A chance to see some proper classical Greek culture, the stuff that legends are made of, dating back over 4 millennia, with a few more hedonistic latter-day party places thrown in for good measure en route.

Calling at: Athens – Delos – Mykonos – Santorini – Rethymnon – Kythira – Monemvasia – Nafplion – Hydra – Athens

Your vessel: Harmony G is a modern mega yacht with 21 cabins and a complement of no more than 42 guests – you’ll quickly make friends. With sleek lines and tinted windows this is millionaire style cruising – rather like an elegant house party at sea. She’s small enough to moor up right alongside small island waterfronts so you quickly get to explore the places we visit. There is no swimming pool – when it’s time to cool off the Captain heaves-to in a secluded bay and we swim in the Aegean.

Highlights

• The mystical island of Delos
• Mykonos and its hedonistic delights
• Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri
• The Minoan Palace of Knossos on Crete
• Kythira – old school Greece
• Medieval Nafplion
• The artist’s paradise of Hydra

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7 night cruise on M/V Callisto with land extension options

The Dodecanese (literally ’twelve’) islands are wonderful off-the-beaten-track places – Greece at its most authentic. Add a couple of Cycladic gems and this is a delight of a cruise, on our smallest vessel.

Calling at: Cape Sounion – Ikaria – Patmos – Lipsi – Kalymnos – Amorgos – Koufonisia – Iraklia – Serifos

Your vessel: Completely renovated a few years ago, M/Y Callisto is the smallest cruising yacht in our fleet with only 17 cabins and a capacity of 34 guests. Her small size makes her the ideal vessel to get into even the smallest harbours and also means you’ll quickly get on first name terms with your fellow passengers and the crew. As with all of our vessels there is no swimming pool – who needs one when the wine dark Aegean Sea is within easy splashing distance?

Highlights:

• The world-famous Grotto and Monastery of St John The Divine on Patmos
• The wild landscapes and stunning scenery of Ikaria – the island of centenarians
• The almost uninhabited, one family island of Levitha
• The Sponge Divers Museum plus the wonderful walking trails of Kalymnos
• The scenic medieval ‘Chora’ of Amorgos and the amazing 11th-century cliff face monastery
• The Castle Village ‘Hora’ of Serifos with uninterrupted Aegean views

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A cruise that goes on and off the beaten track, with an itinerary that combines famous tourist spots with places you’ve probably never heard of. It’s a great introduction to Greek island-hopping.

Calling at: Athens – Poros – Poliegos – Folegandros – Santorini – Antiparos – Paros – Delos – Mykonos – Syros – Kythnos – Cape Sounion – Athens

Your vessel: The Motor Sailor Galileo – a beautiful blue three-master that sails under canvas whenever conditions allowed. With only 26 cabins she’s small enough to get you up close and personal with even the smallest waterfront tavernas. With no more than 52 guests, who all sit down to eat together, it’s a great way to make new friends. There is no swimming pool – when it’s time to cool off the Captain heaves-to in a secluded bay and we swim in the Aegean.

Highlights:

• Authentic Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

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