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MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Undiscovered Greek Aboard Sea Cloud

July 21–29, 2019 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Dear Travelers and Friends,

Please join us next summer to discover important ancient marvels of myth and antiquity in the and the . Explore the enchanting Greek isles as Sea Cloud slips into small and shallow bays to visit sites rich with mythological and historical resonances, including and .

The Museum Travel Alliance (MTA) provides museums with the opportunity to offer their members and patrons high-end educational travel programming. Trips are available exclusively through MTA members and co- sponsoring non-profit institutions. This voyage is co-sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Association of Yale Alumni.

From , cross the Aegean to call at , mythical birthplace of and . Roam its extensive ruins, then refresh with an espresso or apéritif on nearby . Step ashore on for a tour of its excellent antiquities museum. On the lesser-visited Peloponnese, stroll the narrow streets of , “’s Gibraltar.” In Mycenae, legendary city of , view treasures unearthed by . Call at , a haven for artists and writers, before returning to the mainland.

With her billowing sails, rich mahogany, and gleaming brass, Sea Cloud has been setting the standard for luxury sailing since 1931. Her elegant appointments, fine dining, impeccable service, and intimate size make her the ideal ship for this splendid itinerary. Weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to swim in the azure waters of the Aegean. GREECE Don’t miss the chance to experience the thrill of traveling to legendary islands aboard this remarkable ship. Piraeus Sincerely, Mycenae Epidaurus Nauplion Delos Mykonos PELPELOOPONNESPONNESE Hydra Naxos Jim Friedlander President Arrangements Abroad Monemvasia

Sea Cloud CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS DISCOVER uninhabited Delos, a UNESCO Heritage Site home to the shrines of Apollo and Artemis

SEE massive kouroi on Naxos and an eighth-century Venetian fortress on Folegandros

EXPLORE the surprising Byzantine fortified town on dramatic Monemvasia

VIEW the enchanting and extremely well-preserved fourth-century theater of Epidaurus

TOUR Mycenae, the legendary city of Agamemnon

ADMIRE the art collection at a private home on delightful Hydra Undiscovered Greek Islands Aboard Sea Cloud

July 21–29, 2019

Church of Panaghia, Folegandros, photo by anemomilos WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: NAXOS Step ashore this afternoon on Naxos, whose dramatic Temple of Apollo defines the . Our visit includes the Archaeological Museum, with its fine collection of early Cylcadic marble figures, as well the marble quarry of Flerio where two massive kouroi lie unfinished and abandoned.B,L,D

THURSDAY, JULY 25: FOLEGANDROS This morning we arrive at the island of Folegandros. Explore the village of Chora with its centuries-old walls and a unique center comprised of three town squares. View the Kastro, the 8thcentury Venetian fortress, and the hilltop Church of Panaghia which offers magnificent views of the west coast. B,L,D

FRIDAY, JULY 26: MONEMVASIA After a morning at sea, arrive at Monemvasia on the Peloponnese. Known as “Greece’s Gibraltar,” this Byzantine fortified town lies within a depression on a steep rock 984 feet high, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Explore its dense warren of , churches, ramparts, and charming squares. B,L,D

Archaeological Museum Naxos, photo by Ricardo André Frantz

Optional prelude in Athens is offered from July 19–22, 2019

SUNDAY, JULY 21: DEPARTURE Depart on an overnight flight to Athens.

MONDAY, JULY 22: ATHENS, GREECE / SEA CLOUD Arrive Athens and transfer to Piraeus and the awaiting Sea Cloud. In the late afternoon, be on deck as the ship sails past the Temple of , a dazzling landmark poised atop Cape Sounion. L,D

TUESDAY, JULY 23: DELOS / MYKONOS Cross the Aegean this morning to call at the pristine island of Delos. Tiny and uninhabited, Delos is the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. On a walking tour, explore the extensive ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the main shrines of Apollo and Artemis, the startlingly detailed mosaics found in excavated mansions, and the iconic Terrace of the Lions. In the late afternoon, sail to nearby Mykonos where there will be time to enjoy its cafes and lively tavernas. Sea Cloud sails in the late evening. B,L,D SATURDAY, JULY 27: NAUPLION / EPIDAURUS / MYCENAE MONDAY, JULY 29: PIRAEUS / U.S. RETURN From the of Nauplion, depart for Epidaurus, ancient Disembark Sea Cloud this morning in Piraeus and transfer shrine of Asklepios, god of medicine. This enchanting site to Athens airport for flights home. B is dominated by the fourth-century theater, one of the bestpreserved classical buildings in Greece. Continue to DISCLAIMER: The itinerary is subject to change at the Mycenae, the legendary city of Agamemnon. Enter through discretion of The Museum Travel Alliance and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms the to see the remains of the , royal tombs, and conditions at www.museumtravelalliance.com/terms. and defensive walls. Visit the Archaeological Museum then continue to the monumental Treasury of , a stone , built about 1300 B.C. B,L,D Monemvasia Greece, photo by Grekomania SUNDAY, JULY 28: HYDRA This morning we tender to the delightful island of Hydra, which is closed to motor traffic. Many of Hydra’s 18th- and 19th-century stone mansions have been restored by artists and writers, and the island’s tiny harbor is ringed with cafes and art galleries. By special arrangement, we are invited to the home of a collector. Enjoy an afternoon under sail and gather this evening for the captain’s farewell dinner. B,L,D

SEA CLOUD

CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK CRUISE RATES (Per Person) 36 34 32 30 Cabins Decks Double Rates Single Rates SPANKER BRIDGE DECK LIDO DECK 37 35 33 31 Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade $9,999 $11,999 Upper/lower twin beds, shower. PROMENADE DECK Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade $10,999 $16,499 24 22 20 18 14 Twin beds, shower. 28 16 PURSER 17 Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade $11,999 $17,999 29 25 23 21 19 15

DINING ROOM Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 32 to 37 Lido $12,999 Inquire MAIN DECK Twin beds, shower. 10 86 4 2 Cabins 6, 30 & 31 Main & Lido $13,999 Inquire Queen-size bed, shower. 9 7 5 3 1 Cabins 3 to 5 & 7 to 10 Main $17,999 Inquire Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath.

Cabins 1 & 2 Main $19,999 Inquire ith her rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Original Owner’s Suites. King-size bed, marble fireplace, and bath. WCloud travels under 30 billowing sails trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. RATES INCLUDE F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud n All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four- L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea masted beauty was host to leaders including the Duke and Duchess with all meals; wine and beer with lunches and dinners; of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. complimentary open bar throughout the cruise Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable n Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers, Sea Cloud suggested flights Condé Nast Traveler. n receives consistently high rankings from n Enrichment program of lectures and special events n Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach and entrance Lido Deck dining area (left); fees for all included visits Owner’s Suite 2 (right) n Taxes and service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers n Customary shipboard gratuities

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested flights; trip insurance; optional Athens prelude; luggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Variety Voyager Temple of Poseidon, photo by w!L

THE MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE UNDISCOVERED GREEK ISLANDS n JULY 21–29, 2019 RESERVATION FORM

To reserve a place, please call The Museum Travel Alliance at 212-302-3251 or 855-533-0033, fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to The Museum Travel Alliance. Mail to: The Museum Travel Alliance, 1040 Avenue of the , 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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On the front cover: Hydra B_19SC1ATH0721_MTA