Spend eight days discovering the picturesque islands, quaint alleyways, and mythical ruins as you cruise the most beautiful places in the Aegean Sea. Explore the wonderful city of Piraeus, rich in ancient history. Walk the streets of Spetses or ride a horse-drawn carriage reminiscent of Greece of yore. Travel the Aegean in style aboard the Sea Cloud II. Bask in the sun and beaches of Skiathos.
Highlights
Visit a UNESCO site Mycenae, one of Greece's most prominent ancient sites, features Lion's Gate
Walk the streets of Spetses or ride a horse-drawn carriage reminiscent of Greece of yore
Bask in the sun and beaches of Skiathos
Tour Philippi Hellenistic walls, Roman amphitheater, & Christian basilica
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Piraeus has a vast history that dates back to ancient Greece. The city was founded in the early 5th century BC, when plans were put in place to make it the new port of Athens: A prototype harbour was built, concentrating all of Athens' import and transit trade, as well as the navy's base, in one location (Piraeus). The naval station in Piraeus had 372 trireme shipsheds during Athens' Classical period.[5] Beginning in the 3rd century B.C., Piraeus began to collapse. It began to expand again in the 19th century, once Athens was named the capital of Greece.
Spetses is unique in that private autos are not permitted within the city limits. Walking, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles are the most frequent types of transportation. In the downtown area, only taxis and delivery cars are permitted. From the Athenian port of Piraeus, ferries and high-speed hydrofoils come on a regular basis.
The island is encircled by trails that span 25 to 30 kilometers. The closest beaches to Spetses are Ayios Mamas in the town center, Kaki (formerly College) beach 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) northwest, and Ayia Marina 2 kilometers (1 mile) south, both of which offer water sports. Beaches outside of town, such as Zogeria, Ayioi Anaryiroi, and Ayia Paraskevi, are served by public buses.
Nafplio (Greek: o) is a beach city in Greece's Peloponnese region that is the capital of the Argolis regional unit and a popular tourist attraction. Founded in antiquity, the city grew in importance as part of the Frankokratia as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, which was ruled first by the de la Roche after the Fourth Crusade, then by the Republic of Venice, and finally by the Ottoman Empire. From 1827 to 1834, the city served as the second capital of the First Hellenic Republic and the Kingdom of Greece.
Syros (Greek: o [siros]) is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, sometimes known as Siros or Syra. Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, and Vari are the three most populous cities. The island, the Cyclades, and the South Aegean all have capitals at Ermoupoli. It has always been an important port city, much more so than Piraeus in the nineteenth century. Galissas, Foinikas, Pagos, Manna, Kini, and Poseidonia are some of the other communities on the island.
"Sporades" implies "those who are dispersed". The word has referred to the Aegean island groups outside the primary archipelago of the Cyclades since Classical Antiquity.
Kavala is the capital of the Kavala regional unit and the main seaport in eastern Macedonia. It is located on the Egnatia road in the Bay of Kavala, across from the island of Thasos, and one and a half hours from Thessaloniki and forty minutes from Drama and Xanthi.
Enjoy the amenities and facilities on board the Sea Cloud II.
Day 8: Istanbul | Turkey | Disembark
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Turkey's English name (derived from Medieval Latin Turchia/Turquia means "Turkish Land." The Book of the Duchess (c. 1369) by Geoffrey Chaucer demonstrates the use of Turkye in Middle English. In the 15th-century Digby Mysteries, the word "land of Torke" is mentioned. The Dunbar poems, the 16th century Manipulus Vocabulorum (Turkie), and Francis Bacon's Sylva Sylvarum all had later used (Turky). Turkey's present spelling comes from at least 1719.
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Rates are based on double occupancy. A limited number of cabins can be booked for individual use for an additional charge.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard the ship. We are also pleased to offer a selection of super premium wines and liquors that are available for purchase.
Crew gratuities
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests (connectivity permitting)
Gratuities
Port Fees
Welcome and Farewell Cocktails
Welcome champagne in the suite/stateroom
Daily fresh fruit basket in suite/stateroom
All coffee, tea specialties and soft drinks
Bottled water on the excursions
Fine wines from renowned winemakers
Open bar (except premium brands)
Beach barbecues in select destinations
Marina platform with use of water sports equipment such as snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards, and towable tube (weather permitting)
Laundry service in suites
Curated moments
All meals including nightly 4-course menu and a 5-course gala dinner
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Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Wifi
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The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
Gale Cantor
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.