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Greece & Turkey Bike & Cruise: Sail the Greek Islands by Yacht

Whitewashed villages line the shores of the island of Patmos, where you’ll pedal your E-bike along quiet country lanes to explore the landscape in which St. John the Theologian is said to have penned the Book of Revelations. Traveling by luxurious yacht, you’ll unpack only once and enjoy the culture, history, and stunning turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea—exploring the enchanting Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Pedal to Mycenae where you’ll discover this fascinating archeological site with a local guide and take a fascinating journey into the Asian continent where you’ll enjoy a mesmerizing candlelit dinner at the ancient monument of Ephesus. With five included cycling excursions, the use of an E-bike, all on-board meals, and most alcoholic beverages, this VBT biking cruise is truly worry-free.

Tour Highlights

  • Unpack once, then bike and cruise among some of the best-loved islands and ports in the Aegean.
  • Cruise for 7 nights aboard the elegant Wind Spirit, a majestic four-masted yacht.
  • Immerse yourself in the sensory pleasures of Mykonos and Santorini during insightful walking tours with local guides.
  • Indulge in an elegant dinner under the moonlight on the ancient site of Ephesus, surrounded by millennia of history.
  • Cycle breathtaking routes through the farmlands, olive groves, and mountains of Nafplio and Patmos, Greece, and Kusadasi, Turkey.
  • Pedal around the massive Gibraltar-like rock of Monemvasia, and coast through the village streets wide enough only for pedestrians and donkeys.
  • Tour Santorini’s Canava Roussos Winery, then savor a lunch of local ingredients and a glass or two of their Assyrtiko wine.

Positive Impact

VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.

What to Expect

On Shore: This tour is one of our Guided Biking Adventures, rated easy. It is a fully E-bike tour, featuring shorter rides with primarily flat terrain and a few manageable climbs—made easier with the use of an E-bike. Riding is mostly on road segments through both urban and rural areas. A VBT support vehicle is available each day at designated points for those who need assistance. Please note that rides or planned activities in port may need to be shortened or skipped entirely due to sea and weather conditions. In Turkey, the ride will be conducted on non-VBT bikes. There are two non-riding days on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini, where VBT has arranged exclusive guided tours.

On Board Ship: Our group of up to 20 guests is part of a larger group on board Windstar’s 148-passenger Wind Spirit—a sleek, four-masted sailing yacht offering spacious ocean-view accommodations. If you are prone to motion sickness, you may wish to bring a prescription or over-the-counter remedy. Each day features an exclusive VBT activity, along with opportunities to connect with fellow passengers. Due to the smaller ports visited on this itinerary, the yacht will typically anchor offshore, with local tender boats transporting you to and from the vessel. In the ports of Piraeus (Athens) and Kusadasi, Turkey, the yacht will be docked pier-side.

  • Daily Mileage: 8-17 miles|
  • Biking: 1.5-2 hours|
  • Max Group Size: 20
Activity Easy Easy
Bar Graph Beginner - Experienced
Cyclists
Vehicle Support Vehicle
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Activity Easy
Easy

Ideal for recreational cyclists and first-time VBT travelers.

  • Average Daily Mileage: 8-22 mi.
  • Average Daily Cycling Time: Up to 3hrs.
  • Average Daily Elevation gain: Up to 1000 feet.

Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):

Apr67º/53º

May75º/60º

Jun84º/68º

Jul89º/73º

Aug89º/73º

Sep83º/67º

Oct74º/60º

Average
Precipitation:

Apr1.0 in

May0.6 in

Jun0.2 in

Jul0.2 in

Aug0.4 in

Sep0.4 in

Oct1.9 in

Air Package

Tour Only

Roundtrip international airfare

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Airport transportation service for arrival and departure

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One night in Athens before and after your bicycling vacation in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast

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7 nights aboard the Windstar four-masted yacht Wind Spirit in an outside stateroom

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22 meals: 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners

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Windstar’s “All-In Package,” including Wi-Fi, unlimited select beer, wine, and cocktails, and crew gratuities

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$200 onboard credit to spend as you choose

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Biking Packages Include:

Custom VBT Bike and Helmet

Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders

Support Vehicle

Luggage Transportation

Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes

Welcome Reception

Facilitated Cultural Experiences

Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure

Itinerary

Tue, May 5 to Fri, May 15, 2026

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Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.

A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your local VBT guide at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. After brief introductions, board a private motorcoach for a short drive to a scenic location outside Athens. Here, you will meet your trip leaders for a safety and bike-fitting session, followed by a relaxed warm-up ride designed to get you comfortable on your bike and acquainted with the terrain.

Later this afternoon, transfer to the stunning Wind Spirit, a graceful four-masted sailing yacht that will be your home for the week. Upon boarding, enjoy a light lunch provided onboard and the remainder of the afternoon settling into your cabin and exploring the yacht before setting sail. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a festive welcome dinner and toast the adventure ahead.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning: Warm-Up Ride — 12.3 km (8 miles)

What to Expect:

This short warm-up ride offers a chance to get comfortable with your bike. The route is flat and follows roads with some light traffic.

Cumulative Distance Range: 12.3 km (8 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, your yacht sails into the Bay of Argos, passing the Venetian-era Bourtzi island fortress. From the yacht, take a tender to the pier in Nafplio—a bustling port city during the Middle Ages and today one of the most romantic towns on the fabled Peloponnese Peninsula. It also serves as a gateway to some of ancient Greece’s most important classical sites.

Upon reaching the pier, meet your trip leaders and set out on a breathtaking ride through fertile farmlands, neatly tended olive groves, charming farmhouses, and remote churches, with rugged mountains rising in the distance. Your cycling journey leads you inland to Mycenae—the oldest city on mainland Greece—set amid a picturesque, rocky landscape.

At Mycenae, an archaeologist guide joins you for an in-depth tour of the site’s remarkable highlights, including the famed Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus, an incredible feat of ancient engineering.

After your visit, return by motorcoach to Nafplio and board your yacht. Enjoy a leisurely lunch onboard, then take advantage of the yacht’s amenities—perhaps lounging by the pool, relaxing at the spa, or heading into Nafplio to explore its cobbled lanes, neoclassical mansions, and inviting shops. The yacht sets sail in the early evening, followed by dinner onboard.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning: Nafplio to Mycenae — 25.1 km (16 miles)

What to Expect:

Today’s ride begins from the pier in Nafplio. Expect some traffic as you exit the port, with portions of the city ride following designated bike paths. There will be additional traffic near the archaeological site of Mycenae. The route is generally easy, with some rolling hills. Most of the cycling takes place on quiet country roads through small villages after leaving Nafplio.

Cumulative Distance Range: 25.1 km (16 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, go ashore at Mykonos to explore one of the most magnificent of the Cyclades Islands. Join a local guide for an inspiring walking tour of the main town of Chora, passing iconic sugar-cube houses adorned with deep-blue doors and bougainvillea-draped balconies. Stroll the town’s coastal path, admire sweeping Aegean vistas, visit the island’s Archaeological Museum, and stop by the renowned thatch-roof windmills perched scenically on a ridge above the sea. Continue to the charming waterfront fishing houses of “Little Venice,” originally built to give fishermen direct access to the sea from their lower floors. Along the way, enjoy tastings at a local bakery and a café, where ouzo and meze are on the menu.

Return to your yacht for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy time to further explore picture-perfect Mykonos at your leisure. Dinner is once again served on board.

What to Expect:

Non-Biking Day

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in the Turkish resort town of Kusadasi early this morning. After breakfast, a shuttle delivers you to the starting point of your ride, a thrilling route among some of Turkey’s seldom-visited villages and rural landscapes. This coastal region is a patchwork of farms, pastures, and hills, and it’s a true privilege to glimpse its beauty and tranquility from a bicycle.

Your afternoon is once again yours to follow your own whims. Relax on deck or in the hot tub if you wish or explore the colorful pier-side shops of Kusadasi. Later, join our private walking tour of the ancient, incredibly preserved streets of Ephesus, steeped in history and Biblical lore. Savor every moment over a magical dinner this evening under the moonlight, in the embrace of the historic site.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning: Turkish Countryside — 24 km (15 miles)

What to Expect:

Today, travel by bus from the port to the nearby foothills outside of Kusadasi, where your ride begins in the scenic Turkish countryside. You’ll follow mostly quiet country roads through orchards and forests, with occasional traffic as you pass through villages. After your ride, return to the port by bus. Note: Today’s ride will be on non-VBT bikes.

Cumulative Distance Range: 24 km (15 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After another delicious breakfast on board, disembark in Patmos for a morning ride to one of the Greek Islands’ most sacred sites—the Monastery of St. John. This peaceful island is famously where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation in 95 AD. Your ride to the monastery is nothing short of inspiring, passing gleaming whitewashed villages, shady pine forests, and terraced farms. A few challenging hills reward you with sweeping sea views.

There will be time to explore the monastery, a vast complex of churches and courtyards revered as the centerpiece of the “Jerusalem of the Aegean.” Later, enjoy an invigorating downhill ride to a seaside taverna, where you’ll savor a lunch of Greek specialties.

In the afternoon, pedal back to the pier along a spectacular coastal route, then take the tender back to your yacht in time to relax before dinner.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning & Afternoon: Patmos Loop — 22.8 km (14 miles)

What to Expect:

Today’s ride begins and ends at the pier in Patmos. You’ll start with an uphill climb of approximately 5 km, navigating some traffic as you depart the port. At the top, enjoy a rest and a private walking tour of the Monastery of St. John in Chora. Afterward, continue your ride with a downhill stretch into the town of Patmos, then cycle on to a nearby beach for an included lunch. Following lunch, ride back to the pier to conclude the day. Today’s route follows the island’s primary two-lane roads, with traffic expected when entering and exiting the town of Patmos and the monastery’s parking area.

Cumulative Distance Range: 22.8 km (14 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Boasting one of the most dramatic settings of any Greek Island, Santorini is an awe-inspiring spectacle of nature and culture. This crescent-shaped island sits on the rim of an ancient volcano whose caldera collapsed into the sea after a massive eruption. The main town of Fira clings to cliffs 1,000 feet above the water, offering breathtaking views.

Leave your bikes behind today as you join a local guide for an insider’s tour. Stroll among the terraced, whitewashed houses of Oia, adorned with iconic blue accents. Take in panoramic island views before continuing to the ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri, often called the “Pompeii of the Aegean,” which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1600 BC. Pause for lunch at Canava Roussos Winery, where you’ll learn about ancient wine-making techniques and sample the island’s famed Assyrtiko wine.

After some time to browse the pedestrian streets of Fira, return to your yacht.

This evening, join your fellow travelers for a festive onboard BBQ dinner—a signature event aboard the Wind Spirit.

What to Expect:

Non-Biking Day

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a morning of scenic cruising in the Aegean, you arrive in Monemvasia—one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited fortified towns, founded in the sixth century. Once a vital medieval port, its massive rock formation served as a strategic lookout over the sea. Today, it remains an imposing and iconic wonder, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus.

After lunch, set out on a scenic coastal ride offering some of the most breathtaking views of your tour. Pedal along the shoreline, with the sparkling Aegean on one side and soaring cliffs on the other, and enjoy spectacular vistas of Monemvasia—often called “Greece’s Rock of Gibraltar.”

Your ride concludes at the main city gate of the walled village, where you’ll meet your leaders for a short walking tour through Monemvasia’s charming medieval streets.

If you wish, you’ll have a bit of free time to explore independently before returning to the yacht. This evening, celebrate your Aegean adventure during a private farewell reception and dinner on board.

Today's Ride Choices

Afternoon: Monemvasia to Agios Fokas Out-and-Back — 27.5 km (17 miles)

What to Expect:

Today’s ride begins at the pier in Monemvasia’s small port. After navigating some traffic as you depart, you’ll follow a scenic and flat coastal route to the picturesque seaside cemetery of Agios Fokas. Enjoy views of the rugged coastline and, on your return, sweeping vistas of Monemvasia—nicknamed “Greece’s Rock of Gibraltar.” The ride concludes at the main city gate of the walled village, where you’ll meet your leaders for a short walking tour.

Cumulative Distance Range: 27.5 km (17 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

VBT Air Package Guests:
After breakfast, disembark one final time and conclude your Aegean odyssey with a guided tour of the Temple of Poseidon. Perched dramatically above the Aegean on a high promontory, it was constructed around 700 BC to venerate the god of the sea. After time to marvel at the 2,700-year-old site during a walking tour, continue to a nearby seaside taverna for a lunch of fresh seafood and Greek dishes.

Later, arrive at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel, conveniently located within Athens International Airport, for your final night in Greece. You have the remainder of the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, which include a heated indoor pool, sauna, massage services, and a modest gym. On-site dining features two restaurants offering gourmet and international cuisine.

VBT Post-Tour Extension Guests:
After breakfast, disembark one final time and conclude your Aegean odyssey with a guided tour of the Temple of Poseidon. Perched dramatically above the Aegean on a high promontory, it was constructed around 700 BC to venerate the god of the sea. After time to marvel at the 2,700-year-old site during a walking tour, continue to a nearby seaside taverna for a lunch of fresh seafood and Greek dishes.

Later, arrive at the Athens Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the next four nights—the historic Pera Palace Hotel. Originally built to host passengers of the Orient Express, this opulent and centrally located property is set in the heart of Beyoğlu. Guests enjoy easy access to top bars, shops, and restaurants. Galata Tower and Istiklal Street are less than a 10-minute walk away, with Taksim Square just beyond. The nearby metro or Tünel funicular offers convenient access to Sultanahmet and the Old City.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After an included breakfast this morning, simply walk across the street to the international departure terminal and check in for your return flight home.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Greece & Turkey Bike & Cruise: Sail the Greek Islands by Yacht

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Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 14, 2026

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You are responsible for making your own way to Athens, Greece, to begin your bicycling vacation. Your tour starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Electra Palace Hotel in Athens. A local VBT guide will meet you in the lobby holding a VBT sign. Please be dressed in your riding attire and have any essentials with you.

VBT highly recommends arriving in Greece at least one day prior to the tour start. This allows time to rest and recover from jet lag before beginning your sightseeing and cycling adventure.

After brief introductions, board a private motorcoach for a short drive to a scenic location outside Athens. Here, you will meet your trip leaders for a safety and bike-fitting session, followed by a relaxed warm-up ride designed to get you comfortable on your bike and acquainted with the terrain.

Later this afternoon, transfer to the stunning Wind Spirit, a graceful four-masted sailing yacht that will be your home for the week. Upon boarding, enjoy a light lunch provided onboard and the remainder of the afternoon settling into your cabin and exploring the yacht before setting sail. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a festive welcome dinner and toast the adventure ahead.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning: Warm-Up Ride — 12.3 km (8 miles)

What to Expect:

This short warm-up ride offers a chance to get comfortable with your bike. The route is flat and follows roads with some light traffic.

Cumulative Distance Range: 12.3 km (8 miles)

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

This morning, your yacht sails into the Bay of Argos, passing the Venetian-era Bourtzi island fortress. From the yacht, take a tender to the pier in Nafplio—a bustling port city during the Middle Ages and today one of the most romantic towns on the fabled Peloponnese Peninsula. It also serves as a gateway to some of ancient Greece’s most important classical sites.

Upon reaching the pier, meet your trip leaders and set out on a breathtaking ride through fertile farmlands, neatly tended olive groves, charming farmhouses, and remote churches, with rugged mountains rising in the distance. Your cycling journey leads you inland to Mycenae—the oldest city on mainland Greece—set amid a picturesque, rocky landscape.

At Mycenae, an archaeologist guide joins you for an in-depth tour of the site’s remarkable highlights, including the famed Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus, an incredible feat of ancient engineering.

After your visit, return by motorcoach to Nafplio and board your yacht. Enjoy a leisurely lunch onboard, then take advantage of the yacht’s amenities—perhaps lounging by the pool, relaxing at the spa, or heading into Nafplio to explore its cobbled lanes, neoclassical mansions, and inviting shops. The yacht sets sail in the early evening, followed by dinner onboard.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning: Nafplio to Mycenae — 25.1 km (16 miles)

What to Expect:

Today’s ride begins from the pier in Nafplio. Expect some traffic as you exit the port, with portions of the city ride following designated bike paths. There will be additional traffic near the archaeological site of Mycenae. The route is generally easy, with some rolling hills. Most of the cycling takes place on quiet country roads through small villages after leaving Nafplio.

Cumulative Distance Range: 25.1 km (16 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, go ashore at Mykonos to explore one of the most magnificent of the Cyclades Islands. Join a local guide for an inspiring walking tour of the main town of Chora, passing iconic sugar-cube houses adorned with deep-blue doors and bougainvillea-draped balconies. Stroll the town’s coastal path, admire sweeping Aegean vistas, visit the island’s Archaeological Museum, and stop by the renowned thatch-roof windmills perched scenically on a ridge above the sea. Continue to the charming waterfront fishing houses of “Little Venice,” originally built to give fishermen direct access to the sea from their lower floors. Along the way, enjoy tastings at a local bakery and a café, where ouzo and meze are on the menu.

Return to your yacht for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy time to further explore picture-perfect Mykonos at your leisure. Dinner is once again served on board.

What to Expect:

Non-Biking Day

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in the Turkish resort town of Kusadasi early this morning. After breakfast, a shuttle delivers you to the starting point of your ride, a thrilling route among some of Turkey’s seldom-visited villages and rural landscapes. This coastal region is a patchwork of farms, pastures, and hills, and it’s a true privilege to glimpse its beauty and tranquility from a bicycle.

Your afternoon is once again yours to follow your own whims. Relax on deck or in the hot tub if you wish or explore the colorful pier-side shops of Kusadasi. Later, join our private walking tour of the ancient, incredibly preserved streets of Ephesus, steeped in history and Biblical lore. Savor every moment over a magical dinner this evening under the moonlight, in the embrace of the historic site.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning: Turkish Countryside — 24 km (15 miles)

What to Expect:

Today, travel by bus from the port to the nearby foothills outside of Kusadasi, where your ride begins in the scenic Turkish countryside. You’ll follow mostly quiet country roads through orchards and forests, with occasional traffic as you pass through villages. After your ride, return to the port by bus. Note: Today’s ride will be on non-VBT bikes.

Cumulative Distance Range: 24 km (15 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After another delicious breakfast on board, disembark in Patmos for a morning ride to one of the Greek Islands’ most sacred sites—the Monastery of St. John. This peaceful island is famously where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation in 95 AD. Your ride to the monastery is nothing short of inspiring, passing gleaming whitewashed villages, shady pine forests, and terraced farms. A few challenging hills reward you with sweeping sea views.

There will be time to explore the monastery, a vast complex of churches and courtyards revered as the centerpiece of the “Jerusalem of the Aegean.” Later, enjoy an invigorating downhill ride to a seaside taverna, where you’ll savor a lunch of Greek specialties.

In the afternoon, pedal back to the pier along a spectacular coastal route, then take the tender back to your yacht in time to relax before dinner.

Today's Ride Choices

Morning & Afternoon: Patmos Loop — 22.8 km (14 miles)

What to Expect:

Today’s ride begins and ends at the pier in Patmos. You’ll start with an uphill climb of approximately 5 km, navigating some traffic as you depart the port. At the top, enjoy a rest and a private walking tour of the Monastery of St. John in Chora. Afterward, continue your ride with a downhill stretch into the town of Patmos, then cycle on to a nearby beach for an included lunch. Following lunch, ride back to the pier to conclude the day. Today’s route follows the island’s primary two-lane roads, with traffic expected when entering and exiting the town of Patmos and the monastery’s parking area.

Cumulative Distance Range: 22.8 km (14 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Boasting one of the most dramatic settings of any Greek Island, Santorini is an awe-inspiring spectacle of nature and culture. This crescent-shaped island sits on the rim of an ancient volcano whose caldera collapsed into the sea after a massive eruption. The main town of Fira clings to cliffs 1,000 feet above the water, offering breathtaking views.

Leave your bikes behind today as you join a local guide for an insider’s tour. Stroll among the terraced, whitewashed houses of Oia, adorned with iconic blue accents. Take in panoramic island views before continuing to the ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri, often called the “Pompeii of the Aegean,” which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1600 BC. Pause for lunch at Canava Roussos Winery, where you’ll learn about ancient wine-making techniques and sample the island’s famed Assyrtiko wine.

After some time to browse the pedestrian streets of Fira, return to your yacht.

This evening, join your fellow travelers for a festive onboard BBQ dinner—a signature event aboard the Wind Spirit.

What to Expect:

Non-Biking Day

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a morning of scenic cruising in the Aegean, you arrive in Monemvasia—one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited fortified towns, founded in the sixth century. Once a vital medieval port, its massive rock formation served as a strategic lookout over the sea. Today, it remains an imposing and iconic wonder, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus.

After lunch, set out on a scenic coastal ride offering some of the most breathtaking views of your tour. Pedal along the shoreline, with the sparkling Aegean on one side and soaring cliffs on the other, and enjoy spectacular vistas of Monemvasia—often called “Greece’s Rock of Gibraltar.”

Your ride concludes at the main city gate of the walled village, where you’ll meet your leaders for a short walking tour through Monemvasia’s charming medieval streets.

If you wish, you’ll have a bit of free time to explore independently before returning to the yacht. This evening, celebrate your Aegean adventure during a private farewell reception and dinner on board.

Today's Ride Choices

Afternoon: Monemvasia to Agios Fokas Out-and-Back — 27.5 km (17 miles)

What to Expect:

Today’s ride begins at the pier in Monemvasia’s small port. After navigating some traffic as you depart, you’ll follow a scenic and flat coastal route to the picturesque seaside cemetery of Agios Fokas. Enjoy views of the rugged coastline and, on your return, sweeping vistas of Monemvasia—nicknamed “Greece’s Rock of Gibraltar.” The ride concludes at the main city gate of the walled village, where you’ll meet your leaders for a short walking tour.

Cumulative Distance Range: 27.5 km (17 miles)

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark one final time and conclude your Aegean odyssey with a guided tour of the Temple of Poseidon. Perched dramatically above the Aegean Sea on a high promontory, this iconic sanctuary was built around 700 BC to honor the god of the sea. Enjoy time to explore and marvel at the 2,700-year-old site during a walking tour, followed by lunch at a nearby seaside taverna featuring fresh seafood and classic Greek dishes.

Later, arrive at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel, conveniently located within Athens International Airport, where your tour concludes at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Important: Train or air departures prior to 6:00 p.m. are not recommended. If you have an earlier departure, you will need to make your own transportation arrangements to your next destination from the yacht in Athens.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Greece & Turkey Bike & Cruise: Sail the Greek Islands by Yacht

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Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )

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2026 Pre-Tour Extension - Athens

2 Nights From $445 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $445

  • 2 nights at the Electra Palace Hotel
  • Airport arrival transportation
  • Daily breakfast
  • City information

Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.

A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.

After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring at your own pace with the help of our provided city information.

Included Meals: Breakfast

After another included breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day of independent exploration, using our provided city information to uncover more of the area’s hidden gems and highlights.

 

Included Meals: Breakfast

Electra Palace Hotel

Located in the heart of the elegant Plaka district, the Electra Palace Hotel offers a refined, exclusive experience. The many pleasures of Athens are right outside your door. From the roof garden and pool, enjoy stunning views of the hilltop Acropolis, a particularly magical sight when illuminated at night. At the award-winning restaurant, savor fine cuisine expertly prepared and served. Your luxurious air-conditioned room offers plush beds, Jacuzzi tubs, a marble-tiled bathroom, and all the amenities that make for a comfortable stay. For a touch of indulgence, treat yourself to a spa treatment.

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FREE WiFi Included
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Air Conditioning
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2026 Post-Tour Extension - Istanbul

3 Nights From $1145 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295

  • 3 nights at the Pera Palace Hotel
  • Half-day private guided walking tour & shared Bosphorus cruise
  • Airport departure transportation
  • Daily breakfast
  • City information
1 Begin Your Post-Tour Extension: Istanbul / Half-Day Guided Walking Tour: Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar & Bosphorus Cruise

After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, begin your day with a privately guided tour of several of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Descend into the mysterious and beautifully lit Basilica Cistern, wander the vibrant halls of the Grand Bazaar, and take in the aromatic wonders of the Spice Market.

Later in the morning, embark on a shared boat cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Sail between two continents as you admire the city’s skyline and historic palaces from the water—a truly memorable way to experience Istanbul.

This afternoon and evening, explore at your leisure using the city information provided by VBT or recommendations from your hotel concierge. Choose a café or restaurant for lunch and dinner on your own.

If you prefer to stay in, your hotel—the historic Pera Palace—offers excellent dining options. Indulge in afternoon tea in the elegant Kubbeli Lounge, complete with live piano music. Agatha serves refined Turkish, French, and Italian fare, while Orient Terrace delights with regional favorites like Butter Chicken Kievskey and seabass with herbed rice. Cap off your evening with a signature cocktail—perhaps the “Midnight at the Pera Palace”—at the cozy and classic Orient Bar.

Included Meals: Breakfast

2 Continue Your Post-Tour Extension / Optional Old City Highlights Tour

Start your day with another delicious breakfast before heading out to explore more of Istanbul’s vibrant culture and rich history. If you wish, you may join an optional, privately guided Old City Highlights Tour (at your own expense). This immersive walking tour includes the historic Hippodrome—where you’ll see the Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Walled Obelisk, and the German Fountain—followed by visits to the iconic Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, the magnificent Hagia Sophia, and the sprawling Topkapı Palace.

Included Meals: Breakfast

3 Continue Your Post-Tour Extension

After breakfast, take advantage of your final day to revisit favorite spots or discover new corners of the city. Whether strolling along the Bosphorus, browsing bustling bazaars, or relaxing at a café, enjoy Istanbul at your leisure.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Departure Airplane

After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to Istanbul Airport will be provided (approximately a 60-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Pera Palace

Located in the heart of Pera, this 19th century Turkish hotel is a historic special category museum hotel offering luxurious accommodations, spa facilities, and remarkable views of the Golden Horn. Holding the title for the “oldest European hotel in Turkey”, this establishment was the first building in the Ottoman Empire to be powered by electricity and was originally built for the famed Orient Express guests. Popular attractions within walking distance include Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square, and the British, Swedish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, French, and German consulates. Step into this neoclassical artifact and take in the art-nouveau architecture, Pera Spa, and orientalist-inspired Kubbeli Saloon. For contemporary Turkish and French-inspired cuisine, the Agatha Restaurant and Patisserie de Pera offer spectacular on-site dining. This 5-star grandeur hotel features signature suites boasting European and Ottoman inspired decor, marble bathrooms, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, private balcony, TV, and mini bar.

Wi-Fi In Room
FREE WiFi Included
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
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