Peloponnese treasures: Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi

A history-led cruise around the Peloponnese with a guest lecturer in Byzantine art, timed for the cooler months when the great sites are at their best: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and a crossing of the Corinth Canal. Meals are full board.

The ship

M/S Galileo is a 48-metre motor sailer with 24 outside cabins for up to 49 guests, renovated in 2025.

Ship specifications

M/S Galileo

• Type: Motor sailer
• Length: 48 m
• Launched: 1992, rebuilt 2007, renovated 2025
• Cabins: 24 outside cabins
• Guests: Up to 49
• Crew: 16 to 18

Cabins

Cabins sit on the upper and lower decks, all with large portholes, twin or double beds and an en-suite shower. Category B cabins have flexible bedding. Each has individually controlled air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, hairdryer and safe.

Life on board

Life on board centres on the main deck lounge, with its bar, and the dining room, which seats every guest at a single open sitting with table service and a hot and cold buffet. Upstairs there is a shaded outdoor bar, and the sun deck has loungers and open views.

Itinerary

• Day 1, Athens to Nafplion: Board at Marina Zea and sail to Nafplion.
• Day 2, Nafplion: An optional excursion to the theatre at Epidaurus.
• Day 3, Mycenae and Monemvasia: A walk in Nafplion, an optional visit to Mycenae, then Monemvasia.
• Day 4, Gythion: An optional trip to the Mani peninsula and the Diros caves.
• Day 5, Pylos: An optional visit to Nestor's Palace.
• Day 6, Katakolon and Itea: An optional excursion to Olympia, birthplace of the Games.
• Day 7, Delphi and the Corinth Canal: An optional visit to Delphi, then the canal crossing to Athens.
• Day 8, Athens: Disembark after breakfast.

Sailing dates in 2027

Fridays from Athens: 19 and 26 March; 2 and 9 April; 22 and 29 October; 5 and 12 November.

Starting prices for 2027

Per person, two sharing a double or twin cabin, for seven nights.

• Category C, lower deck: from €1,700 in value season, €2,290 in high season
• Category B, lower deck: from €2,250 in value season, €2,940 in high season
• Category A, upper deck: from €2,950 in value season, €3,450 in high season

Port charges: €400 per person.

Included

• Seven nights aboard in your chosen cabin category
• Full board: buffet breakfast and two meals a day, with a welcome cocktail, a Greek night and the captain's dinner
• A guest lecturer on board
• Filter coffee, tea and drinking water all day
• Snorkelling equipment, subject to availability
• An English-speaking cruise escort

Not included

• Port charges, per person, as listed above
• Drinks other than those included
• Shore excursions, unless listed as included
• Crew gratuities, usually about €15 to €18 per person per day
• Wi-Fi, available at a charge

Good to know

• Prices are per person, two sharing a double or twin cabin. Single supplements, third-person and children's rates are available on request.
• A 25% deposit confirms your cabin, with the balance due 90 days before departure.
• Cancellation: €80 per person up to 120 days before, 20% from 119 to 90 days, 35% from 89 to 60 days, 50% from 59 to 45 days and 100% from 44 days.
• Itineraries may change at the captain's discretion in bad weather.
• Your concierge can arrange flights, transfers, hotel nights before or after, and shore excursions.
• Pay in fiat or crypto, including stablecoins such as USDC.

Key features

• Ship: M/S Galileo, 24 cabins
• Route: Athens to Athens
• Duration: 7 nights
• Season: Spring and autumn 2027
• Price: From €1,700 per person