VOYAGE TO ANTIQUITY: EXPLORING SICILY ANDMALTA ABOARD SEA CLOUD16 Days Sea Cloud 58 Guests Expeditions in: May $19,790 to $39,100

DAY 1:  DepartDepart on overnight flights to Valetta, Malta.

DAY 2:  Valletta, MaltaArrive in Valletta, the capital of the Republic ofMalta, a nation of Mediterranean islands that hashad extraordinary importance throughout recordedhistory because of its strategic location, with myriadrulers and influences. It is today part of theEuropean Union. We’ll have a short orientation inValletta and its grand fortification of Fort St. Elmo,including an outstanding multimedia introduction at“The Malta Experience.” We embark Sea Cloud inthe late afternoon. The ship will remain dockedthrough the night, and there will be an eveningshuttle the short distance to town, if you'd like toexplore Valletta further during the evening. (D)

As rich as their history is, these places aren't just monuments to the past. Their vibrant cultures, including their music andfoods, have been exported all over the world, and their people have settled widely in other places. So in addition to anexploration, this voyage is in a sense a homecoming. Enjoy ample time sailing the Mediterranean, on the world’s mostbeautiful tall ship. Explore some of the world’s greatest Greco-Roman sites, along with living towns and villages with vibrantlife and culture.

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DAY 3:  Sailing/GozoSea Cloud casts off at sunrise to pass under thelimestone bastions of Fort St. Elmo in the first light.Sea Cloud’s sailors then go aloft to set the sails, aswe enjoy the magnificence of true square-rigsailing. This afternoon we visit Malta’s secondisland, Gozo, with our focus on the ancientmegalithic temples of Ġgantija, a World Heritage site.Older than both the pyramids and Stonehenge, thegiant structures of Ġgantija were built bycivilizations that thrived here more than 5,000 yearsago. This evening we meet the Captain and theship’s officers for Sea Cloud’s welcome cocktailparty and dinner, under a full moon. (B,L,D)

DAY 4:  SailingWe have the full day for sailing, with our ExpeditionLeader giving a “play-by-play” description of the sailactivity and maneuvers on the decks of Sea Cloud.Take time to get familiar with Sea Cloud’s four mastsand 29 sails, and find your favorite spots on hercomfortable teak decks. Join our expedition staff fortalks on the Lido Deck, as the captain takes bestadvantage of the winds. We’ll have the first of ourSicilian wine tastings of the voyage this afternoon.(B,L,D)

DAY 5:  Agrigento/SailingOur first call in Sicily is devoted to Agrigento’sValley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage sitethat is a collection of some of the most magnificentGreco-Roman temples of antiquity. Founded in the6th century BC by the Greeks, the area wassubsequently ruled by Romans, Byzantines, Arabsand Normans. Its temples are monumental andextraordinarily beautiful. We return to Sea Cloud inPorto Empedocle, and cast off for a relaxingafternoon under sail. (B,L,D)

DAY 6:  Selinunte and MarsalaAnchoring at the fishing town of Mazara del Vallo,we make a morning visit to the archaeological parkof Selinunte. The giant columns, temples, stairwaysand city walls are a delight for photographers andexplorers of all interests, and the natural setting isspectacular. The site has some of the finestarchitecture of the ancient world. In the afternoon,we explore the town of Marsala. Famous for itsfortified wines, this port city also houses anexcellent museum devoted to its Punic(Carthaginian) history, as well as an excavatedPunic warship. After seeing these places, we’llhave a visit and tasting at one of Marsala’swineries. We continue to Trapani, where we rejoinSea Cloud. (B,L,D)

DAY 7:  Erice/SailingAfter Sea Cloud docks at the regional hub ofTrapani, we depart this morning up nearby MountErice to the intriguing medieval town of Erice.Perched 750 meters above Trapani and Sicily’swestern coast, both the walled town and the viewsare unforgettable. It’s a place full of ancient historyand also a vital, living town. We’ll explore Erice withlocal guides and also have time to wander on ourown, before we reunite at the renownedpasticceria of Maria Grammatico for coffee andpastries.

The deck crew heads back aloft to set sails for theafternoon, with hopes for steady winds and anovernight sail along Sicily’s north coast in theTyrrhenian Sea. This evening we’ll feature a talk onthe history of the legendary Sea Cloud, followed byan “open house” viewing of some of the originalstaterooms. (B,L,D)

2019 Departure Dates:17 May*

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Cost Includes:Accommodations aboard ship; mealsindicated; excursions; services of LindbladExpeditions’ leader, historian & naturaliststaff and expert guides; all port chargesand service taxes.

Cost Not Included:Air transportation, extensions, passport,visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated,travel protection plan, items of a personalnature such as e-mail, laundry.

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Economy: from $1,700Business: from $4,400

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DAY 8:  Sailing/CefalùAdding sails in the morning, we continue with ouron-board presentations and photographyworkshops. This afternoon we anchor off thestunning coastline promontory of Cefalù, whosename derives from the Greek word kefalo, or“head.” This is one of Sicily’s most beautiful towns,dominated by the 12th-century Norman cathedralwith the headland rock La Rocca as its backdrop.We’ll explore the town on foot, and the moreadventurous can hike to the top of 278-meter-highLa Rocca for astonishing views over the town andthe sea. Sea Cloud remains anchored at Cefalùthrough the evening, so you can return to thisbeautiful town at night, or even dine ashore if youwish. (B,L,D)

DAY 9:  Sailing/Lipari/StromboliThe Aeolian Islands are not only famous for thewinds of the god Aeolus, but also for some of themost well-known classical volcanoes. We’ll set sailsin the morning with the islands of Vulcano andStromboli in view, anchoring for the afternoon atLipari. Here we’ll go ashore for a drive around theperimeter of the entire island, with spectacularviews of the other Aeolian volcanoes, beforereturning to the main town. We visit the small butsurprising archeological museum that has anextensive collection of Neolithic artifacts made fromthe local obsidian, which was also the foundation ofthe island’s prosperity during the Greco-Roman era.This evening, we’ll have dinner on deck as SeaCloud cruises the 25 miles to Stromboli, and with alittle luck we’ll see some of the pyrotechnics of thisactive volcano. (B,L,D)

DAY 10:  Strait Of Messina/TaorminaIn the early hours of the morning, we pass throughthe narrow Strait of Messina, which separatesSicily from the “boot” of Italy. It’s the purportedlocation of Homer’s monsters Scylla and Charybdis,the rock and the hard place through whichOdysseus had to sail. We drive up to theintoxicatingly beautiful town of Taormina, perched250 meters above. With Mount Etna dominating tothe south, this stunning medieval town boasts thenow-fashionable walk on the pedestrian CorsoUmberto, lined with exquisite buildings, and ends atthe Greco-Roman Theater. This unforgettabletheater was built right into the cliffside, overlookingthe vast sea below, in the 3rd century BC.

This evening, a special treat: a private dinner at aprivately owned castle, the Castello degli Schiavi.This phenomenal 18th-century home was thesetting for many scenes in the Godfather films, andwe’ll meet members of the family that owns it andexplore the extensive buildings and grounds. Wereturn after dinner to Sea Cloud, which has been atanchor under the watchful gaze of Mount Etna.(B,L,D)

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DAY 11:  SiracusaSiracusa was the great rival to Athens, and itsarchaeological park features one of the largesttheaters of antiquity. Its 15,000 seats are hewn outof bedrock, and the theater is still in use today. Wealso visit the nearby limestone quarry, the cave of“Dionysus’ Ear,” and the Roman amphitheater beforereturning to Sea Cloud for lunch. The afternoonfeatures a walk through the medieval island town ofOrtygia. The town is magical, with numerous littlepiazzas and narrow alleys, but the main feature isthe Duomo, or Cathedral, which was built from theruins of the ancient Temple of Athena. The history ofSicily can be told in the walls of this incredibleconstruction. Ortygia is at its best in the evening, soyou might want to have a Sicilian pizza in towntonight, or return for a walk after dinner aboardship. (B,L,D)

DAY 12-13:  Sailing the Ionian SeaWe leave the multitude of highlights of Sicily in ourwake as we enjoy Sea Cloud doing what she doesbest: sail. These two days have plenty of time builtin to work with winds of any directions for optimalsailing, and with some luck we’ll have westerlywinds for an overnight sail too. Aboard Sea Cloudthere will be time to catch up on journals, photoreviews, questions, to finish sampling Sicilianwines, and just enjoy the thrill of an extended sailon a historic square-rigged tall ship. (B,L,D)

DAY 14:  Pylos/Nestor's Palace and NeoKastroToday we arrive at the other end of the Ionian Sea,at the Greek Peloponnesian port of Pylos. We visitthe exceptionally well-preserved Palace of Nestor,the king of Pylos who is prominently mentioned inHomer's Iliad and Odyssey. The palace dates fromthe 13th century BC.  In the afternoon we walk toNeo Kastro, an impressive 16th-century Turkishcastle, with time to explore. (B,L,D)

DAY 15:  Sailing and ExploringWe will leave this day open to sail or explore, as theconditions suggest. We’ll assess the wind and seaconditions and the expedition as a whole to decidehow best to use our final morning. We’ll then set sailfor the final afternoon in the Aegean Sea, bound likeTheseus for Piraeus and Athens. (B,L,D)

DAY 16:  Piraeus/Disembark/HomeEarly this morning we arrive at the port of Piraeus,Athens’ gateway to the Aegean Sea. We disembarkin the morning for transfers to the airport for flightshome, or for the optional Athens extension. (B)

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May. 17, 2019 $ 19,790 $ 22,220 $ 26,720 $ 28,240 $ 34,180 $ 31,980 $ 39,100

COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

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May. 17, 2019 $ 29,680

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