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Sailing Across the Adriatic Sea

Sailing Across the Adriatic Sea

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Sail across the Adriatic Sea in search of mythical heroes, great explorers and a beautiful empress.

Ithaca: Odysseus’ mythical homeland
It took Odysseus years of sailing before he finally returned to his homeland Ithaca. Along the way he had outwitted giants, withstood the Sirens’ call and fought sea monsters – suffice it to say he was in need of a rest, and Ithaca, with its unspoilt landscape and quiet way of life, offered the perfect haven. It still does. Ithaca is considered an insider tip amongst the rich and famous: For those who are looking to spend their honeymoon far away from the glare of the paparazzi and fellow tourists, this place is ideal.

Elizabeth’s favourite island – Corfu
Corfu found fame as a popular traveller’s destination as early as the 19th century. Bored of life at court, Empress Elisabeth of Austria travelled to the island and chose it to realise her dreams. She ordered a palace to be built in the style of Greek mythology and dedicated it to her favourite hero, Achilles. It is called the Achilleion.

Marco Polo’s birthplace: Korcula
When the Sea Cloud drops anchor next to the Dalmatian island of Korcula, you will be greeted by a breathtaking view from the deck. With its defiant walls and towers, red rooftops and cathedral, the old town looms over the sea like a medieval castle. Once inside this fortress, you will find narrow alleyways that lead to picturesque courtyards, small cafés and restaurants – and to the birthplace of Marco Polo.

A lecturer accompanies the trip
Exciting topics, background information and fascinating facts – our expert offers talks on a whole range of subjects from his specialist field.

Trip Name
Sailing Across the Adriatic Sea
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Tall Ship (Sailing) Length: 109 metres Passenger Capacity: 64 Built / refurbished: 1931 / 2011 Sea Cloud is a ship with a soul, imbued by the original owners, Marjorie Merriweather Post and her husband E.F. Hutton in the 1930’s. The ship has played host to royalty, known service in wartime, and sailed the world over. She is a vessel of incomparable grace that harks back to the golden age of ship travel. Once you’ve been on Sea Cloud under full sail, you’ll begin your own love affair. Welcome aboard a legend Sea Cloud accommodates 58 guests in 28 outside cabins including two original owner’s suites that still feature original marble baths and fireplaces. At 360 feet she is an expansive ship with extensive public spaces on the top deck, where we luxuriate in deck chairs and watch the crew of 18 go aloft in the web of riggings to hand-set her 30 sails. Her dining room is hung with marine oil paintings of the period and accommodates all guests at once for a single seating. We’ll gather in the lounge each evening for Recap. Life aboard is a uniquely pleasing mix of elegance and informality—a return to the golden age of sailing in shorts and deck shoes. You’ll find all shipboard services impeccable.  Discover the romance of tall ship sailingExperience something many people don’t know exists in the 21st century—the romance of life under square sails. Discover the thrill of standing on deck as Sea Cloud gently glides through the water, her crew aloft in the riggings, running out and reefing sails. Settle in to your favorite areas on the top deck and bask in the incomparable experience of traveling aboard the finest tall ship to ever sail the seas. Lose yourself in an adventure that, in this day and age, is almost unimaginable. Please note deck and suite plans are indicative only and may vary slightly.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Piraeus (Greece)
Guests arrive individually in Piraeus.Embarkation on the Sea Cloud. "A ship will come...", declared the singer Melina Mercouri to the port of Piraeus. Later, as Greek Minister for Culture, she made Athens the first European Capital of Culture in 1985. The city is considered the birthplace of Europe, of philosophy and of democracy, and is the embodiment of the Olympic ideal. World-famous and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, its landmark is the magnificent Parthenon temple, lying high up on the Acropolis in all its glory. At the foot of the Acropolis hill is the Plaka, the oldest quarter of Athens, and the world's most modern archaeological museum, the new Acropolis Museum, has been here since 2009.
Day 2 - Day 2 - At sea
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Day 3 - Day 3 - Vathy/Ithaca
Optional Excursion - Panoramic island tour.
Day 4 - Day 4 - Kerkyra/Corfu
Greeks, Romans, Venetians and Ottomans were former rulers of the island, which rivalled the trading powers of Venice and Dubrovnik in its medieval heyday. The rich cultural heritage of the picturesque old town of Kerkyra is protected by UNESCO. Island life unfolds against a seemingly aristocratic backdrop. At the end of the 19th century, when Corfu was a Mediterranean destination where the aristocracy and moneyed classes longed to go, the Empress "Sisi" of Austria also discovered the island. She had an old Venetian villa renovated for herself and this became her Achilleion - named after her favourite hero, the legendary Greek Achilles.Optional Excursion - Achilleion and Corfu’s old town.
Day 5 - Day 5 - At sea
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Day 6 - Day 6 - Korcula/Croatia
The 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.Optional Excursion - Walk through Korcula’s old town/enjoy island specialities.
Day 7 - Day 7 - Split/Croatia
Dalmatia is the southernmost region of Croatia, and Split is its most beautiful cultural centre 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 metres (322,917 square foot) was erected in just 10 years at the end of the 3rd century AD. A city within a city.Optional Excursion - City tour including a Klapa concert.
Day 8 - Day 8 - Rovinj/Croatia
Rovinj 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.Optional Excursion to the Istrian countryside/tasting of regional specialities.
Day 9 - Day 9 - Venice/Italy
The floating city of Venice sits on millions of wooden piles and more than 400 bridges cross 150 canals. No other city possesses such an abundance of stunningly beautiful churches, monasteries, palaces and artistic treasures, and nowhere else has plaster that crumbles so elegantly. Venice is a unique work of art and, with its lagoon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gateway to the city is probably the most magical of any in the world. Slowly and majestically you glide past the proud palaces along the Grand Canal and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, giving you a long look at the fairytale setting of St Mark's Square with the Doge's Palace and Campanile.Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.
Day 10 - Please Note:
Itinerary subject to change! Optional excursions are not included in the rate.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
27-09-201705-10-2017€8,095Category B
27-09-201705-10-2017€7,555Category C
27-09-201705-10-2017€8,695Category A
27-09-201705-10-2017€6,595Category 1
27-09-201705-10-2017€6,255Category 2
27-09-201705-10-2017€4,355Category 5
27-09-201705-10-2017€5,755Category 3
27-09-201705-10-2017€4,995Category 4
27-09-201705-10-2017€3,755GTY Double Cabin
27-09-201705-10-2017€5,555GTY Single Cabin

Inclusions

    • Ithaca: Odysseus’ mythical homeland
    • Elizabeth’s favourite island – Corfu
    • Marco Polo's birthplace: Korcula
    • A lecturer accompanies the trip

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