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Ship:  Sea Cloud

Itinerary:  Hidden Treasures of the Adriatic

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  Venice

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Day 1 : Venice, Italy

The magnificent “Queen of the Adriatic, ”Venice occupies 117 islands in the azure waters of the Adriatic. This lagoon city is a watery maze of grand canals, 177 smaller canals, over 450 bridges and the world’s most famous sandbar, the Lido. Venice’s enticing, exotic beauty—typified by the Byzantine architecture rising along the Grand Canal and Venetian Carnival masks with their wry, knowing smiles—attests to the city’s historic role as a great Eastern trader. Venice’s legendary maritime heroes, such as Marco Polo, plied the Levantine trading routes. The wealth of the entire Mediterranean flowed through the Venetian Republic, adorning the city in the splendors that illuminate it today. A walk through Saint Mark’s Square provides a wealth of sights from the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs to the Campanile and St. Mark’s Cathedral.

Day 2 : Mali Losinj, Croatia

Day 3 : Sibenik, Croatia

Sibenik’s narrow streets encourage leisurely strolls to inspect the town’s churches, palaces and shops. Pre-eminent among these is the 15th-century St. Jacob’s Cathedral. Outside the cathedral, look for the intriguing frieze of 71 stone heads, said to depict those who refused to help fund the construction. Outside the city, drive east along the Krka River to Krka National Park. The river forms a deep canyon through the limestone, with centuries of calcified moss and algae creating unusual barriers of travertine. The result is a dramatic series of waterfalls. In between, you’ll see peaceful pools—some ideal for swimming—and cultural landmarks such as the Orthodox monastery and watermills used for wheat production centuries ago.

Day 4 : Split, Croatia

Split is the second largest city in Croatia and a UN World Heritage Site. At the historical core of Split—and within walking distance of the ship—is the massive Palace of the Emperor Diocletian, dating from the end of the third century A.D., and one of the last palaces of the Roman Empire. Diocletian’s Mausoleum and the Temple of Jupiter are fully preserved, though in the Middle Ages they were converted to Christian edifices. There are opportunities to visit sculptor Ivan Mestrovic’s handsome gallery and studio on the nearby Marjan Peninsula.

Day 5 : Hvar, Croatia

“I know paradise now, I know Hvar,” goes a local saying. The island is known as the Croatian Madeira because of its lush vegetation and mild climate. A walk along the waterfront promenade and through the Old Town reveals a wealth of historic medieval and Renaissance buildings as well as lovely yachts and other private craft. Fine art, including paintings by Old Masters and ecclesiastic treasures of precious materials, can be found in the collections of the Franciscan Monastery and the treasury of Hvar Cathedral.

Day 6 : Monopoli, Italy (Excursion to Truli District)

Days 7-8 : At Sea

Day 9 : Valletta, Malta

Ship Description: Sea Cloud

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  Sea Cloud Ship

The Sea Cloud is a glorious and gracious sailing yacht, a four-masted bark, custom built in 1931 by the business magnate E.F. Hutton for his wife the heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Her sleek, snow-white hull elegantly curves from stem to stern and her masts stretch high into the sky. The ship’s decks offer the grandeur of rich mahogany, teak and gleaming brass and the magnificent golden eagle figurehead seems poised to fly across the waters.

The opulence continues in the public areas and original cabins with antique furnishings, elegant fireplaces and bathrooms of Carrara marble with golden fixtures. The newer cabins also offer a high degree of comfort and luxury with rosewood and brass décor, marble baths and large windows. Personal service and fine amenities are the hallmarks of a Sea Cloud cruise and guests are pampered with deluxe linens and bathrobes, complimentary fruit in their cabins and complimentary fine wines served with lunch and dinner.

A nostalgic romanticism permeates the Sea Cloud evoking the glories of the Golden Age of Travel. Music from the ships own Steinway upright piano wafts from the elegant dining room where you enjoy fine international cuisine. Other shipboard facilities include a well-stocked boutique, a cozy library and the delightful bar on the Lido Deck where you can relax or sunbathe in comfortable deck chairs.

Cat 5 Cabins 14-17 on Promenade Deck. 102 sq. feet. Upper/lower berths, porthole, small sofa, desk, closet, safe. Bathroom has WC, outlet, hair dryer, and shower.	Cat 4 Cabins 28 & 29 on the Promenade Deck. 113 sq. feet. Twin beds, picture window, chair, nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe. Bathroom has WC, hair dryer, outlet, shower.
Cat 3 Cabins 18-25 on the Promenade Deck. 135 sq. feet. Twin beds, picture window, chair, closet, dressing table, safe. Bathroom has WC, shower, razor, hairdryer, outlet.	Cat 2 Cabins 32-37 on the Captain\'s Deck. 145 sq. feet. 2 twin beds, picture window, chair, nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe. Bathroom has shower, WC, hairdryer, outlet.
Cat 1 Cabins 30-31 on the Captain\'s Deck. 140 sq. feet. Queen bed, picture window, chair, nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe. Bathroom has shower, WC, hairdryer, and outlet.	Cat B Cabins 3-10 on Main Deck. 194-258 sq. feet, 2 single beds or 1 queen bed, portholes, 2 chairs, 2 nightstands, desk, safe. Bathroom has shower, WC, hairdryer & outlet.
Cat A Cabins 1 & 2 on the Main Deck. Original Owners Suites with a king bed, portholes, two nightstands, walk-in closet, safe. Bathroom has tub, shower, hairdryer, outlet, & pink Carrera marble.