Kykladen - the heart of Greece
1. day Marina Zeas (Piraeus)/(embarkment)
Individual arrival in Athen and transfer to the harbour of Marina Zeas which is a part of Piräus and situated 25 km from the Athens airport. Check-in from 2 p.m. on. Dinner on board. Overnight at Piraeus.
2. day Island of Kythnos 25 km
Already back in the antique Kythnos has been famous for its tasty honey and cheese. On the first tour leading from Merichas' harbour to the central place Chora, you will be offered spectacular views over the coast with its numerous bays again and again. Situated on a plateau, Chora is an attractive village, its streets and lanes are decorated with painted flowers and beautiful geometrical ornaments. You will finally reach the bathing resort of Loutra, whose thermal springs are said to possess curing powers. In the afternoon you will ferry over to Seriphos. The night will be spent in Livadi.
3. day Island Seriphos 35 km
In the morning the Panagiota takes you to Seriphos, a little island somewhat off the beaten tourist track with deep valleys, countless bays and numerous sandy beaches. From Hafe-nort Livadi you'll cycle along a serpentine road to the main town Seriphos, whose cube-shaped houses are situated on a high ridge above the sea. From there you'll bike through untouched landscape and continue your journey till the Byzantine monastery of the Archangel Michael. A panoramic road at the East Coast will take you back to Livadi from where you'll ferry to the nearby island Siphnos.
4. day Island Siphnos 20 km
As its coastline falls in a steep slope towards the ocean, only the central area of Siphnos, the Island famous for its pottery, is populated. Today's route leads you through a hilly, terrace-shaped landscape up to the central plateau with the main place of Apollonia. From there, you will take a worthwhile side trip to the ancient capital of Kastro, a fortified settelement under monument protection since 1975. In the afternoon, the ship brings you to Syros, where a great number of cafés offers various possibilities to spend the evening by the seaside promenade.
5. day Syros & Mykonos 30 km
Syros is the Cyclades' capital. The city of Ermoupolis welcomes you with an unforgettable view. Erected on two hills, the city differs a lot from other places on the Cyclades in its city-like atmosphere. Very significant for the overall impression are the pastel-coloured houses with their classicistic facades. You will explore the coast rich with bays cycling through the south of the island and return past St. Barbara's monastery to Ermoupolis. The afternoon is dedicated to Mykonos, where the picturesque capital with its famous windmill hills and the white cube-houses invites to stroll through the city. There, you might be lucky and meet Petros the pelican, the mascot of Mykonos, somewhere in the busy streets.
6. day Island Delos & Tinos 25 km
In the morning you have the chance to visit the important antique site of Delos Island, where, according to Greek mythology, the God Appollo and his twin sister Artemis were born. After lunch you will ferry over to Tinos Island where the route winds up high to the mountain village of Kambos. The many pigeon towers constructed of brick stand out by their fine architecture and represent relicts from Venetian times. On your way back you are going to visit the well-known church of Evangelistria in the town of Tinos where you will also spend the night.
7. day Kea 12 km
In the morning you will hit Kea by ship. The starting point of your discovery trip across the westernmost occupied Cyclades island is the wonderful natural harbour of Korissia. Departing from there, this first trip goes to the white beach of Otzias where the Mediterranean lures you to take a refreshing bath. The next station is the picturesque main lieu of the island, Ioulis, situated within mountains and offering the most significant sight: the smiling lion of Kea carved out of stone back in the 6th century.
8. day Piraeus departure
After breakfast on board, debarkation and individual return home are planned.
Please note:
All bike and ship trips may underlie spontaneous changes of the route due to certain weather conditions.
Wissenswertes zur Reise Kykladen per Rad & Schiff
Nachfolgend finden Sie konkrete Informationen zur Fahrradreise Kykladen per Rad & Schiff. Sollten Sie weitere Fragen zu dieser Reise haben, so rufen Sie uns ganz einfach an.
Changes:
The Cyclades are a relatively wind-prone area. In general, this causes only minor changes in planned course of the tour. At very unfavorable wind conditions, it may be, however, that the route of the planned tour course will differ significantly. Our alternative tour takes you to the Argosaronikos Gulf, one of the most historic regions of Greece: Your cross between the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese and explore the islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and the Methana peninsula. A highlight of the trip is to visit the ancient Epidaurus with the best-preserved theater in Greece.
Children:
Basically, we believe that only children with a good level of fitness and a minimum of 10 years can manage the bike tour by own means. Please note that we have only bike available for a body height starting from 1.40 m.
Accommodation: PANAGIOTA
The Panagiota is a lovingly restored traditional 31 m long and 7 meters wide motor glider of 1990, 2001 it was modernized according to the requirements of cruises. 7 cabins below deck and 3 cabins above deck are available for guests. All cabins are equipped with a queen-size bed (140 cm) and a single bed and private shower / WC. The lower cabins each have a porthole for passive ventilation and an active ventilation system. In good weather conditions it can be eaten on the shaded rear deck. A sun deck with comfortable deck mats are available to guests. In the kitchen captain Gerasimos has the floor: "The guest is always served tasty new Greek specialities, the menu can be very diverse."
Requirements (level 2-3):
The bike routes require the participant a certain level of fitness, which you should have acquired by regular cycling. The daily stages of 20 to 60 km lead through hilly and sometimes mountainous terrain. Longer gradients are cycle uphill, but pushing the bike is allowed. The roads are mostly asphalted. Every day you decide for yourself whether you want to ride individually (only according to information and maps), or if you join one of your tour guides. At any time, a half or a full day can be spent on the ship.
Catering:
The chef is a member of the crew and prepares daily breakfast and one or two warm meals. Boarding begins on arrival with dinner and ends with the breakfast. During a long bike ride you will get lunch ashore.
Verfügbare Leihräder:
Es stehen 21-Gang Trekking-Unisexräder zur Verfügung. Räder mit tiefem Einstieg ab einer Körpergröße von 150 cm. Auf Anfrage können auch Elektroräder je nach Verfügbarkeit bereitgestellt werden. Diese sind für Personen mit einer Körpergröße unter 150 cm und über 190 cm nicht geeignet.
24h Rund um die Uhr Service:
Wenn die Fahrradkette gerissen ist, Überschwemmungen die Weiterfahrt unmöglich machen oder sonstige böse Überraschungen auf Sie warten: Wir sind "Rund um die Uhr" auch am Wochenende für Sie erreichbar und organisieren schnellstmöglich Hilfe.
Characteristics:
Benefits:
- trip of 8 days on a two-pole sailing boat with crew
- 7 nights on board in double cabins with shower and toilet
- 5 times halfpension/2 x fullpension on board
- 6 guided or individual bike tours according to the program
- bedding and towels
- rental bike: 21-gear unisex trekking bike including an Ortlieb-saddlebag
- admission into museums and archaeological sites
- overview maps on board showing each biking stage
- englishspeaking guide
Start date: on request
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Additional costs:
- in a SR: 1.590,00 EUR
- tourer: 80,00 EUR
- electric bike: 140,00 EUR
- surcharge cabin over deck: 100,00 EUR
- Sammeltransfer zwischen Flughafen Athen und Schiff am Ein- und Ausschiffungstag (bei Buchung bis 14 tage vor Reisebeginn): 40,00 EUR
Discount:
- Child discounts: 25% reduction for children under 14 years of age in a room with two people paying the full price, 15% reduction for children under 14 years of age in their own room