Kavala Istanbul Thessaloniki S E Athos Dardanelles S TURKEY Skopelos Aegean GREECE Athens Piraeus Mykonos Sea Cloud – Crui Greek islands and cultural centres combining the ancient world and modern spirits: Istanbul – Piraeus (Athens) Philippi: an ancient city SEA CLOUD 7 nights A walk through Philippi is a walk through the ages. Origi- 19 July to 26 July 2015 SC-1525 nally a Thracian settlement, the city was conquered around 19 July Istanbul/Turkey 18.00 Guests arrive individually in Istanbul. 355 BC by Philip of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD. Great, before it fell under Roman rule roughly 200 years 20 July At sea later. It was here in around 50 AD that the Apostle Paul 21 July Kavala/Greece 07.00 13.00 Excursion to the ancient city and to the Philippi Fortress.* set up the first Christian congregation in Europe. The site’s In the evening: sail alongside the Monastic Republic of well-maintained amphitheatre still hosts plenty of perfor- Mount Athos. mances and events. 22 July Thessaloniki/Greece 16.00 23 July Thessaloniki/Greece 13.00 Authentic Greece: the Sporades City tour through the ages.* Rebetiko music exuding from a tavern, craggy cliffs lining 24 July Skopelos/Sporades 08.00 13.00 fine sandy beaches, chalk-white chapels gleaming under 25 July Mykonos/Cyclades 08.00 13.30 26 July Piraeus (Athens)/Greece 07.00 a deep-blue sky – does this Greek idyll actually exist? It Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. certainly does on the Sporades! It is almost like a picture- Itinerary subject to change! at anchor perfect paradise, particularly on the island of Skopelos. Dis- * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. cover its narrow streets and small squares on a trip ashore. Cultural highlights in Thessaloniki Many tourists just see Thessaloniki as a stopover on their way to Greece’s main holiday destinations. But Greece’s second largest city has plenty to offer. Along- side the White Tower (the city’s most famous landmark) and notable early Christian and Byzantine churches, Thessaloniki is also home to a multitude of interesting art and cultural establishments, such as the Archae- ological Museum, the Ethnological Museum and the Museum for Contemporary Art. A lecturer accompanies the trip Exciting topics, background information and fascinating facts – our expert offers talks on a whole range of sub- jects from his specialist field. Combination: Combine trips SC-1525 and SC-1526, and save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the second trip. See next page for rates. Venice CROATIA Rovinj ITALY Dubrovnik Adriatic Sea Lecce Otranto GREECE Aegean Mediterranean Sea Ithaca Athens Piraeus Sicily Hydra Legendary gems on a journey to the Peloponnese and through the Adriatic: Piraeus (Athens) – Venice Ithaca: Odysseus’ mythical homeland SEA CLOUD 9 nights It took Odysseus years of sailing before he finally returned 26 July to 04 Aug. 2015 SC-1526 to his homeland Ithaca. Along the way he had outwitted 26 July Piraeus (Athens)/Greece 17.00 Guests arrive individually in Piraeus. giants, withstood the Sirens’ call and fought sea mon- Embarkation on the SEA CLOUD. sters – suffice it to say he was in need of a rest, and In the evening: sail past Cape Sounion. Ithaca, with its unspoilt landscape and quiet way of life, 27 July Hydra/Greece 08.00 13.00 28 July At sea instantly offered the perfect haven. It still does. Ithaca is 29 July Vathi/Ithaca 14.00 18.00 considered an insider tip amongst the rich and famous: Island tour in the footsteps of Odysseus.* For those who are looking to spend their honeymoon far 30 July Otranto/Italy 16.00 away from the glare of the paparazzi and fellow tourists, 31 July Otranto/Italy 13.30 Excursion to the baroque city of Lecce.* this place is ideal. 01 Aug. Dubrovnik/Croatia 16.00 24.00 Walk through the old town.* The Florence of the South: Lecce 02 Aug. At sea Lecce, situated on the heel of the Italian boot in the 03 Aug. Rovinj/Croatia 14.00 23.00 ruggedly romantic Apulia region, is considered one of the Excursion to the Istrian countryside and tasting of most beautiful towns in southern Italy. Thanks to a special regional specialities.* 04 Aug. Venice/Italy 08.00 form of tuff stone, the site became a splendid baroque Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. town in the late medieval period with its richly decorated Itinerary subject to change! at anchor facades gleaming in white and gold. In the port town of * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Otranto there is no better way to see out the day than with a stroll through the lively old town or along the beach promenade. Culinary Istria Cruise-only rates per person Even in ancient times, Istrian olives were famed for their special flavour. Nowadays, the region’s multi-award win- Category SC-1525 SC-1526 SC-152526 Guaranteed double cabin € 2.995 € 3.975 € 6.565 ning olive oil is prized by connoisseurs. Also much sought 5 € 3.595 € 4.625 € 7.755 after among gourmets is the “white gold”, otherwise 4 € 4.115 € 5.295 € 8.875 € € € known as the white truffle. On a culinary excursion you 3 4.725 6.075 10.185 2 € 5.095 € 6.545 € 10.985 will experience many of the region’s specialities. 1 € 5.395 € 6.945 € 11.645 C € 6.155 € 7.925 € 13.285 A lecturer accompanies the trip B € 6.685 € 8.585 € 14.395 A lecturer will accompany this trip to deliver interesting A € 7.155 € 9.195 € 15.425 € € € Guaranteed single cabin 4.495 5.775 9.685 and informative talks on a range of specialist subjects. Early booking incentive per € 200 € 250 € 430 person until 30 Nov. 2014 Single surcharge: Cat. 1-5: 50%, Cat. A-C: 100%.