Greece—the cradle of European civilization, the land of mouth-drooling delicacies and pristine blue seas. Hop on a deluxe yacht and tour its Cyclades and Saronic Islands under the Greek sun, islands bursting with authenticity, lush nature, and historic remnants! This 8-day island-hopping tour will have you exploring the fusion of antiquity and modernity on Kythnos, Serifos, Syros, Kea, Poros, and Aegina by pedaling your way along their quiet roads. Flower-adorned cobblestone streets, delicious Greek cuisine, golden sandy beaches, an Acropolis-lookalike temple, typical white houses with turquoise blue shutters… All of it combined results in a Mediterranean holiday for your mind, your body, and all your senses.
By choosing this itinerary, you will stay aboard the Thalassa boat. The daily itinerary remains the same.
Experience the symbiosis of antiquity and modern times on this island hopping tour in Greece. By sailing and cycling the Cyclades and Saronic Islands over the course of 8 days, you get to experience Greek culture, history, and spectacular nature. Your home for the week is Erato or Thalassa, both of them deluxe yachts with spacious cabins and a vast sun deck, perfect for soaking up that Greek sun which will be your fuel for months to come. Daily cycling tours around Kythnos, Serifos, Syros, Kea, Poros, and Aegina take you to the islands’ highlights, but you’re always welcome to chill on the yacht and re-energize yourself by swimming in the Aegean Sea.
By choosing this itinerary, you will stay aboard the Erato boat. The daily itinerary remains the same.
Experience the symbiosis of antiquity and modern times on this island hopping tour in Greece. By sailing and cycling the Cyclades and Saronic Islands over the course of 8 days, you get to experience Greek culture, history, and spectacular nature. Your home for the week is Erato or Thalassa, both of them deluxe yachts with spacious cabins and a vast sun deck, perfect for soaking up that Greek sun which will be your fuel for months to come. Daily cycling tours around Kythnos, Serifos, Syros, Kea, Poros, and Aegina take you to the islands’ highlights, but you’re always welcome to chill on the yacht and re-energize yourself by swimming in the Aegean Sea.
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This sailing and e-bike holiday in Croatia’s south coast is suitable for cyclists with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike. You can expect between 23-35 km (14-22 miles) with 350-700 m (1,150-2,300 ft) of elevation gain per day.
The roads are mostly asphalted. Keep in mind that you’re free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
If you’d like to give other activities a shot in the Greek Cyclades, check out this island hopping & hiking tour in the Cyclades and sailing and kitesurfing in Greece.
E-bike rental is included in the price of the tour. Due to safety regulations on the ship, it is not allowed to bring your own e-bike. The rental e-bike you’re getting is high-quality and fully serviced, perfect for the terrain of this tour. You can, however, bring your own bike seat and pedals, guides will be happy to assist you in attaching these to your rental bikes.
Helmet wearing is mandatory and it’s recommended you bring your own, well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available, but in a limited capacity, so reservation is required should you need it.
Your guide’s rental e-bikes are high quality pedelecs, most of which are fitted with Bosch motors with extra battery range. They are characterized by their relatively light weight and great components. Some of the fleet is equipped with other motor systems. These e-bikes are a true set of wings for anyone who needs a little ‘tail wind’ to make their ride that little bit more enjoyable.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and prices:
Sailing and cycling in the Cyclades and Saronic Islands can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Depending on which yacht you’re boarding, the starting point is either in Piraeus (Marina Zeas) for the Thalassa boat or Palaio Faliro (Marina Alimos) for the Erato boat. To get there, most people fly into Athens International Airport (ATH).
From there, it will take you up to 45 minutes to reach the starting points by car or up to 1.5 by using public transportation. To make your journey hassle-free, please reach out to us before booking and we’ll make arrangements.
Check-in on the ship is possible from 2pm onwards.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
The price of the tour includes the 5 euro SGR Insolvency Protection. This is mandatory consumer contribution called the SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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Early Bird booking
Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.
As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.
More about how Early Bird bookings work below:
