On arrival in Athens make your way to Alimos Marina to board the Thalassa, you’re floating home for the week. Embarkation is from 2pm. After settling into your cabin you’re free to relax or venture into the Greek capital some 10km away. Dinner is served on-board.

After breakfast we set sail for the island of Kythnos, our first stop in the Cyclades archipelago. Your first ride will take you to the compact capital Chora and onwards to the charming village of Driopida, before looping back to the port of Merichas for the night. Settle in at a local taverna and enjoy the good life, Greek style.

During a leisurely breakfast we cruise to the island of Serifos mooring in the small harbour of Livadi. Today’s ride leads us up a winding lane to Serifos Town, characterised by the whitewashed houses so typical of these islands. We continue past the medieval monastery of Archangel Michael to a landscape of rugged valleys, coastal bays and sandy beaches, returning to Livadi along the panoramic east coast. We then cruise to the nearby island of Syros, where we moor in the island's lovely old town of Ermoupolis for the night.

After exploring the gorgeous old town of Ermoupolis, the capital of the Cyclades islands, we enjoy a scenic ride around the southern coast of the island. Our destination is the glorious beach at Galissas where there is plenty of time for a swim. In the afternoon we traverse the island, back to Ermoupolis, passing the convent of Saint Barbara along the way. In the late afternoon the crew cast off for a cruise to the island of Kea where we moor for the night.

Kea is the furthest north-west of the Cyclades islands. From the pretty natural harbour of Korissia we’ll ride inland to Loulis, the island’s main settlement set high in the hills. We continue cycling to the white sands of Otzias for some time out on the beautiful beach. In the afternoon we leave Kea and cruise across to Poros at the southern end of the Saronic Gulf. The town of Poros enjoys an idyllic and beautiful location, sitting on a tiny peninsula looking across a narrow strait to the much larger Peloponnese peninsula. Arriving by boat provides us with a wonderful view of this beautiful town with its iconic clock tower. We moor for the night on the quayside of this bustling little place.

Today’s ride leads us around the small island of Poros. Our first stop is the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigis, founded in 1720 by the Archbishop of Athens who was miraculously cured after drinking from a spring nearby. We then continue around the island, following a winding road through the pine forests, interrupted every now and then by lovely views. Eventually we arrive at Russian Bay where a beautiful little beach invites us to take a refreshing dip. A further short ride delivers us back to Poros Town where we board the Thalassa for an afternoon cruise across to the island of Aegina.

Our final ride on the island of Aegina provides some superb views of the surrounding seascapes. A steady climb brings us to the Sanctuary of Aphaia, a well-preserved temple in a stunning elevated location. On the way back we’ll make a stop at the very impressive and serene Agios Nektarios Monastery. Aegina is famous the world over for its wonderful pistachio nuts so you may want to pick some up on Aegina before boarding the Thalassa for a final cruise back to Alimos Marina.

At our mooring in Alimos Marinas, a farewell meal is the ideal opportunity to celebrate the week’s cycling adventure with our fellow travellers, guides and crew.

After breakfast it’s time to disembark, by 9am, and head for home or your next adventure.