Thessaloniki TURKEY GREECE Skopelos Aegean Athens Piraeus Nauplion Syros Patmos Milos Sail along historical routes – travel to picturesque Aegean harbours: Athens (Piraeus) – Thessaloniki Authentic Greece: the Sporades SEA CLOUD 7 nights Rebetiko music exuding from a tavern, craggy cliffs lining 01 Aug. to 08 Aug. 2016 SC-1627 fine sandy beaches, chalk-white chapels gleaming under a 01 Aug. Athens (Piraeus)/Greece 17.00 Guests arrive individually in Piraeus. deep-blue sky – does this Greek idyll actually exist? It cer- Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD. tainly does on the Sporades! It is almost like a picture-per- 02 Aug. Nauplion/Peloponnes 13.30 20.00 fect paradise, particularly on the island of Skopelos. Disco- Excursion to Mycenae.* In Mycenae the royal upper city, including its palace complex, ver its narrow streets and small squares on a trip ashore. has been excavated to date. It is impossible to resist a stroll through the picturesque alleyways of Nauplion itself. The Jerusalem of the Aegean: Patmos 03 Aug. Milos/Cyclades 13.30 18.00 The idyllic island of Patmos is believed to be the place Although the volcanic history of Milos means the island’s where John the Evangelist wrote the Book of Revelation. coastal cliffs are brightly coloured, the radiant white houses provide a stark contrast. Visit the beaches there and allow The grotto where he is said to have had his apocalyptic yourself to be enchanted by the traditional way of life in the visions is one of the holiest sites for followers of the Greek surrounding areas. Orthodox Church. The monastery built in his name has 04 Aug. Syros/Cyclades 08.00 13.30 Syros is still a fairly well-kept secret as far as tourists are been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. concerned. 05 Aug. Patmos/Dodecanese 08.00 13.00 The charming capital of the Cyclades Excursion to the Monastery of St John.* Ermoupolis, capital of the island of Syros and the enti- 06 Aug. At Sea re Cyclades, was built on two hills and is a unique ar- 07 Aug. Skopelos/Sporades 08.00 13.30 chitectural accomplishment. A great number of monu- The second largest island of the Sporades is a little gem that boasts outstanding sandy beaches and bays. It mental neo-classical buildings create the impression of a should therefore come as no surprise that the island was sophis-ticated city. As you ascend, the opulence and va- the shooting location for the film “Mamma Mia”. stness give way to a maze of narrow passages, creating a 08 Aug. Thessaloniki/Greece 07.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. more medieval atmosphere. And no matter where you are Itinerary subject to change! at anchor in this city, the cafés and taverns are filled with Greeks * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. alone, and tourists are nowhere to be seen. Cruise-only rates per person Category SC-1627 GTY double cabin** € 3.195 Also on board: 5 Upper-/lower-bed € 3.695 Dr Constantin Elfe 4 € 4.295 Dr Elfe is a passionate sailor who studied 3 € 4.895 history and politics, as well as American 2 € 5.295 Studies, and who works for the German 1 € 5.595 parliament. He has been accompanying our C € 6.395 € cruises as a lecturer for many years. His talks B 6.895 A € 7.395 cover a wide range of topics. GTY single cabin** € 4.695 Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that another lecturer will be on Single surcharge: Category 1-5: 50%, Category A-C: 100% board for this trip. ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. 5 Thessaloniki TURKEY GREECE Aegean Skopelos Athens Piraeus Kap Sounion Mykonos Hydra Naxos Set sail for idyllic islands of the Sporades and Cyclades: Thessaloniki – Athens (Piraeus) Authentic Greece: the Sporades SEA CLOUD 7 nights Rebetiko music exuding from a tavern, craggy cliffs lining 08 Aug. to 15 Aug. 2016 SC-1628 fine sandy beaches, chalk-white chapels gleaming under a 08 Aug. Thessaloniki/Greece 22.00 Guests arrive individually in Thessaloniki. deep-blue sky – does this Greek idyll actually exist? It cer- Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD. tainly does on the Sporades! It is almost like a picture-per- 09 Aug. Skopelos/Sporades 14.00 24.00 fect paradise, particularly on the island of Skopelos. Disco- The second largest island of the Sporades is a little gem that boasts outstanding sandy beaches and bays. It ver its narrow streets and small squares on a trip ashore. should therefore come as no surprise that the island was the shooting location for the film “Mamma Mia”. The magic of the Cyclades 10 Aug. At sea Houses like sugar cubes, blue window-frames, narrow 11 Aug. Mykonos/Cyclades 16.00 winding streets lined with flowers, windmills and small In the evening, you can enjoy the view of the little bars and charming taverns within the labyrinth of white alleyways. churches – Mykonos, perhaps the most famous of the 12 Aug. Mykonos/Cyclades 07.00 Cyclades islands, could have come straight from a book. Naxos/Cyclades 16.00 Set against fishing boats bobbing in the harbour, elegant The evening is the ideal time for a stroll through the port. restaurants, quaint taverns and sophisticated cafés are 13 Aug. Naxos/Cyclades 13.00 The crystal-clear water and beautiful beaches provide the perfect for whiling away the hours, and the promenade perfect setting for a relaxed morning of sunbathing and offers visitors a spectacular view of a romantic sunset. swimming. 14 Aug. Hydra/Greece 08.00 13.00 Sail the day away Known for its unique lifestyle, the alleys on this stunning For ten years the mythological hero Odysseus sailed car-free island are truly picturesque. Late evening: cruise past Cape Sounion. around the Mediterranean until he finally found his way 15 Aug. Athens (Piraeus)/Greece 07.00 back home. Aboard the SEA CLOUD, we also make Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. plenty of time for sailing as we cruise through the Greek Itinerary subject to change! at anchor islands. During the day the windjammer glides across the * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. sun-kissed Aegean. Only in the afternoon does the ship drop anchor in a harbour or a quiet bay. It is the perfect recipe for relaxation. Cruise-only rates per person Category SC-1628 GTY double cabin** € 3.195 Also on board: 5 Upper-/lower-bed € 3.695 Dr Constantin Elfe 4 € 4.295 Dr Elfe is a passionate sailor who studied 3 € 4.895 history and politics, as well as American 2 € 5.295 Studies, and who works for the German 1 € 5.595 € parliament. He has been accompanying our C 6.395 € cruises as a lecturer for many years. His talks B 6.895 A € 7.395 cover a wide range of topics. GTY single cabin** € 4.695 Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that another lecturer will be on Single surcharge: Category 1-5: 50%, Category A-C: 100% board for this trip. ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. 5.