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 The church of Santa Croce is the finest example of Lecce baroque, Lecce, Puglia, Italy
 The church of Santa Croce is the finest example of Lecce baroque, Lecce, Puglia, Italy
ExpeditionsMediterranean Gems: Southern Italy and Sicily aboard Sea Cloud

Mediterranean Gems: Southern Italy and Sicily aboard Sea Cloud

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Set sail aboard the four-masted Sea Cloud on a voyage across the Adriatic to the shores of southern Italy and Sicily. Marvel at ornate cathedrals and baroque buildings, explore great sites of antiquity—from renowned Pompeii to the less-visited Greek temples of Paestum—and meander through cliff-top towns, soaking up breathtaking views. Stand on deck and watch the orchestrated frenzy of crew members going aloft in the ship’s web of riggings to hand-set 30 sails.

Highlights

Ancient Roman theater in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
  • In Sicily, explore the baroque city of Lecce, the medieval island town of Ortigia, and enjoy a private lunch at Castello degli Schiavi—an 18th-century castle used in The Godfather films

  • See the Amalfi Coast, with its pastel-colored buildings and stunning vistas

  • Visit Pompeii, abruptly destroyed by Vesuvius in the year A.D. 79, and witness its extraordinarily well-preserved homes

  • Savor time at sea sailing aboard Sea Cloud, the world’s most beautiful tall ship

  • Join National Geographic Cultural Expert and Archaeologist William Saturno on the May 23, 2023, departure

  • Explore enchating Split, Trogir, Mostar & Dubrovnik on a four-day trip extension, and/or historic Naples on a two-day trip extension

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58

Cabins

30

Return to the golden age of sail aboard this hand-sailed, four-masted ship

Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. The sheer opulence—antique furnishings, marble fireplaces, gold fixtures, exquisite accoutrements—of Sea Cloud is a testament to the efforts of the ship’s original owners, businesswoman and socialite heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and finance tycoon E.F. Hutton, who spared no expense in tasteful decoration. Whether you’re passively watching the athletic young crew scrambling high in the rigging, lolling in what Marjorie Merriweather Post called the “Blue Lagoon,” or learning to capture the sun on the sails with your Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, life aboard Sea Cloud is either the point or the perfect interlude between explorations.

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Expedition Extensions

Sunny spring day aerial view of colorful buildings from Castel Sant'Elmo over the Old Town of Naples, Italy

Naples Pre-Voyage Extension

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$2,090

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Naples and mount Vesuvius in the background at sunset in a summer day, Campania, Italy

Naples Post-Voyage Extension

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Sunrise at Croatia Dubrovnik with morning sun shinning through the old town. Photo also show the blue sea water and clear sky.

Dubrovnik, Mostar, Trogir and Split Pre-Voyage Extension

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Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

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