sea cloud under full sail tall ship
The legendary Sea Cloud under full sail Photo: David Vargas

Turkey and Greece: A Sailing Odyssey aboard the legendary Sea CloudA Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Istanbul

Sail among the Greek Isles and along the famed Turkish coast aboard the historic tall ship, Sea Cloud
Starting at $7,990
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Special Offer
  • Guests traveling on any Turkey & Greece departure in 2013 will receive one complimentary night’s stay at the Electra Palace Hotel in Athens and both your bar tab and tips for the crew are included while on board Sea Cloud.
  • BRING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing experience. So, take $500 off the double occupancy price for each person under 18.
    • Overview
  • What are your top three ingredients for a perfect cruise? If your preferences include sparkling blue seas, fabulous ports of call, and the finest accommodations at sea, then join us aboard the legendary tall ship Sea Cloud for the voyage of a lifetime.

    Under the billowing sails of our historic four-masted barque, we'll cruise the Mediterranean and discover the roots of Western civilization — from Greece's Cycladic islands of Santoríni, Folégandros, and sacred Delos to incomparable Ephesus and Istanbul — and explore some of the greatest works created by the ancients. Aboard ship, enjoy magnificently appointed cabins, broad teak decks, five-star service, and fine cuisine. And with only 30 cabins, our richly appointed small ship provides the perfect mix of casual elegance and intimacy that give our voyages an irresistible, special charm.

    With six departure dates to choose from next spring and fall, you will find just the right dates to experience a truly legendary ship. But with very limited accommodations on each of our departure dates, you'll want to book now to assure your preferred cabin choice.
    • Smithsonian Experts
  • Throughout this tour, enjoy presentations by extraordinary speakers. Robyn Woodward is a maritime archaeologist and historian, and is a director of the Society for Historical Archaeology and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Robyn will be aboard the May 7, 13 and Sept. 18, 24 departures. Thomas J. Heffernan is an expert on religious anthropology, ancient literature, and historical linguistics, and holds the Kenneth Curry Chair in the Humanities in the Department of English at the University of Tennessee. Tom will be aboard the June 4 & June 10 departures.
    • Special Highlights
  • Sail the ancient seas aboard the legendary four-masted Sea Cloud, truly a voyage unlike any other and a journey of a lifetime.
  • Sail into the caldera of the legendary island of Santorini, one of the most alluring of the Greek Isles.
  • Venture to some of the most important sites of the Greco-Roman era: Delos, Didyma, and Ephesus.
  • Visit the famous Bronze Age shipwreck at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Bodrum.
  • Experience the enchantment of Istanbul and Athens by extending your cruise with optional pre- and post-cruise optional city stays.
    • World Heritage Sites
  • This cruise features the following World Heritage sites:
    • The Island of Delos, Greece
    • Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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