This is a route for more experienced sailors and will involve some distance sailing, as well as encounters with strong winds.

Day 1- Leave Athens and sail to Kea Island (40 miles)

Day 2- Rest and Swim in Kea, visit the Village Chora.

Day 3- Sail to Kithonos Island and the port of Loutra (17 Miles).   Visit the ancient baths in Loutra swim and dive off the rocks around the village

Day 4- Sail to Siros Island and the town of Finakas, (24 Miles) Visit the main town of Ermopouli.

Day 5- Sail south to Paros Island (28 Miles). Here at the half way point of the cruise it is a good place to shop and explore this large island.

Day 6- Paros Island. Rent Mopeds and explore the island

Day 7- Sail to Serifos Island from Paros Island, (30 Miles)

Day 8- Sail Hydra Island from Serifos (55 Miles)

Day 9- Rest in Hydra and enjoy this beautiful town where there are no cars and only Donkeys for transportation.

Day 10- Return to Athens from Hydra. (35 Miles)

This is meant as a guide to the best way to spend 10 days cruising around the Western and Central Cyclades. One should expect to sail around 230-250 miles in the 10 days, bearing in mind the rest days on some of the islands.