Blue
Water , Bright Greek Islands
Sailing
The Aegean - Weekly on Saturdays : Apr-Oct
Secluded
coves of sand on cerulean waters . . . clusters of fishing boats in
coves . . . sun-drenched whitewashed houses ascending stone-paved lanes.
. . dramatic desert isles of cactus and hills and isolated monasteries
. . . crystalline waters gliding by, a splash away.
Ordinarily,
the lesser-known isles of the Cyclades-Ios, Iraklia, Shinoussa, Koufonissia,
Naxos and others-remain legends beyond the reach of visitors. But what
we are proposing to you is the extraordinary.
Discover
the secret isles of Greece on the Santa Maria, a sailing craft with
every amenity to complement a remarkable journey. With just three well-appointed
cabins, you'll embark on an intimate voyage away from the crowds.
You
have two choices :
Join
a small party -group departure on board the Santa Maria, or charter
your private yacht.
The
Santa Maria:
 Where
no scheduled ferries ply the waters, the Santa Maria charts its course.
When a local celebration beckons, your captain obligingly alters course.
Where shallow waters keep larger vessels away, the Santa Maria roams
at will. Where a deserted stretch of sand and still waters promise a
beach delight, you head inshore and drop anchor. Where a taverna proposes
excellent fare in informal surroundings, there you will dine. Where
inns lack amenities, tasteful, air-conditioned cabins provide a night's
rest, to the gentle sway of waves in a snug harbor. When you awake,
a leisurely breakfast will be prepared to order.
Experienced
sailors will welcome new explorations. For the adventurous, the Santa
Maria is an unparalleled opportunity to go where few have gone. For
a honeymoon or a romantic escape in special company, or for the relaxing
solitude of the seas, the voyage is unforgettable.
Rendezvous
with us in Santorini during your journey in Greece for four exceptional
days on board. Or, allow Travel in Style to make all the arrangements
for a week that includes a stay in a charming villa hotel in Santorini,
and the experience of the Greek capital.
Your
private charter yacht :
S/Y Angelica is a wonderful 40 feet vessel of the Jeanneau scale. This
is a pure sailing boat that superbly combines the excitement of the
real sailing with the pleasure and comfort that only a Jeanneau can
ungrudgingly offer.
The
boat is equipped with 3 double cabins. Two of them have a private toilet.
It can easily accommodate 6 guests . Yet available of course for charter
for honeymooners or Anniversary trips or simply a romantic escape .
Blue
Water , Bright Greek Islands
SAILING
IN THE AEGEAN
This
ten-day, nine-night comprehensive program includes your stay in a villa
on the island of Santorini, the voyage aboard the Santa Maria to the
lesser-known reaches of the Cyclades, and, for a contrast, the experience
of bustling Athens. All your needs are seen to aboard . . . bring only
your spirit of adventure!
DAY
1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS Saturday
Our Athens representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through
customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel (
Divani Palace or similar) in the bustling city center, where a welcome
fruit basket awaits. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.
Stroll, browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a café
in the old Plaka district .
DAY
2 - ATHENS Sunday (BL)
A morning private tour will orient you to the high points of Athens,
including Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city. You'll ascend
to the Acropolis to experience the purest of classical architecture.
After a visit to the site's museum, lunch is included at a local restaurant
, the rest of the day is yours for further exploration, shopping, and
the discovery of dining pleasures.
DAY
3 - ATHENS, SANTORINI Monday (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, it's off to the Aegean! We'll call for
you and escort you to the airport. Soon after takeoff, you'll be soaring
over deep blue waters; where ferries and freighters scurry between islands
near and distant. The large mass of Crete is visible in the distance,
and then you descend to an island marked with a signature volcano: Santorini.
Our personnel will be on hand to escort you to your accommodations at
Petra Mare Villas. Here, the warming Greek sun will stream into
your whitewashed, arched quarters, trimmed with natural wood, provided
with all the comforts, from furniture in earth tones to a massive fireplace,
and private stone terraces. The air is informal yet tasteful, suggesting
complete relaxation, and the views-over the caldera toward the volcano,
the sweep of the island, and to the sea dotted with small craft and
the archipelago beyond-are awesome. Or, should you choose, we can arrange
lodgings in a totally charming private home, whitewashed, with signature
blue doors, set along a cobbled lane, comfortable and without pretension,
where you'll soon feel as if you've always belonged. Wherever you set
down, you'll soon adapt to the ways and rhythms of Santorini.
Sample optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local
Group tour
.
DAY
4 - SANTORINI Tuesday (B)
Spend the day relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano
and caldera. The shops, the sea, the port, the fishing boats and fishermen,
the cafés and boutiques will all fill your time, but should you
choose to go further afield, we suggest a visit to the archaeological
site of Akrotiri, reputedly the site of legendary Atlantis.
DAY 5 - SANTORINI Wednesday (B)
Relax at your hotel or with walks around the village, or go off to explore!
Take a boat to cross to the dormant volcano, and ascend through a pocked
moonscape to the crater. Venture to dramatic cliffs, coves, and villages,
perhaps with a picnic of fresh bread, cheese, and olives. Or savor a
soak in hot sulfur springs. Discover a black-sand beach, savor the sea
breezes, or try your hand at fishing. Or arrange a winery visit or another
excursion. Cap your day with an optional private boat ride to Thirassia
island, or treasure the view of the sunset in Oia. The choice is yours.
DAY
6 - SANTORINI, IOS Thursday (BLD)
After a morning savoring the pace and pleasures of Santorini, we'll
call for you and escort you to the harbor, where you'll board your sailing
craft, the Santa Maria. You'll settle into a surprisingly comfortable
cabin kept at a pleasant temperature, no matter how strong the sun outside.
You'll be introduced to the captain and your fellow passengers, then
we'll weigh anchor and set sail to the legendary islands of the Cyclades.
By evening, we'll sail past numerous beaches and churches on the island
of Ios, and drop anchor in the shelter of a cove.
DAY
7 - IOS, IRAKLIA Friday (BLD)
Breakfast will be prepared exactly to order whenever you choose to arise.
You may stay on board and relax, or go ashore to explore the ancestral
home of the epic poet Homer, and perfect beaches and crystalline waters.
Tides, winds, sea conditions, and, perhaps, whimsy, will determine our
departure time. The goal of our afternoon voyage is Iraklia, an unspoiled
beauty spot marking the southernmost reach of the Lesser Eastern Cyclades.
Along the way, maybe you'll sunbathe, or take a turn at the helm, or
drop a line and pull in a surprise catch. Once ashore, your exploration
can include the cave of Agios Yiannis, with its notable stalactites.
 DAY
8 - SHINOUSSA, KOUFONISSIA Saturday (BLD)
Every island is unique, every landing a surprise. At Shinoussa, we'll
shelter at Mersini, a charming harbor with one of the safest anchorage.
Over a dozen beaches will tempt us to spend the morning, before or after
an amble to the medieval fortifications that survive from a well-established
civilization. Later, we'll follow on the sea breeze to tiny Koufonissia,
where abundant fish support a surprisingly large population. We'll admire,
and stop at, stretches of alluring beach.
DAY
9 - NAXOS, AMORGOS Sunday (BLD)
The little world of the Cyclades is a continent in miniature. When we
arrive at Naxos, we'll discover an island larger than any we've touched,
with a surprisingly green landscape, and impressive mountain ranges.
There are ancient sites of all eras through which to amble, and villages
to explore on winding paths, and, of course, beaches, each distinct
in its curve, its backdrop, its expanse of sand, its pattern of cooling
breeze. At Amorgos, in the eastern reaches of the Cyclades, we'll discover
the rugged peak of an undersea mountain, with ruinous settlements that
bespeak occupation over countless generations since the dawn of history,
and inhabitants who are quite content to preserve their traditions.
 DAY
10 - SANTORINI, DEPARTURE Monday (B)
We sail into Santorini in the morning, as voyagers returning to a safe
and familiar harbor. Should this mark the end of your sojourn in Greece,
our personnel will see you to your flight to Athens, and onward transportation.
Or, perhaps, unsurprisingly, you'll stay to continue your idyll.
Rates
per person in double occupancy - Santa Maria Group Departure : $4860.
Please
note: The yacht Santa Maria offers three double cabins, yet to ensure
more privacy when we have at least 2 couples then we close the sailing
for that date.
Of course other parties and families up to 6 guests are always welcomed
to charter the boat or book the three cabins .
Families
of three will be accommodated as a double and a single.
Rate per person in single is : $ 6535.
Private
Charter Yacht: For 2 - 3 guests
Rates for the exclusive use of the S/Y Angelica with skipper and hostess
: $14,500.00
Rate includes:
- Domestic
airfare within Greece , in economy class tax included
- All
transfers in Greece.
- All
port taxes
- Water
/ fuel for the yacht
- Yacht
insurance
- All
meals while on board the yacht
- All
hotel/yacht taxes
- Five
stars Hotel accommodations as per itinerary , including tax and continental
or buffet breakfast.
- Accommodations
in cabin aboard the yacht Santa Maria, with breakfast , meals and
snacks provided daily.
- Half-day
private guided tour in Athens, including pre-set menu lunch
Not
included:
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