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Italian Coastlines

  • Departure Date02 May & 04 Jul 2024
  • Star Clippers Royal Clipper
  • 9 Nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £2,179 per person

Itinerary

  • Stay 2 nights in Rome
  • Rome
  • Lipari
  • Sicily
  • Amalfi, Italy
  • Sorrento
  • Ponza
  • Rome

Embark on a magnificent journey with Star Clippers and uncover the treasures of the Mediterranean. Begin your adventure with a 2-night stay in the eternal city of Rome, immersing yourself in its timeless beauty and rich history. Then, step aboard the luxurious sailing vessel as it sets sail from Rome, whisking you away to a world of breathtaking destinations. Explore the picturesque island of Lipari, where stunning landscapes and ancient ruins await your discovery. Cruise to the charming port of Messina in Sicily, where vibrant culture and delectable cuisine intertwine. Traverse the enchanting Amalfi Coast, with its dramatic cliffs and cascading villas. Indulge in the Mediterranean charm of Sorrento, where lemon-scented streets and panoramic views will captivate your senses. Finally, bask in the serenity of Ponza, a hidden gem boasting pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. A Star Clippers cruise combines the luxury of a private yacht with the excitement of discovering captivating destinations along the way.

Highlights

  • FREE Rome Stay
  • Tall Ship Experience

What's Included?

  • Return flights from the UK (call for regional departures)
  • FREE 2 night stay in Rome on bed & breakfast basis
  • 9 night cruise on board Star Flyer on full board basis
  • Transfers
  • Baggage allowance

Prices From pp

Departure DateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
May 2024£2,179£2,669-£4,079
Jul 2024£2,199£2,699-£4,099

Price based on 02 May 2024, itinerary may vary depending on date. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport and hotels please call our Cruise Experts.

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Itinerary for Italian Coastlines

Day 1 - Fly UK to Rome / Enjoy Rome

Day 2 - Enjoy Rome

Day 3 - Embark Star Flyer in Rome

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 4 - At sea

Day 5 - Lipari

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 discover a beach with the whitest, finest sands in all of Italy.

Day 6 - Sicily

Messina is a harbor city in northeast Sicily, separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina. It’s known for the Norman Messina Cathedral, with its Gothic portal, 15th-century windows and an astronomical clock on the bell tower. Nearby are marble fountains decorated with mythological figures, like the Fontana di Orione, with its carved inscriptions, and the Neptune Fountain, topped by a statue of the sea god.

Day 7 - Amalfi, Italy

What is it about the Amalfi Coast that inspires such rapture? 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.

Day 8 - Sorrento

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.

Day 9 - 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.

Rome, disembark & fly UK / Arrive UK

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

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