WEEKLY ITINERARIES
📍 LOCATIONS
- Kea → Syros
- Mykonos → Paros
- Paros → Ios
- Ios → Santorini
- Santorini → Athens
📍 HIGHLIGHTS
- Entering Santorini’s Caldera by Yacht
- Swimming in Rhenia’s Turquoise Coves Near Delos
- Exploring Paros and Antiparos’ Sheltered Bays
- Discovering Syros’ Elegant Architecture and Harbour Life
- The Flexibility to Balance Busy Islands With Quiet Anchorages
7-Day Cyclades – Iconic Islands Yacht Charter From Athens
This itinerary is designed for a Greek Yacht Charter week in the Cyclades, combining open-sea passages, iconic island scenery, and refined port evenings.
A 7 Day Cruise From Athens often includes Kea, Syros, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and Santorini—each offering a different cruising mood, from quiet turquoise bays to lively harbours and dramatic volcanic views.
With longer legs influenced by the Meltemi breeze, this plan suits travellers who want an active Greece Sailing Charter feel with time for boutique dining, archaeological sites, stylish beach clubs, and unforgettable sunset anchorages across the Central Aegean.
If your priority is pure island variety, this route also fits Private Yacht Greece Island Hopping expectations—busy highlights balanced with calm swim stops.
For guests comparing options by departure city, this is a strong Athens Yacht Charter starting point and one of the most requested patterns for Yacht Charter Cyclades itineraries.
Day 1 – Athens → Kea
Your journey begins in Alimos or Lavrion Marina, followed by a smooth cruise toward Kea, one of the closest Cycladic islands to Athens.
Enjoy your first swim in sheltered bays such as Agios Nikolaos, then head ashore for a relaxed evening in Kea’s stone-built village atmosphere.
Day 2 – Kea → Syros
Sail southeast to Syros, known for the neoclassical town of Ermoupoli, boutique cafés, and an elegant waterfront.
The island blends culture and comfort, offering both vibrant districts and quieter coves for swim stops.
Day 3 – Syros → Mykonos (Rhenia Option)
Cruise into Mykonos, where upscale dining and beach clubs define the island’s energy.
For a calmer overnight, anchor at Rhenia, a turquoise alternative just west of Mykonos, with peaceful bays and crystal-clear water near Delos.
Day 4 – Mykonos → Paros
Set course for Paros, one of the Cyclades’ most balanced islands.
Naoussa Harbour delivers beautiful evenings, while Kolymbithres and Antiparos offer postcard swim stops that can feel protected when the wind is up.
Day 5 – Paros → Ios
Continue south to Ios, known for lively beaches and calm coves.
It suits guests who want a mix of social energy and quiet corners to reset, with Manganari Beach often highlighted as a standout anchorage.
Day 6 – Ios → Santorini
Sail toward world-famous Santorini, entering the Caldera for unforgettable views of volcanic cliffs.
Spend time exploring Oia and Fira, or enjoy the dramatic scenery directly from the deck at anchor.
Day 7 – Santorini → Athens (Disembark Next Morning)
The final leg heads back toward Athens, typically with an overnight stop in a sheltered anchorage depending on wind and timing.
Spend your last evening onboard enjoying calm Aegean water before disembarking the next morning.