Mediterranean : Royal Clipper : Eleven Night Rome to Venice Cruise

Natural beauty and 4,000 years of history converge in Italy, Sicily, and the islands of the Mediterranean

Experience luxury Mediterranean cruises through the cities of Rome and Venice on an exotic tall-ship. You'll sample the cultural wonders and sun drenched locations on our Rome to Venice holiday.  On our luxury Mediterranean cruises you'll sail from Rome, the very heart of Italy, through a land steeped in culture, towards the historic city of Venice. Justly famed for its sparkling capitals, ancient civilizations and cultured ambience, Royal Clipper’s Mediterranean is a world of mythical and tranquil seas, soaring mountains, medieval villages and sun-warmed beaches. Royal Clipper offers one eleven night itinerary from Rome’s port of Civitavecchia, which includes sun-drenched Sicily, stops throughout the volcanic Aeolian Islands and routes along Italy’s romantic Amalfi Coast. Put yourself in a magical place of ancient Roman ruins, idyllic ports and myth-making islands lost in time; where tall cypresses, olive groves and hilltop villages remind you of Italian hill towns; where dancing waters are dotted with white sails and thousands of islands spill like green jewels over the sea; and more precious treasures abound in medieval walled cities that have miraculously survived through centuries of attack and siege. It is a country that is more sea than land; birthplace of generations of sailors and adventurers, including Marco Polo. Here fishermen still bring in the catch every day - and seafood never sees a freezer before being served at your table! This is the enchanted Istrian and Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and it is richly deserving of your discovery. But come quickly. Because others will find it very soon! Join us as we discover an unsurpassed enclave of the Adriatic Sea combining the best of the ancient and new, the alluring archipelagos and coastline of Croatia.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 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 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! Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Ponza, Italy

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. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Capri, Italy

Capri, where the Emperor Tiberius held notorious bacchanals at his Imperial villa, has gradually become one of the most popular resorts in southern Italy. Famous for its scenery and climate, Capri is a garden of Eden teeming with vegetation despite the rocky landscape. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - 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. Perched on the shoulder of Mt. Etna, Taormina inspired Goethe to say that “It is the greatest work of art and nature.” The whispers of ancient ghosts in the Greek Theatre would agree! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - At Sea

Our graceful ships fly along the waves, just like the legendary clippers of a century and a-half ago. And this is as much an adventure in highly evolved relaxation as it is in tradition. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Corfu, Greece

The lushest (and some say the loveliest) of all the Greek Islands, Corfu lies just a stone’s throw from the Albanian coast. And nowhere is the stunning natural beauty of Corfu more evident than in the small village of Paleocastritsa, where legend says Odysseus was washed ashore to be rescued by Nausicaa. Another sight not to be missed is the Achillion Palace built for the Empress Elizabeth of Austria and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm I. The British made Corfu a major base during the Napoleonic wars and you can see the lovely 1824 villa, Mon Repos, where Prince Philip was born. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Kotor, Montenegro

You might think you were sailing up a Norwegian fjord. In fact, this stunning rock-walled chasm splitting the coastal mountains of Montenegro is the longest arm of the sea in Southern Europe. As you venture deep into the heart of Boka Fjord, you’ll see several charming villages along the shore, but at its very end, Boka harbours one of the prettiest, unspoiled towns you’ll ever see, the medieval city of Kotor. Founded by the Romans, fortified with massive walls during the Byzantine era, then ruled by Venice for much of its history, Kotor has been naturally preserved by its isolation. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia

It was George Bernard Shaw who said, “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.” Indeed, Dubrovnik is a treasure by any measure made more precious by its miraculous restoration. Crowned by the Minceta Tower, the 10th century city walls are the proud symbol of Dubrovnik’s colourful history. In the cathedral treasury, a collection of priceless golden reliquaries include the remains of St. Blaise, Dubrovnik’s patron saint. Stroll up the Stradún to the elaborately colonnaded Rector’s Palace, designed by Onofrio de la Cava in 1435. This was the seat of the republic of Ragusa, a powerful Renaissanceera city-state boasting a fleet of 500 ships! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Korcula, Croatia

Framed by dense green forests of allepo pine and twisted cypress, the red tile roofs of Korcula make an inviting picture that makes you want to see more of this charming island town whose most famous native son was Marco Polo. The pale wheat coloured stone Cathedral of St. Mark houses a treasure trove of Dalmatian and Italian art, including works by Tintoretto and Titian. Walk through the towering Land Gate for a great view of the town, try a traditional Korcula dish, spinning-wheel fettuccini. And if you’re lucky, you may witness Korcula’s thrilling Moreska Sword Dance. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - Hvar, Croatia

The heavenly scent of lavender perfumes the air in the fields and valleys around the island of Hvar. Idyllically located just off the Dalmatian coast, the island and the little port named after it have been a favourite getaway ever since the time of the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians and even Austro-Hungarian royalty. See the perfectly preserved Cathedral of St. Stephen, the serene cloistered Franciscan monastery and the Venetian Arsenal, where one of Europe’s first public theatres was established in 1612 Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - Rovinj, Croatia

Rovinj is a typical example of a Mediterranean town. From the 17th century the town started to develop outside the fortified town walls and in 1763 the islet was connected with the mainland. The town is dominated by the Baroque threenave church of St. Euphemia (Fuma) - Close to the harbour are the clock tower, the Baroque Balbi’s Arch and the former 17th c. Town Hall, today a Museum. To the east lies the complex of the Franciscan monastery and to the south, Rovinj’s oldest monument, the Romanesque heptagonal chapel of the Holy Trinity. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 - Venice, Italy

Enjoy your last breakfast on board, before departing for your return flight home Meals included: Breakfast

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Prices

Royal Clipper : Eleven Night Western Mediterranean - Prices From:
Dates	Prices from
	Adult
20/09/2008	£2,416
18/07/2009	£2,491
08/08/2009	£2,491
29/08/2009	£2,491
19/09/2009	£2,491
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Price based on category 3 Cabin, upgrades available on request
Transfer rates available on request
Third person sharing rates available on request
Supplements
26/06/2008 - 20/09/2008: Port charges: £200
26/06/2008 - 20/09/2008: Approx flight price LGW: £198
18/07/2009 - 19/09/2009: Port charges: £205
18/07/2009 - 19/09/2009: Approx flight price LGW: £198

Prices for single travellers:

Royal Clipper : Eleven Night Western Mediterranean - Prices From:
Dates	Prices from
	Adult
20/09/2008	£3,623
18/07/2009	£3,736
08/08/2009	£3,736
29/08/2009	£3,736
19/09/2009	£3,736
Notes
Prices are per person.
Price based on category 3 Cabin, upgrades available on request
Transfer rates available on request
Guaranteed single rates available on request
Supplements
26/06/2008 - 20/09/2008: Port charges: £200
26/06/2008 - 20/09/2008: Approx flight price LGW: £198
26/06/2008 - 20/09/2008: Port charges: £205
26/06/2008 - 20/09/2008: Approx flight price LGW: £198

What's Included?

• All passengers have access to a watersports programme which includes: snorkelling, scuba diving, Sunfish sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing. Please note: all watersports are complimentary except for scuba diving. A certification card is required for scuba diving. A medical consent form is required for passengers wishing to become PADI Resort Certified during the cruise. Introductory Scuba Diving Courses are also available.

• Meals are scheduled as follows:

  6.30 to 10.30am Continental style breakfast, coffee, tea, pastries and juices in the Piano Bar.

  8.00 to 10.00am Breakfast buffet in the dining room.

  12.00 to 2.00pm Lunch buffet on board.

  5.00 to 6.00pm Hors d’oeuvres available in the Tropical Bar or Piano Bar

  7.30 to 10.00pm Dinner ‘à la carte’ in the Dining Room.

  11.30 to 12.30pm Midnight snack.

  Sometimes a deck lunch or beach barbecue will also be organised

What's NOT Included?

• International flights, but these can be arranged for you
• Gratuities

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The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind and weather conditions.

 DOCUMENTARY AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS . A full valid passport is required for all holidays, valid for at least 6 months after the date of return to the UK. The passenger is responsible for ensuring compliance with all necessary visa and other documentary requirements for the entire holiday, and shall have received all medical inoculations necessary

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