SeaDream Yacht Club has partnered with a global operator to offer “National Geographic Day Tours” in 11 destinations this year. The small-group tours will visit Mediterranean destinations including Amalfi, Barcelona, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Funchal, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Naples, Rhodes, Santorini and Sorrento.
Accommodating between three and 26 guests, and available to already booked SeaDream travelers on a limited availability basis, each program explores a distinct theme, such as “History and Heritage,” “Photography, Gastronomy & Wine,” “Nature & Wildlife,” and “People & Culture.” The tours will be led by National Geographic-trained guides and photography guides. Here are a few highlights:
- “Funchal from Past to Present – Photography Tour” – Available on select May and November calls, learn about the photography legacy of Madeira Island through the eyes of a National Geographic photography guide.
- “Landscapes of Corfu – Photography Tour” – Available on select June and August 2023 Mediterranean sailings, guests visit the most picturesque locations of the island, including Kaiser William II Observatory, the Paleokastritsa Monastery, La Grotta Jetty, and the Corfiot countryside with a National Geographic photography guide.
- “Cooking with the Mujo Family” – Available on select June, July and August sailings that call on Dubrovnik, guests are immersed in the daily life of the Mujo family—a traditional Lovorno Village family—who give guests exclusive access to their home to gain insight into local customs, culture and traditions.
- “Influential Women in Turkey – From Past to Present” – Available on select July and September 2023 voyages to Kusadasi, visitors explore powerful female figures who have influenced the local Turkish society through the ages.
- “Mykonos Tradition & Modernity – Photography Tour” – Available on select June, July and September calls to this Greek island, learn the secrets of photography through customized tips from a National Geographic photography guide.
- “A Deep Dive into Ancient Roman Life – Oplontis & Pompeii” – Available on most August 2023 “Italian Romance” calls from Valletta to Civitavecchia, as well as calls to the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, guests can discover ancient cities and learn about the daily lives of ancient Romans through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Oplontis and Pompeii.
- “Bluetopia: A Marine Biology Experience” – On select June and October 2023 Israel and Greece itineraries that call on Rhodes, guests can join marine biologist and Bluetopia founder to learn about the sustainability and conservation of the marine environment, its biodiversity, and the human threats to it.
- “Meet the Locals in Santorini” – On select June, July, September and October 2023 itineraries that call on this Greek isle, two local families will open the doors of their homes exclusively for “National Geographic Day Tours” travelers and tell their stories about living and working on the island of Santorini for generations.
- “MNAC: The Secrets of Restoration” – Available on select October and November 2023 Mediterranean sailings that call on Barcelona, travelers will visit the Museum Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) for an exclusive visit to the private restoration area, accompanied by one of the museum restorers.
For more information, visit www.seadream.com.
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