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On Board

M/S Panorama

10-Day package
From: £5,182

Departure Date
03/09/2025

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It’s Time To Re-Evaluate Greek Wine

The truth is that it’s actually long past time to re-evaluate Greek wines. Forget Greek taverna wine, we’re talking about the Premier Cru of Hellenic wines. Cuvees that you never see, simply because they never leave Greece. (Greek connoisseurs drink them all). Bottles that, if you can find them in a wine shop, cost upwards of 30 or 40 euro.

A Tutored Tasting By A True Industry Great

Don’t take our word for it because the man who has put this cruise together, the palate that has selected the wineries, the wines, the wine-pairings at supper and the vintages, is none other than Tim Clarke. Tim is rightly a legend when it comes to Greek wines. A true guru of Hellenic viticulture, Tim and his wife Lynette Arblaster have been champions of ‘oenology’ of Greek winemaking on both the mainland and the islands for more than 30 years.

A Gastronomic Extravaganza

On this tutored cruise Tim will cover Greek winemaking from the classical age through to the present day. He will take you to wine estates for tastings and lunch. He will discuss differences between soils on the islands and the mainland, and the grape varieties which thrive there. He will identify the differentiating factors of wine production and how that has changed.

Your Holiday Package Includes:

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Return flights from the UK & In-destination transfers

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7 Night Cruise on Board M/S Panorama on a Full-board Basis & Daily Wine & History tours

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2 Night stay in COCO-MAT Athens BC Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis

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Day By Day
Itinerary

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Departure Dates
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Don’t miss…

Tim Clarke Our Wine Expert

Wonders of ancient Athens

Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri

Medieval Monemvasia

Gaia winery at Ancient Nemea

A full-on wine day at Samos

A feast of wines

To embark on this journey of exploration, you need to be prepared for the fact that every day you will taste multiple wines. There will be tastings in the morning, tastings over lunch, tastings most afternoons and paired tastings with food at dinner. Tim has also worked with our master chef to ensure the food matches the wines he has chosen to offer.

What’s on tim’s wine list?

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    Day 1
    Wednesday

    Fly to Athens

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    Fly to Athens and transfer to the centrally located COCO-MAT Athens BC hotel for a 2-night stay. Just steps from major attractions, this hotel offers comfort and stunning Acropolis views, perfect for exploring and immersing in Athens' cultural vibe.
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    Day 2
    Thursday

    Explore Athens

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    Explore Athens at your own pace, or arrange a guided tour upon request. The hotel is within 500m of key attractions like the Roman Agora, Syntagma, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Acropolis—perfect for early exploration before crowds arrive.
    Meals included: Breakfast
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    Day 3
    Friday

    Depart from Athens

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    Transfer from Athens to Marina Zeas mid-afternoon to board M/Y Panorama. Welcome drink on board. Evening sail to Poros and dinner served with wines from the Ionian region. Overnight in Poros.
    Embarkation Time: 15:00
    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
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    Day 4
    Saturday

    Nafplion & Nemea

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    We arrive in Nafplion and explore the ancient site of Mycenae, followed by visits to Nemea and Gaia estate. After lunch at Semeli with Nemea and Mantineia wines, we enjoy a swim en route to Monemvasia. Dinner features Peloponnese wines.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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    Day 5
    Sunday

    Monemvasia

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    After breakfast we visit the Monemvasia winery. Lunch ashore with free time to explore the old town. Dinner on board with special guests – Tsimbidis family, the owners of the Monemvasia Winery.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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    Day 6
    Monday

    Serifos

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    Begin with a morning swim and lunch onboard before arriving at Serifos, a once-prominent wine producer now experiencing a revival. In the afternoon, visit Chrysoloras Winery, renowned for its rare grape varieties. Enjoy dinner at a local tavern before our midnight sail to Santorini.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
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    Day 7
    Tuesday

    Santorini

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    Santorini, famed for its exceptional white wines and unique grape varieties, is a must-visit. We'll explore the renowned Argyros winery, home to century-old vines. After a late lunch onboard, sail to Samos with a swim stop, followed by dinner featuring Santorini wines.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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    Day 8
    Wednesday

    Samos & Fourni Isles

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    This morning, we’ll moor in Ormos, then visit the Vakakis winery. After lunch in Platanos, tasting Samian wines, we'll sail to the secluded Fourni Isles for swimming. Dinner features wines from Chios and Ikaria, cherished since ancient times.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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    Day 9
    Thursday

    Tinos

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    Tinos, a holy island with over 700 churches, is also a wine hotspot, famous for its Assyrtiko grape grown in volcanic soils. In the morning, visit the rising star Volacus winery, then sail to a nearby bay for lunch, swimming, and Greek wine tasting.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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    Day 10
    Friday

    Athens

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    Disembarkation at 9am after breakfast and transfer to Athens airport. If your flight is departing later there is an optional excursion to a nearby Kotokos Estate including lunch and wine tasting.
    The Optional Excursion on the final day arrives at Athens Airport in time for flights after 6pm
    Meals included: Breakfast

Ports of call: Naflio - Poros- Nemea - Monemvasia - Milos - Santorini - Samos - Tinos- Serifos

The Weather

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Greek wine cruise, Wines Of GreeceDaily sunshine is virtually guaranteed in the Greek Isles. The season runs from April to late October with temperatures ranging from the low to mid 20s in early and late season up to the high 30s in late June through August. Winds are predictable with moderate to fresh winds (force 2-5) in the afternoon.

Routes may need to be varied in the event of adverse weather and operating conditions at the captains discretion, in the interests of the comfort and safety of guests. The Captain and Cruise Director will will keep you fully briefed on the daily programme.

Our Wine Ambassador Tim Clarke

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Tim Clarke is one of the pioneers of wine tours around the world. With his wife Lynette Arblaster, he co-founded Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours, which they ran together for 30 years. At A&C, Tim was responsible for the programme and marketing. Under their ownership it became the world’s leading wine tours company.

In the early 1980s, Tim had worked in wine retail in London and saw first hand how fascinated people were by Champagne and the many newly emerging wine regions. In 1986 Tim & Lynette invented the concept of the ‘Champagne Weekend’ and went on to pioneer Wine Tours around the world. Tim led the first international consumer wine tours to places as diverse as Australia, Sicily, Ribera del Duero, Uruguay, The Republic of Georgia and Greece.

Having sold Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours some years ago, Tim has been busy with other projects,

These include a WINE PROJECT in Greece making a ‘passito-style’ Muscat wine on the island of Samos, planting a vineyard in Hampshire and the WINEROUTES wine tourism consultancy.

 Starting from 2022, Tim took up a role with Variety Cruises of Athens as Wine Ambassador developing Wine Cruises and in the future a Greek Wine Tours prorgramme, Wine Cruises elsewhere in the Mediterranean and other special interest cruise ideas.

The Wine Program

From discussions on wine history to hands-on tastings, the program is designed to deepen your appreciation for Greek wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or a curious traveller, you’ll find this immersive experience both enlightening and enjoyable.

The Wineries

Your Greek wine adventure includes visits to some of the country’s most renowned wineries, each offering
unique wines and rich traditions.

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    Gaia & Gofas (Nemea) – Explore the famed Nemea region, known for its rich reds.
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    Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi (Monemvasia) – Discover the birthplace of Malvasia wines.
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    Chrysolora (Serifos) – A boutique winery with a focus on local grape varieties.
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    Estate Argyros (Santorini) – Taste Santorini’s famous Assyrtiko at one of its most respected estates.
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    Vakakis (Samos) – Enjoy the sweet Muscat wines of Samos.
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    Volacus (Tinos) – Sample distinctive wines from the rocky vineyards of Tinos.

Your Vessel: M/S Panorama With the Wines

Cabins

24 Ocean View

Guests

49

Crew

16-18

Length / Breadth

54m/173ft – 12m/39ft

Introducing the “Panorama,” a splendid three-masted motorsailer designed to offer luxury accommodations for up to 49 passengers in its 24 well-appointed cabins. Launched in 1993 and having undergone comprehensive rebuilds in 2001, this vessel saw a significant renovation in 2014. The upgrades enhanced the Upper Deck cabins and lounge, alongside the Main Deck cabin en suite bathrooms and lounge, ensuring unparalleled comfort and elegance.

With a storied history of navigating multiple Atlantic Ocean crossings, the Panorama has charted courses from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis. Now, it embarks on voyages through the serene waters of Greece and the captivating regions of the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, offering guests the pinnacle of accommodation, comfort, and safety for an extraordinary sailing adventure.

Deck Plans

Cabin Selection

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Category C:

Lower Deck

1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds
(11-11.5 sq.m. / 119-124 sq.ft.)

The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble.

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Category B:

Lower Deck

2 Lower Beds
(11.5-12 sq.m. / 124-130 sq.ft.)

The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.

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Category A:

Upper Deck or Main Deck

2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed Cabin
(11.5-12.5 sq.m. / 124-135 sq.ft.)

The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equiped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.

On board Facilities

  • Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
  • Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant
  • Audiovisual in Lounge
  • Mini library
  • Beach Towels
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kayak
  • Board Games
  • Swimming Platform
  • Wi-Fi

Creature Comforts

  • Windows: upper & main deck cabins
  • Triple Occupancy cabins: Category A
  • Flat-Screen TV
  • Mini Safe
  • Mini Fridge
  • CD & DVD player
  • En suite bathroom with shower
  • Individually controlled A/C
  • Hairdryers
  • Telephone for internal use
  • Central music

Your Hotel: COCO-MAT Athens BC

Stay in the heart of Athens

Location is everything when it comes to exploring a foreign city and we have chosen the COCO-MAT Hotel as much for its central position as it creature comforts.

In brief we’ve talking five-star comfort in a brilliant location. In detail

In detail, it’s situated a few steps away from all the major attractions in the city of Athens and with unobstructed Acropolis view is the tight spot to discover, enjoy and be part of the cultural vibe that the city of Athens embodies.
As such you’ll find yourself within a 500m stroll of all the famous places to go and see in Athens such as the Temple of Zeus, the Roman Agora, Syntagma and of course Acropolis itself.
It’s the perfect place to grab an early breakfast and you can get to the hot-spots before the tourists and be first in the queue.

In the afternoon shop in the flea market at Monastiraki and end the evening with dinner in one of the many traditional taverna restaurants in the Plaka district.

Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

City view room (Included in your Holiday)

The following room types are available with a supplement

  • Acropolis suite
  • Exclusive Suite
  • Acropolis view room
  • Master suite
  • Museum view room

Location is everything when it comes to exploring a foreign city and we have chosen the Emporikon Hotel as much for its central position as its creature comforts. In brief we’re talking four star comfort in a brilliant location. In detail it’s situated half way between the Acropolis and Omonia Square.

 

As such you’ll find yourself within 500m stroll of all the famous places to go and see in Athens such as the Roman Agora, Syntagma and Hadrian’s Arch – and, of course, the Acropolis itself. It’s the perfect place to grab an early breakfast and you can get the hot-spots before the tourists and be first in the queue. As it is also well located for the little back streets where you can find the hidden bars and eateries the locals use, you can also be first for lunch. In the afternoon shop in the flea market as Monastraki and end the evening with dinner in one of many traditional taverna restaurants in the Plaka district. You’re guaranteed a big day and a short walk home.

Prices

Current Month

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Prices (£) per person from:
Deparure Dates Category CSpecial OffersCategory BSpecial Offers Category ASpecial Offers
03/09/2025£5,182£5,661£6,182
Single use£5,436£8,219£10,284
3rd person£4,122

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Prices (£) per person
Deparure Dates Category CSpecial OffersCategory BSpecial Offers Category ASpecial Offers
05/09/2025£4,130£4,609£5,130
Single use£4,130£6,913£8,978
3rd personN/A£3,226N/A
Port charges£317£317£317

Flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester or Bristol

All local transfers

2 nights at COCO-MAT Athens BC hotel on a bed and breakfast basis

On Board M/S Panorama

Accommodation on board M/S Panorama for 7 nights in your chosen grade of cabin with private SH/WC & air conditioning, mini fridge and flat screen TV with complimentary movies.

Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local themed party evening , fun BBQ on the beach or on deck (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.

Daily Wine & History tours

Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day, plus abundant fresh fruit.

Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment, sea kayak and stand up paddle boards (subject to availability).

Professional English speaking Cruise Director and Wine Expert Tim Clarke on board.

Port charges

Below, flight times are indicative and subject to availability. You will be advised exact flight details at the time of booking.

London Heathrow

  • Wednesday Depart Heathrow:07:30 Arrive Athens: 13:00
  • Friday Depart Athens:13:50 Arrive Heathrow: 15:45

London Gatwick

  • Wednesday Depart Gatwick:05:45 Arrive Athens:11:20
  • Friday Depart Athens: 12:10 Arrive Gatwick: 14:00

London Luton

  • Wednesday Depart Luton: 06:50 Arrive Athens:12:30
  • Friday Depart Athens: 13:10 Arrive Gatwick: 15:10

Bristol

  • Wednesday Depart Bristol: 17:30 Arrive Athens:23:15
  • Friday Depart Athens:11:00 Arrive Bristol: 13:00

Manchester

  • Wednesday Depart Manchester: 10:40 Arrive Athens: 16:30
  • Friday Depart Athens:22:00 Arrive Manchester: 00:05 (+1)

All local transfers are included in your package.

  • Athens airport to COCO-MAT Athens BC hotel – approximately 40 min
  • COCO-MAT Athens BC – Marina Zea (cruise embarkation) – approximately 30 min
  • Marina Zea – Athens airport – approximately 45 min
  • Beverages, except regular (filter) coffee, tea, drinking water and wines during lunch and dinner.
  • Crew gratuities (optional –  recommend  Eur10-14 per passenger per day).
  • Passenger personal expenses
  • Wi-Fi (available at charge)

Package prices are subject to availability in the accommodation and flight class booked. Flight supplements may apply for regional and other flights.

Book your Package with us to ensure full financial protection for your holiday.

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Your flight inclusive holiday with us is financially secure as we are ATOL licensed and the full package is ATOL protected. We have been trading since 1995 so  you can book with total confidence.

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