Setting Sail for the Peloponnese and the Cyclades

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Setting sail for the Peloponnese and the Cyclades

High culture meets deep relaxation: In the Aegean Sea, the SEA CLOUD sails through ancient mythical worlds and drops anchor off sunny islands of blue and white. Route A: Monemvasia Mycenae GREECE 7-day cruisefrom/to Piraeus Nauplio Piraeus Chania Athens Ro ute B:7-daycruisefrom/to Rethymno Milos Andros Syros Pir aeus Crete Paros Ro ut e C:10-daycruisefrom/to Pi Santorini Amorgos Patmos raeus

SEA CLOUD – CRUISES The Aegean Sea: A sailing paradise since Homer’s time

The magic of the Greek island monasteries

Panagia Hozoviotissa hangs above the bay like a shining white swallow’s nest. The rock monastery on Amorgos is just one example of the impressive monastic architecture of the Aegean. While the nearly thousand-year-old St. John’s Monastery watches over Patmos like a medieval castle, Agia Triada on Crete nestles gently in monastic olive groves and vineyards. S Peloponnese andtheCyclades, the and mysterioustombs–betweenthe heroes, wallsthousandsofyearsold Pugnacious godsanddeath-defying mythical culture Ancient treasuresand the variedcourse: Mycenaeand Akrotiri. of theearliestEuropeancivilizationlieon oftheancientseafarers,territory twosites myths andlegends. Inthesun-drenched ea C loud sailsthroughaseaof on theSEACLOUDs Historian &Editor Gerrit Aust, Greek mythology.” like ajourneythrough the blue Aegean is enchanting islandsof “Sailing amongthe

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Radiant domes above steep cliffs

They exist, these places of longing that lose nothing of their magic even after thousands of photos. Who could resist the charm of Santorini with its white walls and azure dome roofs? The colorful fishermen’s houses of Milos or the pastel colors of Ermoupoli on Syros also remain a sight to behold. waiting tobediscovered. charming fishingportsarepatiently secluded villages, hiddenbaysand rocky panoramasandtheturquoisesea, these secretgems. Betweenbreathtaking Amorgos, Andros andParosarethreeof of whichwordhasnotyetgottenaround. there arebeautifulhiddenislandpearls Beyond thewell-knownCycladesroutes, known toeveryone Idyllic islandsnot Stephen Bohlig, and itsinhabitants.” of theGreekislandworld andauthenticity magic bythe was fascinated “Right fromthestartI at homeinRhodes at Archaeologist &Guide,

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Route A: from/to Athens (Piraeus) 7 nights Jul 09 to Jul 16, 2021 SC-C2115 Aug 06 to Aug 13, 2021 SC-C2119 Aug 20 to Aug 27, 2021 SC-2129 Day 1 Athens (Piraeus)/Greece 17.00 Guests arrive individually in Piraeus. Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD. Day 2 At sea Day 3 Nauplio/Peloponnese 08.00 13.30 The old town of Nauplio sits picturesquely on a peninsula. Three fortresses protect the town, which you can explore on a bike tour*. The excavation site of Mycenae*, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located nearby. To this day, access is via the famous Lion's Gate. Day 4 Monemvasia/Peloponnese 08.00 13.30 Just like an impregnable fortress, the small town of Mo- nemvasia nestles tightly against a rock off the coast. Visit to the beautifully restored lower town and drive into the countryside with olive oil tasting.* Day 5 Rethymno/Crete 08.00 17.30 Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, the Agia Triada* monastery is located on the Akrotiri peninsula. After visit- ing it, you will explore the old town of Chania*. Rethymno’s old town, which you can discover on a city walk*, has a touch of Venice about it. Day 6 Milos/Cyclades 08.00 13.30 Volcanism has shaped the unique character of Milos. On an island tour*, you will get to know the picturesque old capital of Plaka. Its typical white houses form a narrow labyrinth of alleys over which towers a mighty Kastro. Day 7 Paros/Cyclades 08.00 13.30 From Naoussa, today one of the most beautiful ports of the Aegean, the famous Parian marble was shipped in ancient times. You can explore the pretty main town of Parikia and the enchanting fishing village of Naoussa on an island tour*. Day 8 Athens (Piraeus)/Greece 06.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. Itinerary subject to change! at anchor * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.

Combination: You can also combine itineraries A and B into a 14-night trip.

Cruise-only rates per person Category Route A Guarantee double cabin** € 3.795 5 Upper-/lower-bed cabins € 4.295 4 Twin-bed cabins € 4.995 3 Twin-bed cabins € 5.765 2 Twin-bed cabins € 6.235 1 Double-bed cabins € 6.555 C De luxe outside cabins € 7.495 B De luxe original cabins € 7.995 A Luxury owner’s cabins € 8.595 Guarantee single cabin** € 5.495 Single surcharge: Category 1-5: 50%, Category A-C: 100% ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. 5 Please note: If we sail under COVID-19 conditions, not all cabins will be available for booking. the respectivestart of thetrip, forcruisesofmorethansix nights. therighttowithdraw from thetravelcontractlatest20daysbeforereserve In theeventthatthis minimumnumberofparticipantsis not reached, we required. For allcruiseslistedabove, aminimum numberof30passengersis a Andros/Cyclades Day 7 Day 6 Santorini/Cyclades Day 5 Amorgos/Cyclades Day 4 a Athens(Piraeus)/Greece Day 8 Luxury owner’s ALuxury cabins BDeluxeoriginalcabins CDeluxeoutsidecabins 1Double-bedcabins 2Twin-bed cabins * These excursionsarenotincludedinthecruise-onlyrate. a Patmos/Dodekanes Day 3 Atsea Day 2 Guaranteed singlecabin** a Athens(Piraeus)/Greece Day 1 Aug 13to Aug 20, 2021 Jul 16to23, 2021 Jul 02to09, 2021 Route B: from/to Athens (Piraeus) available forbooking. Please note: IfwesailunderCOVID-19 conditions, notallcabinswillbe ** Single surcharge: 1-5: Category 50%, Category A-C: 100% Guaranteed doublecabin** Category Cruise-only rates perperson subjecttochange! Itinerary You canalsocombineitinera Combination: 3 Twin-bed cabins 4 Twin-bed cabins 5 Upper-/lower-bed cabins Limited numberofguaranteed cabins;allocationstartswithCat. 5 is hometoachurch. two hills, itisconsideredanarchitecturaloddity: eachpeak most beautifulislandcitiesinGreece. Majesticallybuilton During acitywalk*youwilldiscoverErmoupoli, oneofthe Syros/Cyclades BC.buried duringavolcaniceruptioninthe17thcentury cavations of Akrotiri*, the “prehistoric Pompeii”, whichwas The popularvolcanicislandgainedfamethroughtheex- beach ofMaltezi. from Katapolathroughpicturesquevillagestothenearby painted ontherock. Alternatively, youcantakealittlehike* PanagiaHozoviotissa*appearsalmostlike old monastery ders ofthe Aegean: nestledinthesteepcoast, the1000-year- oneofthewon- The easternmostCycladicislandpreserves mage destination. entire islandisconsideredholyandasignificantpilgri- Heritage SitewasbuiltinhonoroftheapostleJohn. The Church: ofSt. theMonastery John*. The UNESCO World of themostimportantmonasteriesGreekOrthodox On the small, idyllic island of Patmos, you will visit one Embarkation onthe Guests arriveindividuallyin Disembarkation. Guestsreturnhomeindividually. island tour*. of the monastery Agia Marina, whichyouwillvisitonan is the picturesque capital Chora with its Venetian ruins and However, theheartofislandandsymbolprosperity The villageofPaleopolisistheisland’s ancientcapital. S S EA EA S C r EA ies AandBintoa14-nighttrip. C C ODII LOUD LOUD LOUD Piraeus. .

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SEA CLOUD – CRUISES Program highlights

The perfect attitude to life: The Cyclades Perhaps the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades, are a destination of longing and a sailor’s paradise in one. In the legendary light of the Aegean Sea, the islands show their radiant white-and-blue panorama. Out of 200 islands, only about 33 are inhabited; and a reputation of warmheartedness has always preceded their inhabitants. Why don’t you too succumb to the unique charm of this island world?

Myths, legends and monastic traditions On our varied excursions you will embark on a journey through the millennia, where history and stories come alive again. In addition to impressive ancient ruins and excavation sites, the program includes a visit to the imposing rock monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa on Amorgos. To this day, the Greek monastery world bears witness to the deep-rooted faith of the Greek people.

Nautics & navigation in the Aegean Sea Even more than on other ships, on a windjammer the focus is traditionally on nautical and navigational topics. Our captain and ofﬁcers on board will be happy to share their expert knowledge on wind calculations, chart reading or the principles of sailing with you. In practice, you are of course welcome to actively support our crew in setting and hauling in the sails.

Swimming from the ship In the summer temperatures, who doesn’t fancy a little refresh- ment in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea? The gangway on the SEA CLOUD allows direct access to the sea when the ship is at anchor. Depending on weather and wind conditions, the captain decides on possible swimming stops.

A lecturer accompanies the cruise A renowned lecturer accompanies all voyages through the Aegean. In entertaining talks, he or she will introduce the country and its people to you, impart interesting facts about Greek history and put you in the right mood for your shore excursions. Whether on board or ashore – our lecturer will be happy to answer your questions. the respectivestart of thetrip, forcruisesofmorethansix nights. therighttowithdraw from thetravelcontractlatest20daysbeforereserve In theeventthatthis minimumnumberofparticipantsis not reached, we required. For allcruiseslistedabove, aminimum numberof30passengersis Day 6 a 1 Amorgos/Cyclades Day 11 Patmos/Dodekanes Day 10 Atsea Day 9 Athens(Piraeus)/Greece Day 8 Paros/Cyclades Day 7 Rethymno/Crete Day 5 Monemvasia/Peloponnese Day 4 a 5 Athens (Piraeus)/Greece Day 15 Andros/Cyclades Day 14 Day 13 Santorini/Cyclades Day 12 * These excursionsarenotincludedinthecruise-onlyrate. a Nauplio/Peloponnese Day 3 Atsea Day 2 a Athens(Piraeus)/Greece Day 1 Aug 06to Aug 20, 2021 Jul 09to23, Routes A +B: from/to Athens (Piraeus) available for booking. Please note: IfwesailunderCOVID-19 conditions, notallcabinswillbe ** Single surcharge: 1-5: Category 50%, Category A-C: 100% Guaranteed singlecabin** Guaranteed doublecabin** Category Cruise-only rates perperson subjecttochange! Itinerary Luxury owner’s ALuxury cabins BDeluxeoriginalcabins CDeluxeoutsidecabins 1Double-bedcabins 2Twin-bed cabins 3 Twin-bed cabins 4 Twin-bed cabins 5 Upper-/lower-bed cabins Limited numberofguaranteed cabins;allocationstartswithCat. 5 Milos/Cyclades Archaeological Museum. Triada andcitywalkthroughRethymnowithvisittothe of City tourofChaniawithvisittotheMonastery Agia Heritage SiteunderUNESCOprotection.* Orthodox Church: ofSt. theMonastery John, a World Visit tooneofthemostimportantmonasteriesGreek Island tourofParoswithvisittothecapitalParikia.* Island tourofMiloswith Tripiti andtheancientcapitalPlaka.* witholiveoiltasting.* and driveintothecountryside Visit tothebeautifullyrestoredlowertownofMonemvasia tour ofNauplio.* most importantcitiesinGreeceancienttimes, orbike Excursion tothearchaeologicalsiteofMycenae, oneofthe Embarkation onthe Guests arriveindividuallyin Disembarkation. Guestsreturnhomeindividually. Island tourof Andros withvisittothecapitalChora.* island citiesinGreece.* City walkthroughErmoupoli, oneofthemostbeautiful Syros/Cyclades Museum.* Visit totheexcavationsof Akrotiri andthePrehistoric tissa orshorthikeandswimmingatMaltezibeach.* ofPanagiaHozovio- Island tourwithvisittotheMonastery 2021 S S EA EA S C EA C C ODII LOUD LOUD LOUD Piraeus. . Routes A +B 80 13.30 08.00 13.30 08.00 17.00 06.00 13.30 08.00 08.00 13.30 17.30 08.00 13.30 08.00 80 13.30 08.00 13.30 08.00 80 13.30 08.00 13.30 23.00 06.00 € € € € € € € € € € SC-C211920 SC-C211516 10.445 16.335 15.175 14.245 12.455 11.845 10.955 14 nights 9.475 8.165 7.215 atanchor 17.00

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