Destination Cyclades Islands
Luxury yacht charter IN GREECe
Located in the heart of the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades form a magnificent archipelago of islands in Greece, ideal for sailing aboard a sailboat or a motor yacht. Rent a luxury yacht with skipper in Greece and discover all the islands: Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Delos, Serifos... A true paradise on earth. On board your boat, carefully selected by our charter broker, drop anchor and visit the historical prestiges of these islands while strolling through the atypical Greek alleys, famous for their white religious buildings with blue roofs.
Whatever your desires, at Abys Yachting we will propose you a suitable itinerary for your private cruise in the Cyclades islands!
8 days discovering the Cyclades Islands
Day 1
Athènes - Kythnos
The charter starts in Athens, welcome aboard!
After getting acquainted with the yacht and the crew, make a first stop at Cape Sounion before going to Kythnos. Cape Sounion is mainly known for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens.
Regarding Kythnos, it’s a beautiful Cycladic island, which is close to the Greek capital Athens, but remain one of the few unexplored paradises. Cruise to this unknown place with all its treasures: beaches, beautiful landscapes, traditional houses, picturesque streets, thermal springs but also hospitable people.
The preserved coastline leaves you the choice between quiet beaches or moorings in pebble bays. But you can also moor at the port of Loutra to enjoy thermal springs of the island, known for the virtues of their water, which is believed to cure various ailments like arthritis, rheumatism, and many others.
Day 2
Kythnos - Syros
Syros is one of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea, and although belongs to the Cyclades islands. Its architecture is more Medieval than Cycladic.
The charm of Syros island is mainly due to the Venetian and Neoclassical architecture of the capital town, Ermoupolis. With picturesque spots and impressive buildings like the Town Hall in the central square, Ermoupolis is a very interesting place to walk around.
In Syros you also must stop in the north of the island that keeps a wild soul with breathtaking beaches, like the beach of Kolona, which is basically a narrow strip of land that connects Kythnos to the islet of Agios Loukas.
Syros island is ideal for families with kids or couples looking for romantic holidays.
Day 3
Syros - Mykonos
Welcome to Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island!
Mykonos, known for its beaches, shopping, night life & good restaurants, is a lively town which offers you many entertainments.
You can stroll around its narrow marble streets and admire whitewashed houses with colorful doors and window frames.
Wander around the pedestrian shopping streets of the Hora or of the most glamorous of all, the Matoyánni Street, lined with brand name stores, charming cafés and stylish restaurants.
Most important things not to miss on the island are the fantastic beaches on the south, the sunset from Alefkántra the “Little Venice”, the view from the windmills and, obviously, a night out in Mykonos Town.
Day 4
Mykonos - Delos - Paros
Between Mykonos and Paros there is Delos island, this small rocky islet is part of the Cyclades and is located a few miles south-west of Mykonos. If you want to know more about mythology and archeology, Delos is the perfect place with a lot of amazing temples, sanctuaries and statues. Thanks to that, this small islet became part of the World's Cultural Heritage and is protected by UNESCO.
Now the third largest island in the Cyclades welcome you!
Located in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Paros island is the perfect place. Such as Mykonos, Paros is famous for the traditional architecture, the lovely beaches and its nightlife.
For a walk ashore, we advise you to visit Lefkes, probably the most beautiful village on the island. The Parian traditional villages, are perfect samples of Cycladic architecture. Where, like many Greek islands, you can admire whitewashed sugar houses, paved streets and blue-domed churches.
Day 5
Paros - Antiparos - Santorin
Before your departure to Santorini, we also recommend you a nice tiny trip to the small island of Antiparos, with its crystal beaches and relaxing atmosphere.
Regarding Santorini, it’s the top destination in Greece and among the most romantic destinations in the Greek islands and also in the world. The island is mainly famous for the impressive caldera, the volcano and the romantic sunset. This is a small paradise, frequently included among the best destinations in the world.
If you like nature and beautiful landscapes, Fira and Oia are the perfects villages for you, perched on the edge of the caldera they’re giving an amazing view to the Aegean Sea and the volcano.
If you are a wine lover couple, Santorini offers you two activities: The Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour or the Wine Adventure Tour, which will allow you to mix oenology, pleasure and culture.
Day 6
Santorin - Milos
Milos is located on the western side of Cyclades, this is a wonderful island and especially a romantic destination with gorgeous beaches. Due to its volcanic background, the landscape of Milos is truly impressive.
The island has also become famous for the astonishing lunar landscape in Sarakiniko, the exotic water of the beaches and the picturesque architecture of villages.
A thing that you have to see in Milos are the fishing villages with the boat garages, you will find them on the northern side of the island, such as Klima or Fyropotamos.
Day 7
Milos - Hydra
Hydra is the most impressive island in the Argo Saronic Gulf and due to its close distance to Athens, it gets very popular as a summer destination.
There are two special things in Hydra, its elegant stone mansions constructed on the slopes of the hill and the fact that motor vehicles are entirely prohibited in all the island.
If you want to get around the island you have three options: on foot, by boat or riding a donkey. In fact, the donkeys are really characteristic figures of Hydra, and riding a donkey to visit the island is a unique experience.
After a little swim in the bay, let yourself be seduced by the island's capital Hydra Town, the only village the island which is known for its traditional architecture with the stone houses and the paved streets.
Day 8
Hydra - Athènes
Athens is waiting you for your last day across the Greece!
After mooring your boat at the Athens port, enjoy your last day in the Greek capital by doing what you like! Historical and cultural sightseeing, stroll in the capitals streets, shopping, eating a Greek specialty…
Thanks to this itinerary you will discover some Cycladic islands and their culture, but the Greece is comprised of two hundred inhabited islands which contains many other treasures, it’s up to you to personalize your itinerary!
