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July 11–20, 2022
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FEATURING STUDY LEADER NIGEL MCGILCHRIST
Dear Members and Friends, Please join SBMA, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Dartmouth, and Study Leaders Nigel McGilchrist and John Meffert on an intimate voyage in Greece, where ancient art and architecture mingle with breathtaking natural beauty in unique and timeless ways. Begin with one night at the venerable Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens with its stunning rooftop view of the Parthenon and the Acropolis then embark Sea Cloud II for a seven-night private charter to various islands, each of them with its own character, landscape, and cultural heritage. There is no better way to sail this age-old sea in pursuit of learning than aboard the three-masted sailing yacht Sea Cloud II. Her small size allows us to visit ports inaccessible to larger ships and fosters a congenial atmosphere of (a maximum of 78) like-minded and intellectually curious travelers. Modeled after Marjorie Merriweather Post’s legendary Sea Cloud, the iconic Sea Cloud II combines the seafaring elegance of a bygone era with the highest modern standards of luxury. Art Historian Nigel McGilchrist, long known as SBMA travelers’ favorite study leader, has explored, studied, and written about the Greek Isles for four decades. In 2010, after seven years in which he walked every path and village of the sixty inhabited Greek Islands in order to write a completely new guide to the archaeology, art, history, and ecology of the Greek Islands, his twenty-volume McGilchrist’s Greek Islands was published. It was selected by The Economist for its list of Best Books of 2010. An abridged single-volume version, Blue Guide to Greece: The Aegean Islands came out the same year. In 2014 Nigel made the move from Italy to the Greek island of Kythera—where we will make a stop on this tour—effectively transforming him from a knowledgeable outsider to a resident expert. He has led numerous (sold-out) trips for SBMA over the years and has become a treasured friend to the Museum and its Members. Historian John Meffert is a favorite study leader through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. SBMA travelers have benefited in the past from his presence on co-sponsored programs and I am delighted that he will join Nigel in giving on-board talks. This carefully crafted itinerary savors Greece’s mythological sites, hidden gems waiting to be discovered, and lesser-known islands, including Kythera, the island on which Nigel now lives. I hope you will join us! Sincerely, Lisa Benshea Manager of Travel & Special Programs, Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Study Leaders
Nigel McGilchrist was born in Scotland, educated in England, and
for the past forty years has lived and worked in Italy, Greece, and
Turkey. He studied first at Winchester College in England, and then
at Oxford University where he received First Class Honors and
three University prizes and medals in English and in Art History. He
lectures widely on art and archeology at museums and institutions
in the U.S. and Europe. He is the author of 21 books on the Greek
Islands, including Blue Guide to Greece: The Aegean Islands. His
McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, a series of twenty books covering the art, architecture,
and history of the Aegean Islands was selected by The Economist magazine as one
of the ten best travel-related books of 2010.
Historian John Meffert, consultant on Heritage Conservation Services, has a long
tradition with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and receives rave reviews as
a study leader.
Highlights
t Explore Delos, mythical birthplace of the Greek gods Artemis and Apollo and
home to some of the Mediterranean’s most extensive excavations.
t Discover the striking beauty and rich histories of the less frequently visited Greek
isles of Naxos, Milos, Kythera, and car-free Hydra.
t Marvel at the impressive site of Mycenae, known for the story of Agamemnon,
and Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its impressive 4th-century
theater and important asclepeion temple.
t Visit Monemvasia—the “Gibraltar of Greece”—where the ruins of an ancient
fortress loom over this small island connected to the mainland by a causeway.
t Experience Sea Cloud II, one of the most elegant and luxurious vessels afloat,
with an opportunity to travel under sail, watching in awe from the deck as the
crew hand-sets over 30,000 square feet of canvas.
THIS PHOTO: DELOS
ON THE COVER: HYDRA, EPIDAURUS, DELOS
Athens
Mycenae
Epidaurus
Nafplio
Delos
Hydra
Naxos
Monemvasia Milos
Kythera
Itinerary
NAXOS HYDRA
mythological birthplace of lying unfinished in one of
Monday-Tuesday, July 11 -12 Apollo and Artemis, two Greece’s oldest quarries.
Home/ Athens, Greece powerful Greek gods. A Or take in the views from
Depart the U.S. on your sacred place for millennia, the huge Venetian castle in
flight to Athens, Greece. this uninhabited island is Chora, the island’s capital,
Arrive at Athens airport now an archaeological park that once protected the
and transfer to your hotel whose riches are uncovered city from attackers before
located in the city’s historic during a walking tour enjoying a guided walking
Syntagma Square. In the through the excavated ruins, tour of Naxos’s charming old
early evening meet your including the famed Terrace town with lovely bays and
fellow travelers at a festive of the Lions and the House beaches enticing a swim or
welcome reception. of Dionysus. Return to the snorkel in the crystal clear
HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE (R) Sea Cloud II for a relaxed water. Return to the ship
afternoon of water sports, for lunch, followed by an
Wednesday, July 13 swimming, and the thrilling afternoon of sailing between
Athens experience of cruising islands.
Visit the Goulandris under sail. SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)
Museum of Cycladic Art SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)
Saturday, July 16
in Athens, featuring art
and artifacts from one of
Friday, July 15 Milos
the three earliest Aegean
Naxos Experience the island of
cultures, dating from Call on the island of Naxos, Milos, where Venus de
c. 3300 to 100 B.C. in Queen of the Cyclades, Milo was unearthed in the
preparation for our calls boasting lush green valleys, 19th century, and where
at the Cyclades islands of stunning seascapes, ancient volcanic activity has created
Delos and Naxos. Following treasures, and authentic a unique and stunning
a sumptuous lunch of villages perched high on landscape of distinctive
traditional Greek cuisine, mountain tops. Choose to rock formations and pristine
drive to the port of Piraeus head into the mountains beaches. Visit beautiful
and board the elegant Sea or stay close to the coast fishing villages and walk
Cloud II. Enjoy a Captain’s during optional morning the streets of Plaka, the
welcome reception and excursions. Amble through picturesque old capital with
dinner while cruising to Apeiranthos, the crown its typical dazzling-white
Delos. jewel of Naxos, a stunning houses, overlooked by a
SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) mountainous village with mighty castle which offers
stone-built houses, beautiful a superb view over Adamos
Thursday, July 14 squares and narrow alleys Bay and the surrounding
Delos paved with marble; and islands. Spend the afternoon
Explore the UNESCO marvel at the Kouros of at sea cruising toward the
World Heritage Site of Apollonas, the giant and the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Delos, thought to be the ancient statue of Dionysus SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)
HYDRA
MILOS MONEMVASIA NAFPLIO
Sunday, July 17 Schliemann. At the Wednesday, July 20
Kythera/Monemvasia UNESCO World Heritage Athens/Home
Arrive on Kythera–just Site of Epidaurus, see Disembark in Piraeus and
off the southern tip of the the asclepeion (healing transfer to Athens airport
Peloponnese–at Kapsali temple) and experience for flights home. (B)
Harbor to explore the the marvelous acoustics in
town and enjoy a special the enormous 4th-century
welcome on this seldom- theater. Remain in port
visited island, known in to soak up the lovely and
mythology as the island lively atmosphere of the
of Aphrodite. Continue to charming seaport town of
Monemvasia, an important Nafplio in the evening.
Byzantine site and medieval SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)
fortress town that clings
to a massive rock rising
Tuesday, July 19 Optional Pre-Tour
dramatically from the sea.
Hydra Extension in Athens
Enter through the fortified Stop at the Saronic island July 9–12
gate and enjoy time to of Hydra, a quiet island Spend two full days
explore charming alleyways, with no cars, to see exploring the highlights
shops, and tavernas, where Athenians go for of Athens including the
stealing views across the respite from the city. Walk Acropolis to see the iconic
Aegean Sea. the cobbled streets of Parthenon; the Agora, a
SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D) Hydra Town restored and political and social center
preserved exactly as it of ancient Athens; two of
Monday, July 18
was in the 1800s with its Athens best museums, the
Nafplio (Mycenae) Venetian style architecture. Acropolis Museum and the
Take in the impressive Return to the ship and enjoy National Archaeological
ruins of Mycenae, once a final afternoon of sailing as Museum; and the historical
a major center of Bronze the ship returns to Athens. Plaka district.
Age civilization known for Gather this evening for the
its imposing structures and Further details and pricing will be
Captain’s farewell reception sent to confirmed participants.
gold treasures, including and dinner while enjoying
the reputed mask of sensational views of Cape PHOTO CREDITS: (from Dreamstime.com)
Agamemnon, regarded Sounion, including the ruins
Hydra © Sergii Figurnyi; Delos Lions © Mila
Atkovska; Epidaurus Theater © fingalo; Poseidon
as mere legend until its of the Temple of Poseidon.
© Maksym Dragunov; Delos Mosaic © Andrei
Stancu; Greek Cuisine © Valeria Askakova;
ruins were discovered SEA CLOUD II (B,L,D)
Naxos Gate © Panagiotis Karapanagiotis; Hydra
Windmill © Anton Petrus; Hydra Harbor ©
in the 1870s by Heinrich freesurf69; Milos © Josef Skacel; Monemvasia
© Panagiotis Karapanagiotis; Nafplio © Olivier
Meerson; Parthenon © Izabela 23SeaCloud II
The iconic Sea Cloud II is perhaps the most luxurious three-masted sailing yacht on the seas today.
Like Marjorie Merriweather Post’s legendary Sea Cloud, she combines the seafaring elegance of a
bygone era with the highest modern standards of luxury. In the grand tradition of the world’s finest
sailing vessels, guests can experience this marvelous ship under sail as the skilled crew hand-sets
over 30,000 square feet of canvas. The Sea Cloud II offers an intimate setting of just 47 beautifully
appointed cabins, gracious common areas, world-class service, and 5-star dining.
P rogram Rates (per person) 402
LIBRARY
SUN
DECK LOUNGE
CATEGORY DOUBLE SINGLE 401
150 sq. ft., upper & lower single
1 beds, two portholes, shower $6,990 $10,490 LIDO DECK
204 sq. ft., forward, twins or
2 queen bed, two portholes, shower $8,990 $13,490
312
306
304
318
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302
215 sq. ft., midship, twins or
3
DINING
queen bed, two portholes, shower $10,490 $16,490 ROOM
301
303
319
311
305
317
315
309
307
226 sq. ft., queen bed,
4 three portholes, shower $11,990 – PROMENADE DECK
215 sq. ft., queen bed,
5 panorama windows, shower $12,990 –
218
222
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214
210
206
216
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204
231-247 sq. ft., twins or queen bed,
6 panorama windows, bathtub/shower $13,990 –
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FITNESS
219
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290 sq. ft., king bed, panorama
7 –
AREA SAUNA
windows, bath & separate shower $16,990
CABIN DECK
General Information
PROGRAM RATES INCLUDE WHAT TO EXPECT
All accommodations, meals, and excursions as specified This is a moderately strenuous program, at times
in the itinerary, including one deluxe hotel night and physically demanding and busy, with considerable
seven nights aboard Sea Cloud II • Comprehensive walking at some sites. The ship does not have an
program of briefings, lectures, and presentations • elevator, so you will need to navigate stairs, possibly
Group transfers for all participants on group arrival and while on choppy seas. Daily activities can involve up
departure dates • All gratuities to porters, wait staff, to two miles of walking, often on cobbled streets and
guides, drivers and shipboard personnel for all group uneven terrain; elevators may not be available and
activities • Entrance fees and port charges • Welcome stairs may not have handrails. Participants should be fit
and farewell wine receptions • House wine, beer, and and in active good health. Limited medical facilities are
soft drinks with all group lunches and dinners • available on board the Sea Cloud II. By forwarding the
Bottled water on motorcoaches • Complete packet of deposit for passage, the participant certifies that s/he
pre-departure information • Professional tour manager does not have any physical or other limitation that would
throughout the program create a hazard for her/himself or other travelers.
AIR ARRANGEMENTS GROUP SIZE
U.S. domestic and international airfare is not included This program is limited to 78 participants, including
in the program rates. Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., can travelers from National Trust Tours and Dartmouth.
help with airline arrangements for this trip and can be
reached at 877-376-1754. You are also welcome to book A NOTE ABOUT COSTS
your air transportation through your local travel agent, Tour costs are based upon current fuel prices, currency
an online travel site, or the airline of your choice. Further values, taxes, tariffs, and a minimum number of
information about making flight arrangements will be participants. While we will do everything possible to
sent to confirmed participants. maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change. If
there are significant changes, details and costs will be
advised prior to departure.Greek Isles
Sailing the
xw
Round-trip from Athens aboard Sea Cloud II
July 11–20, 2022
To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with
KYTHERA your deposit of $1,000 per person, payable to Santa Barbara
Museum of Art, to: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State
GENERAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2746. You may also fax the form
PROGRAM RATES • Laundry or dry cleaning to (805) 966-6840, or call (805) 884-6436.
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