Mediterranean : Royal Clipper : Ten Night Venice to Rome Cruise
Natural beauty and 4,000 years of history converge in Italy. Sicily and the islands of the Mediterranean
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. Our tall-ship Royal Clipper offers one ten 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
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Day 1 -
Venice, Italy
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Venice is the heart and soul of romance. Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on the golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Doge’s Palace, listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape at the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, glide in a gondola down the Grand Canal. And know that love is always in the air in Venice.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Rovinj, Croatia
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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
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Day 3 -
Hvar, Croatia
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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
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Day 4 -
Beach & Dubrovnik, Croatia
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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
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Day 5 -
Kotor, Montenegro
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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
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Day 6 -
Corfu, Greece
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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
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Day 7 -
At Sea
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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 tradit
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 -
Taormina, Sicily
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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
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Day 9 -
Capri, Italy
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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
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Day 10 -
Ponza, Italy
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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
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Day 11 -
Civitavecchia, Port of Rome
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After your breakfast on board, depart for your homeward flight.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices
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Prices from |
| Adult |
01/10/2008
| £2,206 |
29/07/2009
| £2,276 |
19/08/2009
| £2,276 |
09/09/2009
| £2,276 |
30/09/2009
| £2,276 |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Price based on category 3 Cabin, upgrades available on request
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Third person sharing rates available on request
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Transfer rates available on request
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| Supplements |
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09/07/2008 - 01/10/2008: Port charges: £175
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09/07/2008 - 01/10/2008: Approx flight price LGW: £220
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29/07/2009 - 30/09/2009: Port charges: £180
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29/07/2009 - 30/09/2009: Approx flight price LGW: £220
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Prices for single travellers:
| Dates |
Prices from |
| Adult |
01/10/2008
| £3,308 |
29/07/2009
| £3,413 |
19/08/2009
| £3,413 |
09/09/2009
| £3,413 |
30/09/2009
| £3,413 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person.
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Price based on category 3 Cabin, upgrades available on request
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Guaranteed single rates available on request
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Transfer rates available on request
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| Supplements |
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09/07/2008 - 01/10/2008: Port charges: £175
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09/07/2008 - 01/10/2008: Approx flight price LGW: £220
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29/07/2009 - 30/09/2009: Port charges: £180
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29/07/2009 - 30/09/2009: Approx flight price LGW: £220
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What's Included?
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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.
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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?
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International flights, but these can be arranged for you.
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Gratuities
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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