Sailing the Sea Cloud II: Athens to Istanbul
from $5,395 per person
Special Offer: Private Tour, You can pick the date freely and we will arrange for you based on it.
Exploration by cruise is an inspiring addition to a Luxury Tailor Made Journey. The ‘Sea Cloud’ fleet offers a variety of alternative routings and departure dates on three spectacular vessels. Speak to your Travel Consultant or your travel professional to create a customized journey including a cruise experience.
Step aboard the grand sailing vessel ‘Sea Cloud II’ for a leisurely cruise that reveals iconic cities of the Aegean, from ancient Greece to bustling Istanbul, as well as lesser-known ports of call in between, all while enjoying luxurious cabin accommodations, attentive service and fine dining.
Advantages
- Private Tour
- The Tour can start on any date that suites you
- Top VIP Treatment
- Sail the Aegean Sea aboard ‘Sea Cloud II,’ a sailing yacht that combines the cherished amenities of modern cruising with the romance of a tall ship
- Visit the World Heritage Site Mycenae, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece with its famous Lion’s Gate
- Immerse yourself in the easy-going pace and timeless tranquility of the Greek islands
- Explore UNESCO-listed St. John’s Monastery on Patmos, a long-venerated pilgrimage site
- Experience historic Ephesus, with its Temple of Artemis, one of the world’s largest ancient ruins
- Discover lively Istanbul, the fascinating metropolis on the Bosporus that links east with west
- Travel in the company of a renowned lecturer who informs and entertains with insights into your destinations
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE
Arrive at the historic city of Athens, where you board ‘Sea Cloud II’ in the port of Piraeus. Embark on the first leg of your voyage, setting sail through the azure waters of the Aegean Sea.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: SPETSES | EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY GEMS
Go ashore on Spetses, an island in Attica, Greece, that offers a relaxing idyll with beautiful patrician houses and the stylish villas of shipowners surrounded by turquoise Aegean waters. Walk the car-free streets of the city and view the colorful floor mosaics of historic houses. Many a visitor enjoys the fun of finding the most beautiful one.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: NAFPLIO | ANCIENT MYCENAE
Today, stop in Nafplio to explore Mycenae, a town steeped in history and legend. View the monumental Lion Gate, the Cyclopean masonry and the Treasury of Atreus, as you discover why Mycenae is one of the most important archaeological sites in modern-day Greece.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4:SYROS | IN THE SPARKLING CYCLADES
Devote a day to visiting Syros, one of the calmer islands of the Cyclades group noted for its Venetian architecture. Explore the city’s old port and unique archaeological and art museums.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: KUSADASI, TURKEY | THE CLASSICAL RUINS OF EPHESUS
Beyond the beach resort town of Kusadasi are the classical ruins of nearby Ephesus, an ancient city where Saint Paul once lived. Explore this renowned archaeological dig and visit the Ephesus Museum to view cultural treasures excavated from the site, before returning to your elegant vessel.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: PATMOS, GREECE | MONASTIC ISLAND SITE
Arrive in Patmos, one of the Northern Dodecanese Islands, renowned as the location John of Patmos, or St. John the Theologian, wrote the Book of Revelations. Enjoy the option to visit the 11th-century monastery dedicated to the saint, which overlooks whitewashed houses of the hilltop capital, Hora or Chora.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: AT SEA | ACROSS THE SPARKLING WATERS
Relax during a day at sea, passing across the Adriatic in the routes of the ancient Venetian traders.
‘Sea Cloud II’
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: DEPART ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Disembark ‘Sea Cloud II’ in Istanbul. Transfer to the airport and board your departing flight or proceed on the remainder of your Luxury Tailor Made Journey.
Meals: Breakfast
ABOUT THIS JOURNEY
Exploration by cruise is an inspiring addition to a Luxury Tailor Made Journey. The ‘Sea Cloud’ fleet offers a variety of alternative routings and departure dates on three spectacular vessels. Speak to your Travel Consultant or your travel professional to create a customized journey including a cruise experience.
Accommodation Plan:
- ‘Sea Cloud II’
Priced from $5,395
Prices are per person, double occupancy in an entry level cabin onboard the ‘Sea Cloud II’
Pricing varies for other departure dates, cabin types, and itineraries. International air not included.