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Home , Corsica, Su Nuraxi (Barumini)

CORSICA & ABOARD SEA CLOUD Current route: , to Naples, Italy

12 Days Sea Cloud 58 Guests Expeditions in: May/Sep From $15,270 to $31,120 *

Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 1-2: Naples, Italy/Embark padding Fly overnight and arrive in Naples. Board the 2022 Departure Dates: legendary Sea Cloud and cast off from the Naples’ active harbor. We’ll pass by the rugged coast of 24 May the island of Capri at sunset as we enter the 3 Jun . (Day 2: D) 2023 Departure Dates: 4 May DAY 3: At Sea padding Join the expedition leader for a play-by-play Advance Payment: description of the crew in the rigging and the from $1,500 to $2,500 action of the setting of square sails, stay sails, and jibs as Sea Cloud shows her full glory. Bask in the comfort and intrigue of this legendary and historic square rigger--enjoy delicious meals, Special Offers complimentary drinks, and talks by the expedition staff as we sail toward Sardinia. (B,L,D) FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED DAY 4: Caligari, Sardinia padding We dock in Sardinia’s capital of Cagliari on the Travel aboard any Sea Cloud departure south end of the island, dominated by its hilltop and we will cover your bar tab and all tips medieval Castello. In the morning we drive inland for the crew. to the archeological centerpiece of Su Nuraxi in Barumini, which is the most well-preserved of the , or stone fortresses, that BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS characterize both from the Save 10% on any consecutive journeys enigmatic civilizations that inhabited these islands taken on board one of our expedition over 3,000 years ago. Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO ships. This savings is applicable on World Heritage Site, is the largest and most well voyage fares only, and are not valid on preserved of them all, and the morning will serve extensions or airfare. as an introduction to the history, culture, and landscape of Sardinia. COMBINING OFFERS Return to Sea Cloud for lunch, and in the afternoon visit the impressive Roman Certain offers may be combinable, up to Amphitheater in Cagliari, which is carved into the two savings opportunities, except where sloping limestone hill at the edge of the city. noted otherwise. For example, travel with Continue to the outstanding National a group of 8 or more on back-to-back Archaeological Museum in the medieval Castello expeditions, and take advantage of both before taking a walking tour of the old town. savings. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: At Sea/Oristano BRINGING THE KIDS padding We set sail again for the full morning, then enter We believe sharing an expedition with the large western bay of Oristano to dock for the your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing afternoon. Visit the Archaeological Park of Santa experience. So take $500 off for each Christina and Nuraghe Losa before enjoying some child under the age of 18. local food and entertainment. Dinner is served onboard Sea Cloud as we sail to our next destination. (B,L,D) TRAVELING AS A GROUP Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 DAY 6: Alghero padding or more people. Take advantage of these Anchor this morning off the northwest medieval great savings, while enjoying traveling city of Alghero, which reveals its historic Catalan with your friends and family. This savings influence and is still sometimes referred to as is applicable to voyage fares only, and is “Barceloneta.” The attractive old town is a joy to not valid on extensions or airfare. explore on foot, as are the protective sea walls. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation Local guides will give us a walking orientation to policies for group travel vary from our the old town to start the day. Next, travel to nearby regular policies. Leda' d'Ittiri estate for a wine tasting and tour. In the afternoon we’ll take a local boat out to the dramatic Capo Caccia peninsula to visit the colorful and expansive cave of Neptune’s Grotto. Return to Sea Cloud and sail by the dramatic cliffs of Capo Caccia in the golden sunset light on our way toward Corsica. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Bonifacio, Corsica padding

Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com Dawn's light finds us holding off the layered cliff of Bonifacio, with its signature perch overlooking the Bonifacio Straits. Sea Cloud enters this small and spectacular narrow harbor to dock for the day. We begin with a walking orientation to the Citadel and the town of Bonifacio on its cliffside perch, with the rest of the morning devoted to enjoying one of the most beautiful towns of the Mediterranean.

In the afternoon we’ll offer an option to drive inland to some of the menhir standing stone alignments of the Sarténe of Corsica, or to experience the characteristic Corsican herbal scrubland with its stunning fragrances. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: /Les de Piana padding The rock formations of Ajaccio/Les are some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the Mediterranean. Les Calanques de Piana are karst limestone rock ravines that have been shaped by wind and water erosion, and the Calanques de Piana in Corsica are deservedly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our morning is devoted to this landscape and the delightful town of Piana, set in the midst of this disorienting labyrinth of rock formations. The scenery and the accompanying fragrance of the maquis and the pure, clean air are unforgettable highlights. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: Calvi/At Sea padding The gorgeous crescent bay, with its narrow white sand beach and the prominent Genoese citadel have made the northwest Corsican town of Calvi a renowned summer resort destination for the last century. In the shoulder seasons it is a very pleasant town in a lovely setting to explore on foot, starting at the hilltop citadel with its ethnographic museum and medieval shops and alleys. Work your way back down to the Port de Plaisance waterfront, where you will board Sea Cloud. This afternoon, we sail north around . (B,L,D)

DAY 10: At Sea/ padding With hopes for an overnight sail, we keep the morning free to continue sailing on the northeast side of Corsica toward the port of Bastia, where we dock for the afternoon. Bastia is a very active working port and the principal gateway to Corsica from . It is a rugged city made up of the upper Terra Nova citadel and the lower working district of Terra Vecchio with its lively food and fish markets.

We will offer the option of driving from Bastia to explore the wild nature of Cap Corse, which is the protruding mountainous peninsula of north Corsica, before returning for the late afternoon and evening in Bastia. (B,L,D)

DAY 11: At Sea padding We spend the final full day on Sea Cloud, hopefully enjoying the ship under full sail, reflecting on our visits to the unique and extraordinary islands of Sardinia and Corsica, and sorting our photos for the evening’s “guest slide show” of favorite photos contributed by all of our shipmates. (B,L,D)

Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 12: Naples/Disembark padding We return this morning to the port of Napoli for your flights home. (B)

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Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com