Sailing Incentive in Greece
Day 1: Athens
Athens. The city with the most glorious
history in the world, a city worshipped by
gods and people, a magical city. The
enchanting capital of Greece has always
been a birthplace for civilization. It is the
city where democracy was born and most
of the wise men of ancient times. The most
important civilization of ancient world
flourished in Athens and relives through
some of the world's most formidable
edifices.
On the first day of the incentive
participants will arrive in Athens, the Capital of Greece. At the aiport they will be
welcomed by our representative and they will be transferred by luxurious coaches in
the hotel of their choice. After their check in, a half day city tour begins for the
participants. They will have the chance to visit Acropolis, Monastyraki, Plaka and they
will end up having lunch under the famous Acropolis’ Hill.
After a short walk in Plaka for shopping the group will return to the hotel where they
will have their first contact with sailing since experienced sailing teachers will make
their first introduction to this sport.
Overnight
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Day 2: Athens – Paros Island
In the morning, after having
breakfast, the group will
depart with luxury coaches
for the airport for their
domestic flight to Paros
Island.
One of most famous islands
of Greece in Cyclades
complex Paros will be the
start for the sailing adventure. Landing in Paros after a short flight, the group will be
transferred at Paroikia’s port for checking-in in the boats. After a thorough
introduction to sailing the crew and their skippers will sail as a warm up near Paros.
People will have the chance to familiarize with the way of life inside the sailing boat
for one week.
Late in the evening return back to Paroikia’s port where you will have the chance to
explore the island. Dinner at a wonderful restaurant tasting the Mediterranean
cuisine.
In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, Paros, with 10,000 inhabitants and 120km
coastline, is a whole world fulfilling everybody's dream of an Aegean Island. Serene
landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills dotted with small churches and
monasteries, endless sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters, famous monuments
from the lands rich ancient and medieval past, picturesque white villages bathed in
the unique, dazzling Aegean light. All this, along with warm hospitality, excellent
tourist facilities, rich cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the possibility of
seclusion, have combined to make Paros one of the most favorite spots in the
Cyclades Islands. It is now your turn to discover and explore it.
Overnight on board.
Day 3: Paros – Antiparos
After having breakfast on
board all sailing boats
depart for their first and
short journey to Antiparos,
an affiliated island of
Paros since they are so
close to each other.
Antiparos and Paros are
divided by a narrow
channel. The island is
notable for its golden,
sandy beaches and for its
authentic natural beauty. The capital, Antiparos or Kastro, stands around the original
nucleus of the medieval castle. Among the principal attractions of Antiparos is the
famous cave of stalactites on Agios Ioanis hill.
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All around Antiparos are scores of tiny islands, like guards posted out at sea, inhabited
only by wild rabbits and pigeons.
Spotting the most preferable coast, we will have the time for a swimming and
cooking contest. All members will have to prepare certain dishes for the amount of
persons participating on the journey in certain time. The lost team will have to clean
all dishes, pottery, kitchens of all the participants.
Late in the evening sailing boats will dock on Antiparo’s port and participants will
have free time to explore the island by themselves. Fish barbeque by the sea for the
members.
Overnight on board.
Day 4: Antiparos – Ios
Having a light breakfast on
board,
members
will
experience a long distance
sailing trip ending to Ios.
Ios Island is part of the central
Cyclades Islands, situated
south of the islands of Naxos
and Paros, facing Santorini
and emerging as a little spot
in the middle of the Aegean
Sea in Greece. Featuring
exceptional golden sandy
beaches with crystal clear
waters,
hundreds
of
Cyclades characteristic white and blue domed churches, combined to the
traditional Aegean architecture of beautiful white washed houses, with flat roofs and
blue windows and doors, the picturesque island of the Cyclades attracts every year
many tourists from all horizons.
Arriving in Ios Island after a long journey, a nice light lunch in a beach tavern will have
been arranged for all the crew. After lunch, relaxing by the beach on the sailing
boats. Late in the evening we will have the chance to visit Chora, the capital of the
island.
Overnight on board.
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Day 5: Ios – Santorini
Having a light breakfast today
on
board,
members
will
experience a second long
distance sailing trip heading to
Santorini.
The
present-day
crescent
shape of the island is a
consequence of the activity of
the volcano in prehistoric times
feeding the myth of the lost
Atlantis. Santorini is essentially
what remains of an enormous
volcanic explosion dated back
3,600 years and which created
the current geological caldera;
a giant central lagoon, more or less rectangular, and measuring about 12 by 7 km
(7.5 by 4.3 mi), surrounded by 300 m (980 ft) high steep cliffs on three sides.
You may believe that your journey is ending but actually you will experience some of
the most amazing sights of the world. Arriving In Santorini you will have the chance to
witness the magnificent sunset in Oia. Fish barbeque is arranged in one of the most
picturesque ports in the island Amoudi.
Overnight on board.
Day 6: Santorini
After enjoying breakfast on
board, a full day of sightseeing
and wine tasting is about to
begin.
You will have the
chance to visit the volcano
with the old and new Kameni
islands.
You will have the chance to
visit Aktoriri, which is one of the
most
important
prehistoric
settlements of the Aegean.
Ancient Akrotiri is a fascinating
and important archaeological
site on the Greek island of
Santorino. Dubbed the "Minoan
Pompeii" the flourishing town was at once destroyed and preserved around 1450 BC
by a volcanic eruption. Today it has been partially excavated and is protected from
the sun inside a large shed.
The first habitation at the site dates from the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th
millennium B.C.). During the Early Bronze Age (3rd millennium B.C.), a sizeable
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settlement was founded and in the Middle and early Late Bronze Age (ca. 20th-17th
centuries B.C.) it was extended and gradually developed into one of the main urban
centers and ports of the Aegean. The large extent
of the settlement (ca. 20 hectares), the elaborate
drainage system, the sophisticated multi-storied
buildings with the magnificent wall-paintings,
furniture and vessels, show its great development
and prosperity. The various imported objects
found in the buildings indicate the wide network
of its external relations. Akrotiri was in contact with
Crete but also communicated with the Greek
Mainland, the Dodecanese, Cyprus, Syria and
Egypt.
Depending on the weather we can adjust the
program.
After the sightseeing you will have the chance to
discover the secrets of winemaking in Santorini.
One of the most ancient infertile & distinctive
places created by the tremendous volcanic eruptions.
Taste some of the most impressive dry white wines that Greece can present & let your
palate guide your senses to the unknown
flavour of the indigenous grape varieties.
The soil & microclimate, the vines &
cultivating techniques, the unique grape
varieties
&
the
modern
vilification
techniques are some of the highlights you
will experience with your personal expert
Sommelier.
Dinner will be arranged in one of the
wineries facing the magnificent view of the
volcano and the ideal sunset.
Overnight on the boat.
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Tel. 0030 211 12 04 307, Fax: 0030 210 98 81 552, e-mail: [email protected]
Day 7: Santorini
After breakfast on board you will
have the chance to swim in one of
the most famous beaches of
Santorini, the white and the red
beach. Lunch can be arranged at
a famous for its cuisine local
restaurant.
Last night of the entire journey.
Before your farewell dinner, you will
have the chance to admire the
beautiful sunset in Oia. A farewell
dinner in Oia with the magnificent
view of Caldera will end our week
in Greece.
Day 8: Santorini - Athens
Check out from the sailing boats and fly back home via Athens Airport.
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Tel. 0030 211 12 04 307, Fax: 0030 210 98 81 552, e-mail: [email protected]