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Rome and Corsica

Rome and Corsica

From £1,035 GBP

Description

Join a spectacular 5 masted sailing ships for a short but beautiful cruise from Rome to Corsica. Palombaggia has the most famous beach in Corsica. Bonifacio is a bustling port with excellent seafood restaurants, a modern marina and the ancient citadel perched high atop a seemingly impenetrable cliff. Porto Ercole is a town that comes more alive after dark than during the day. It’s chic restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs are packed with sophisticated revelers including the odd celebrity.

We sail on the amazing Royal Clipper, 439 feet long and offering a sea-going experience like no other; finding an undeniable balance between the grandeur, adventure and tradition of classic sailing and the superb facilities, cabins and conveniences associated with the finest modern yacht.

Trip Name
Rome and Corsica
Days
5
Overview
Vessel Type: Tall Ship Length: 133.8 m Passenger Capacity: 227 In 1902, the largest, fastest sailing ship the world had ever seen was launched. The legendary Preussen dominated the seas, only to be gone in a few short years. Neither before nor since had the world seen such a magnificent sailing ship. Until today… Inspired by the tall ship Preussen, the Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century. With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. You might think she was an apparition from the grand age of sail, but Royal Clipper is as new as tomorrow, boasting state-of-the-art navigation systems and every comfort and luxury one could wish for. For connoisseurs of sail cruising, the 439 foot Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea-going experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities and accommodations of the finest modern yacht. Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style. A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment. Find your secret hideaway on one of the hidden balconies on either side of the bow. Or climb the mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the passenger lookout crows-nests, thoughtfully furnished with a comfortable settee, where you’ll have the grandest view of all! Royal Clipper’s interior spaces are just as dazzling. They include a three-deck atrium that funnels sunlight into the elegantly appointed, three-level dining room featuring open-seating dining, deliciously prepared cuisine and a no-tie dress code. A convenient marina platform lowers from the stern for watersports. And the ultimate unique Royal Clipper experience, the one-of-a-kind Captain Nemo Lounge, is the site of our spa and health club with underwater glass portholes!

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: Civitavecchia (Port For Rome), Italy
Depart from Civitavecchia, Rome's port. Take some time in the Eternal City - 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 gladiators fought to the death, and the Pantheon, considered to be the most perfect architectural statement of the ages.
Day 2 - Day 2: Portoferraio, Elba - Italy
From his villa in Portoferraio, Napoleon, the exiled Emperor of France, looked out over the waiting ships in the harbour and dreamed of returning to glory. Enjoy a local vineyard tour, and near Portoferraio, discover the remains of an ancient Etruscan civilisation.
Day 3 - Day 3: Palombaggia and Bonifacio, Corsica - France
Palombaggia is the most famous beach in Corsica, and has justifiably been voted one of the Top 10 best beaches in Europe. Backed by mountains and pines, this is a beautiful stretch of powdery golden sand and shallow crystal clear blue water which deepens gradually. Various water sports facilities are on offer including windsurfing, jet-ski, kayaks and pedal boats and there are plenty of snack bars nearby.Bonifacio's almost land-locked harbour is one of the most dramatic, totally protected harbours. It is a bustling port with excellent seafood restaurants, and a modern marina. The ancient citadel town is perched high atop a seemingly impenetrable cliff.
Day 4 - Day 4: Porto Ercole, Italy
This is a town that comes more alive after dark than during the day. It's chic restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs are packed with sophisticated revelers including the odd celebrity! During the day you can shop at one of it's exclusive boutiques. Nearby it's worth exploring Etruscan ruins at Pitigliano or the medieval village at Sovana.
Day 5 - Day 5: Return to Rome
Disembark

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
10-07-201814-07-2018£1,831Owners Suite
10-07-201814-07-2018£1,035Category 3 Cabin
10-07-201814-07-2018£1,103Category 2 Cabin

Inclusions

    • Rome Bonifacio Porto Ercole Palombaggia

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