Piraeus, roughly translating to “the place over the passage”, is an important Greek port located within the Athens agglomeration, in the Attica Basin. It is 12 kilometers from the municipality of Athens, considered the fourth largest and is the third most populous amongst all the municipalities of Greece. Now a peninsula, Piraeus, originally a rocky island, was developed in early 5th Century B.C. when it was initially designated as Athens’ import and transit trade port. It is the largest marine-based shipping center of Greece, one of the largest ports in Europe, and considered the second largest passenger port in the world. Inhabited since the 26th Century, it wasn’t until the 6th Century B.C. that Piraeus began catching attention. The land of Piraeus was essentially impassable, flooded by the sea most of the year until centuries passed and the flooding ceased. By the 5th Century B.C. it became a navy base for the Athenian fleet for the natural harbors and the strategic potential they carried. Athenian general and politician Themistocles fortified Piraeus’ three harbors Kantharos, Zea and Munichia, created ship houses and completed his walls in 471 B.C., which led to the port becoming a great military and commercial harbor. There are many archaeological sites, points of interest and entertainment available in Piraeus. Most famous for its tavernas and cuisine, several popular events take place in Piraeus, such as the Ecocinema International Film Festival, the Maritime Festival, the Piraeus Rock Wave Festival and the Three Kings’ Way Festival. There are also many theaters, including the Municipal Theater, the open air Veakeio Theater, and the Menandreio Theater. Museums in Piraeus include the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, the Merchant Shipping History Institute Exhibition, the Panos Aravantinos Decor Museum, the Georgios Averof Museum Ship and the Museum of Electric Railways. Be sure to catch the panoramic views available from the hill of Kastella, overlooking Athens and the Saronic Gulf!
Grand Greece & Italian Discovery
Grand Greece & Italian Discovery
Athens (Piraeus) to Rome (Civitavecchia)
Jul 17, 2022 to Jul 27, 2022
10 Days
SeaDream II
22228
On our grandest Mediterranean voyage, journey from ancient Athens along the Greek coastline, exploring remarkable civilizations, quaint coastal towns, and UNESCO Heritage sites, including the ruins of the ancient city of Troy, the setting for the legendary Trojan War in Homer’s epic poems. Experience a dramatic transit through Nero’s Corinth Canal. Sail to Sicily’s Taormina, your gateway to Mt. Etna; Lipari, the most distinctive of the Aeolian volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea; and captivating Capri, famed for its rugged natural beauty, delectable cuisine, and world-class shopping. Enjoy an overnight in Amalfi, where you may uncover the Roman ruins at Pompeii, before calling on Positano and Ponza, two of the most well-guarded secrets along the Amalfi Coast.
Date | Ports of Call | Arrive | Depart |
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Jul 17, 2022 | Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
2 PM - 4 PM (Embarkation) |
Evening |
Jul 18, 2022 | Hydra, Greece |
Morning | Evening |
Jul 19, 2022 | Corinth Canal (Transit), Greece |
Morning | Morning |
Jul 19, 2022 | Itea (Delphi), Greece |
Afternoon | Evening |
Jul 20, 2022 | At Sea | ||
Jul 21, 2022 | Taormina (Etna) Sicily, Italy |
Morning | Evening |
Jul 22, 2022 | Lipari, Sicily, Italy |
Morning | Late Evening |
Jul 23, 2022 | Capri, Italy |
Morning | Afternoon |
Jul 23, 2022 | Amalfi, Italy |
Evening | Overnight |
Jul 24, 2022 | Amalfi, Italy |
Evening | |
Jul 25, 2022 | Positano, Italy |
Morning | Evening |
Jul 26, 2022 | Ponza, Italy |
Morning | Evening |
Jul 27, 2022 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
Morning |
8 AM - 10 AM (Disembarkation) |
Ports
Suites & Staterooms
*Government, Port, Document Issuance, Handling & Service fees: $610 per guest
Single Supplement for this voyage is 200% for Yacht Club Deck 2,3 and 4. For Commodore, Admiral and Owners Suite, a 200% single supplement rate applies.
Please Note: Fares are capacity controlled and may change without notice. The fares are per person based on double occupancy. Single and third person rates are also available. SeaDream Yacht Club strongly recommends that all guests purchase travel insurance.
Yachting Land Adventures & Activities
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Testimonials
At SeaDream, our experience was great in the lap of nature (at sea). The hospitality, courtesy and responsibility was at its height... flowing throughout the voyage. Really a memorable experience!! Mitu & Harjit SinghMumbai, India
The crew was fabulous, we were treated like kings & queens, very personal, like no other experience we've ever had. See you next year and every year thereafter. Mr & Mrs Michael AmbroseSugar Land, Texas