Aegean Family Cruise - Family Holiday

8 days - from $1110

Relax on a traditional caique Plentiful swimming Delicious food
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. Throughout the trip we take various optional excursions into the surrounding countryside, walking to traditional old white-washed villages, as well as visiting the ancient ruins for which Greece is renowned.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Athens; ferry to Karystos, board our boat. 2 To Bouros bay for a swim off the boat. Back in Karystos; afternoon visit the Venetian castle of Castello Rosso in the mountains. 3 Cruise to Eretria; optional visit to Halkis, historic capital of the island. 4 To Porto Buffalo for swimming off the boat; on to Eretria. 5 Optional visit to Eretria's museum and ancient ruins. Cruise to lively Styra, an ideal place for seafood lovers. 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 Mnima Bay for our last swim off the boat; to Karystos for our last night onboard. 8 Morning free for swimming and shopping. Transfer to Athens; end Athens.

Mode of travel: Flights direct with Aegean Airline. Transport minibus, taxis, ferry and caique.
Group size: Normally 8 to 12, plus leader and crew.
Accommodation: Our home for the week is a cosy, 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 6 compact twin cabins with bunk beds below deck, 1 four-berth cabin, and a breakfast/dinner area and 2 bathrooms upstairs. There is room to relax and stretch out on the sun deck, with mats provided. Part of the deck can be 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.
Notes: Child must be aged 5 - 11 years at time of departure.
Trip Reference: FVG