MOTOR Sailer “ALMYRA”
ONE WEEK SARONIC CRUISE With Motor Sailer “ALMYRA”
7 nights/8 days
ROUTE: Piraeus (Marina Zeas)‐Poros‐Spetses‐Monemvasia‐Kyparissi‐Nafplion‐Hydra‐Epidavros‐Piraeus
MOTOR Sailer “ALMYRA”
1st Day •Embarkation from Piraeus Marina Zea. •Sail to Poros •Poros is a very green island, mostly full of pine trees. The capital, the town of Poros, is a beautiful place with neoclassical and Venetian style buildings. The island’s most famous beach is The Love Bay, a scenic landscape with crystal waters surrounded by lush greenery. There are plenty of sandy beaches, famous for the clarity of their water, some of which you can visit on foot, others, like the well known Askeli beach, by boat. One of the best sights is the town Clock, which is situated at the top of a hill and offers the best panoramic view of the island! Poros is packed with small restaurants and cafes overlooking the sea and its serene atmosphere make it ideal for strolls along the narrow alleys. •Overnight in Poros.
2nd Day •Departure in the morning from Poros to Spetses. •This Saronic Island was originally named by the Venetians “Isola de Spezzie”, meaning the Island of Fragrances, due to the great variety of herbs growing there. As time passed by, the name became Spetses. During the Greek Revolution in 1821, Spetses had a very important and influential role, because of the large fleet and because it was the birth place of the famous feminine admiral, Bouboulina. Her house still exists and operates as a museum, which is worth visiting. Among other things, Spetses town is known for its two‐storey neoclassical houses with wooden balconies and colourful walls. The island is full of beautiful sandy beaches, like Agia Marina, Spetses town beach and Agia Paraskevi. If you happen to be there in September, you might have the chance to enjoy the Armata feast, one of the islands main attractions. •Overnight in Spetses.
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3rd Day •Departure from Spetses to Monemvasia. •A Castle‐city, a Vyzantine state, a city of stones…all of these descriptions is used when speaking about Monemvasia and they are all correct. Fortified with walls thicker than you could ever imagine, it is a whole world on its own. Entering Monemvasia is like entering a fairy tale. The houses are built so close to each other that they give the impression of being almost inside one another! They are all equipped with Venetian style chimney pots on their terracotta tiled roof tops. Donkeys are the most usual way to transfer luggage. The Vyzantine Churches are dominantly spread all over this amazing place, which is amphitheatrically built on a pile of rocks. The romantic atmosphere and the spectacular view, wherever you look, will take your breath away! •Overnight in Monemvasia.
4th Day •Departure from Monemvasia to Kyparissi. •Kyparissi is a small harbour on the Peloponessian Coast. It consists mainly of three small villages, Vrissi, Paralia and Metropolis. The village Vrissi derives its name from being the source of water for the whole town, with its springs. Actually, the word Vrissi in Greek means “a water spring”. It’s a very picturesque village, with a main square, used as a parking place and one sole taverna. The village Paralia, which means “beach”, offers a relaxing atmosphere, clean blue waters with underwater springs and a beautiful landscape. These two villages have kept a lot of the traditional architecture and style. Finally, the Metropolis village is the newest and more modern part of Kyparissi, but still holds on to some of the “old ways”, with its two tavernas and the bakery that makes a delicious kind of Greek bread, called “choriatiko”. •Overnight in Kyparissi.
MOTOR Sailer “ALMYRA”
5th Day •Departure from Kyparissi to Nafplion. •Nafplion, due to its place and its importance was selected to be Greece’s first capital, after the revolutionary war with the Turks in 1821. There are a few beautiful beaches around the city of Nafplion, where you can enjoy a calm and warm sea. But, it is within the city you will find the most worthy sites. In order to visit the infamous castle if Palamidi, you must climb 999 steps! Otherwise, you reflect on its view, drinking coffee in one of the cute cafes at the city square. Take a small boat to sail to Bourtzi, the small island with a Venetian Castle and have a panoramic view of the whole Nafplion. Take a stroll among the city’s streets, to see the Kolokotronis Park and the Constitution Square. And don’t forget to stop in the Musuem of Komboloi, a traditional Greek ornament, made of precious beads and used mainly by men as part of their passing from adolescence to manhood. There, you can learn a lot about the history and manufacturing of Kompoloi and buy some of them as souvenirs or presents. •Overnight in Nafplion.
6th Day •Departure from Nafplion to Hydra. •This Saronic Island was originally named by the Venetians “Isola de Spezzie” Hydra stands out among the rest of the Saronic Gulf Islands, because of its peculiar architecture. It is built amphitheatrically around the port, glamorous like an art paint of bleu, grey and white. There are some beautiful beaches, like Spilia and Palamidas, within walking distance from the port, but the best ones, such as Saint Nikolaos, can only be visited by boat. Like all Greek islands, Hydra is full of small paved alleys, cute little cafes, taverns with wonderful seafood and local specialties, all overlooking the sea. It is known for the peace and quite it offers all guests, as all kinds of motor vehicles are not allowed on the island and everyone uses donkeys or bicycles for their transportation! •Overnight in Hydra.
MOTOR Sailer “ALMYRA”
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Departure from Hydra to Epidavros. Epidavros was one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. It was situated exactly at the same spot where today lays the village of Old Epidavros. A small fishing village with a quite beach and many tavernas. From there, you can take a tour to the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros. If you are lucky and a play is on, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the theatre’s famous acoustic, which is considered to be the best worldwide! Overnight in Epidavros.
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Departure from Epidavros to Piraeus. Since ancient times, Piraeus has been a port of great commercial and historical importance. When Themistocles saw its potentials and built the Great Walls around the port, the city became more powerful than ever. In medieval times, Piraeus was known as Porto Leone, a name due to the enormous stone lion, which guarded the port's entrance. The life in Piraeus was always bonded with the sea. Today, besides the main port, visitors can enjoy walking along the two smaller harbours of Marina Zea and Mikrolimano, which are full of small restaurants and picturesque cafes. A stroll among the beautiful old houses of Kastella is also worth taking
Almyra is a for‐charter 25‐meter (83 ft.) motor sailing yacht built in January 1997 and renovated in 2012 to a very high standard. Almyra is a motor sailing yacht with an exceptional construction and unique design that combines a magnificent traditional Aegean wooden hull with modern sailing equipment and 400m2 sail area. Almyra sails at a cruising speed of 10 knots and offers the flexibility to enjoy the perfect sailing or motor cruising holiday in Greece tailor‐made to your desire. Almyra's large master suite and four double luxurious cabins with ensuite showers can comfortably accommodate ten guests, while its professionally skilled crew of four (Captain, Chef, Deckhand and Steward), accommodated in totally separate quarters with own facilities, guarantees exceptional service and an unforgettable travel experience. Almyra's crew remains the same this summer following the extremely positive feedback that we received from our past guests. The exceptionally wide saloon with rosewood and blue leather interior offers a lounging area with large windows, which ensure a bright daytime environment. A fully equipped bar and a dining area in the lower deck offer further space for refreshing cocktails and more formal dining. The aft deck is ideal for all al fresco luncheons shaded by full awing, or a romantic dinner under the stars. Our chef will serve you delicious meals of local specialties or your personal favorites. Foredeck, Almyra has an excellent design offering a raised sunning area for privacy and comfort, with many mattresses for sunbathing or stretching out with a book. Almyra is fully air‐conditioned and equipped with TV, video games, GSM telephone and all the latest electronic and navigational equipment. A brand new entertainment system has been installed that offers the ability to Almyra's guest to connect to the boat's central stereo system their own iPod or other mp3 player and enjoy their favorite music at their cabins and/or at the main deck and saloon. A new LCD 32" screen TV and DVD player have been installed in the saloon, and LCD TVs have been installed in every cabin with independent satellite connection offering 100s of Greek and foreign channels. For the more active Almyra offers water ski, jet ski, kayak, water toys, snorkeling and fishing facilities with a 4.2 meter tender with 40hp engine
Main Characteristics: Length O.A. 25,00 m (83,25ft) Beam 6,70m (22,03ft) Draft 2,80 m (9,32ft) Hull Aegean Pine Deck Teak Interior Floors Teak Built Dec 2003 Renovated 2006 Cruising Speed 11 knots Cabins: 5 No of Guests 10‐12 No of Crew 4 (Captain/Cook/Steward/Deckhand) Water Capacity 6,000 lt Air‐conditioning Throughout individually controlled from each cabin Engine Engine 2 x 228 HP Volvo Penta Generators 1x20 KVA ONAN / Kohler 1x27 KWA Electricity 380V‐ 220V AC / 24V‐12V DC Fuel Capacity 4,000 lt Consumption 90 lt/hour Water maker Icemaker
MOTOR Sailer “ALMYRA”
Price for June / July / August: 23.850 € Price for Mai / September / October : 21.250 € The above price includes: •The Yacht for one week •Accommodation for 10 + 2 people in 5 cabins. •Yacht and passengers' insurance (Marine insurance of the yacht as well as Owner's insurance of the crew for third party liabilities. •VAT of 6, 5%, on the charter rates. •Fuel consumption for the yacht for 4 hours sailing per day & generator •Crew of 4 people / crew's food and salaries. •Half Board € 50 per person/per day (breakfast, lunch or dinner, beverages, soft drinks, water, beers, and house wine) you choose the menus. •Harbour and marina fees within Greece. •Ship's laundry. •Brokers/Agents commission of 15%
Not included in the price are: •Fuel for the tender and the water toys. •Gratuity for the crew usually 5% to 15% of the total charter fee, upon discretion and optional, is not obligatory.