Yunnan – China’s Hidden Gem
From ancient towns to Tibetan heights
Set sail for the Aegean Sea! Milos, Ios, Delos, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini… the Cyclades are a wonderful invitation to travel. Panoramic views, archaeological sites and winding paths leading to charming hilltop villages await you. From island to island, discover breathtaking landscapes and enjoy stops in some of the most beautiful places.
Day 1 – ATHENS
Departure on a scheduled flight to Athens. Transfer to the port and embarkation aboard your clipper. Departure in the early evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2 – MILOS – KLEFTIKO
Arrival off Milos and stop to admire the lunar landscapes of Sarakiniko. Discover Milos, its ancient theatre and Plaka, its charming capital with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. Continue to the colourful fishing village of Klima. Return on board and sail to Kleftiko for a swimming stop among its impressive white cliffs, known as the “Meteora of the Sea”. Sail towards Ios in the evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 3 – IOS
Arrival in Ios. Discover Chora, the picturesque capital with flower-filled lanes, white houses and blue-domed churches. From the hilltop, enjoy spectacular views over Gialos Bay and the island of Sikinos. Afternoon free to enjoy the island’s beaches and secluded coves. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 4 – SANTORINI
Sail towards Santorini, one of the most iconic islands of the Cyclades. Discover Pyrgos, a former fortified village offering beautiful panoramic views, followed by Oia, famous for its white houses, blue domes and views over the caldera. Finally, discover Fira, the island’s capital, perched on the edge of the cliffs. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 5 – PAROS – NAXOS
Stop in Paros and explore Parikia, its main port, with its paved lanes, white houses and blue shutters. Discover the Venetian kastro and the Basilica of Panagia Ekatontapiliani. Lunch on board while sailing towards Naxos. Excursion to Chora, the capital, and discovery of the historic Kastro district and the archaeological site of Flerio with its famous Kouros. Dinner and overnight at the port. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 6 – DELOS – MYKONOS
Sail towards Delos, a sacred island of Greek mythology and an important archaeological site. Visit the ancient site before continuing to Mykonos. Discover this cosmopolitan island with its whitewashed houses, beautiful bays and crystal-clear waters. Overnight in Mykonos and dinner on board.