Signature journey
Cyclades Adrift
- Route
- Athens → Santorini, by sail
- Length
- 7 days
- From
- $7,200 per person
The Cyclades as they were meant to be traveled: under sail. A private skipper, five islands, and no timetable beyond where the wind feels kindest.
The shape of it
Day by day.
Day 01
Arrive Athens
Evening walk through Plaka and dinner on a rooftop beneath the floodlit Acropolis.
Day 02
Paros
Fast ferry across; check into a Naoussa fishing-village suite, golden-hour swim at Kolymbithres.
Day 03
Antiparos
Private boat to hidden coves and the sanctuary of Apollo on Despotiko; taverna dinner under the vines.
Day 04
Koufonisia
Sail into the Small Cyclades for turquoise swim stops; grilled octopus at a beach shack; anchor for the night.
Day 05
Folegandros
Cliff-top chora, slow afternoon among whitewashed lanes, dinner at a family kitchen.
Day 06
Santorini
Enter the caldera under sail; cave-suite check-in in Oia; sunset from a private terrace.
Day 07
Akrotiri & depart
Bronze-age Akrotiri with an archaeologist, tasting at Santo Wines, transfer to the airport.
What's woven in
Already taken care of.
- Private sailing yacht with skipper and host
- All port fees, fuel and onboard meals
- Island guides for Athens, Paros and Santorini
- Your CMJC travel designer on call throughout
Keep exploring
The current carries you onward.
Plan a trip
Your escape begins with a conversation.
Four short questions. Your answers go straight to the travel designer who'll plan your trip.
- 01A first draft of ideas within days
- 02One dedicated designer, first call to final sunset
- 03No obligation — just ideas