Sicily by Sail: Palermo to Valletta on Sea Cloud II
Some of the world’s most extraordinary Greek temples grace the rugged landscape of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. Discover these pearls of antiquity as you circumnavigate the island aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II. Embark this three-masted sailing yacht in Palermo, where a highlight will be the mesmerizing Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Norman Kings. One after the other, marvels follow, from the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento to the well-preserved vestiges of one of the world’s most important cities of antiquity, Syracuse.
Throughout your journey, Sicily will reveal her rich and unique culture as you walk in storied cities that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds, and are received in the dazzling private palazzi of local nobility. Disembark in Valletta, Malta, where an optional postlude is offered.
Schedule by Day
- Sep 24: Depart U.S.
- Sep 25: Arrive in Palermo, Sicily, Italy / Embark Sea Cloud II
- Sep 26: Palermo / Trapani
- Sep 27: Porto Empedocle
- Sep 28: Pozzallo / Noto
- Sep 29: Syracuse
- Sep 30: Catania / Piazza Armerina
- Oct 1: At sea
- Oct 2: Valletta, Malta / Disembark / Return
Pricing
Per person double occupancy
- Cabins 204-206: $8,999
- Cabins 207-210: $10,999
- Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231: $11,999
- Cabins 218-223: $13,999
- Cabins 301 & 302: $15,999
- Cabins 303-319: $17,999
- Owner's Suite (401 & 402): $19,999
Single occupancy:
- Cabins 204-206: $10,999
- Cabins 207-210: $16,499
- Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231: $17,999
- Cabins 218-223: $20,999
Accommodations
- Seven nights aboard Sea Cloud II
Optional Extensions
Post-Extension: Malta
Information forthcoming
What to Expect
Activity Level 3
This is an active program that involves extensive walking and standing during visits to museums and historic sites. Please note that Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator. At certain ports of call, Sea Cloud II may not be able to dock at a pier for disembarkation. In these cases, a tender service, and/or Zodiac inflatable boat, will be employed as a transfer from Sea Cloud II to shore. Sea Cloud II staff will be there to assist you getting in and out of the tenders/Zodiacs. The temperatures during your stay in Sicily should range from the mid-50s to low 70s °F. As rain showers are not uncommon in October, we suggest that you bring a lined raincoat and a folding umbrella. We also recommend you pack a hat, sunblock, and insect repellant. Casual dress is appropriate most of the time, and the emphasis is on layered clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential! For welcome and farewell dinners, jacket and tie is customary for gentlemen, with comparable evening attire for ladies. Smart casual clothing is suggested for other dinners aboard Sea Cloud II.
Study Leader(s)
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Harvey V. Fineberg MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management
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Mary Elizabeth Wilson MD
Adjunct Professor of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Mode of Travel
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Sea Cloud II
The sailing yacht Sea Cloud II is a three-masted barque steeped in the elegance of yesteryear and complemented with the most modern amenities.
For More Information
Please email haatravels@harvard.edu or call our office at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.
