KEA

One of the largest island in the Cyclades, Kea is still a lesser-known gem. Inhabited since the Bronze age, it is best discovered via a network of ancient footpaths and roads. Hike or bike part of the 40km Trail of the Ancient Cities, through landscapes and rough mountain ravines, although thousand year old stone streets, over fields of wildflowers, terraced gardens and orchards, and past centuries old farms. The stone-carved lion which dates back to 600BC one of many surprises you may come across. Kea remains an ancient and mysterious island. Once dinner is finished, the yacht will head South to a very different island.

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NIGHT PASSAGE : KEA TO MYKONOS

12KTS . 44NM . 3H 45M

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MYKONOS

Wake up to the island of Mykonos, where the night before will still be going. The Greek islands' glamorous and rebellious daughter never has an early night. Close by is the island of Delos, a Unesco world heritage site and the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo. A trove of amazing ancient treasures, the island's Doric temples and Terrace of Lions are two amongst many. Mykonos will soon stir again as the sun lowers, so head back from the beach for some drinks on the sundeck, the start of a famous evening under the Greek moon.

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MYKONOS

The only early mornings that area seen off Mykonos are those as you go to bed. As you rest and recover, the yacht will venture back out into the inky blue waters of the Aegean, onto the next part of the adventure.

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DAY PASSAGE : MYKONOS TO NAXOS

12KTS . 22NM . 1H 55M

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NAXOS

Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades islands and it has something for everyone. It's beautiful and green interior rises to the highest peak in the Cyclades, Mount Zas, up to which is one of many hiking and biking trails. The benefit of the island's long coastline is the many big beaches, from the better known Agios Prokopios to the more remote Hawaii and Mikri Vigla. Watch the sunset from the Portara, the marble gate of an unfinished ancient Greek temple dedicated to Apollo.

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Wake up to the gentle motion of the yacht underway, breakfast being served by the crew on the passage between Naxos and Iraklia.

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DAY PASSAGE : NAXOS TO IRAKLIA

12KTS . 19NM . 1H 40M

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IRAKLIA :

Iraklia is small, so small that it almost goes unnoticed. Most don't make it there. This is the day to explore from the water, so grab a jet-ski, load a tender with paddleboards and seabobs, and head of on an adventure around the island to discover deserted coves and beaches. Return for lunch aboard nad enjoy a massage, pilates or yoga as the afternoon slowly and serenely winds on. This evening, on this island, is the perfect one to enjoy a barbecue dinner on the beach.

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NIGHT PASSAGE : IRAKLIA TO AMORGOS

12KTS . 19NM . 1H 40M

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AMORGOS

There could be no finer place to wake up to in the Cyclades than it's Easternmost Island, AMORGOS. The island is doused in sea spray and antiquity. Tranquil, untouched and authentic, magnificent cliffs rise from molten turquoise waters, some of the clearest anywhere in Greece, every ripple of sand visible at their depths. The sage scented trails that cross this island are known as The Blue Paths for their constant views of the sea, isolated beaches at their end peaks. The monastery of Hozoviotissa attracts pilgrims who come to see its eight stories carved from the cliffs 300m above the sea, one of many secrets this island still holds tightly.

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AMORGOS

Set your alarm early, the crew will pack breakfast and sunrise cocktails, the tender will drop you off on one of Amorgos' Blue Paths, and enjoy a short hike up to the clifftops to watch the sunrise.

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DAY PASSAGE : AMORGOS TO SANTORINI

12KTS . 38NM . 3H15M

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SANTORINI

Santorini is the largest of an archipelago of five islands formed by an active volcano. The island's West Coast rises to high peaks along the volcano's 'Caldera'. It's there that its famous blue-roofed cubiform white houses spill down the cliffsides, and from which the locals will argue the Mediterranean's best sunsets can be viewed. Fera is the capital, central on the West Coast, or there are beaches further South and on the East of the island. The islands at the centre of the archipelago, Nea Kameni and Palia Kameni are criss-crossed with walking trails.

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SANTORINI

Of all the towns on the island, Oia is the one in particular that has inspired a thousand pictures and travel guides, with its iconic views across the volcano to the island of Thirassia and its sublime sunsents that fire up the sky every evening. Oi Castle or the iconic Blue Dome Church are the best places to see the sunset.

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NIGHT PASSAGE : SANTORINI TO MILOS

12KTS . 59NM . 5H]

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MILOS

Milos is recognised as the Island of Colours. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's unique landscape was formed by volcanic lava. There are over 70 beaches, of which one is the lunar like landscape of Sarakiniko 'beach', distinctive because it is white volcanic rock rather than the more conventional sugary white sand. The island is where the Venus de Milo sculpture, thought to represent Aphrodite was discovered in 1820, before being moved to the Louvre, Paris. The island still has an ancient theatre, a short hike from the coastal town of Plaka. Alternatively, stay on the water to explore the Sykia sea caves, or enjoy dinner anchored of Kleftiko's limestone cliffs.

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MILOS

With over 70 beaches across the varied landscape of this unique island, they all differ quite significantly from one another. Let the crew show you a final hidden cove on the final morning here, before moving onto Sifnos.

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DAY PASSAGE : MILOS TO SIFNOS

12KTS . 22NM . 1H 55M

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SIFNOS

Sifnos is known for being one of the prettiest ports of call in the Cyclades, and for its sizzling food scene. In order to work up an appetite, take the short hike to see the enigmatic Chruch of the Seven Martyrs, a white-washed, blue top chapel, the sea almost completely surrounding the rocky outcrop it is perched upon. The seafood and mezze here are spectacular, the fresh calamari and octopus bruschetta are a must while watching a sunset of dizzying colour on your final evening.

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SIFNOS

The yacht will get underway before sunrise to make the final passage North back to Athens, but a sunrise at sea and in particular, the Aegean Sea, is always special, so for those wanting to catch a final performance, set your alarm and take a seat on the sundeck.

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