Mediterranean : Star Clipper : Seven Nights Northern Cyclades

Greek fishermen bring their catch to shore at the end of the day. Their craggy faces are etched by long days at sea, toiling under the same sun that rose and set over their ancestors.

Enjoy a week long stay on one of our relaxing, luxurious tall ships. Visiting Greece and Turkey where you can enjoy the beaches and tourist locations on these beautiful islands. Long ago, these islands were the landing places for an endless tide of invaders from far off lands. From ancient Phoenicia, Persia, the Peloponnesus, Imperial Rome and Constantinople they came. All that remains are their stone ruins, ghostly shapes wrapped in myth and mystery. Today the Cyclades are an inviting playground for pleasure seekers aboard Star Clippers. White-washed churches point tilted Greek crosses heavenward in skies of brilliant blue, while sun worshippers bask on the beaches under Helios’ golden gaze. Twisting cobblestone alleyways lead to tavernas where octopus salad and ouzo are in order. In hidden coves, Star Clipper finds harbours where pristine sands and warm crystalline waters beckon you to explore underwater grottos while beachgoers laze away under sun blessed skies; yet another dream-like day in the mythic, magical Cyclades.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Athens, Greece

Walking in the shadow of the Acropolis in the Agora, you can almost hear the voices of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle arguing about who was the greatest philosopher. In the soaring, subtly curved Doric columns of the Parthenon you see the masterful hand of Pericles, Athens’ greatest general and builder. And in the ethereally graceful bodies of the Karyatids supporting the porch of the Erectheum, you behold the beauty of the immortals. Ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy and epicentre of western civilisation, is a city for all eternity. Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - At Sea

Our graceful ships fly along the waves, just like the legendary clippers of a century and a-half ago. And this is as much an adventure in highly evolved relaxation as it is in tradition. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Beach stop (am), Kusadasi (pm), Turkey

Kusadasi is a popular Turkish port of call for cruise ships, as not only is it a bustling resort town full of shops, bars and restaurants, but it is also the main access point for the famous archeological site at Ephesus, where extensive excavations have revealed an ancient city through which visitors can now wander and observe the wonders of a bygone civilisation. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Pythagoria, Samos

The Island of Samos is only 2,500 metres from the coast of Turkey; in fact it was once part of Asia before the last ice age ripped it from the arms of the continent. Pythagoria was supposedly the birthplace of Hera, wife of Zeus. Other notable island progeny include the mathematician Pythagoras, Epicurus, Polykrates and the great tale teller Aesop. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Patmos, Greece

This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. In the 11th century, the Abbot Christodoulos founded the Monastery of St. John on one of the island’s highest points. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Delos (am), Mykonos (pm), Greece

Delos, Greece You cannot escape the feeling on Delos that the Greek gods are hovering just out of sight, or that Apollo might step out of some ruin at any moment, casting his radiance once again over ancient Delos. Uninhabited today as always, Delos is the hub of the “wheel” for which the Cyclades are named. The Sacred Way, bordered by temples, altars and shrines dedicated to Greek, Roman and Egyptian deities, attests to religious importance in ancient times.  Mykonos, Greece One of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands and quite justifiably attracting visitors from all over the world,  Mykonos is a contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches. Hora, the capital spreads around a colourful harbour in which fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts. The brilliant white cubic houses with white-washed balconies, built close together, with little shops and tiny churches, make up the backstreets of the town. The harbour is overlooked by a variety of tavernas, and is a popular meeting place as the sun goes down, turning the brilliant whites to beautiful shades of pinks and reds. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Sifnos, Greece

Gold gave birth to Sifnos. Every year, the islanders would offer a solid gold tribute to Apollo. When they tried to substitute a fake, Apollo decreed that their rich mines would sink into the ground. Now the abandoned mines are the only reminder of Sifnos golden age. Apollonia, the little capital named after Sifnos’ wrathful patron god, is now a centre for folk arts, where delicate and distinctive island pottery are sold in the markets. Visit Panayia Chrysopyi, a 17th-century monastery precariously perched on a rocky islet jutting into the sea. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Athens, Greece

After breakfast on board, you leave the ship for your return journey home. Meals included: Breakfast

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Prices

Star Clipper : Seven nights Northern Cyclades - Prices From:
Dates	Prices from
	Adult
27/09/2008	£1,546
09/05/2009	£1,591
23/05/2009	£1,591
06/06/2009	£1,591
20/06/2009	£1,591
04/07/2009	£1,591
08/08/2009	£1,591
12/09/2009	£1,591
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Price based on category 3 Cabin, upgrades available on request
Third person sharing rates available on request
Transfer rates available on request
Supplements
24/05/2008 - 27/09/2008: Port charges: £130
24/05/2008 - 27/09/2008: Approx flight prices: £407
21/03/2009 - 30/09/2009: Port charges: £135
21/03/2009 - 30/09/2009: Approx flight prices: £407
21/03/2009 - 30/09/2009: Port charges: £135
21/03/2009 - 30/09/2009: Approx flight prices: £407

Prices for single travellers:

Star Clipper : Seven nights Northern Cyclades - Prices From:
Dates	Prices from
	Adult
27/09/2008	£2,318
09/05/2009	£2,385
23/05/2009	£2,385
06/06/2009	£2,385
20/06/2009	£2,385
04/07/2009	£2,385
08/08/2009	£2,385
12/09/2009	£2,385
Notes
Prices are per person.
Price based on category 3 Cabin, upgrades available on request
Guaranteed single rates available on request
Transfer rates available on request
Supplements
24/05/2008 - 27/09/2008: Port charges: £130
24/05/2008 - 27/09/2008: Approx flight prices: £353
21/03/2009 - 30/09/2009: Port charges: £135
21/03/2009 - 30/09/2009: Approx flight prices: £407

What's Included?

• Watersports

  All passengers have access to a watersports programme which includes: snorkelling, scuba diving, Sunfish sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing. Please note: all watersports are complimentary except for scuba diving. A certification card is required for scuba diving. A medical consent form is required for passengers wishing to become PADI Resort Certified during the cruise. Introductory Scuba Diving Courses are also available.

• Meals are scheduled as follows:

  6.30 to 10.30am Continental style breakfast, coffee, tea, pastries and juices in the Piano Bar.

  8.00 to 10.00am Breakfast buffet in the dining room.

  12.00 to 2.00pm Lunch buffet on board.

  5.00 to 6.00pm Hors d’oeuvres available in the Tropical Bar or Piano Bar

  7.30 to 10.00pm Dinner ‘à la carte’ in the Dining Room.

  11.30 to 12.30pm Midnight snack.

  Sometimes a deck lunch or beach barbecue will also be organised

What's NOT Included?

• International flights, but these can be arranged for you
• Gratuities

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The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind and weather conditions.

DOCUMENTARY AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS . A full valid passport is required for all holidays, valid for at least 6 months after the date of return to the UK. The passenger is responsible for ensuring compliance with all necessary visa and other documentary requirements for the entire holiday, and shall have received all medical inoculations necessary

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