Greek Islands Bike & Boat

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights boat

• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches*, 2 dinners (does not include drinks). The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the meals. *Note that the included lunches and dinners are not clearly labelled on the daily itinerary as they depend on sailing conditio

• 7 nights accommodation in a double cabin below deck with private bathroom (supplement applies for single use of a double cabin). If you are travelling by yourself you can pay the single supplement (limited no. of cabins) or if you are willing to share, ca

• E-Bikes rental or if you prefer, 21 speed trekking bike with pannier (advise at time of booking if you prefer a hybrid bike). The guides will carry bike locks for the group when cycling, or individual locks can be provided on request if you decide to bike

• 6 guided cycling tours on the different islands

• Experienced crew including English speaking tour guide

• Bed linen and towels

• Entries to museums and archeological sites for group visits

• Overview maps for daily cycle tours

• Free wifi on board

• Emergency hotline

• Bottled water on board and during all activities ashore

• Travel to and from Athens

• A group or private transfer from the airport or your hotel in Athens to the boat on embarkation and disembarkation days is available - reservation on request and a supplement applies, ask our office for details

• Single cabin – supplement applies, please ask our office for details

• Meals not listed as included, drinks (except bottled water onboard)

• Items of a personal nature

• Tips for the guide and crew

• Travel insurance - mandatory *cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer

• Helmets - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however we cannot guarantee their suitability.

• Optional bicyle insurance - payable in cash locally. EUR10 per person for trekking bike, EUR20 per person for electric bike. Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes. If you do not take out bike insuranc

• Beach towel for shore use (if required)

• Athens 3 day extension - see itinerary 2

What's Not Included

• A transfer from the airport or your hotel to the ship in Piraeus (Marina Zeas) on embarkation and disembarkation days is available - reservation on request and a supplement applies, ask our office for details

• Drinks including mineral water on board (bottled water for the week EUR25pp adults, EUR15pp Children up to age 16, paid locally) and meals not included

• single cabin – supplement applies, please ask our office for details

• Wifi on the boat - you should take your own portable electronic device with you each day if you wish to connect. Free wifi is available on offer almost everywhere on the islands on purchase of food or a drink.

• A group or private transfer from the airport or your hotel to the boat in Piraeus (Marina Zeas) on embarkation and disembarkation days is available - reservation on request and a supplement applies, ask our office for details

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

This is an e-bike tour. For cyclists using hybrid bikes we recommend that you are fit and comfortably able to cycle around 20kmph on the flat and 10kmph on the ascents. There are some longer climbs; however, you are welcome to take breaks or push your bike if necessary. If you are unsure we recommend an e-bike.
Even for e-bikers, the trip requires a good level of fitness from participants to fully participate in the cycling, which you should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours are approx. 23-35 km / 14.3-21.7 mi and 350-700m / 1148-2296ft elevation per day. The riding pace is determined by the cyclists on e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on a regular bicycle should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.
The route traverses mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled on outside of the holiday seasons.
You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour. Each day you can either decide to bike alone, using the information and maps provided, or join the tour guides. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and active children (minimum 10years, minimum height 1.5m/5ft for e-bike). *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.