waters. Explore the Archaeological Museum to learn more about its past before continuing to Santorini. It’s famous for its unique volcanic landscapes, with the devastating 1600 BC volcanic eruption shaping much of what you see today. Blanketing the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri with ash, much of life at the time was preserved, similar to Pompeii. You can opt to explore it on an optional land tour that also visits picturesque Oia, known for its whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches spilling down the caldera cliffs.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you’ll land in Bodrum, Turkey, boasting striking natural beauty and a fascinating past. Its history can be explored in the ancient city of Halikarnassus on an optional excursion, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum of Halikarnassus. If you’d prefer to be immersed in nature, stick around to explore the peninsula or scuba dive. Otherwise, join an optional tour that will bring you to the centuries-old site and the Castle of Bodrum, built using stone from the mausoleum before enjoying time on your own in Bodrum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Cruising to Syros, this small island offers a mix of traditional and modern while never getting as busy as many of its Cycladic neighbors. It’s ideal for experiencing authentic Greek life, something that can be enhanced with an optional cooking class. Start by gathering the freshest ingredients with your chef instructor, with a little sightseeing in Ermoupoli, ending with the lunch you helped to make, accompanied by local wine. Or join an optional Syros walking tour concluding with a traditional loukoumi workshop. Afterward, continue to Mykonos, to walk the famous narrow, cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings and windmills of Mykonos Town, or perhaps join a choice of optional excursions to relax on a beach or a boat tour to sacred Delos island, just a few miles away.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Venturing to the last island on your SeaDream cruise, Naxos is renowned for its long stretches of powdery sands, its mountainous interior, and its cuisine. You’ll have another opportunity to learn traditional Greek recipes with an optional cooking class in the village of Galini. You’ll head into a local’s kitchen to prepare an authentic homemade Greek meal using only Naxian products and enjoy it afterward. Or head to the central part of the island for an unforgettable walk. You’ll discover ancient sites, historic churches, and spectacular scenic views, with a stop at a traditional eatery where you’ll enjoy a light lunch.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A private transfer will be provided to Athens International Airport or your local hotel if you’d like to spend more time here. Whatever your plans, we’re always here to assist and wish you safe travels wherever you go.

Meals Included: Breakfast