Sailing Aboard the Sea Cloud Fleet: Must-See Sights and Hidden Delights
When you travel onboard a Sea Cloud ship with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, you explore on expertly crafted itineraries that take you to storied sites and secret gems far from the crowds. Discover iconic landmarks, from the ancient stadium at Olympia to the Doric temples of Sicily, and enjoy exclusive experiences like a Croatian peka lunch at a family-owned winery in Vis.
See Sicily’s Classical Icons
Take in magnificent Greco-Roman ruins in the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where grand rows of Doric columns stand stunningly intact, marking devotional sites for Zeus, Heracles and other gods of ancient mythology.
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Delve into the Rich Culture of Dominica
Explore Dominica, the “nature island of the Caribbean,” alongside local women whose knowledge of the rainforest’s flora and fauna is deeply intertwined with local cultural expressions like music, art and cuisine.
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Let the Games Begin in Olympia
Witness the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, which pitted athletes from rival Greek city-states against one another in competitions such as boxing and chariot racing. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the impressive Archaeological Museum nearby.
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Visit the Crown Jewel of Croatia
The island of Vis was a Yugoslav military base during World War II and only opened to travelers in the 1990s. Tourism has been slow to take hold here, which makes for a delightfully authentic atmosphere as you tour the harbor of Komiža, dotted with traditional falkuša fishing boats, and enjoy a special peka lunch of slow-roasted meats and vegetables at a family-owned winery.
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Encounter Anguilla’s Colorful Wildlife
This pristine Caribbean isle harbors a rainbow of species above and beneath the waves. Snorkel with swirls of kaleidoscopic fish like yellow goatfish and blue-hued angelfish and set out on birding walks to spot tropical king birds and pearly-eyed thrashers.
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Step Back in Time in Sifnos
Sifnos is what Santorini once was—a Grecian dream of empty turquoise coves and sleepy olive groves. Wander white-washed Kastro to the Church of the Seven Martyrs, a lone blue-domed chapel dramatically crowning the cliffside; then cap off the day with a dip in the waters beneath town.
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Dine in a Private Sicilian Castle
Sit down to a lunch of Sicilian specialties at the Castello degli Schiavi—a beautiful Baroque villa that provided the backdrop for some of the most pivotal scenes in The Godfather movies. Guests will also be invited to the wine cellar for a private tasting of local bottles.
Visit Castello degli Schiavi on:
The Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta Aboard Sea Cloud II >
Explore Caribbean Military Architecture
Amid the emerald mountains of St. Kitts, wander the bastions, barracks, citadels and cisterns of Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site commissioned by the British in 1690 and built by slaves over the course of the following century.
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