Cycling Cruise Peloponnese and Saronic Islands Round-Trip from Athens 7nts

Individual journey to Marina Alimos or Palaia Faliro for the Erato, or to Salamina for the Thalassa. Check-in on board is from 4 pm. Dinner on board and the first night in Athens or Salamina.

A morning crossing to Poros, with a swim straight from the ship before we reach the main port. In the afternoon we ride almost the full circuit of the island, dedicated in ancient times to the sea god Poseidon, ending at Russian Bay with its turquoise water and sandy beach. Back in the harbour, the evening is spent under the town's iconic clock tower. Approx. 23 km.

A small car ferry takes us from Poros to Galatas on the Peloponnese. The ride runs along the sea and through fertile farmland to the small coastal town of Ermioni, where the ship waits for lunch and a leisurely afternoon crossing to Porto Heli, with a swim stop if the weather allows. Night in Porto Heli. Approx. 40 km.

A short morning crossing to Spetses with a long swim stop in a picturesque bay on the way, and time to explore the charming old town on foot before lunch. The Venetians named it Isola della spezie, the island of herbs, and wild herbs scent the afternoon ride along the almost traffic-free panoramic road that circles the island, with a long break at one of the beaches for a swim and a coffee. Approx. 25 km.

A two-hour morning crossing brings us to Hydra, where donkeys have been the only transport since ancient times and where the 1957 film Boy on a Dolphin brought the island back to life as an artists' haven. After exploring the port on foot we continue to the Methana peninsula, whose volcanic origin announces itself in sulphur and iridescent rock. More than 30 volcanoes and thermal springs shape the landscape, and the late afternoon brings a panoramic ride with a coffee break in the fishing port of Vathy. Night in Methana. Approx. 17 km.

Another round tour on Methana in the morning with wide views throughout. In the afternoon we sail to Aegina, famous for its pistachios, where the old town has pistachio products and small boutiques along the shopping streets. Instead of walking the town you can take an optional coastal ride to the fishing village of Perdika. Night in Aegina town. Approx. 25 km plus an optional 20 km.

Today's ride climbs to the sanctuary of the goddess Aphaia, a beautifully preserved temple high above the sea at the only point on the island from which the Aegean can be seen on both sides. We return through the centre of the island past the monastery of Saint Nektarios to Aegina town, then sail back to Athens or Salamina for a celebratory final evening on board. Approx. 35 km.

One final breakfast onboard. Check-out of your cabin by 9am.