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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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11 Days

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