ITINERARY: 10 DAYS
DAYS 1 AND 2: U.S./ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Depart on an overnight fl ight to Istanbul
and check into our elegant hotel, formerly
a palace, on the Bosphorus, the strait that
divides Europe and Asia. Gather tonight for
a festive welcome dinner. Çirağan Palace
Kempinski (D).DAY 3: IZMIR/EPHESUS /KUSADASI
Fly to Izmir and drive to Ephesus, where the
Temple of Artemis—one of the seven wonders
of the ancient world—once stood. Follow
the Marble Way past merchant houses to the
Great Theater and the iconic facade of the
Library of Celsus. The spectacular Sea Cloud
awaits us at the port of Kusadasi. Settle into
your cabin and gaze at the receding harbor
as we cast off into the Aegean. Then enjoy
the fi rst of our superb dining experiences on
board. (B, L, D)DAY 4: DIDYMA/AT SEA
Wander among the ruins of the Temple of
Apollo at Didyma, home to the oracle of Apollo
and one of the most sacred sites of the ancient
Greeks. This afternoon, watch sailors climb the
lines to raise the sails by hand as we head for
Bodrum. (B, L, D)DAY 5: BODRUM
Spend the day in the lively seaside town of
Bodrum. Venture into the Castle of St. Peter,
built by the Crusaders and now home to the
Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Examine
artifacts from Bronze Age shipwrecks and
subsequent eras, developed with the help of
National Geographic grantee George Bass,
and then enjoy time to stroll along the harbor
to see yachts of all shapes and sizes pull in.
(B, L, D)DAY 6: AT SEA
During a full day of sailing on our way to the
Cyclades, attend talks by our experts and
enjoy a fabulous buff et lunch al fresco. Go for
a swim or a fl oat right off the side of the ship,
and relax after dinner as the ship’s pianist
plays on deck. (B, L, D)DAY 7: SANTORÍNI, GREECE
Take in a spectacular panorama as we glide
into Santoríni’s volcanic caldera and approach
soaring cliff s topped with whitewashed
villages. Ashore, explore the domed churches
and windmills of Oía and continue to Thíra
for stunning views of the caldera. Descend
from the cliff s to the harbor by funicular or by
donkey. (B, L, D)DAY 8: AT SEA/FOLÉGANDROS
After a morning at sea, anchor at Folégandros
and head up to the cliff -top town of Hora. Stop
for a pastry in a shady square, and meander
through the cobbled streets of the medieval
kastro, enjoying magnifi cent views of the sea far
below. (B, L, D)DAY 9: DELOS/AT SEA
Tiny Delos is known as the birthplace of the
twin gods Artemis and Apollo and was a
fl ourishing Roman port. Discover the many
layers of civilization at this extraordinary
archaeological site, and see the Terrace of the
Lions the marble Sanctuary of Apollo. Spend a
fi nal afternoon enjoying our beautiful ship as
we set our course for Piraeus. (B, L, D)DAY 10: PIRAEUS/ATHENS/U.S.
After breakfast, disembark in Piraeus and
transfer to Athens for your return fl ight. (B)TRIP DETAILS
DATES: 2014: May 8–17, May 16–25*,
May 22–31
*This departure follows the itinerary shown but in the
reverse order.
EXPEDITION COST:
Category 1 $8,790
Located on the Promenade Deck
Category 2 $9,880
Located on the Promenade Deck
Category 3 $11,790
Located on the Captain’s Deck
Category 4 $12,490
Located on the Captain’s Deck
Category B—Deluxe $13,880
Located on the Main Deck
Category A—Deluxe $14,750
Located on the Main Deck
Owner's Suites $16,880
Located on the Main Deck
See Sea Cloud photo and deck plan on
page 64. Prices are per person, double
occupancy. For a single cabin, add $4,090
in Category 1. Airfare is not included in the
expedition cost. Economy airfare from New
York to Istanbul and return from Athens is
$1,200 (subject to change).
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
Add a two-day extension in Athens; or a
two-day extension in Istanbul. Visit our
website or call for details.
SPECIAL OFFER
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Sea Cloud under full sail.BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:
SAILING THE GREEK ISLES
9 DAYS
2015: MAY 24–JUN. 1, SEP. 12–20,
SEP. 19–27
Under the billowing sails of the exquisite
four-masted tall ship Sea Cloud, voyage
across azure waters to rugged Sifnos,
sun-drenched Santoríni, the ancient ruins
of mystical Delos, and more. Visit our
website for details.