►Drinks during meals.
►Porter fees.
►Tips.
►Optional tours.
This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse
yourself in the rich history of Athens, with all the
logistics taken care of for you.
The Greek Islands are about breathtaking
light and true blue, crystal-clear waters fringed
with pristine beaches and dotted with white-washed
architecture! Each island is unique and remarkable
in it's own way!
Islands visited: Delos, Mykonos, Naxos,
Schoinoussa, Koufonissi, Ios, Santorini, Milos,
Kimolos, Serifos, Kythnos
WELCOME ABOARD!
Welcome aboard the ELYSIUM!
At 64 meters long and with only 25 elegant and spacious
cabins, she can rightfully be called boutique. The
SOLAS certified Elysium was fully refurbished and
launched in 2021 and is continuously updated to offer
you a true yacht style experience. Sensing the need
for a fresh take on cruising, we created our brand
in the midst of a world pandemic and against all odds.
We passionately believed in our vision: to redefine
boutique cruising by offering a holistic approach
that embraces mind, body, and soul aboard yacht-style
havens of comfort and style.
CABIN OVERVIEW
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Total Pax Cabins: 25
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Guests: 48-58
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Crew: 24-28
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25 spacious and stylishly decorated
cabins
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5 different categories depending
on location and size
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Comfortable bathrooms with showers
and lavish, organic bath amenities.
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Twin or queen-sized bed with
plush mattress, snuggly all-season duvet and pillows,
flat screen TV with access to movie channels.
Cabin Specifications:
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Category A+ (Windows, 17-20 sqm)
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Category A (Windows, 15-17 sqm
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Category B+ (Portholes, 15-17
sqm)
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Category B (Portholes, 14 sqm)
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Category C (Portholes, 12-14 sqm)
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - For
"Optional" Pre-Cruise Tour of Athens
Day 1 - September 30th - Flight
to Athens
Day 2 - October 1st - Athens
(Optional Tour)
Meet with your English-speaking assistant
and transfer to your hotel for check in. Leisure time
for the rest of the day and early in the evening pick
up for the welcome dinner at a local restaurant in
Monastiraki. After dinner, transfer
back to your hotel.
Day 3 - October 2nd - Athens
(Optional Tour)
Your Athens Tour with Acropolis (Guided
Tour)
Duration: Approximately 4 hours. (8.30 – 12.30)
Tour of the city of Athens passing by the main highlights
of the city. We started from Hadrian's Arch
and continued visiting the Panathinaiko stadium
(also known as Kalimarmaro) which was originally
built in 329BC, and where the first Olympics of the
modern era were held in 1896. We continue to the main
square of the city with the name of "Syntagma"
(Constitution), where is the presidential guard called
"Evzonos" with his typical costume, which
carry out the exchange of guard, in front of the Greek
parliament and the Tumulo of the unknown soldier.
Then we continue to panoramic visit the Neoclassical
buildings of Athens as the Faculty, library and Academy,
and finally we will visit Acropolis and Parthenon,
this magnificent monument built in 447BC during the
golden age of Pericles dedicated to Goddess Athena
seeing the Propies, temple of Athens Nike, Erecteio
and all its magnificent buildings. After the end of
the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - "Cruise
Only" Guests
Day 1 - October 2nd - Flight
to Athens
Day 2 - October 3rd (Cruise)
Pick up the group and transfer to the
port for departure.
Embarkation at Lavrion port between
14:00-15:00. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink during
your smooth check-in. We set sail for Delos. Dinner
onboard. Overnight at port
Day 3 - October 4th - Delos
- Mykonos
Morning arrival at the island of Delos,
the mythical birthplace of God Apollo, a Unesco World
Heritage Site of unique energy. Mid-day sailing to
the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the island. Enjoy
a sunset drink at Little Venice, photograph the iconic
windmills or simply explore the swirling pathways
of the white-washed Chora with its many elegant boutiques,
cafes, restaurants and clubs. We set sail to Naxos
in the early morning hours.
Day 4 - October 5th - Naxos
Wake up at a beautiful cove in Naxos
for a swim-stop before we sail towards the main port.
Lunch onboard. Afternoon arrival for a leisurely exploration
of Naxos town and its famous “Portara” or join an
optional excursion to the Olive Press Museum, a local
liquor distillery and the traditional village of Apeiranthos.
Overnight at port.
Day 5 - October 6th - Ios (Maganari)
- Santorini
Sail to Ios island and enjoy a morning
swim stop at Maganari Beach, one of the most beautiful
sandy beaches in Greece. Lunch onboard. Early afternoon
arrival in Santorini for an excursion to Akrotiri
prehistoric excavation site and mesmerizing Oia village.
Find your perfect dinner spot and experience the world
famous Santorini sunset before returning aboard for
our overnight sail to Milos island.
Day 6 - October 7th - Milos
- Kimolos
Morning arrival in the volcanic island
of Milos, consistently voted best island in the world.
Visit the Geological Mining Museum and the iconic
Sarakiniko beach with its milky blue waters and spectacular
white rock lunar landscape. In the afternoon we set
sail to Kimolos island, a true hidden gem. Evening
at leisure to explore the fairy-tale like chora of
Kimolos. Overnight at port.
Day 7 - October 8th - Sifnos
Early afternoon arrival at Sifnos, after
a swim-stop along the way. Lunch onboard. Sifnos is
famous for its traditional white-washed architecture,
its hiking trails and a sizzling food scene. Hike
one of the many “Sifnos trails” or choose an optional
excursion to the medieval ancient castle and the most
photo-graphed spot of Sifnos, the church of Seven
Martyrs. Explore Apollonia, the picturesque capital,
named after the God of light Apollo. In the evening
enjoy a mouth-watering dinner at one of the many restaurants.
Overnight at port.
Day 8 - October 9th - Serifos
Mid-morning arrival in Serifos, a lesser-known
island of distinct Cycladic flair, dotted with windmills,
white-washed chapels, pristine beaches and many sites
of cultural interest. Optional excursion to discover
the island. As the sun sets, it’s time for our farewell
cocktail & dinner on board the Elysium and set
sail for our return to Athens
Day 9 - October 10th - Athens
Disembarkation at Lavrion port before
10:00, after breakfast.
Pick up the group from port and transfer
to Athens airport for departure.
INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE FARE:
► Accommodation in twin or double cabins
with private bath, individually controlled A/C, snuggly
all-season duvet, pillow menu, flat screen tv with
various channels, music, minibar, personal safe, hair
dryer, telephone for internal use, lavish bath products,
spa robes and slippers, beach towels
► Buffet breakfast, half-board, welcome cocktail,
BBQ, still water and unlimited filter coffee, tea,
cookies station
► Room service offered without surcharge
► All advice and group yoga, pilates, aquarobics,
meditation sessions with our qualified Wellness Coach
► Occasional themed seminars by visiting masters
► Access to mini gym
► Use of fishing equipment, sanitized snorkeling equipment
and water sports equipment
► Port tax of 320 euro per person
► All advice by our multilingual Cruise Concierge
EXCLUDED FROM THE CRUISE FARE:
► Beverages and alcoholic drinks
► Optional shore excursions or additional land arrangements
► Spa treatments
► Boutique purchases
► Medical services
► Water ski & scuba diving
► Passenger personal expenses
► Crew gratuities at passenger discretion
► Hair and nail services
► Laundry and dry-cleaning services
EXCURSIONS
Various excursions are offered on all
cruises (fees apply). If you have not pre-booked your
excursions you may do so onboard. Kindly note that
some excursions need a minimum number of participants
and bookings should be done at least 36 hours prior,
to ensure transportation and a certified guide where
needed.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
Fares do not Include travel insurance,
transfers, optional air/sea or land arrangements (unless
otherwise specified), optional shore excursions, airport
charges. All onboard charges are in Euros.
