Classical Greece Cruise
On this spectacular 8-day Classical Greece cruise, explore the beautiful Cyclades, Kea, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Hydra, Nafplion, Monemvassia and the UNESCO-protected archaeological isle of Delos aboard one of two yachts.
On this spectacular 8-day Classical Greece small ship cruise, explore the beautiful Cyclades, Kea, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Hydra, Nafplion, Monemvassia and the UNESCO-protected archaeological isle of Delos. A selection of mega-yachts provide a congenial balance between conventional cruising and private yachting.
Swim in the Aegean Sea, roam leisurely through charming towns, choose fascinating optional activities that allow you to explore with a guided group. Every day on this Classical Greece cruise adds an element of history, nature and charm.
At the archaeological site of Delos and the Delos Museum, view magnificent sculpts, mosaics and clay cases from prehistoric periods. In Santorini, learn why the volcanic caldera created and destroyed the Minoan civilization. See the juxtaposition of modernity and old charm at the lively port of Rethymnon, Crete, and give praise to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, on the peaceful island of Kythira. Discover fortified towns from medieval times and tour Nafplion, one of the most picturesque cities in Greece. Complete your tour at the walled fortress of King Agamemnon in Mycenae and explore the national monument island of Hydra, an unspoiled and interesting Greek island.
Each day swim in crystal blue waters, absorb the amazing history and be surrounded by the richness of Greek culture. Optional daily activities may be added on to the voyage at an additional price, or simply enjoy time in port on your own. No matter the pace of your small ship cruise, expect to experience Classical Greece in style. Call the experts at AdventureSmith Explorations for recommendations on which activities may best suit your travel interests and book your Greek trip of a lifetime!
Passage is aboard one of three yachts: 44-guest Harmony G, 49-guest Harmony V or 72-guest Variety Voyager. Enjoy welcoming spaces including the bar, lounge, dining area and outdoor Sun Deck, plus an easy swim step for secluded swim stops.
Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s full selection of Greece small ship cruises and Mediterranean small ship cruises.
Classical Greece Itinerary
Travel through Greece on this 8-day cruise and swim in the Aegean Sea. This Greece cruise begins and ends in Athens.
Embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2:00-3:00pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Coressia after dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos. Overnight at sea.
Begin the day with an optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos (added cost), antiquity’s most sacred island. This 5,000-year-old settlement is one of the largest outdoor museums of the world, inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage list. In 1872 the French Archaeological School started with systematic excavations in Delos, which still continue today together with the Greek Archaeological School. The Delos Museum is not to be missed with its magnificent sculpts, mosaics and clay cases dating from prehistoric period up to Roman.
Later, cruise to the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos.
Arrive to Santorini around noon, anchoring at Fira, and see what remained after an enormous volcanic explosion that occurred some 3,600 years ago. At the height of the Minoan civilization, the volcanic explosion destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island and lead to the creation of the current geological caldera. Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera, then choose to take an optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages (added cost) with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete.
This morning, arrive at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon, which displays a blend of modernity and old time charm with its remains of Venetian and Ottoman architecture. Take an optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos (added cost) near Heraklion before a late departure for Kythira. Overnight at sea.
Begin the day with a late morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a lesser known island gem now fast becoming a favorite among visitors to Greece. In Ancient Greek Mythology, Kythira was considered to be the island of celestial Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Spend the evening at your leisure, visiting the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in Kythira.
Sail early this morning to Monemvassia, originally called Malvasia by the Frank Templars. Monemvassia is a fishing and tourist town known for its medieval fortress built on a rocky islet connected to mainland by a narrow bridge (sometimes called the Gibraltar of Eastern Mediterranean). Discover a remarkable medieval fortified town, with leisure time to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture, and experience the beauty of the natural setting.
Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Arrive in the early evening to Nafplion, one of the most picturesque cities in Greece. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion.
Begin with an optional tour to Mycenae (added cost), the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Depart early afternoon for the island of Hydra, one of the most unspoiled and interesting Greek islands that is a preserved national monument and has retained all its 17th & 18th century charm and quaintness. Spend time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town. Depart in the late evening for Marina Zeas, Piraeus, in Athens.
After breakfast, disembark at 8:30-9:00am at Marina Zea, Piraeus, Athens, Greece, and transfer to the airport for flights home or continue your journey in Athens.
Included
Shipboard accommodations; half-board buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a welcome cocktail, a Greek Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and captain’s dinner; regular coffee, tea and drinking water free all day; use of fishing, kayaking and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability) & beach towels; and English-speaking cruise escort.
Exclusions
Airfare; port charges ($390 per person for Harmony G & V in 2026); beverages (except those mentioned above); crew tips; personal expenses such as laundry, boutique items, etc.; insurance of any kind; medical expenses; shore excursions; use of onboard WiFi (available at a charge); expenditures incurred ashore; and anything not mentioned in cruise program. All onboard charges are in Euros.
Payment & Cancellation
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 25% of the total trip cost is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 120 days – € 80 (Euro) / US $100 per person cancellation fee*
119 to 90 days – 20% of total trip cost
89 to 60 days – 35% of total trip cost
59 to 45 days – 50% of total trip cost
44 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost
*The cancellation fee will be converted into a future cruise credit, redeemable for bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation, valid for use on any cruise with this operator.
Terms & Conditions
This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.
Arrival & Departure
The Classical Greece cruise begins and ends in Athens, Greece (ATH). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Athens, Greece, by 10:00am on Day 1 of the itinerary. Plan flights to depart Athens, Greece, no earlier than 1:00pm on the final day. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.
Activities
Activities aboard include swimming, fishing and snorkeling from the vessel, and may include kayaking. Shore excursions are not included in this cruise’s listed rates. This helps keep the cruise fare low while providing flexibility for guests to choose the tours they wish or to explore independently. Shore excursions are available per the cruise schedule and ports of call visited. Contact an AdventureSmith Specialist for the most up-to-date information regarding shore excursions prior to departure. Details are also available upon embarkation in your cabin and are reviewed daily by the onboard Cruise Coordinator. We find that most guests prefer to wait until they are on board to purchase shore excursions to take advantage of local conditions. Shore excursions are subject to shore and weather conditions and based on a minimum participation.
Room Configuration
Single travelers wishing to book a double-occupancy cabin may do so via the following supplements of the per-person listed rate:
Harmony G & V: 60% in Categories C, B & A; or 75% in Category P.
Variety Voyager: 30% in Category B, C & A or 75% in Category P & Owner’s Suite.
Third person rates are available at 30% reduction of the double occupancy rate as follows:
Harmony V: Category P
Harmony G: Category C
Variety Voyager: Categories B & P
Families & Children
Children 5 years and older at time of travel are welcomed on this cruise. Families with children 5-17 years old are eligible for the following special offers on select departures, upon request and on first-come, first-served basis. For a single parent with 1 or 2 children in the same cabin, the parent pays the Single cruise fare and children cruise for free. For a couple with 1 child sharing the same cabin, a child 5-10 years old is free and a child 11-17 years old receives a 50% fare reduction. For a couple with 2 or 3 children, both cabins will be charged at the Single cruise fare. Port charges are not discounted and apply for all passengers, but optional excursions for children are offered at a 25% reduction.
Travel Insurance
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Itinerary Notes
Read this itinerary as a guide only; swim stops and barbeques are weather permitting. Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the cruise operator and of the vessel’s captain in case of adverse weather conditions (winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel), on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle passengers to any refunds, but the cruise operator guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
Mediterranean Cruise Ships
The vessel listed in Cruise Rates & Dates is the primary small ship operating the selected departure of the Classical Greece Cruise; however, the operator reserves the right to substitute another comparable vessel in certain instances.
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The 44-guest Harmony G is a sleek mega-yacht cruising in the Mediterranean region. She was launched in January 2001, most recently renovated in 2023, and complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations. Her powerful engines and state-of-the-art stabilizers allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
Harmony G Review
AdventureSmith Explorations’ Harmony G review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our small ship cruise experts have been aboard nearly every first-class vessel in the Mediterranean. Please read our Harmony G review below then contact our small ship cruise experts to compare the Harmony G with other small cruise ships offering Mediterranean cruises and Greece small ship cruises.
Choose the Harmony G for her relaxed and classic atmosphere, perfect for a small ship. During the day life on board centers around the bar, lounge, dining area and outdoor Sun Deck. The captain drops anchor at secluded bays and beautiful uninhabited islands where, weather permitting, guests enjoy swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
Common Areas Aboard Harmony G
The interior lounge has relaxing couches and comfortable chairs where guests can have a drink and gaze out from the large windows, or watch television and regional documentaries on the satellite TV. A spacious Sun Deck provides the ideal spot to bask under the Mediterranean sky, read a good book in the shade or just gaze at the landscapes. The swimming platform at the stern enables jumping into the water when weather and anchorage conditions permit.
Dining Aboard Harmony G
The dining room is on the Main Deck surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. Weather permitting, meals may be served al fresco in the outdoor dining area located on the Upper Deck. All guests are accommodated at one single seating and are offered a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavor. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice.
Activities Aboard Harmony G
Greet the day with a splash into the crystal clear blue seas from the comforts of Harmony G’s swimming platform, enabling easy access into and out of the water. Take advantage of onboard snorkeling equipment, kayaks and beach towels for additional water-based exploration. Back on the ship, board games help entertain between exciting activity stops.
Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Harmony G
Cabins on the Upper and Main Decks feature windows while cabins on the Lower Deck are equipped with portholes. The 21 classic cabins are finished with wood paneling, bright carpets and warm fabrics creating an upscale and comfortable atmosphere. All cabins feature two twin or one double bed, with Upper Deck cabins featuring flexible bed configurations. Common to all cabins are a private ensuite bathroom with shower, as well as flat-screen TV (satellite channels), CD/DVD player, music channels, mini bar/refrigerator, individually controlled A/C, direct dial telephone (for internal use), safe deposit boxes, adapters (220v) and hair dryers.
The 49-guest Harmony V is a mega-yacht cruising the Mediterranean region and is comparable to the private yachts anchoring in ports around the world. Harmony V is a sleek, spacious and stable choice for cruising the Mediterranean.
Harmony V Review
AdventureSmith Explorations’ Harmony V review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our Mediterranean experts have been aboard the Harmony V firsthand. Please read our Harmony V review below then contact our small ship cruise experts to compare the Harmony V with other small cruise ships offering Mediterranean small ship cruises and small ship cruises to Greece.
The Harmony V mega-yacht was renovated and relaunched in June 2017. She complies with Eurosolas safety regulations, while powerful engines, generators and state-of-the-art twin stabilizers allow for safe and comfortable cruising. Choose this vessel for a comfortable Mediterranean cruise or charter cruise with a stylish yacht feel.
Common Areas Aboard Harmony V
A spacious lounge and small library with classy seating and an American bar leads into a dining area decorated with warm colors. Both areas offer large windows providing for the most beautiful views. A 656-square-foot Sun Deck offers a shaded outdoor area for all-day dining and a bar as well as sun chairs and loungers. The swimming platform on the stern allows for easy water access for a wide range of sea-related activities. WiFi is available in public areas for a fee.
Dining Aboard Harmony V
Some meals are served al fresco on the Sun Deck, also an ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. The classy interior dining room has large windows, providing gorgeous views, while accommodating all guests in one single seating. Trained chefs produce a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavors. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice.
Activities Aboard Harmony V
Start the day with a dip into the crystal clear blue seas from the comforts of Harmony V's state-of-the-art stern, enabling easy access into and out of the water. Take advantage of onboard snorkeling equipment, kayaks and beach towels for additional water-based exploration. Back on the ship, board games help entertain between exciting activity stops.
Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Harmony V
The Harmony V cabins are all located on the Upper and Main Decks and have large windows; an en suite bathroom with shower, elegant Corian finishing and glass; and individually controlled air conditioning. The 25 classic cabins are finished with wood paneling, bright carpets and warm fabrics creating an upscale and comfortable atmosphere. Each cabin features twin or queen-sized beds; Upper Deck cabins feature flexible bed configuration. Also in each cabin is a flatscreen TV, DVD player, music channels, mini fridge, direct dial telephone (for internal use), 220v adapters, safe deposit box and hair dryer.
Cruise in fine style aboard the Variety Voyager. The 223-foot, 36-cabin mega yacht was launched in May 2012. This sleek, high-tech vessel complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations.
Variety Voyager Review
AdventureSmith Explorations’ Variety Voyager review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans and a photo gallery. Our small ship experts have been aboard the Variety Voyager firsthand. Please read our Variety Voyager review below then contact our small ship cruise experts to compare the Variety Voyager with other small cruise ships sailing Mediterranean small ship cruises, including Italy small ship cruises and Greek island small ship cruises.
Choose the Variety Voyager for a luxurious yacht, by small ship standards. She has a very modern feel with steel, glass, lighted accents on mirrored walls and stylish amenities. Even more impressive than the ship itself is the white-glove-style service and the attentive crew on board the Variety Voyager. Rooms are cleaned several times each day, empty glasses and other stray items are immediately picked up and guests are constantly pampered by an attentive and well-trained staff.
Common Areas Aboard Variety Voyager
Common areas aboard the Variety Voyager are spacious and comfortable. Every day there is a new place to relax. Guests may especially enjoy the outdoor al fresco dining area and the Oceans Lounge on the Upper Deck. Large outdoor couches, chairs and coffee tables served by a full bar with fantastic views make this a popular outdoor deck. The Sky Deck is rarely used by other guests and provides a peaceful resting area with a 360-degree view. The ship has a small workout room with a full spa and onboard spa treatments.
Located on the Main Deck, right off the reception area, the Main Lounge is gracefully designed and finished with wood panels. There is ample seating space and modern AV equipment for presentations. The mini library/internet suite, just off the Main Lounge, offers a variety of books and magazines as well as free internet. The spa & fitness suite, located on the Lower Deck, offers massage, sauna and some fitness equipment. Voyager's spa supervisor provides hair, face and nail treatments. The Sun Deck features Balinese beds and sun loungers. Sunbathe in total comfort while enjoying drinks served from the Sun Deck Horizons bar.
Dining Aboard Variety Voyager
Meals are an event and the food is good. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style with lots of variety and always at least one made-to-order option. Dinners are five courses and last late into the evening. The elegant glass-enclosed dining room seats all passengers at once and allows for spectacular views. It extends to the adjacent open deck, which seats 50 passengers and allows for breakfast, lunch or dinner to be taken al fresco. Food is served at the table or displayed on the hot-and-cold buffet, which also includes an "a la minute cooking" section. The Upper Deck Horizons Bar & Lounge offers stylish shaded seating and is the ideal spot for reading, relaxing or dancing under the stars until the late hours at the sound of Variety Voyager's resident DJ/entertainer.
Activities Aboard Variety Voyager
Start the day with a swim from the comforts of Variety Voyager's state-of-the-art stern, enabling easy access into and out of the water. Take advantage of onboard snorkeling equipment, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and beach towels for additional water-based exploration. Back on the ship, board games help entertain between exciting activity stops.
Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Variety Voyager
The Variety Voyager accommodates up to 72 guests in 36 cabins ranging from 124 to 227 square feet. The Upper Deck features 8 cabins, the Main Deck offers 15 cabins and Lower Deck holds 13 cabins. Cabins on the Lower Deck feature two oversize portholes, and cabins at the Main and Upper Deck feature large windows; none open to the outside. There is plenty of storage and a small desk in nearly every room, but note that travelers from the USA should bring an adapter as power outlets are European round style 220 plugs. All cabins have individually controlled A/C and ventilation, minibars, flat screen TVs, CD and DVD players, mini fridge, safe deposit box and all the amenities of a luxury ship. Modern bathrooms are finished with warm marble, glass and Corian materials, and feature deluxe toiletries, bathrobes and fantastic water pressure including a soothing rain showerhead to cool off after a long day of activity. WiFi is available on board at a charge.
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Learn About the Small Ships on Your Itinerary
The Harmony G is a modern, elegant yacht with a sleek look similar to private yachts found in famous ports around the Mediterranean. Her powerful engines and state-of-the-art stabilizers allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
The Harmony V is a mega-yacht cruising the Mediterranean region. She is a spacious and stable choice for her itineraries in the Greek Islands.
The stylish Variety Voyager mega yacht delights her passengers with her sleek lines, ample deck space and elegant atmosphere.
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