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Adriatic Azure in Late Summer – Italy & Croatia Sailing Cruise

Adriatic Azure in Late Summer – Italy & Croatia Sailing Cruise

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Embark on an extraordinary 11-day sailing cruise that combines cultural heritage and sunny scenery along the coastlines of Croatia and Sicily. This cruise offers a perfect balance between immersive cultural experiences on land and relaxing sailing hours on board. The journey begins in Venice, where you’ll depart on a route exclusively reserved for small ships, providing an intimate and exclusive experience. Explore the harmonious blend of Roman and Venetian cultures in the enchanting Adriatic metropolis of Split. Discover the captivating Baroque town of Lecce in Italy, with its stunning facades and honey-colored tufa stone churches. Experience the picturesque beauty of Taormina, with its romantic alleys, flower-covered stairs, and sweeping views of the sea against a backdrop of volcanic landscapes. This sailing cruise promises a remarkable fusion of cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, and the joy of sailing along these magnificent coastlines.

Trip Name
Adriatic Azure in Late Summer - Italy & Croatia Sailing Cruise
Days
11
Overview
Vessel Type: Tall Ship (Sailing) Length: 105 metres Passenger Capacity: 96 Built: 2001 Launched in 2001, Sea Cloud II is a stunning vessel, built along traditional lines, but offering deluxe accommodation. She combines timeless elegance of sailing ships of the past with the highest safety standards and the luxurious comfort of modern cruise ships. Just like her legendary sister ship Sea Cloud, the 29,600 square feet of sails is set by hand which is a truly magical sight. Built to accommodate 96 passengers in five star luxury, she offers a range of beautifully appointed suites and cabins which are furnished with great style. All accommodations have outside views and the bathrooms, in light marble, are unusually spacious and extremely comfortable. The finest, carefully chosen fabrics, combined with leather, rattan and other materials, brass and gold, precious woods and marble together create an impressive ensemble. No expense has been spared to create a sympathetic ambience in both the accommodations and public areas and this is reflected throughout the vessel. Public areas include an elegant lounge, library, fitness centre, boutique, lido bar and hospital. The single sitting dining room is airy and modern and the quality of the cuisine and service will be to the highest of standards, as one would expect on a Sea Cloud cruise. Relax on the Lido deck and experience the natural grandeur of travelling under sail, rekindling memories of a bygone age. Please note deck and suite plans are indicative only and may vary slightly.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1, Venice/Italy
Departure 07.00 pmClimbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. The First Officer will provide deeper insights into the fascinating world of a tall ship.
Day 2 - DAY 2, Rovinj/Croatia
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmRovinj lies on the western coast of Istria. The old town was built on a hill and was part of the Republic of Venice for over 500 years. St Euphemia's Basilica sits above the terracotta roofs in solitary splendour and its tower has become the town's landmark. A stroll through the winding lanes transports you straight into the Mediterranean lifestyle and the region's culinary delights. Istrian wines seem to embody the sun's rich heat, the oak forests conceal precious white truffles and the region's olive oil is among the finest in the world.
Day 3 - DAY 3, Zadar/Croatia
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmSpend the day sunbathing, enjoy the fresh wind breeze, and relax into the day!
Day 4 - DAY 4, Korcula/Croatia
Arrival 01.30 pm, Departure 10.00 pmThe Adriatic island of Korcula is one of the greenest in the region. Vineyards and olive groves stretch across rolling hills. The island's main town of the same name is protected by a city wall. It is one of the best-preserved medieval Mediterranean towns. Some buildings evoke the time when the maritime power of Venice ruled. Tintoretto is immortalised in the cathedral, and in one of the narrow streets you can search for the house where Marco Polo was born.
Day 5 - DAY 5, Split/Croatia
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmDalmatia is the southernmost region of Croatia, and Split is its most beautiful cultural center and secret capital. Gothic, Romanesque, Venetian, Roman and Baroque – a stroll through the old city of Split is like a journey through time. Diocletian's Palace, once the Emperor's retirement retreat, is at the heart of the beautiful old city, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A vast palace complex of around 30,000 square meterss (322,917 square foot) was erected in just 10 years at the end of the 3rd century AD. A city within a city.
Day 6 - DAY 6, Day beneath full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 7 - DAY 7, Otranto/Italy
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 07.30 pmOtranto is the most easterly port in Italy and, due to its geographic location in the Adriatic, has had an extremely eventful history over the centuries. Not far away is Lecce, one of the most beautiful and affluent cities in southern Italy whose heyday was immortalised in stone over 200 years. The Baroque cityscape, in the idiosyncratic "barocco leccese" style, is characterised by a marble-like stone known as Lecce stone. The numerous palaces and the Basilica di Santa Croce have profusely decorated facades and art feels right at home here. There is good reason why people are proud of its evocative nickname, the Florence of the South.
Day 8 - DAY 8, Day beneath full sails
Just enjoy the perfect sailing conditions with fitness, cosmetics, massage or with a good book in a teak chair.
Day 9 - DAY 9, Taormina (Naxos)/Sicily
Arrival 07.00 am, Departure 02.00 pmTaormina is perched on a rock with a majestic view over the sea. In the 19th century, this small town had already developed into a dream destination for well-heeled travellers and artists. The town's fascination lies in its elegance, the many ancient buildings, the stunningly beautiful coastline, the mild climate, and the view over the silhouette of Etna. Europe's largest volcano is over 3,000 meters (9,843 foot) high, has four summit craters and around 400 subsidiary craters, and is covered with snow almost all year round. In ancient times it was considered the seat of the gods, but nowadays large sections of it are a nature reserve.
Day 10 - DAY 10, Syracuse/Sicily
Arrival 06.00 am, Departure 01.30 pmThe municipal area of Syracuse boasts relics from cultural history going back more than three millennia. In ancient times, the city was the most powerful in the known world and was famed for its splendour. The island of Ortigia, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was where Syracuse began its rise as an ancient city. The huge cathedral is at the heart of the old town, magnificent palaces line the Piazza and wide promenades invite you to take a stroll. The archaeological park brings Greek and Roman history back to life. Yet Syracuse exudes southern Italian charm, with washing drying outside the windows.
Day 11 - DAY 11, Valletta/Malta
Arrival 08.00 amThis strategically important location has always attracted foreign conquerors. More than 7,000 years ago, a civilisation existed here, leaving behind enormous temple complexes. Just like proud Valletta, these are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Jean Parisot de la Valette, Grand Master of the Order of St John, founded a modern fortified city on a rock in 1566, between the two splendid natural ports of Marsamxett and Grand harbor. Long rows of facades made from golden-yellow blocks of chalk stretch along the straight streets. Splendid Renaissance and Baroque buildings are evidence of riches and power, such as the Palace of the Grand Master and the impressive St John's Co-Cathedral.
Day 12 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €5,387GTY Double Cabin. From
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €5,846Category F Upper/Lower Beds. From
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €6,809Category E. From
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €7,619Category D. From
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €8,051Category C. From
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €9,572Category B. From
27-09-202407-10-2024EUR €10,652Category A. From

Inclusions

    • Perfect balance of cultural program on land and relaxed sailing hours on board
    • A hand’s width from the Doge's Palace: We leave Venice on a route reserved for small ships.
    • In perfect harmony: the mix of Roman and Venetian cultures in the Adriatic metropolis of Split.
    • The Baroque town of Lecce: Italian jewel with amazing facades and churches of honey-colored tufa stone
    • Taormina – a beauty set against a volcanic panorama: romantic alleys, flower-covered stairs, and a view far over the sea

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