This Greek Islands cycling and sailing holiday takes you to the South Aegean to a group of islands called the Cyclades. It's a beautiful part of the world, full of white sandy beaches, bright blue waters and narrow cobbled streets lined with whitewashed houses. Starting from the yacht harbour of Piraeus, near Athens, you'll spend your days cruising from island to island and exploring historic sites, towns and villages by bike, at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. You'll visit six islands in total, and as well as spending time in the saddle, there will be plenty of opportunity to chill out on beaches, take leisurely swims and spend evenings out in cosy tavernas. Price includes: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners, 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with private bathroom (small supplement applies for above deck), experienced crew of 4 including cycle guide (English speaking), 21 speed trekking bike rental with bike bag, bed linen and towels, entries to museums and archaeological sites (group visits), overview maps for daily cycle tours, group transfer between Athens airport and Piraeus on day 1 and day 8. This exceptional ship based experience is heightened by the fact that we are not using a massive cruise liner, rather, a small boat which uses much less fuel, creates fewer emissions and creates much less visual and noise pollution for the local people who encounter it during your travels. Travelling by bicycle is one of the lowest impact forms of travel. In the company of a local guide you will travel, by bike, to some of the more remote sections of Greece's Cyclades Islands and travel through its landscapes and villages and your guide will ensure that we leave no visible trace behind. By travelling in a small group we further minimise our impact on the landscapes and communities we visit. Your guide and crew are all local. They are people who know and love Greece and are passionate about sharing it with you in a responsible manner. They will help you maximise the encounters you have with local people allowing for a more fulfilling cultural experience. You will also assist many communities on islands that are not on the mainstream tourism trails. Since we travel by bike and yacht we are able to access places most travellers never visit hence allowing you to spread the benefits of your tourism dollars further. Unlike larger cruise style holidays, each evening you will be able to discuss your day at length with local crew and learn more about the region you are travelling through which will ultimately provide a more enriching cultural experience. Our local partner donates €5 from each traveller's tour cost to a clinic taking care of families whose children have been receiving cancer treatment. With the monies raised these families are invited to experience this trip for free, to allow them to forget about their troubles for a short time. It is an experience most of these families would not have a budget for after paying for medical expenses.
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A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.