Hiking Cruise in Greece - Limited Collection
8 day cruise: March 31 & October 27 2023
Aboard the 24-Cabin Motor Sailer GALILEO
Hosted by Eugenia Alexious (archeologist)
& George Vavoudakis & Iro Valavaki (hikers)
Friday, Athens - Athens (Marina Zea)
Highlights
- Easy Hiking routes
- Guided tours
- Full-board cruise
- Visits to the most famous ancient Greek sites
George Vavoudakis and Iro Valavani will be your hiking guides, while Evgenia Alexiou, with a degree in archeology and art history from the School of Philosophy in Athens, experience excavating historical sites, and a licence for guided tours in Greece, Evgenia is the perfect - incredibly knowledgeable - complement to our cruise.
Day by day itinerary, Athens - Athens, Greece
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Day 1 ~ Friday Athens, marina Zeas - Ancient Epidaurus |
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Day 2 ~ Saturday ITEA - DELPHI |
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Day 3 ~ Sunday KATAKOLON FOR OLYMPIA |
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Day 4 ~ Monday PYLOS |
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Day 5 ~ Tuesday GYTHION |
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Day 6 ~ Wednesday MONEMVASIA - NAFPLION |
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Day 7 ~ Thursday NAFPLION - ANCIENT EPIDAURUS |
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Day 8 ~ Friday ATHENS - MARINA ZEAS (PIRAEUS) |
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The 48 meter "Galileo" is a classic steel Motor Sailer, with spacious and well appointed interiors renovated in 2020. At the main deck, a lounge area with an American bar leads into a warm and elegant dining room finished with wood and leather. Guests on the Galileo enjoy the most a shaded outdoor deck area with an outdoor bar and the ship`s sun deck. The M/S Galileo, built with the most stringent safety regulations, was launched in 1992. Imagine your floating home on board the sleek, classic design Mega Yacht as she spreads her white sails through the seas under the name GALILEO, waving her Greek flag through the wind. Discover the world by sea at 11 knots per hour, in her un-rushed pace, one island or seashore at a time. Galileo loves to seduce her select 49 guests with her classic lines and wood paneled lounges redefining what yachting was meant to be. A spacious lounge with ample space, dining areas decorated with warm colors, rich library and two decks for sunbathing, shaded areas and outdoor bar and loungers are just some of the elements that define her essence. 360° views of unobstructed ocean are your eyes’ canvas painted with ocean blue and deep green mountains. |
2023 Sailing Dates from Marina Zeas on m/s Galileo
March 31, 2023
October 27, 2023
2023 Cruise fares per person, per double occupancy
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CABIN CATEGORIES |
Cabin |
Euro rates |
USD rates |
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CAT C Lower deck |
Twin or Double bed cabins |
€2150.00 | $2550.00 |
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CAT B Lower deck |
Flexible bed cabins |
€2790.00 | $3290.00 |
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CAT A Upper deck |
Double, Twin or Triple bed cabins |
€3300.00 | $3890.00 |
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Single supplement |
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+ 50% |
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3rd person discount |
Valid for CAT A |
- 30% |
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Port charges |
per person |
€310.00 | $370.00 |
USD prices for USA, JAPAN AND MEXICO countries. Euro prices for rest of the world.
Children policy/Family offer
- SINGLE parent with 1 or max. 2 children in same cabin: The parent pays Single cruise fare & children cruise for FREE
- COUPLE with 1 child sharing the same cabin: No charge for the child up to 10 years old, 50% reduction for the child 11-17 years old
- COUPLE with 2 or 3 (regardless of age) children: Both cabins will be charged at Single rate (single adult rate)
- Discounts which only apply for the children (5-17 years old): 25% reduction on all optional excursions
Conditions & Restrictions for the Family offers:
- They apply for children 5-17 years old
- They are valid for new bookings only
- They are on request and on first come-first served basis
- “Special Family offer” to be mentioned at the time of booking so that the discounted rates will apply for the reservation. Otherwise, Full rates will apply
- No reduction offered on port taxes which are additional for all participant.
- They cannot be combined with any existing or future early bird discounts or special offers including Club exclusive offers
- Standard payment and cancellation policies apply
Cruise fares are per person and week and include
- Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
- Full-board: buffet breakfast and two main meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Local Themed Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain`s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day.
- Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).
- English-speaking Cruise Escort.
Not included:
- Beverages (except those mentioned above)
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
- Crew tips
- Passenger personal expenses
- Wi-Fi (available at charge)
Notes:
- Swim Stops & Beach Barbeques are weather permitting.
- Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the cruise operator and of the Vessel`s Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- or port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any refunds but the cruise company guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
- The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel due to breakdown or mechanical failure.
The Variety Cruises passion remains unchanged since 1968: an alchemy that blends enriching oneself educationally and exploring the true identity of a destination, while enjoying the comforts and unique benefits of a small ship sailing the seas.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard one of our ships soon and discover the world the Variety Cruises way.
OVERVIEW
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THE VARIETY CRUISES DIFFERENCE
- Private Yacht Cruise Experience, with up to 72 fellow passengers
- Boutique-size yachts that dock right in the heart of destinations that large ships cannot reach
- Carefully crafted itineraries focused on the destination
- Ample leisure time in each port including overnights
- Mediterranean fusion cuisine with a strong local influence depending on the destination
- Personalized service on board provided by experienced and finely trained crew
- Small group shore excursions – Immersion in the destination
- Swim platforms allowing guests to enter the crystal clear waters on spot and swim or experience snorkeling, kayaking, SUP and more
- Yacht Deck Barbecues & Private Events on board and ashore
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
Some of Variety Cruises’ industry nomination highlights:
- Tourism Awards 2019: Gold Award for “Responsible and Sustainable Tourism”
- Cruise Critic Cruisers’ choice 2018: “Best Cruise Line in Eastern Mediterranean”
- Tourism Awards 2017: Gold Award in “Small Ship Cruising in Greece”
- USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards 2016: “World’s Best Boutique Cruise Line”
- CruiseCritic.Com 2015: In the top 15 Small Ship Cruise Lines and “Best in Yacht Cruises”
- CruiseCritic.Com: “Best Small Ship Cruise Line in the Scenic Nature”
With more than 400 bed capacity on board 11 vessels, Variety Cruises is the largest Mega Yachts operator in the Mediterranean and one of the top 3 worldwide in the Small Ship market.
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