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The History of Greece can be traced back to the Bronze Age, when the first Greek civilization emerged in the Cycladic Islands. The Minoans and the Mycenaeans were the two major Bronze Age civilizations in Greece.The Minoans were a seafaring people and their civilization flourished in the Bronze Age. The Mycenaeans were a warlike people and their civilization was based on agriculture. The Mycenaeans conquered the Minoans and established their rule over Greece.The Mycenaean civilization declined after the Bronze Age and Greece entered into a period of decline. The Greeks were later conquered by the Persians in the 5th century BC. The Persians were later defeated by the Greeks in the Greco-Persian Wars.The Greeks later established their own independent city-states. Athens and Sparta were the two most powerful city-states in Greece. The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta. Sparta emerged victorious in the war.Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire and established the Hellenistic civilization. The Hellenistic civilization declined after the death of Alexander the Great. Greece was later conquered by the Romans.The Roman Empire was divided into two parts in the 4th century AD. The Western Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th century AD. The Eastern Roman Empire survived until the 15th century AD.Greece was later conquered by the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century AD. Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Greece was a monarchy until the Second World War. Greece became a republic in 1974.
Ideal time for yacht charter in Greece is from late April to early October when the air and water temperatures are both around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The Greek islands experience a lot of tourist traffic during the summer months, so sailing during this time may be more crowded.
Greece yacht charter price may vary based on the following factors:
To give you some idea for what to expect to pay for the bareboat yacht charter in Greece, here is some breakdown:
Skipper License is required to rent a boat for a bareboat charter in Greece.Different countries have their own way of certifying sailors. In some cases folks get actual skipper licenses (like in Europe), in others they get certifications (like in the US).It is important to have a license or a certification of a proper level to qualify for a bareboat charter.Some charter operators may even require that you hire their skipper for a few days if they judge that even with a license your level of experience is insufficient.Please reach out to our booking specialists to see if your license or certificate is sufficient for a bareboat charter in Greece.
What is included in my Greece boat rental?
First and foremost - the boat, fuel, and water. Usually, charter operators want you to return the boat with the same level of fuel as you took it. So please budget some time at the end of your charter to stop by the fuel dock.In addition to boat, fuel and water, some charter operators also provide snorkeling gear, water toys (SUPs, Kayaks, etc), but those may require a separate payment and may need to be arranged in advance.Lastly, if you are booking a crewed or skippered yacht charter - you will get an experienced captain and/or a cook. You can also arrange for provisions to be purchased for you in advance.Please check the details of your yacht charter with our booking team.