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CLASSICAL GREECE CABIN CHARTERS

7 day Half board Cruise from Piraeus on board the upscale Pegasus or Pantheon.

Discover the different, familiar and friendly atmosphere of the small vessel. Have direct contact with the land and the sea, spend more time in each destination together with just a few co-travellers. Savor traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, live unique evenings in the ports and enjoy swimming in blue magical waters of classical Greece.

CLASSICAL GREECE ITINERARY

• Saturday - MARINA ZEA, (Piraeus) – KEA: 2:00-3:00 pm embarkation in Marina Zea, Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port Korrisia after dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos.

• Sunday - DELOS – MYKONOS: Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Tourlos in Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle, Overnight in Mykonos, early morning departure for Santorini.

• Monday - SANTORINI: Morning arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Night departure for the island of Crete.

• Tuesday - RETHYMNON, CRETE: Noon arrival at Crete’s famous and lively town of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the medieval old town and the small Venetian harbor or to Villages and Monasteries nearby. Late departure and sail through the night for Kythira.

• Wednesday - KYTHIRA: Late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece. Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Departure late at night for Monemvassia.

• Thursday - MONEMVASSIA – NAFPLION: Morning arrival at the remarkable medieval fortified town of Monemvassia, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion and overnight in port. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in port.

• Friday - NAFPLION – SPETSES: Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the island of Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this remarkably preserved traditional town, with no cars to disrupt the singular atmosphere created by this paradoxical blend of aristocratic town houses, genuine island culture and countless trendy shops, restaurants, cafés and cosmopolitan nightspots. Departure in the early hours to Marina Zea, Piraeus.

• Saturday - MARINA ZEA, (Piraeus): Arrival early morning and disembarkation after Breakfast.

CLASSICAL GREECE RATES

CLASSICAL GREECE INFORMATION

The above rates are Per Person per Week and include:

• Accommodation in cabins with private facilities & air condintioning
• Half-board; American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily including Captain's Dinner, Greek Night and beach BBQ (weather permitting)
• Free Drinks (local wine, beer, ouzo, refreshments) DURING MEALS ONLY
• Regular (filter) coffee free all day
• English Speaking Cruise Coordinator services

Not included:

• Beverages (except those mentioned above)
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
• Crew's tips
• Passengers personal expenses

SAILING AND YACHT CHARTERS IN THE GREEK ISLANDS

For more information on cabin charters for the Classical Greece, or other Greek Islands cruises, please use this handy contact form for James Roumeliotis at Azure International Luxury Yachting Escapes

THE FINE PRINT

PAYMENT 25% deposit is required upon confirmation. Balance of payment is due no less than 30 days prior to day of embarkation via Bank swift.

CHILD REDUCTION Infants under the age of 2 free of charge. Children aged 2 to 6 years sharing cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 7-12 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 25% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.

CANCELLATIONS 25% of the cruise for any written cancellation received between 60 to 31 days prior to sailing; 50% up to 16 days prior to sailing: full cruise fare for written cancellations received less than the 16th day prior to sailing or for “no shows.” even if cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond passenger's control. .

NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE Such personal expenses as alcoholic drinks, laundry and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise approximately 5% of the cruise fare for distribution among crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders) expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in the cruise program. .

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL ZEUS-GROUP CRUISES: Because no lifeguard is provided swimming off the vessels is at the passengers own risk. Although cruise itinerary is almost always followed as indicated, on occasion due to unforeseen circumstances, such as exceptionally bad weather, (vessels are not permitted to sail when wind force is 6 – 7 Beaufort) the captain upon whom full responsibility is placed for the safety and comfort of the passengers, may make any required changes, at his discretion.

Times of arrival and departure at the various ports of call are given as a guide and we cannot guarantee that they will be strictly adhered to. Omitting a port of call or making required changes in itinerary does not entitle passengers to any claims or refunds. Every step has been taken to insure that the sports facilities on board are in good working order and their failure does not constitute reason for refunds and or additional claims. The Company reserves the right to cancel any cruise, in which case the full fare, will be refunded.

If necessary, itinerary may be changed and vessel substituted before or after commencement of cruise. Fares are established in accordance with the exchange rate and fuel prices at the time of printing and they are subject to change without notice. .

After commencement of cruise, should the vessel sustain any breakdown in machinery or be disabled by fire, grounding or collision for more than 48 hours disrupting the cruise itinerary and if no acceptable alternate arrangement or substitute vessel of similar quality is offered, then passenger will be given a proportional refund per diem of paid cruise fare. No further claims will be accepted. It is further recognized that Zeus tours & yacht cruises ltd. acting, as a broker between the owner companies of the vessels and the passengers/tour operators is a Greek company, the vessels are of Greek registry under the jurisdiction of Greek law. Disputes relating to this agreement will be resolved solely according to Greek law in Greek courts. Passengers are advised to purchase a “trip cancellation” policy in case of any unexpected contingencies.

Passengers are covered by insurance while cruising. In case of accident or death the maximum liability amount of 145,000 Euro applies. As this amount is the maximum liability of the owners of vessels passengers/tour operators are advised to purchase an individual accident insurance policy as well. Above conditions shall constitute the sole contract between “Zeus tours & yacht cruises ltd.” acting on behalf of the owner of vessels and passengers/tour operators unless otherwise agreed in writing. Zeus tours & yacht cruises reserves the right to replace the vessel on a particular cruise date with similar providing same accommodation standards and services. .