Heading for the Greek islands From Marseille to Athens

Day 1: Marseille

Departure at 7:30 pm

Founded in 600 BCE by Greek sailors from Phocaea, the Old Port and its historic neighbourhoods, the Byzantine-style Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica, its sunny corniche facing the sea and its wild rocky inlets make it a city of great contrasts. Ship docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call.

Day 2: Sailing on the open sea

A restorative day at sea. Choose from the range of inviting possibilities on our remarkable sailing ship. Lounge on chaise longues, cool off in one of our two swimming pools, work out with a sea view in our Espace Fitness, find instant calm at the spa and enjoy the attentive company of our G.O® team and crew members.

Day 3: Cagliari

Arrival at 7:00 am Departure at 4:00 pm

The gateway to Sardinia, Cagliari and its seven hills boasts one of the island's best beaches, Poetto. The city still bears numerous traces of its Phoenician, and then Roman history. Ship docked, no water sports, beach.

Day 4: La Goulette/Tunis

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 7:00 pm

Situated 10 km from Tunis, the picturesque port of La Goulette has suffered many attacks in the past, the most memorable of which was perpetrated by Barbarossa in 1534. Charles V, who then seized it, had a Spanish-Turkish fortress built at the entrance to the town, which was used as a prison for a long time. Boat at quay, no water sports.

Day 5: Porto Empedocle/Agrigente

Arrival at 11:00 am Departure at 7:00 pm

The best-selling novels of the Sicilian author, Andrea Camilleri, and his detective inspector Montalbano, are intricately linked to Porto Empedocle, a village in the province of Agrigente, to the extent that th municipality wanted to change its name to "Porto Empedocle Vigata", the fictional name of the town in the books. The places imagined by Camilleri come to life as you explore the real life town.

Day 6: La Valette

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 7:00 pm

Its deep natural port gave Malta its status as the crossroads of the Mediterranean, and a history that goes back to the dawn of humanity. Mystical and cultural, its blend of styles preserves its fascination intact. Ship docked.

Day 7: Sailing on the open sea

A restorative day at sea and hoose from the range of inviting possibilities on our remarkable sailing ship.

Day 8: Pylos

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 6:00 pm

The Mycenian city of Pylos rises up from a rocky promontory on the western coast of the Peloponnese. You'll have a wonderful surprise when you walk down to the bottom end of the village, and the perfectly semi-circular beach comes into view. Ship at anchor, water sports available, no direct access to a beach.

Day 9: Cythera

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 6:00 pm

The birthplace of Aphrodite, who has inspired so many painters and poets, is a place to let the imagination wander. Its isolation at the foot of the Peloponnese offers a quiet refuge of rocky coves and deserted beaches. Boat at anchor, beach and water sports available.

Day 10: Milos

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 6:00 pm

This volcanic island with astonishing landscapes and pink, white and gold beaches is the home of the celebrated Venus. Ship at anchor. Water sports.

Day 11: Sifnos

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 6:00 pm

The iconic symbol of Cycladean chic, this elegant island, full of contrasts, offers arid mountain landscapes that rub shoulders with lush green valleys, and monasteries that tower above the fine sandy beaches. Ship at anchor, water sports available.

Day 12: Kithnos

Arrival at 8:00 am Departure at 6:00 pm

Day 13: Athens

Arrival at 7:00 am

The Greek capital opens the pages of its age-old history. In the heart of modernity, the Acropolis and the narrow streets of the Plaka district reveal their splendour and charm. Ship docked. Passengers may board and disembark here.