Sea Cloud, ex Athens to Catania

8 Night Cruise sailing from Athens to Catania aboard Sea Cloud.

SEA CLOUD's life story is more thrilling than some novels. She was built in 1931 in Kiel at the request of a Wall Street broker. It was his wife, Lady Marjorie Post, who shaped the SEA CLOUD's character.

After the ship's sale in 1955, there were several dark chapters in the history of the once glamorous private yacht - until she was bought in 1978 by a group of Hamburg-based shipowners and businessmen and given a new life.

The SEA CLOUD is truly a queen of the seas. Since her construction as a private yacht in 1931, her elegant appearance and magnificent interior have inspired awe.

Today the four-masted barque is at home on the world's oceans as a cruise ship extraordinaire. Those who have sailed with her in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or perhaps across the Atlantic, return to her again and again.

Her special charm is simply irresistible !

Highlights of this cruise:

Athens
In the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka district, with its honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night. Situated on the north and east slopes of the Acropolis, it is rich with historic sites, such as ancient monuments and churches. Within Athens there are eight large hills, including the Acropolis, and on the outskirts, Mount Parnitha, Mount Pendeli and Mount Hymettos surround the city. A trip to Athens' most famous tourist attraction, the impressive Parthenon built on the Acropolis around 2,500 years ago, will be memorable to say the least.

There are an extraordinary number of historic tourist sights in Athens and many of these are known world-wide. Some of the top Athens attractions include the Agora - a grand, ruined Roman building, Hadrian's Arch - originally the city gate linking the Roman quarters with original town of Athens and the stunning Dionysos Theatre - the world's oldest theatre where many great plays have been performed over the years.

Corfu
Corfu is the second largest Greek island on the north side of the Ionian Sea, in the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, 6 km's from the coast of Albania. The principal town of the island is also named Corfu, or Kerkyra in Greek. The island is steeped in history and it is directly connected to the history of Greece starting from Greek mythology.

Corfu is a popular tourist destination, offering something for everyone. It boasts many beachside resorts, leisure and entertainment facilities, unspoiled countryside, secluded coves, traditional villages and scenic mountain walks.

There are two excellent beaches close (about 25 km) to Corfu Town at Benitses Glyfada and Paeleokastritsa.

Catania
Catania is the second-largest city on the island of Sicily, southern Italy, and is the capital of the province which bears its name. The city is located on the east coast of the island, halfway between Messina and Siracusa and is at the foot of the active volcano Mount Etna.

Catania is a busy port city graced by wide boulevards, lush parks and spacious piazzas. Attractions include the 11th-century medieval cathedral and the Castello Ursino, the Baroque fantasy of San Nicoln, and the Greek Theater. Just a short drive up the coast are the Greek glories of Taormina, with unforgettable views of Mt. Etna.

Catania's history of Greek, Roman and Byzantine rule can be seen in its many archeological ruins, majestic palaces, churches and museums. Many of these have been destroyed and rebuilt following Catania's numerous earthquakes and volcanic eruptions from nearby Mount Etna.

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