Bike tours through hilly to mountainous terrain with some steeper climbs up to approx. 400-500 meters in altitude. All tours, including the altitude differences, can be easily managed with electronic assistance. Requires confident riding on winding descents, uneven asphalt, and occasionally on gravel paths. Suitable for experienced cyclists who are used to longer daily stages.

Individual arrival in Athens (Erato) or Salamina (Thalassa). Check-in from 4 pm. Dinner on board and overnight stay in your first harbour.

Early in the morning the boat takes you to Kythnos Island, which was famous for its cheese and honey since ancient times. The first cycling tour, which starts in the harbour of Merichas and first leads us to the capital Chora, offers lots of scenic views to the coastline. Chora is an appealing village, situated on a high plateau. Its angular alleys are decorated with painted flowers and geometric patterns. From there today’s cycle tour leads us to Driopida, a picturesque village. Afterwards we return to Merichas, where we can spend the evening in one of the cosy tavernas.

In the morning, your boat will take you to Seriphos, a small, off-the-beaten-track island with deep valleys, numerous bays and many beautiful sandy beaches. From the port town of Livadi, you cycle along a serpentine road to the main town of Seriphos, whose cube-shaped houses climb up a mountain ridge high above the sea. Continue through untouched countryside to the monastery of St. Michael the Archangel, which dates back to Byzantine times. You return to Livadi on a panoramic road along the east coast and cross over to the nearby island of Syros.

The town of Ermoupolis on Syros is the capital of the Cyclades and offers an unforgettable sight from the moment you arrive. Built on two hills, the town’s distinctly urban character sets it apart from the other Cycladic towns. Pastel-colored houses, many with neoclassical facades, characterize the cityscape. Cycle along the bay-rich coast through the entire south of the island and finally past the monastery of St. Barbara back to Ermoupolis. Continue to Kea in the afternoon.

Your starting point for exploring the northwestern-most inhabited Cycladic island is the beautiful natural harbor of Korissia. From here you cycle uphill to the capital of the island, Ioulis before continuing on to the white sand beach, Otzias where you can take a refreshing swim stop. Afterwards you return by bike to Korissia. In the afternoon you take a boats crossing to Poros in the Saronic Gulf. The harbor city of Poros is truly spectacular, its iconic clock tower juts out above the rest of the town, and provides a true Greek island atmosphere for a relaxing evening.

Today you ride almost once around the island which once Poseidon himself possessed. Shortly before the end of the tour you arrive at Russian Bay, a sandy beach with turquoise blue water which you cannot resist but to swim in. Back in Poros City the boat waits for you with a delicious midday meal during the cruise to Aegina.

The Island of Aegina is known far beyond the Greek borders for its incredible pistachio nuts! Today’s bike tour takes you up to the sanctuary of Aphaia. The incredibly well preserved temple towers high above the blue of the sea in the single point of Aegina where the Aegean Sea can be seen on both sides. On your way back you cycle across the middle of the island past the monastery of Nektarios all the way to Aegina City where you board the boat for your last cruise back to Athens or Salamina. You enjoy a last evening meal on board together in the company of friends, guides and crew and reflect on the wonderful experiences of the week.

You disembark after breakfast on board followed by individual departure or you may extend your stay in Athens.

The Cyclades are relatively susceptible to wind. Normally this results in only a minor modification of the tour route. However by strong wind conditions the travel route may markedly differ from the planned route. Our substitute tour leads you for the entire week into the Saronic Gulf, one of the most historic regions of Greece: We cross between the Greek mainland and the Peloponnesian and discover the islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and the Methana peninsula. A highlight of this journey is a visit to the ancient Epidauros with the best preserved theatre in Greece.