Departing every week from April to October
MEDITERRANEAN AMALFI COAST & SICILY CRUISE ITINERARY| SAT | Fly UK to Rome - Transfer to Civitavecchia, port of Rome. St. Peter's, with its breathtaking Sistine Chapel, newly restored to its former glory, the Spanish Steps, where all Rome passes by, the Colosseum, where the real gladiators fought to the death, the Pantheon, considered to be the most perfect architectural statement of the ages. Life is not lived if you haven't been to Rome! |
| SUN | Civitavecchia - Ponza - The pastel houses of Ponza Town rise in neat terraced rows from the busy harbour where sleekly groomed yachts and ramshackle fishing boats moor side by side. Happily, there are few tourists here, so it's a delight to wander through the unspoiled town. Then find yourself a private bit of beach, there are lots of them, and enjoy the feel of warm sand and cool clear water lapping your toes.
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| MON | Ponza - Sorrento & Capri -
Sorrento's city walls rise straight out of the sea, and they hold many charms within. Optional excursions might include taking a ferry to Capri, where the Emperor Tiberius held notorious bacchanals at his Imperial villa, or a trip back in history in Pompeii, where the ashen remains of ancient Romans lie frozen in time. |
| TUE | Sorrento & Capri - Amalfi - From the time of the Romans, who had grand villas here, Amalfi has been a preferred destination for the wealthy and the artistic. During the Middle Ages, Amalfi was a powerful republic of 70,000 people, rivaling nearby Ravello. For a sense of Amalfi's medieval glory, wander through the grand Duomo, containing the remains of St. Andrew. Or visit Ravello, where the annual music festival is held, or nearby Positano, said to be the most beautiful town in the Mediterranean. |
| WED | Amalfi - Taormina, Sicily - Barreling under full sail through the narrow Strait of Messina separating Italy’s toe from the island of Sicily is a thrill beyond comparison. Past Scylla and Charybdis, where rock and whirlpool almost claimed Ulysses. And then you arrive in lovely Taormina, and your day is perfectly completed. |
| THU | Taormina, Sicily - Aeolian Islands & Stromboli - Italy's seven volcanic Aeolian Islands are obviously a place favoured by the Gods. Just off the north coast of Sicily, they are a favorite destination for adventurers and visiting yachts, which anchor in the numerous little harbors indenting the coastline. In Lipari, climb narrow streets to the medieval castello and enjoy a secluded beach. As Royal Clipper sails past Isola Strómboli, watch the sky for frequent volcanic fireworks. |
| FRI | At Sea - Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard as the Royal Clipper makes its way back towards Civitavecchia. |
| SAT | Civitavecchia, Port of Rome - Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight
or to your hotel if extending your stay. |
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