LUXURY SAILBOAT “RUNNING ON WAVES”
ROUTE: Piraeus (Port)‐Poros‐Spetses‐Monemvasia‐Kyparissi‐Nafplion‐Hydra‐ ROUTE: Piraeus (Port)‐Poros‐Spetses‐Monemvasia‐Kyparissi‐Nafplion‐Hydra‐ Epidavros‐Piraeus Epidavros‐Piraeus
ONE WEEK SARONIC GULF CRUISE With Luxury Sailboat “RUNNING ON WAVES”
7 nights / 7 days
LUXURY SAILBOAT “RUNNING ON WAVES”
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.
LUXURY SAILBOAT “RUNNING ON WAVES”
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.
LUXURY SAILBOAT “RUNNING ON WAVES”
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.
LUXURY SAILBOAT “RUNNING ON WAVES”
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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
LUXURY SAILBOAT “RUNNING ON WAVES”
Price: 83.300 € The above price includes: •The Yacht for eight days •Accommodation for 45 people in 18 cabins. •Yacht and passengers' insurance (Marine insurance of the yacht as well as Owner's insurance of the crew for third party liabilities. •Crew of 22 people / crew's food and salaries. •Harbour and marina fees within Greece. •Wind surfboards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment, entertainment on board, Jacuzzi. •Ship's laundry. •Brokers/Agents commission of 15%
Not included in the price are: •Fuel consumption for the yacht. The fuel consumption per hour is 90lt/hr including generator about € 130 per hour, calculated with fuel price as of today. •Fuel for the tender and the water toys. •Half Board € 40 per person/per day, Full board € 75 per person/per day, you choose the menus. All inclusive + € 42 per person/per day (Open bar full day incl. evening). •Gratuity for the crew usually 5% to 15% of the total charter fee, upon discretion and optional, is not obligatory.
MOTOR Sailer “RUNNING ON WAVES”
Sailing yacht RUNNING ON WAVES is a traditional style sailing yacht built by Segel Masten Yachten in 2011 and measures an imposing 64 meters (210 Feet) in length. The yacht RUNNING ON WAVES is based in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean and is able to accommodate up to 45 guests in 18 cabins. RUNNING ON WAVES offers the highest level of comfort boasting unique features such as a cinema, discotheque, conference multimedia room, Jacuzzi, spa, diving and water toys center. RUNNING ON WAVES is able to accommodate up to 45 guests in 18 cabins including a 1 Mini suite (double + 1 ) 4 Double 1st class cabins, 4 Double 2nd class cabins, 1 Twin second class cabin, 8 Triple cabins. (twin + 1 Pullman) RUNNING ON WAVES is a sailing ship of the 21st century. She combines forms of a classic clipper with modern rhythms of design engineering. The Running on Waves yacht possesses full sailing equipment and high‐performance engines. The yacht features high ocean‐going class +100 AB, is modern and environmentally compatible. RUNNING ON WAVES has a relatively shallow draft for a yacht of her size of 3.2 meters (10.5 Feet) which is similar to a middle‐size yacht. Charter Amenities and Extras The luxury sailing yacht RUNNING ON WAVES has the following Tenders + toys: An Arimar 6.7m, capacity 16 pax with outboard Suzuki 115 HP, Viking 4.75m, capacity 6 pax with outboard Yamaha 40 HP, water ski, surfs, kayaks, snorkeling, diving center
MOTOR Sailer “RUNNING ON WAVES”
SPECIFICATIONS: Type: Year Built: Builder: Length: Beam: Construction: Cruising Speed: Engines: Fuel consumption: Communication & Safety Eqpt:
Sailing Yacht 2011 Segel Masten Yachten 64 metres 9 metres steel 9 knots Volvo Penta D16 MH 90 litres/per hour Full communication package