Family cruise Athens — Kos, Greece

We set off from Alimos Marina in the Greek capital, Athens. From 15:00 you can already board the yacht and go shopping for provisions. If the weather is favourable, we will sail the same day to Kea, a small mountainous island. The Stone Lion of Kea (Lioda) — "the Lion of Kea", a stone shaped like a lion — is the island’s best-known sight. The island is also known as the “Water Island”, as numerous streams run through it, and it is ideal for walking. The seaside town of Korissia is notable for its tavernas and little shops. Outside the town lies an Acropolis — not as monumental as the one in Athens, but still well worth a visit.

After our morning coffee we head to Serifos, famous for its pristine beaches and the beautiful architecture of the island’s capital, Chora — a cosy town with small churches and an archaeological museum. The hills of Chora offer a stunning view of the sea.

Today we will be on Milos. This island was one of the first in the Cyclades to be settled by humans. The capital of Milos, Plaka, is very picturesque. It sits at an altitude of 200 metres and offers a breathtaking view of the sea, especially at sunset. There are many sights here: the Frankish castle, the Church of Panagia Thalassitra and the archaeological museum.

South of Plaka lie the ruins of ancient Milos. If you have been to the Louvre and seen the statue of Venus, you should know she was discovered right here.

Not far from the ruins of Milos are catacombs dating back to the 3rd century AD.

Off the island’s south-west coast lies Kleftiko — a very picturesque spot with huge white rocks, small islets and a cave — a breathtaking sight.

After exploring Milos, we set course for Greece’s “tourist mecca” — the island of Santorini. Very picturesque and full of sights, it is especially loved by travellers.

Ancient Thera, with its surviving 9th–8th century BC stonework and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, stands on high ground and offers a magnificent view of the surroundings. You can visit Akrotiri, an archaeological site, see the mansion of George Emmanuel Argyros — a superb work of neoclassical art — the snow-white church of Agios Minas, the Monastery of Prophet Elias, the Church of Panagia Episkopi — one of the oldest Orthodox churches — the village of Oia and much more.

Having explored Santorini to our heart’s content, we head to Astypalaia, a small island shaped like a butterfly. The island’s capital and port, also called Astypalaia, is very cosy, with neat white houses, pretty streets, gardens, Venetian fortresses and Christian churches.

The eastern part of the island — the “right wing of the butterfly” — is uninhabited; it is home to a National Park with several stalactite grottoes and sea caves.

In the morning we sail on to visit the island of Nisyros, home to an active volcano! By evening we will be on Kos, renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage and its many sights.

Flight home.