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Enchanting Greek Isles of the Ancient Aegean Round-Trip Piraeus Aboard Sea Cloud September 30 – October 9, 2021 Enchanting Greek Isles of the Ancient Aegean Round-Trip Piraeus Aboard Sea Cloud September 30 – October 9, 2021 Monemvasia (left) and Sea Cloud (right) Aboard the legendary, privately chartered Sea Cloud, explore magical Greek Isles in the Aegean, whose beauty inspired Europe’s first great civilization. Discover ancient marvels of myth and antiquity in the Peloponnese, Crete, and the Cyclades. Spend one night at a luxurious hotel in Athens, and enjoy a private after-hours tour and reception at the Acropolis Museum. Embark Sea Cloud in Piraeus, and cross the Aegean to the port of Nafplio. Wander the enchanting, exquisitely well-preserved archaeological site and 4th-century theater of Epidaurus, the ancient shrine of Asclepius, god of medicine. Continue to Mycenae, Agamemnon’s capital. On the lesser-visited peninsula of Peloponnese, stroll the narrow streets of Monemvasia, “Greece’s Gibraltar.” Arrive in Crete, fabled birthplace of Zeus immortalized in the works of Homer, where you will visit Knossos, once the capital of the prehistoric Minoan civilization, and the ancient port town of Sitia. From Crete, sail to the port of Kamares on the island of Sifnos, home to picturesque traditional villages and more than 360 beautiful churches. Early October is a lovely time to cruise amidst these islands and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean. With her energetic crew raising the sails by hand, the four-masted Sea Cloud is a vessel like no other. Lectures under the stars, wine tastings from local vineyards, and mesmerizing performances of traditional Greek music and dance will enhance this enriching journey. HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy an overnight stay in Athens, ancient cradle of Western Civilization, at a sumptuous hotel on Syntagma Square, with an exclusive after-hours visit and cocktail reception at the Acropolis Museum • Spend seven nights under sail aboard the classic barque Sea Cloud, an icon of luxury since 1931, reveling in her elegant appointments, fine dining, impeccable service, and intimate size and pausing for refreshing optional dips in the azure waters of the Aegean • Attend a special U.S. Embassy briefing in Athens (pending final schedule), or opt for a curator-led tour of the Benaki Museum • • Marvel at an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert guides, including the Acropolis in Athens; Epidaurus, with its 4th-century theater, one of the best-preserved classical buildings in Greece; and Mycenae, viewing treasures discovered by Heinrich Schliemann, brilliant pioneer in the field of archaeology • On Crete, discover the Archaeological Museum of Sitia, savoring precious finds unearthed at Palaikastro including the Palaikastro Kouros—a statue of a young man excavated by a prominent Met curator and archaeologist—followed by an exploration of the Palaikastro archaeological site with an expert • Wander through the unique fortified town on dramatic Monemvasia, and delight in a private visit to a historic manor featuring locally grown wine and specially prepared traditional delicacies CALL 888-484-8785 WITH QUESTIONS OR TO RESERVE Monday, October 4 NAFPLIO, PELOPONNESE / EPIDAURUS / MYCENAE From the port of Nafplio, explore Epidaurus, the ancient shrine of Asclepius, god of medicine. This enchanting site is dominated by the 4th-century theater, one of the best-preserved classical buildings in Greece. After lunch, continue to Mycenae, the legendary city of Agamemnon. Pass through the massive Lion Gate to see the remains of the palace, royal tombs, and defensive walls. Visit the Archaeological Museum, and see the nearby Treasury of Atreus, a huge stone beehive tomb built circa 1300 B.C. B,L,D Tuesday, October 5 MONEMVASIA, PELOPONNESE 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, ITINERARY connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Explore its dense warren of citadels, churches, ramparts, and charming squares. Before departing, visit the historical Thursday, September 30 DEPARTURE Liotrivi mansion, and meet the family who will invite you Depart for Athens on an overnight flight, group flight pending. for a tasting of malvasia wine and other local delicacies followed by a short visit to the vineyard, olive groves, and Friday, October 1 ATHENS, GREECE the old oil press. B,L,D Upon arrival in Athens, explore the lively Plaka neighborhood, the ancient center of the city. Continue to Syntagma Square (Constitution Square), the location of NJV Wednesday, October 6 HERAKLION, CRETE Athens Plaza Hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit the Arrive at Heraklion on the island of Crete for a morning Acropolis to view the ruins of the majestic Parthenon and visit to the site of Knossos, political center of the Minoan the Erechtheion. Continue with a private after-hours tour of civilization and mythical abode of the Minotaur. Then, tour the Acropolis Museum, followed by a welcome cocktail the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, housing reception. Dinner is at leisure. R exceptional examples of art of the Minoan era and the age of Odysseus. Before departing Heraklion, enjoy Cretan Saturday, October 2 ATHENS / PIRAEUS / music and dancing aboard the ship. Continue sailing west EMBARK SEA CLOUD to the charming port town of Sitia, which existed from the This morning, attend an U.S. Embassy briefing (pending final Late Minoan until the Venetian period. B,L,D schedule), or opt to take a curator-led tour of the Benaki Museum. After a morning at leisure followed by lunch in the Plaka, visit the Museum of Cycladic Art. Its notable collection of artifacts from the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus gives special emphasis on Cycladic artifacts, whose simplicity and abstraction greatly inspired many 20th-century artists. Continue to Piraeus, embark Sea Cloud, and stand on deck as the ship sails past the 5th-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon, a dazzling icon of the Golden Age of Athens, poised atop Cape Sounion. B,L,D Sunday, October 3 DAY AT SEA During a scenic day at sea, discover the thrill of sailing aboard the legendary Sea Cloud. As she carries us under a full set of billowing white sails, experience the grace and romance of a bygone era of travel. This evening, attend the captain’s welcome reception and dinner. B,L,R,D Nafplio CALL 888-484-8785 WITH QUESTIONS OR TO RESERVE Thursday, October 7 SITIA, CRETE / PALAIKASTRO pottery workshops, and peruse antiquities scattered Upon arrival at the port of Sitia, visit its Archaeological throughout the village as well as treasures housed in the Museum to see the Palaikastro Kouros, a masterpiece of archaeological museum. Walk through a labyrinth of Minoan art in ivory and gold. Continue to the archaeological passageways opening up to stunning views of the coast. digs at Palaikastro, where the kouros and a number of other Spend the afternoon sailing to Athens while gathering important artifacts were excavated. Before returning to the with fellow travelers for the captain’s farewell reception ship, view the fortress-like Monastery of Toplou, which and dinner. B,L,R,D controlled this region for centuries. Pending sea and weather conditions, take an afternoon swim off the ship while Saturday, October 9 PIRAEUS / DISEMBARK / ATHENS / RETURN anchored in the crescent-shaped Bay of Sitia. B,L,D Disembark Sea Cloud this morning, and transfer to the Athens airport for flights home. B Friday, October 8 SIFNOS, CYCLADES Sail into the port of Kamares on the west coast of the Please note: This proposed itinerary is the property of island of Sifnos. The island is distinguished by the Arrangements Abroad and may not be duplicated or unmistakable Cycladic architecture of cubic houses, distributed without written permission. All prices are estimated whitewashed chapels, and Venetian dovecotes. Discover based on preliminary quotes provided by hotel and service providers, prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency its charming waterfront along with a beautiful upper chora exchange rates in effect as of the date of this proposal and are (village), and admire the ancient walls and ruins of a subject to change. Reservations are subject to the Terms & Venetian hilltop fortress. Take time to explore Sifnos’ Conditions of Arrangements Abroad. Photos clockwise from top left: Sea Cloud sailing crew; Owner’s Suite; Lido Deck; Lion Gate, Mycenae; Theater, Epidaurus. CALL 888-484-8785 WITH QUESTIONS OR TO RESERVE SEA CLOUD With her rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 30 billowing sails trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four-masted beauty was host to leaders including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers, Sea Cloud receives consistently high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. Sea Cloud does not have an elevator. PROGRAM RATE Cabins Deck Double Rates Single Rates Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $9,999 $14,999 Upper/lower twin beds, shower. Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $10,999 $16,499 Twin beds, shower. Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $11,999 $17,999 Twin beds, shower. Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $12,999 $19,499 Twin beds, shower. Cabins 30 & 31 Lido Deck $13,999 Inquire Double beds, shower. Cabins 9 & 10 Main Deck $15,999 Inquire Queen-size bed, shower. Cabins 3 to 8 Main Deck $17,999 Inquire Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath.
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