Aegean Family Cruise - Family Holiday

8 Days - from $1107

Discover a real Greek islandChill out onboardExcellent climateWonderful foodPlentiful swimming

The Aegean island of Evia remains refreshingly untouched despite being close to Athens, retaining its traditional Greek charm. Between exploring remote coves, sandy beaches, a spectacular fjord and exclusive private islands, there is always plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling, or relaxing on deck. We take optional excursions each day into the surrounding countryside, hiking to typical old white-washed villages, as well as visiting ancient ruins for which Greece is renowned.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Athens; ferry to Karystos, board our boat. 2 To peaceful Porto Lafia for swimming off the boat. On to Panagia, a delightful fishing village at the end of a scenic fjord. 3 Cruise to Eretria; optional visit to Halkis, historic capital of the island. 4 Optional visit to Eretria's museum and ancient ruins; cruise to secluded lagoon of Porto Buffalo. Afternoon free to relax and visit tiny village. 5 Cruise to lively Styra, an ideal place for seafood lovers. Optional drive to east coast of Evia and Limonias Bay. 6 To exclusive private isles of Petali, once the summer residence of the Greek Royal Family. To Marmari on southern shore; optional walk to sand bar of Zastani. 7 Cruise to Karystos, scenically situated beneath Mt Ochi. Optional visit to Venetian fortress of Castello Rosso and nearby villages. 8 Morning free for swimming and shopping. Transfer to Athens; end Athens.

Mode of travel: Flights direct with Olympic Airways. Transport minibus, taxis, ferry and caique.
Group size: Min. 8, max. 12, plus family crew.
Accommodation: Our home for the week is a comfortable, traditionally-built Greek caique (pronounced cay-eekee),16 metres long and 5 metres wide and single-masted with three sails, although we will normally be powered by the 250Hp engine. There are 8 twin cabins with bunk beds below deck and 2 bathrooms upstairs. There is ample room to relax and stretch out on the sun deck, with mats provided. Part of the deck is shaded.
Food: Breakfast included throughout
Trip Reference: FVG
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.