Junior Argonauts Cruise

Jason and the Argonauts sailed all over Greece in their boat, the Argo, looking for a special ram's fleece made of gold, the Golden Fleece. The goddess Athena fitted the Argo's prow with “speaking timber” that advised the Argonauts which direction to steer. Jason and his crew had many adventures at sea, and so will young kids, the Junior Argonauts, on this family cruise in Greek waters island hopping in the southeastern tip of the Peloponnese Peninsula. 

Group required. Contact us if you are looking to join one or more families to fulfill minimum group requirements or if your party has less than eight participants.

Pricing. Costs listed per person are indicative, meaning the tour cost may vary depending on number and age of participants and activities and services desired.

Children 12 and under receive 20% discount.
Cost does not include tour leader nor vehicle support.
All tours are priced in euros, the currency of Greece.
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Optimum Age. Junior Argonauts Cruise is designed primarily for youngsters 12 and up. Additional cycling mileage is available for parents or older siblings Tour price does not include support vehicle for land-based activities. See Inclusions for details.

TOUR MAP

Start/End Points

The tour starts with your transfer from Athens Airport to the port where you board the yacht. Tour ends in Nafplio. You can have a vehicle transfer back to Athens or Athens Airport (2 to 2 1/2 hours) or you can return to home port with the saiboat, a day long sail. Ask about our Three Day Athens add-on package.

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Aegina port
Welcome to Greece! Get ready to embark on the yacht which will be your family's vacation home for the next eight days. You sail to Aegina island, famous for its pistachios. With bikes on board, you can pedal around the harbor or ambitious bikers can climb up to the Temple of Apollo.

Day 2:Overnight Epidavros port
Sail to Epidavros with a pit stop at Agistri island for some swimming and snorkeling in the Aegean Sea. At the mainland we transfer to Ancient Epidavros to tour the 3rd century BC outdoor theatre (seats 15,000) which is still in use due to its impeccable acoustics. Sitting in the last row, you can hear someone whisper from the stage below. Cycle back to port downhill.

Day 3: Overnight Poros port
Morning sailing to Poros island whose two bays supply all the water sports you will need --- water skiing, snorkeling, little boats, sea kayaking, windsurfing. Poros port will charm your heart with its tall clocktower and pastel colored buildings lining the harbor front.


Day 4: Overnight Hydra port
Morning sailing to Hydra island. Hydra is a car-free island whose only transport is mules, foot or boat. It has an elegant artist's colony on the upscale end. While Mom and maybe Dad wander into the art shops, handmade jewelry stores and clothing boutiques, one of the crew takes the kids on a gentle hike inland and upward, ascending to the Profitas Elias monastery.

Day 5: Overnight Spetses port
Morning sailing to Spetses island, home of many wealthy shipbuilders. Spend the day circumnavigating the island by bike, stopping at the beach with an underwater cave you can swim into. Cars are banned in the harbor town, Dapia. Treat the kids to a ride in a horse drawn carriage on the cobble-stoned streets.

Day 6: Overnight Nafplio port
Morning sailing to Nafplio to bike to Mycenae, home of King Agamemnon, with its wondrous circular tombs. He was the ruler who launched the Trojan Wars. Return in time to hike the 999 steps to Palamidi Fortress which offers commanding views of the land and seascapes.

Day 7: Overnight Nafplio port
Nafplio, modern Greece's first capital, is a gorgeous city with children playing in the plazas. In the afternoon you bike along a wide stone and dirt path which hugs the sea taking you to Karathona Beach, suitable for serene swimming.

Day 8:Departure
Vehicle transfer to Athens Airport.

Mileage
Support vehicle available for lifts. Additional mileage available for Mom and Dad and older teens. Total Mileage 40 miles, 64 km Average Daily Mileage 10 miles, 16 km

Day 1 harbor pedaling, optional 10 miles, 16 km, climb est 300 ft

Day 2  18 miles, 29 km, all downhill from 1300 ft. optional bike up the hill.

Day 3   no biking, except to nearby beaches for sea sports

Day 4    no biking, 2 hour hike

Day 5   15 miles, 24 km, small hills

Day 6   24 miles, 380 km almost all flat through orange orchards

Day 7 short ride to beach, 3 miles, 6 miles roundtrip