Weekly Sailboat Experiential Shared Cruise to Halkidiki-Mount Athos-Ammouliani Island, Greece

Nea Poteidaia, Greece

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Watercraft Type

Sailing Yacht

Experience Type

Cruising Sail

Duration

7 Days

Max. Person

8 person

Description

One of our popular 7 days shared cruise is the tour of Halkidiki - Mount Athos - Ammouliani Island.

We embark our sail at the port of N. Marmaras (Sithonia) at 16:00. We depart after our experienced crew's basic sailing instructions and safety rules. Our first destination will be the small village of Sykia, where we will rest for the night. We have a daily itinerary in detail down this page with all details of all attractions and adventures you will experience in respective days. Throughout the sail some of the best experiences you will have include; Mount Athos, one of the most sacred places in Christianity, cruise to the “Garden of Holy Virgin Mary, island of Ammouliani, visiting Platanorema Farm and enjoy local experiences, sunset on board, Diaporos island visit, sea-kayaking experience during sunset, days full of fun, swimming, and exploring Halkidiki's underwaters, visit to Portokali, Armenistis, Sykia's main landmark points like the Windmills and the Koukos cave, Kelyfos island or Turtle island, and many others, inaccessible by land, beaches, and diving areas for you to enjoy.

You will onboard our excellent Bavaria designed, 44 ft sailing yacht. Bavaria 44 is the German quality standard, a spacious and luxurious sailboat with a comfortable interior, a cosy fit for up to a group of 10. It is fully equipped, comprising of 3 double bed cabins and 1 bunk bed cabin, 2 electric WC, 500 lt water capacity, GPS, a plotter, a raymarine autopilot, hot water on deck, outside speakers. Its design offers perfect sailing experience for both max speed and convenience.

Some technical specifications at a glance:

- Built In: 2002
- Cabins: 3+1
- Berths: 8 + 2
- Yacht name: Aria
- Shipyard: BAVARIA
- Yacht Type: Monohull
- Model: Bavaria 44
- Heads/WC: 2
- Engine: Volvo 55.0 HP 2002
- Consumption: 5 l/hour @ 2200/RPM per Eng.
- Water Tank (Lt.): 500
- Fuel Tank (Lt.): 250
- Genoa: renewed 2019
- Mainsail: renewed 2016

Enjoy the beauties of the Aegean Sea having a special dinner at sunset or relaxing with a cocktail and lot of sunbaths! Our experienced crew will offer you the best services you can have with a variety of choices for your sailing trip to enrich it with fun and adventure!

This is for a shared charter listing where different groups of sailor-enthusiasts will join the 7 day tour allowing you to enjoy the adventure for the fraction of the price while you can socialize and share cultures and familiarize with like-minded groups. Further, you can also opt to book the tour for the private group within your own family and friends. Simply use the options while placing the booking.

Highlights:

- Sail to Mount Athos
- The life in the farm
- Sea Kayak at sunset
- Hiking and Tradition

Visual reprentation of the 7 day sail-route

Watercraft Characteristics

Manufacturer : Bavaria Yachts

Model : Bavaria 44

Manufactured Year : 2002

No. Cabin : 4

No. Bathrooms : 2

No. Berths : 10

Length (meters) : 13.6

Engine: in HP : 78ch

Engine Type : Inboard

Max Auth. Capacity: 14

Fuel Tank Capacity: 250 ltr

Fresh Water Capacity: 250 ltr

Availability Details

Schedule for check-in: (At the date of Departure) 16:00

Schedule for check-out: (At the date of Arrival) 09:00

Duration: (Days/Weeks) 7 Days

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Itinerary / Sailing Routes

Day 1

Port of N. Marmaras

Embarkation at the port of N. Marmaras at 16:00. We depart after our experienced crew's basic sailing instructions and safety rules. Our first destination will be the small village of Sykia, where we will rest for the night.

Day 2

Mount Athos/Island of Ammouliani

After our lovely breakfast, we set sail for Mount Athos, one of the most sacred places in Christianity. The cruise to the “Garden of Holy Virgin Mary” will reveal to you its beauty! Our day will end on the island of Ammouliani, a hidden paradise with amazing waters, golden beaches, and some special places where you can enjoy a delicious cocktail at night-time.

Day 3

Platanorema Farm / Local Experiences

Visit Platanorema Farm and learn how to make yogurt after milking the farm animals, view the making and baking of traditional pies in wood-fired ovens, and try a sip of tsipouro, a traditional Greek spirit after it’s distilled in front of your eyes! During the day, you can try your hand at archery or even do some horse-riding, with supervised guidance and safety measures at all times. Our third day of exploring will end with a unique sunset on board while approaching our new destination, Diaporos island.

Day 4

Sea Kayaking/Sunset Experience

One of the best exercises for the body and mind is sea-kayak. So let’s enjoy a session of sea-kayak during sunset! The sky colors and the calm sea, while you explore nearby hidden places, will help you clear your mind and lose the tension. The day will end with our tasty 'Sailor's Pasta' dinner dish, a drink, and a pleasant conversation with the crew.

Day 5

Halkidiki's underwaters exploration

This day will be full of fun, swimming, and exploring Halkidiki's underwaters. We will visit Portokali, Armenistis, and many others, inaccessible by land, beaches, and diving areas for you to enjoy! We spend the night in Sykia. The place with the famously delicious fish soup.

Day 6

Sykia's main landmark points

Today we will visit some of Sykia's main landmark points like the Windmills and the Koukos cave. After almost 1 hour of light intensity hiking, we enter the village to get some rest and treat ourselves with local meze, a small portion of various side dishes to accompany your cold beverages. The day will end in Porto Koufo.

Day 7

Kelyfos island/Turtle island

Visit to Kelyfos island or Turtle island. It was named after its shape, a turtle. The Kelyfos island is located at Toroneos bay which is an ideal spot for snorkeling and swimming among its rocks and small caves. The next stop will be the private bays of Porto Karras. Our last day onboard will end by catching a sunset while approaching our base.

Day 8

Checkout Day

With all the exquisite sailing adventure and exploration to the best destination in Greece, all those memories taking back home, our last morning arrives today. it is time for us to say goodbye until the next adventure together. We will be waiting for your next return! Check is set at 9:00. We hope for your safe and relaxing way back home.

Included/Excluded

Final cleaning of the yacht

Crew fees

Fuel, water, power consumption

Dinghy with outboard engine

Bed linen, towels and blankets

Breakfast (Honey, marmalade, bread)

All taxes and fees

Access to all our activities and transfers

SUP and snorkeling equipment

Transfers to and from port (on request)

Meals in reastaurants

Host/Hostess (on request, 120 euros per day)

Booking rules

Cancellation Rules:

Period before departure in which you notify us depend on the days to your arrival date.

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by us at our offices and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the cancellation charges as follows:

Cancellation Charge:

- Cancellation more than 30 days prior to your departure date 40% of your booking cost
- Cancellation less than 30 days but more than 10 days prior to your departure date 80% of your booking cost
- Cancellation less than 10 days prior to your departure date 100% of your booking cost

Charter Options

This listing is listed for following charter options.

With Captain and Crew

Skipper, Guide, Crew. Host/Hostess on request.

Note for guests:

Based on the choice of charter option set for this listing and your choice to avail these options under the process of booking this charter, an extra fee may be applicable, for eg; for availing Crew service.